IC200CBL002 GE Fanuc VersaMax Bus Expansion Cable
Manufacturer: GE Fanuc
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Part Number: IC200CBL002
Condition：New with Original Package
Product Type: PLC Cables
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Country of Origin: USA
Payment:T/T, Western Union
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
GE Fanuc IC200CBL002 VersaMax Bus Expansion Cable
The GE Fanuc IC200CBL002, also cataloged as the IC200CBL002 Bus Expansion Cable, operates as a dedicated hardware component for extending serial data pathways between Network Interface Units (NIUs) or bus expansion modules and host configuration systems within GE Fanuc VersaMax PLC platforms. Measuring 0.5 meters in length, this factory-terminated assembly links VersaMax expansion modules (such as the IC200BEM001 and IC200BEM002) to maintain deterministic control signals across multi-rack topologies. Integrated shielding mitigates high-frequency noise interference, maintaining communication integrity during online system setup and firmware flash updates.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IC200CBL002 |
| Brand | GE Fanuc / Emerson |
| Origin | USA / Assembled globally |
| Weight | 0.10 kg (0.22 lbs) |
| Dimensions | Cable Length: 0.5 meters (approx.) |
| Operating Temp | 0 to 60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Passive (No backplane current draw) |
| Alternate Part Number | 44A770487-001R01 |
| Cable Type | Shielded bus expansion / PC interface cable |
| Connector Type | Factory-terminated industrial connectors |
| Storage Temp | -40 to 85 deg C |
| Humidity Range | 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing |
| Target Modules | VersaMax NIU, IC200BEM001, IC200BEM002 |
Backplane Bus Communication Velocity & I/O Density Scaling
The IC200CBL002 links expanding VersaMax racks while sustaining baseline backplane bus communication velocity across remote expansion interfaces. By maintaining impedance tolerances between 0.5-meter nodes, the cable prevents signal degradation, allowing system integrators to scale local I/O density without introducing data frame retries or latency spikes. Furthermore, firmware flash compatibility remains intact across connected nodes, as the cable's physical layer supports transparent pass-through of programming protocols from host PCs running Emerson logic tools down to individual rack controllers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the IC200CBL002 cable be extended beyond its factory 0.5-meter length using standard serial patch cables?
A: No, modifying or extending the cable violates impedance specifications, which degrades high-speed backplane signals and leads to bus communication faults between modules.
Q: Is the IC200CBL002 cable compatible with non-VersaMax PLC platforms?
A: No, the physical connectors and internal pinout configurations are designed specifically for GE Fanuc VersaMax Network Interface Units and bus expansion modules.
Q: Does the IC200CBL002 cable require an external power supply to operate?
A: No, the IC200CBL002 is a fully passive shielded cable assembly that transfers signals and grounded shielding without drawing auxiliary system power.
Field Installation Guidelines
First, turn off all AC line power feeding the VersaMax rack assemblies before attaching physical communication links. Route the IC200CBL002 cable through designated panel wireways, avoiding tight bend radiuses below 50 mm to prevent internal conductor fatigue. Keep the cable separated from high-voltage AC power lines and motor drive outputs by at least 300 mm to suppress electro-magnetic coupling. Insert the factory-terminated connectors directly into the expansion ports of the NIU or expansion modules until the mechanical locks click into place. Securely bond the enclosure's DIN rails and panel backplates to a central low-impedance earth ground bar to establish an effective discharge path for the cable shield.