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In vast solar panel assembly lines stretching across desert facilities, where controllers must share production quotas and fault alerts over shared networks amid dust storms and heat waves, the GE IC695ETM001CA-EP ensures seamless connectivity that keeps output steady without dropped packets. Operators in Southeast Asian electronics parks rely on it to link RX3i PACs with VersaMax drops for PCB testing stations, handling SRTP handshakes during high-volume shifts when legacy drops threaten to lag. Used in industrial automation for automotive trim lines, it daisy-chains Ethernet nodes to coordinate glue applicators and vision checks, cutting cabling costs while dodging switch outages from power surges. Applicable in control systems for water pumping networks, the GE IC695ETM001CA-EP pipes Modbus TCP commands to remote valves over kilometers of CAT5, maintaining sync even as grids flicker during storms. Think Midwest packaging plants juggling multi-lane cartoners—the GE IC695ETM001CA-EP offloads EGD traffic from CPUs, freeing cycles for recipe tweaks on the fly.
Offshore wind farms pipe nacelle diagnostics through its redundant IP mode, letting standby nodes grab addresses instantly on primary fails, no process hiccups. Dairy processors coordinate filler heads via embedded switching, slashing external gear needs in washdown zones. Chemical blenders endure corrosive vapors as it streams Global Data exchanges, outpacing basic NICs in reliability. This battle-tested role underscores its design: an enhanced Ethernet interface module from GE Vernova’s RX3i PACsystems, with EP firmware tweaks for rock-solid protocol stacks and station management in demanding setups.
Product Introduction & Positioning
The GE IC695ETM001CA-EP slots into RX3i universal backplanes as a versatile Ethernet gateway, delivering dual 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 ports with internal switching for direct node chaining—no extra hubs required. It powers TCP/IP services including SRTP for programming, EGD for peer data swaps, and Modbus TCP client/server ops across 32 channels, all managed by a 200 MHz processor that unburdens host CPUs. The dedicated RS-232 Station Manager port at up to 115 kbps grants live diagnostics and IP tweaks without halting logic scans.
Engineers position the GE IC695ETM001CA-EP in front of CPE310 or CRU320 CPUs for scalable networking, supporting redundant IP where paired modules share addresses under app control for high-availability pairs. EP firmware (circa 6.x series) bolsters SNMP traps, SNTP clock sync, and WinLoader upgrades from the rack, making it a smooth migration path from Series 90-30 Ethernet setups. Hot-swappable with firmware 2.51+ hosts, it thrives in Proficy workflows, blending legacy drops with modern throughput for enterprise meshes.
Key Technical Features & Functional Benefits
Dual auto-sensing ports on the GE IC695ETM001CA-EP handle full-duplex 100 Mbps with crossover detection, driving EGD unicasts under 10 ms—key for synchronized presses in metal fab. Recessed restart button refreshes firmware sans rack power-down, while front LEDs (OK, LAN active, log status, port speed/activity) pinpoint flaps instantly. Embedded switch supports linear topologies of dozens of drops, trimming latency in conveyor spines.
Toughened for panels, the GE IC695ETM001CA-EP draws under 1.5W at 5V/3.3VDC, rated 0-60°C standard (with CA/EP hardening for spikes), cooled passively via backplane flow. Single MAC/IP simplifies addressing despite dual connectors, and PCI bus ties it seamlessly to RX3i expansions. Redundant IP activates via logic bits, syncing Ethernet in duplex controllers without address conflicts.
Station Manager CLI exposes IO stats and channel errors, with EP updates fixing early Modbus quirks for 16+ server ties. Users log MTBF over 15 years in fiberglass molding, praising hot-insert tolerance that skips rack scans on adds.plcdcspro+2
Detailed Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | GE IC695ETM001CA-EP |
| Brand | GE Vernova (formerly GE Fanuc) |
| Type | Ethernet Interface Module |
| Processor Speed | 200 MHz |
| Ethernet Ports | 2x 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 (auto-sensing) |
| Serial Port | 1x RS-232 DCE (1200-115200 bps) |
| Power Supply | 5V/3.3V DC via backplane (≤1.5W) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F) |
| Mounting | RX3i Universal Backplane (1 slot) |
| Dimensions | Approx. 14 x 7 x 13 cm |
| Weight | 0.24 kg (0.53 lbs) |
| Protocols | SRTP, EGD, Modbus TCP |
| Certifications | CE, UL, cUL, IEEE 802.3 |
| Cooling | Passive (backplane airflow) |
| Environmental Rating | IP20; harsh duty with EP firmware |
| Firmware | EP series (enhanced protocols) |
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Related Modules or Compatible Units
IC695ETM001-HT – High-temp variant for extreme environments, same Ethernet stack as IC695ETM001CA-EP.
IC695CPE310 – Primary CPU offloading network tasks to this module.
IC695NIU001 – Heavy EGD alternative for spine-level traffic.
IC695CRU320 – Redundant CPU leveraging its IP failover.
IC695PNS001 – PROFINET add-on for mixed-protocol floors.
IC695CMX128 – Fiber complement for hybrid backbones.
Installation Notes & Maintenance Best Practices
Confirm RX3i CPU firmware hits 2.51+ before racking the GE IC695ETM001CA-EP, assigning IPs via PME to dodge boot hangs—test pings post-insert. Route CAT5/6 with 4x bend radius at ports, earthing shields to backplane per TIA-568-B; isolate from arc welders using foil trays. Daisy port A to incoming B to drops, verifying <5 ms RTT under traffic before cutover.
Bi-monthly Station Manager sessions via RS-232 clear logs and scan CRCs—EP firmware self-heals minor channel stalls. Upgrade via WinLoader from CPU, no module pulls; humid sites need silica packs to curb connector creep. Annual cable certs catch marginal runs; tag Restart pre-firmware tweaks, powering down only for fiber hybrids.
