{"product_id":"ic200bem002-ba-ge-fanuc-versamax-network-interface-module","title":"IC200BEM002-BA GE Fanuc VersaMax Network Interface Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGE Fanuc IC200BEM002 VersaMax PROFIBUS-DP Network Interface Module\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfigured for high-speed industrial network interface in GE Fanuc VersaMax PLC platforms, the \u003cstrong\u003eGE Fanuc IC200BEM002-BA\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eIC200BEM002\u003c\/strong\u003e Communication Module) provides direct physical\/electrical execution. Operating as a PROFIBUS-DP slave, the module transfers up to 384 bytes of total I\/O data (up to 244 bytes of input\/output data) between the local VersaMax I\/O backplane and a central master controller. Automatic baud rate detection supports transmission speeds ranging from 9.6 Kbaud to 12 Mbaud over shielded twisted-pair cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC200BEM002-BA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE Fanuc \/ Emerson\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA \/ Assembled globally\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.23 kg (0.50 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 mm x 90 mm x 50 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 60 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e460 mA max at 5 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePROFIBUS-DP Slave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaud Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.6 Kbaud to 12 Mbaud (auto-detection)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Data Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e384 bytes max total I\/O data\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9-pin D-sub connector (Requires IC200CHS006 carrier)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhysical Topology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinear bus, terminated at both ends\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Stations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 without repeaters, up to 125 with repeaters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBackplane Bus Communication Velocity \u0026amp; I\/O Density Scaling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IC200BEM002 coordinates cyclic data exchanges between external PROFIBUS-DP master devices and local VersaMax I\/O modules via high-speed backplane bus communication velocity. The module draws up to 460 mA at 5 VDC from the backplane rail to maintain deterministic buffer updates under full 384-byte payload stress. Comprehensive firmware flash compatibility across legacy GE Fanuc processors and current Emerson control systems enables high-density I\/O expansion across distributed field nodes without requiring complex protocol conversion hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Does the IC200BEM002 module require manual DIP switch configuration for network baud rates?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No, the module features automatic baud rate detection that syncs automatically to the master clock rate between 9.6 Kbaud and 12 Mbaud upon initialization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Which carrier base is required to install the IC200BEM002 module onto the DIN rail?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The module requires the IC200CHS006 carrier base to establish proper mechanical mounting and electrical connection to the VersaMax rack assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How many station addresses are supported on a single PROFIBUS-DP segment using this module?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: A single network segment supports up to 32 station addresses without repeaters, and can scale up to 125 stations when using PROFIBUS bus repeaters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount the IC200CHS006 carrier onto a standard 35 mm DIN rail inside an IP54-rated enclosure. Align the IC200BEM002-BA module onto the carrier slot and press firmly down until the side retention latches snap into place. Connect the PROFIBUS-DP network cable to the 9-pin D-sub connector using shielded, twisted-pair cable with a characteristic impedance of 135 to 165 Ohms. Ensure active bus terminators are enabled on the physical connectors located at both end nodes of the linear bus topology. Bond all cable drain shields directly to a low-impedance earth ground bar near the cable entry point.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GE Fanuc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44621588824163,"sku":"IC200BEM002-BA","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5246\/8067\/files\/290_37baa86a-1a0b-49f9-a4b1-aebb908b3bba.jpg?v=1789436087","url":"https:\/\/www.autocontrolglobal.com\/products\/ic200bem002-ba-ge-fanuc-versamax-network-interface-module","provider":"AutoControl Global","version":"1.0","type":"link"}