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Product Model: GE IC693BEM330
Product Brand: GE Fanuc / Emerson Automation
Product Series: Series 90-30
Product Features:
• FIP (Factory Instrumentation Protocol) Remote I/O scanner for distributed I/O networking.
• Supports connection of up to 19 remote I/O modules via two communication ports.
• Dual 9-pin D-shell interfaces with LED diagnostics for communication status.
• Single-slot form factor ideal for Series 90-30 PLC architecture.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Model | GE IC693BEM330 |
| Product Type | FIP Remote I/O Scanner Module |
| Series | GE Fanuc Series 90-30 |
| Rack Slot Requirement | Slot 1 only |
| Backplane Support | Universal backplane compatible |
| Supported I/O Modules | Up to 19 remote I/O modules |
| Communication Ports | 2 × 9-pin D-shell female connectors |
| Synchro Port | Yes (requires Molex 39-01-4031 connector) |
| Data Rate | 1 MHz FIP communications |
| LED Indicators | CD1, CD2 (Carrier Detect), TEN1, TEN2 |
| Configuration Tools | Hand-held or DOS/Windows configuration |
| Network Protocols Supported | FIP and World FIP |
| Weight | Approximately 0.6–0.7 lb / ~300 g |
| Mounting | PLC rack backplane |
| Compatibility | Series 90-30, Series 90-70, third-party FIP devices |
- IC693BEM330
Product Role & System Fit
The GE IC693BEM330 is not a traditional processor or I/O card; instead, it serves as a specialized communication interface that enables remote I/O scanning over the Factory Instrumentation Protocol. Within the GE Fanuc Series 90-30 platform, this scanner module must be installed in slot 1 of the PLC rack — the designated location for communication and controller modules that interact with bus networks.
Once positioned, the scanner functions as the central node for a remote I/O network. Two 9-pin D-shell connectors handle FIP communications, and a SYNCHRO port supports synchronization cable termination. Each connected remote I/O baseplate carries up to ten I/O modules, and using an extension cable, two baseplates can be linked to expand the control scope without considerable infrastructure changes. Up to 19 modules may be connected in this remote I/O nest.
In a typical control schema, the GE IC693BEM330 interfaces with both analog and discrete I/O modules, as well as higher-level communication units. The host CPU, which could be any compatible Series 90-30 processor, communicates bi-directionally over the FIP bus through the scanner. This leveraged architecture allows facilities to localize control logic at the PLC while extending I/O endpoints near process equipment, an arrangement that boosts efficiency, improves signal integrity, and lowers field wiring complexity.
Combining this scanner with remote I/O modules enables a hybrid control strategy where proximity and distributed automation help optimize both performance and maintenance cycles. Because the scanner retains network configurations even through power loss, it ensures consistent operation upon restart, minimizing system re-configuration after outages — a critical advantage in continuous-process environments.
