General Electric IC660HHM501S Genius Hand-Held Monitor Device
Manufacturer: GE Fanuc
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Part Number: IC660HHM501S
Condition:New with Original Package
Product Type: Hand-Held Monitors
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Country of Origin: USA
Payment:T/T, Western Union
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
General Electric IC660HHM501S Genius Hand-Held Monitor
The General Electric IC660HHM501S, also cataloged as the IC660HHM501 Hand-Held Monitor, operates as a dedicated hardware component for direct configuration, real-time diagnostics, and I/O point forcing within GE Fanuc Genius I/O networks.
Suffix Breakdown & Model Matrix
The suffix "S" in the catalog number designates the complete hardware assembly package, including standard multi-language support (English, German, French, and Italian) and updated industrial enclosure sealing.
| Base Part Number | Suffix Variant | Package Configuration | Supported Baud Rates (kbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| IC660HHM501 | Base | Standard Hand-Held Monitor Unit | 38.4, 76.8, 153.6 |
| IC660HHM501S | S-Variant | Factory Enclosed Assembly with Multi-Language Firmware | 38.4, 76.8, 153.6 |
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IC660HHM501S |
| Brand | General Electric |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 0.8 kg (1.8 lbs) with case |
| Dimensions | 10.85 x 4.30 x 2.25 in (with case) |
| Operating Temp | 0 to 60 deg C (32 to 140 deg F) |
| Storage Temp | -40 to 70 deg C (-40 to 158 deg F) |
| Power Consumption | 115/230 VAC charger input (47-63 Hz) |
| Relative Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Display | 4-line LCD, 16 characters per line |
| Keypad | 20 sealed keys with tactile feedback |
| Network Protocol | Genius Bus (RS-485 physical layer) |
| Battery Runtime | Up to 6 hours fully charged |
Backplane Bus & Deterministic I/O Scaling
The unit executes physical bus connection over standard Genius RS-485 shielded twisted-pair media, communicating directly at selected network baud rates up to 153.6 kbps. The hardware features dedicated flash memory registers to handle real-time bus scan time monitoring, CPU global data extraction, and channel-to-channel discrete and analog forcing. When attached directly to an active tap, the internal controller enforces deterministic data transfer, preventing bus dropouts while updating device memory tables or clearing fault logs across distributed Genius I/O blocks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the monitor operate purely on AC charger power without an internal battery pack installed?
A: No, the unit requires a functioning battery pack (IC660BPM500) installed in the compartment to complete the power circuit, even when connected to the external AC charger module.
Q: What happens to active forced I/O states if the monitor power switches off due to auto-shutoff?
A: Forced I/O conditions write directly into the non-volatile registers of the target Genius I/O block; they remain latched inside the physical block hardware until manually cleared, regardless of the monitor powering down.
Field Installation Guidelines
To establish a safe serial link, engineers must connect the monitor using the designated HHM cable (IC660HHC005) directly to the Serial 1, Serial 2, and Shield In/Out terminals on the target Genius block or tap module. Grounding connection demands strict adherence: ensure the continuous drain wire of the shielded twisted-pair cable connects securely to the local ground bus to prevent RS-485 signal corruption. When working in active operational environments, verify that security access levels are correctly assigned before executing any I/O forcing routines to avoid accidental actuator or valve transitions on live control loops.