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Product Model: GE IC693BEM331N
Product Brand: GE Fanuc / GE Intelligent Platforms
Product Series: Series 90-30 PLC Communication Modules
Product Features:
• Genius bus controller interface for Series 90-30 PLC systems
• High-speed data exchange with up to 31 connected I/O devices
• Supports up to 128 bytes of transmitted and received global data
• Dual LED indicators for operational and communication status
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | GE IC693BEM331N |
| Brand | GE Fanuc / GE Intelligent Platforms |
| Series | Series 90-30 PLC Communication Module |
| Module Type | Genius Bus Controller |
| Power Supply | 5 V DC from Series 90-30 backplane |
| Power Consumption | <300 mA at +5 VDC |
| Bus Type | Serial Genius I/O bus |
| Maximum Devices Supported | Up to 31 Genius devices |
| Global Data Length | Up to 128 bytes transmitted/received |
| LED Indicators | OK, COMM OK |
| Mounting | Series 90-30 rack slot |
| IP Rating | IP 20 (panel/backplane environment) |
| Operating Temp | Typical industrial range (0–60 °C) |
| Humidity | 5%–95% non-condensing |
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Product Role & System Fit
The GE IC693BEM331N is a dedicated Genius Bus Controller (GBC) designed to serve as a communication pivot within the GE Fanuc Series 90-30 programmable logic controller (PLC) ecosystem. At its core, this automation part provides a reliable serial communication interface between a Series 90-30 PLC rack and peripheral distributed I/O devices using GE’s proprietary Genius bus architecture. This allows a central controller to coordinate field devices such as discrete I/O blocks, analog modules, and specialized instrument interfaces without requiring direct point wiring back to the central rack.
Functionally, the GE IC693BEM331N occupies an I/O slot in the PLC rack and draws its operating power directly from the 5 V backplane rail typical of Series 90-30 installations. It places itself logically between the CPU and the field devices, bridging logic memory areas with remote data blocks over the Genius serial bus. Up to 31 Genius devices — covering discrete I/O blocks, analog interfaces, or custom extension hardware — can be connected to a single Genius bus managed by the controller, enabling a scalable industrial network topology suited for moderate-to-large I/O counts.
A key point of distinction for this bus controller lies in its global data handling ability. It can transmit and receive up to 128 bytes of data to and from each connected Genius device on the bus — a design choice that gives PLC programmers meaningful flexibility in defining input/output mapping, status flags, and control signals without congestion. This means that a single GE IC693BEM331N can manage a fairly substantial distributed I/O cluster while presenting a streamlined interface to the host PLC logic.
From a systems architecture perspective, this module enhances both electrical and physical integration. Rather than pulling every sensor or actuator signal back to the central I/O rack, field sections can be grouped and managed locally. The result is less control wiring, simplified cabinet layout, and improved maintainability — especially in machinery with multiple moving sections or large plants where long cable runs would otherwise introduce noise and voltage drop issues. This structural fit amplifies PLC responsiveness and contributes to predictable system uptime.
