IC200BEM002-HA GE Fanuc VersaMax Profibus-DP Network Slave Module
Manufacturer: GE Fanuc
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Part Number: IC200BEM002-HA
Condition：New with Original Package
Product Type: Communication Modules
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Country of Origin: USA
Payment:T/T, Western Union
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
GE IC200BEM002-HA VersaMax Profibus-DP Slave Module
The GE IC200BEM002-HA, also cataloged as the IC200BEM002 Network Communications Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for fieldbus data translation within VersaMax PLC platforms. Technicians mount this interface unit directly into the backplane carrier to process cyclic protocol exchanges between field I/O racks and remote network masters. The hardware streams up to 384 bytes of I/O data across standard 9-pin D-sub connectors via shielded twisted-pair media.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IC200BEM002-HA (IC200BEM002) |
| Brand | GE Fanuc / Emerson |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 0.12 kg to 0.23 kg (0.50 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 127 x 65 x 55 mm (5.0 x 2.56 x 2.16 in) |
| Operating Temp | 0 deg C to +60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 460 mA at 5 VDC (from backplane) |
| System Compatibility | VersaMax PLC backplane architecture |
| Network Protocol | PROFIBUS-DP Slave |
| Network Data Rate | 9.6 Kbaud to 12 Mbaud (automatic baud rate detection) |
| Network Topology | Linear bus, terminated at both ends |
| Address Capacity | 32 stations without repeaters, up to 125 with repeaters |
| Max I/O Data | 384 bytes |
| Connector Type | 9-pin D-sub connector |
| Diagnostics | Power LED and Communication (COM) LED |
| Mounting | VersaMax DIN-rail snap-in |
Backplane Bus Communication Velocity & Deterministic Network Scaling
The interface processes backplane bus communication velocity protocols to ensure deterministic network execution across distributed sub-racks. Internal auto-baud circuitry detects field bus speeds ranging from 9.6 Kbaud up to 12 Mbaud instantly, adjusting frame synchronization registers without manual switch configuration. Galvanic isolation circuits shield internal 5 VDC logic channels against differential field noise across the linear bus. Furthermore, firmware flash compatibility checks prevent configuration mismatches during bus initialization cycles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does the module indicate successful network synchronization with the Profibus-DP master?
A: The front panel COM LED lights up steadily green once the module establishes valid cyclic data transfers at the detected baud rate.
Q: What power draw does the IC200BEM002-HA impose on the internal VersaMax backplane rail?
A: The hardware consumes up to 460 mA of current from the 5 VDC backplane power line during active communication.
Q: Is manual baud rate setting required via DIP switches before commissioning the module?
A: No, the onboard logic automatically scans and locks onto the active network transmission rate between 9.6 Kbaud and 12 Mbaud.
Field Installation Guidelines
Technicians must snap the module assembly onto the DIN rail before locking it into the VersaMax carrier backplane socket. Connect the 9-pin D-sub cable securely to the front port, ensuring that line termination resistors are switched ON at both physical ends of the linear bus segment. Route all network cables in separate metallic conduits away from high-voltage AC motor lines to prevent signal distortion. Clamp the cable screen shield to the main enclosure grounding bar using low-impedance grounding clamps prior to applying power to the rack system.