{"product_id":"ic200ebi001-ge-fanuc-versamax-ethernet-interface-unit","title":"IC200EBI001 GE Fanuc VersaMax Ethernet Interface Unit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGE IC200EBI001 Ethernet Network Interface Unit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfigured for high-speed Ethernet communication and remote I\/O processing in GE Fanuc VersaMax control systems, the \u003cstrong\u003eGE IC200EBI001\u003c\/strong\u003e, cataloged with the specific variant \u003cstrong\u003eIC200EBI001-DF\u003c\/strong\u003e Ethernet Network Interface Unit, provides direct physical and electrical execution of slave data interchange between central controllers and local drop racks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuffix Breakdown \u0026amp; Model Matrix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IC200EBI001 designator defines the core Ethernet Network Interface Unit platform within the VersaMax I\/O family. Revision suffixes denote internal hardware updates, component revisions, or firmware flash baseline updates:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIC200EBI001\u003c\/strong\u003e: Base catalog number representing the Ethernet Network Interface Unit hardware interface for VersaMax backplane systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIC200EBI001-DF\u003c\/strong\u003e: Revision-specific hardware release featuring updated board layouts, optimized backplane driver components, and flash firmware compatibility enhancements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003eIC200EBI001 (Variant: IC200EBI001-DF)\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 \/ Various\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.14 kg (0.31 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e133.4 x 69.1 x 85.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 40 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 50 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~0.5 W (via 5 VDC backplane supply)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x RJ45 Port (10\/100 Mbps, auto-negotiation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum I\/O Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1024 bytes (512 bytes discrete inputs \/ 512 bytes discrete outputs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpansion Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 64 I\/O modules across 7 expansion racks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStatus LED Array\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 LEDs: PWR, OK, FAULTS, LAN, STAT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsolation Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1500 VAC \/ VDC between field logic side and system backplane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard 35 x 7.5 mm DIN rail or panel mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Operating Altitude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 m above sea level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80% maximum, non-condensing\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; Network Integrity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GE IC200EBI001 interface unit balances real-time Ethernet layer routing with high-speed local backplane bus communication velocity. Upon receiving incoming deterministic packets via its 10\/100 Mbps RJ45 interface, the unit internal ASIC translates protocol commands directly into raw backplane frame sequences. This design minimizes transmission latency across attached VersaMax I\/O modules while facilitating backplane power distribution. Furthermore, internal firmware flash compatibility ensures synchronized cyclic data updates between the main controller memory map and up to 64 connected expansion modules without backplane bottlenecking or frame drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How does the IC200EBI001 handle module autoconfiguration on the VersaMax local rack?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The IC200EBI001 supports active autoconfiguration routines. Upon backplane power application, the unit scans installed local and expansion rack modules, maps physical slot addresses directly to internal memory offset tables, and verifies I\/O module integrity prior to establishing active Ethernet host communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What precautions apply to hot-swapping or removing modules attached behind the interface unit?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: While the network interface unit supports high-reliability data execution, field technicians must isolate field-side relay voltages and turn off local rack power prior to physically unseating or inserting expansion rack connections to prevent transient arc disruptions along the logic backplane bus lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How are internal fault diagnostics communicated through the front panel?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The unit features five distinct LEDs (PWR, OK, FAULTS, LAN, STAT). Hardware or backplane communication disruptions trip internal bit registers, generating visual error codes on the FAULTS LED while simultaneously allocating up to 128 bytes of diagnostic fault data into the dedicated network status memory register block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the 35 x 7.5 mm DIN-rail mounting surface is cleanly connected to protective earth (PE) with a low-impedance connection before clipping the module base into place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain proper wiring segregation by routing 10\/100 Mbps Ethernet twisted-pair cabling through dedicated low-voltage trunk conduits, physically separated from high-voltage motor control or inductive coil lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObserve strict shield grounding protocols by terminating Ethernet STP cable shielding directly at the network switch frame or grounding clamp assembly to avoid ground loop noise along the 1500 V isolated logic interface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain at least 25 mm of clear ventilation space around the top and bottom edges of the unit chassis to facilitate natural convection cooling under continuous operating loads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen extending backplane connections to secondary expansion racks, utilize approved factory cables and observe physical length constraints to prevent signal attenuation along high-speed backplane driver traces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GE Fanuc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44518011109475,"sku":"IC200EBI001-DF","price":370.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5246\/8067\/files\/171._7c457a04-366d-4837-8b7a-8d2f88dc35c5.jpg?v=1787736367","url":"https:\/\/www.autocontrolglobal.com\/products\/ic200ebi001-ge-fanuc-versamax-ethernet-interface-unit","provider":"AutoControl Global","version":"1.0","type":"link"}