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In sprawling utility grids or remote pumping stations where SCADA masters poll substations for breaker status, load flows, and analog trends, the GE IC695EDS001 ensures DNP3 data streams reliably without choking the main controller. Operators in wind farms coordinate turbine telemetry across miles of Ethernet, capturing binary inputs like fault flags alongside meters for voltage and power—critical when one glitch could blackout a region. Picture a wastewater lift station: masters query analog levels and discrete pump runs over TCP/IP, triggering overrides before overflows hit, all amid generator backups and EMI from nearby motors. Or in rail signaling yards, where interlocking logic demands sub-second polls of track circuits and signals, shrugging off network congestion that stalls lesser gateways. Engineered for industrial automation’s protocol bottlenecks in control systems, the GE IC695EDS001 resolves integration pains like point limits, master overloads, and fragmented data mapping. It handles up to 12,072 DNP3 objects—binary/analog I/O, counters, controls—serving eight masters concurrently in PACSystems RX3i racks. Deployed across power distribution, water treatment, and transit networks, it streamlines oversight from Gangseo-gu control centers to nationwide grids, prioritizing time-critical events for NERC compliance and seamless failover.
Product Role
The GE IC695EDS001 acts as an Ethernet DNP3 outstation (slave) module for Emerson PACSystems RX3i systems, plugging into any universal backplane slot to bridge PLC data with DNP3 TCP/IP networks. Drawing 840mA at 3.3VDC, it exposes RX3i memory—discrete bits, words, floats—as mappable DNP3 points, offloading protocol stacks from the CPU for dedicated high-throughput comms. Integrators configure it via Proficy Machine Edition (8.5 SIM7+), assigning static or dynamic point tables for binary inputs, analogs, and control relays, with dual RJ45 ports (10/100Mbps) for redundancy or segmentation. A front RS-232 aids station management, while firmware-embedded logic prioritizes unsolicited reports and time syncs. In RX3i architectures, the GE IC695EDS001 pairs with CPUs like IC695CPE310 alongside I/O and motion modules, enabling hybrid PAC-SCADA setups without external converters. Its value hits home for upgrades, consolidating legacy RTUs into Ethernet-native plants while supporting up to four modules per CPU for massive point counts.
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Core Strengths
Control engineers favor the GE IC695EDS001 for its massive 12,072-point capacity—2,088 binaries, 960 analogs, 1,920 counters—mappable freely across eight masters, with patented fast-path tech slashing response latencies to under 10ms for critical polls. Dual Ethernet ports auto-negotiate speeds with link/activity LEDs, while RS-232 handles local config dumps or pass-through diagnostics, and hot-swap support minimizes outages in live racks.
Rugged front-panel design includes status LEDs for module OK, Ethernet links, and DNP3 states (IDLE, BUSY, FAULT), fitting 0-60°C environments with RX3i convection cooling—no fans needed. Backplane diagnostics stream errors like point overflows or master disconnects to the CPU, enabling proactive logic responses.
Scalability stands out: up to four GE IC695EDS001 per system multiply points exponentially, with unsolicited messaging for alarms and SOE buffering for event capture. Time sync via masters keeps RTC-aligned reports, fortifying grids against cyber threats via configurable access lists.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | GE IC695EDS001 |
| Brand | GE Fanuc/Emerson (PACSystems) |
| Type | DNP3 Ethernet Outstation Module |
| Ethernet Ports | 2 x RJ45 (10/100 Mbps) |
| Serial Port | 1 x RS-232 (Station Manager) |
| DNP3 Points | Up to 12,072 total |
| Masters Supported | Up to 8 simultaneous |
| Power Consumption | 840 mA @ 3.3 VDC |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) |
| Mounting | RX3i Universal Backplane Slot |
| Dimensions | Approx. 144 x 104 x 51 mm |
| Weight | 0.95 lbs (0.43 kg) |
| Protocols | DNP3 over TCP/IP |
| Environmental Rating | Industrial standards compliant |
Compatible Modules
IC695ALG112 – Analog inputs whose scaled values map directly to DNP3 analogs on the GE IC695EDS001.
IC694DSM314 – Motion module data exposed as DNP3 counters for remote oversight.
IC693MDL660 – Discrete inputs feeding binary point tables served by GE IC695EDS001.
IC695CPU315 – RX3i CPU hosting the module for DNP3-mapped memory access.
IC695ETM001 – Ethernet backbone for dual-port redundancy with GE IC695EDS001.
IC693PCM301 – Legacy coprocessor whose serial tasks complement DNP3 Ethernet.
IC694ACC310 – Power supply scaled for GE IC695EDS001‘s 3.3V draw in dense racks.
Installation Essentials
Locate the GE IC695EDS001 mid-rack for optimal airflow, verifying 3.3V budget exceeds 840mA plus neighbors—oversubscription trips faults early. Connect Cat5e STP cables to RJ45 ports, crossing switches only, and enable port steering in Proficy for failover; RS-232 needs DB9 for laptop TERM access during IP setup. Download configs offline first, then online-validate DNP3 maps against master scans to avoid point clashes.
Bi-monthly ledger reviews via RS-232 dumps flag unmapped points or poll spikes, with firmware parity checks ensuring TCP stack aligns with CPE updates. Test unsolicited bursts under load simulators annually, and hot-swap only after CPU STOP—power glitches corrupt buffers. Label ports clearly for shift handoffs, as dual-Ethernet puzzles juniors.
