GE Fanuc IC695PNC001 Rx3i Profinet Control Module

Product Overview

The GE IC695PNC001 is a PROFINET Controller Module for the Emerson PACSystems RX3i programmable automation controller platform.

Key Specifications

• Model Number: IC695PNC001
• Series: PACSystems RX3i
• Product Type: PROFINET Controller Module
• Protocol Support: PROFINET Version 2.2 General Class A
• Communication Ports:
  • 2 × RJ-45 (8-conductor shielded twisted pair, 10/100/1000 Mbps copper)
  • 2 × SFP slots (for user-supplied SFP devices: 100/1000 Mbps multi-mode or single-mode fiber)
  • 1 × Micro USB (for diagnostics and system setup only)
• LAN Speed: 100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps (PROFINET communication requires 100/1000 Mbps; 10 Mbps supported for ping/telnet only)
• Power Consumption:
  • 0.5 A @ 3.3 VDC (without SFP devices)
  • 1.5 A @ 5 VDC
  • Maximum 1.2 A with two SFP devices (each SFP uses 0.35 A)
• I/O Device Capacity:
  • 64 devices per controller
  • 128 devices per network (distributed among 8 I/O controllers)
  • 8 I/O devices maximum per individual network
• Update Times: Configurable from 1 ms to 512 ms (1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512 ms)
• Compatible CPUs: IC695CPU315 or CPU320 (firmware version 7.0 or higher)
• Maximum Modules per CPU: 4 (must be on main rack with CPU)
• Slot Requirement: 1 slot
• Backplane Support: Universal only
• Hot-Swap: RIUP (Removed and Inserted Under Power) capability
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C
• Configuration Software: Machine Edition version 9.5 or newer

Core Features

• Certified PROFINET I/O Version 2.2 I/O Controller
• Four switched Ethernet ports (2 RJ-45 + 2 SFP)
• Supports copper, multi-mode fiber, and single-mode fiber media
• Built-in Command Line Interface (CLI) via micro USB or telnet
• Redundancy support with dual-controller failover (< 50 ms)
• Deterministic I/O cycles under 10 ms
• Internal clock for diagnostics
• Restart pushbutton for manual controller restart

Applications

• PROFINET network integration with RX3i
• High-speed distributed I/O control
• Redundant controller configurations
• Real-time industrial Ethernet communication

FAQ

Q: Can I use 10 Mbps for PROFINET communication?
A: No. PROFINET communication requires 100 or 1000 Mbps. 10 Mbps can only be used for non-PROFINET traffic (ping, telnet).

Q: How many IC695PNC001 modules can I install?
A: Up to 4 modules per CPU, and they must be installed on the main rack (where the CPU is located).

Q: What is the failover time for redundancy?
A: Failover times are typically under 50 ms for dual-controller redundancy configurations.

Installation Guide

1. Insert the IC695PNC001 into any slot on the main RX3i rack (with CPU).
2. Connect Ethernet cable to RJ-45 port or install SFP modules in SFP slots.
3. Configure IP address and device name via Machine Edition software.
4. For redundancy, install a second PNC001 and configure synchronization link.
5. Verify PROFINET communication via module status LEDs.

Selection Tips

• Verify CPU is CPU315 or CPU320 with firmware 7.0+.
• Use managed switches with RSTP support for redundant media.
• Order SFP modules separately if fiber connection is required.
• For PROFIBUS networks, use IC695PBM300 instead.
• Maximum 4 PNC001 modules per CPU; must be on main rack.