{"product_id":"ge-ic697bem731-series-90-70-genius-i-o-bus-controller-module","title":"GE IC697BEM731 Series 90-70 Genius I\/O Bus Controller Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGE Fanuc IC697BEM731\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eserves as the primary communications interface between a Series 90-70 PLC CPU and a Genius I\/O distributed network. This single-slot module manages all data exchange across the bus, providing a robust link for up to 30 remote devices. It eliminates the need for complex localized wiring by centralizing control over long-distance fieldbus architectures. We offer this module in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econdition, providing a factory-fresh solution for maintaining or expanding legacy IC66 PLC systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Data\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 I\/O Bus Controller (GBC)\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\u003e1.3 Amps at 5.0 VDC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to 30 Genius devices per channel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaud Rates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e153.5 Kbaud (Standard\/Extended), 76.8 Kbaud, 38.4 Kbaud\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Cable Reach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000 to 7,500 ft (Baud rate dependent)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelden 9182 or equivalent shielded twisted pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTermination Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75 or 150 Ohm resistors at both physical ends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiagnostics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 Front-panel LED Indicators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne (1) Hand-Held Terminal (HHT) Port\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong-Distance Network Integrity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe IC697BEM731 maintains signal timing over distances up to 7,500 feet. This capability allows engineers to place I\/O blocks near the actual field machinery while keeping the PLC logic in a centralized, protected control room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimplified Troubleshooting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe dedicated Hand-Held Terminal (HHT) port provides direct access to the bus diagnostics. Maintenance personnel can monitor bus health, force outputs, and verify device configurations without requiring a PC or stopping the PLC CPU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Data Rates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBy supporting multiple baud rates (38.4K to 153.5K), the module adapts to various environmental conditions. Lower baud rates allow for significantly longer cable runs and higher noise immunity in electrically \"dirty\" environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeterministic Communication:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Genius protocol ensures predictable data delivery. The IC697BEM731 manages the token-passing sequence efficiently, ensuring that critical sensor data reaches the Series 90-70 CPU within defined millisecond windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I hot-swap the IC697BEM731 module?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Always power down the Series 90-70 rack before installing or removing the Bus Controller. Failure to do so may damage the backplane or cause unpredictable bus behavior for the remaining 30 devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I handle bus termination for the IC697BEM731?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must install a termination resistor at both ends of the electrical bus. Depending on the cable type and length, use either a 75-ohm or 150-ohm resistor. The IC697BEM731 usually resides at one end of the bus, requiring a resistor across its Serial 1 and Serial 2 terminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do the three LED indicators signify?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LEDs monitor \"Module OK,\" \"Bus Active,\" and \"I\/O Enabled\" statuses. A blinking LED typically indicates a configuration mismatch or a physical break in the Genius bus cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a refurbished or used pull?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely not. We supply this IC697BEM731 as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eunit in original packaging. This ensures the internal electrolytic capacitors and the HHT port connector have zero wear, maximizing the MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) for your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GE Fanuc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53081825738936,"sku":"IC697BEM731","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/6132\/3704\/files\/IC697BEM731.jpg?v=1774256495","url":"https:\/\/www.globalpetroparts.com\/products\/ge-ic697bem731-series-90-70-genius-i-o-bus-controller-module","provider":"Global Petro Parts Automation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}