{"product_id":"ge-fanuc-series-90-30-ic693bem331-genius-bus-controller-gbc-interface-module","title":"GE Fanuc Series 90-30 IC693BEM331 Genius Bus Controller (GBC) Interface Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC693BEM331\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a powerful communication interface that integrates the GE Fanuc Series 90-30 PLC with the proprietary Genius I\/O serial bus. This Bus Controller (GBC) allows the local CPU to command a distributed network of up to 31 Genius devices, including discrete and analog I\/O blocks, PowerTraces, and remote I\/O drops. By offloading the complex Genius protocol management from the main processor, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC693BEM331\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eenables high-speed, long-distance data exchange across industrial sites without compromising PLC scan times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Technical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC693BEM331\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis designed for high-density data throughput, supporting up to 128 bytes of inputs and 128 bytes of outputs per bus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenius Bus Controller (GBC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBus Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to 31 Genius devices per bus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData Throughput\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e128 Bytes Input \/ 128 Bytes Output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackplane Current Draw\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026lt; 300 mA at +5V DC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatus Indicators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 LEDs (Module OK, COMM OK)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsolation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1500 Volts (Bus to Logic side)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirmware Requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersion 5.0 or later (for most modular CPUs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum GBCs per System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to 8 modules (depending on CPU model)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~0.88 lbs (0.4 kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Compatibility and Software Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC693BEM331\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis compatible with a wide range of Series 90-30 CPUs, provided they meet the minimum firmware criteria. It is natively supported by modern engineering suites including Proficy Machine Edition (PME), VersaPro, and the legacy Logicmaster 90-30 (v5.0 or later). For troubleshooting and field configuration, the module is fully compatible with the Genius Hand-Held Monitor (HHM), allowing engineers to force I\/O or monitor bus health directly at the module's front port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Network Integration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis module excels in complex architectures by supporting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemote I\/O Racks:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eInterfacing with Series 90-70 I\/O via Remote I\/O Scanners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eField Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eManaging Field Control I\/O stations through a Bus Interface Unit (BIU).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlobal Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFacilitating peer-to-peer communication between multiple Series 90-30, Series 90-70, and Series Six PLCs residing on the same Genius bus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical FAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the IC693BEM331 with the older \"Phase A\" Genius I\/O blocks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC693BEM331\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis not compatible with very early Phase A Genius blocks. It is designed for use with Phase B and later Genius hardware to ensure timing and diagnostic compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do the LED indicators signify during a fault?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"OK\" LED stays steady once internal diagnostics pass. The \"COMM OK\" LED illuminates when active communication is established with at least one device on the bus. If \"COMM OK\" is blinking, it indicates an intermittent connection or a configuration mismatch with one or more bus devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it possible to hot-swap this module?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. To prevent electrical damage to the 5V backplane or the sensitive Genius transceiver, the rack power must be turned off before inserting or removing the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC693BEM331\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GE Fanuc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075166625976,"sku":"IC693BEM331","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/6132\/3704\/files\/IC693BEM331.jpg?v=1773974148","url":"https:\/\/www.globalpetroparts.com\/products\/ge-fanuc-series-90-30-ic693bem331-genius-bus-controller-gbc-interface-module","provider":"Global Petro Parts Automation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}