{"product_id":"ic687bem744-ge-series-90-70-fip-bus-controller-module","title":"IC687BEM744 GE Series 90-70 FIP Bus Controller Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGE Fanuc IC687BEM744 FIP Bus Controller\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GE Fanuc \u003cstrong\u003eIC687BEM744\u003c\/strong\u003e is a half-slot FIP (Factory Instrumentation Protocol) bus controller module designed for GE Fanuc Series 90-70 PLC systems. Operating on a 2.5 MHz WorldFIP network, it provides high-speed communication and data exchange between the central PLC rack and up to 128 distributed field devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNetwork Architecture and Interface\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module incorporates two FIP bus channels accessible via two 9-pin fieldbus connectors, enabling redundant bus network configurations. For local maintenance and configuration, it includes an RS-485 serial communication port with a 15-pin connector. Operational status and network diagnostics are provided by six front-panel LEDs alongside a dedicated hardware restart pushbutton.\u003c\/p\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\u003eIC687BEM744\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE Fanuc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries 90-70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFIP Bus Controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule Format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHalf-slot controller module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFIP \/ WorldFIP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Operating Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of FIP Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 (Supports bus redundancy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Supported Devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 128\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFieldbus Connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × 9-pin connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerial Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS-485 (15-pin connector)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStatus Indicators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 diagnostic LEDs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl Switches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardware restart pushbutton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfiguration Software\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCIMPLICITY Control 90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated rack mounting (Series 90-70 slot)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.54 kg (1.19 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What network protocol and speed does the IC687BEM744 module support? A: It operates on the FIP \/ WorldFIP protocol at a network frequency of 2.5 MHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How many field devices and bus channels does this controller support? A: The module supports up to 128 field devices across two FIP channels configured for bus redundancy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GE Fanuc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67871252086883,"sku":"IC687BEM744","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5246\/8067\/files\/401_1b82eb07-afa7-44e9-a46e-efdb3216f546.jpg?v=1793758997","url":"https:\/\/www.autocontrolglobal.com\/products\/ic687bem744-ge-series-90-70-fip-bus-controller-module","provider":"AutoControl Global","version":"1.0","type":"link"}