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Product Model: IC200GBI001-JL
Product Brand: GE (General Electric / GE Fanuc / Emerson)
Product Series: VersaMax Genius Network Interface Units
Product Features:
• Genius Network Interface Unit (NIU) designed for VersaMax distributed I/O systems, enabling robust data exchange across multiple remote racks.
• Supports up to eight I/O racks and eight modules per rack, providing scalability for complex industrial automation layouts.
• Flexible communication with dual Genius terminals, standard and extended baud rates, and redundant bus support.
• Broad compatibility with GE Series 90-70, PACSystems RX3i, RX7i and Genius Controllers when configured with appropriate firmware.
Technical Specifications Table
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | IC200GBI001-JL |
| Brand | GE / GE Fanuc / Emerson |
| Product Type | Genius Network Interface Unit (NIU) |
| Series | VersaMax |
| Communication Ports | Dual Genius bus terminals |
| Supported Baud Rates | 153.6 Kbaud (standard/extended), 76.8 Kbaud, 38.4 Kbaud |
| Modules per Rack | Up to 8 |
| Max Racks Supported | 8 |
| Discrete I/O Memory | 1024 Inputs, 1024 Outputs |
| Analog I/O Memory | 128 bytes input, 128 bytes output |
| Network I/O Scan Size | 128 bytes in/out |
| Serial Bus Address Range | 0–31 |
| Termination Resistor Options | 75 Ω, 100 Ω, 120 Ω, 150 Ω |
| Power Consumption | +5 V @ 250 mA, +3.3 V @ 10 mA |
| Compatibility | Series 90-70, PACSystems RX3i, RX7i |
| Mounting Options | DIN rail or panel |
| Diagnostics | LED indicators for power, faults, I/O enable |
| Firmware | Requires compatible Genius firmware |
| Environmental | Industrial temperature range |
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Product Role & System Fit
In industrial control architectures, especially those centered around GE’s VersaMax product family, the IC200GBI001-JL functions as a Genius Network Interface Unit (NIU) — the communication backbone that links local and distributed I/O modules to host controllers. When faced with control systems that span large physical areas or require modular expansion, engineers increasingly rely on dedicated network interface modules like this one to ensure predictable, deterministic data flow between discrete field devices and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
At its core, the IC200GBI001-JL sits between the Genius I/O bus and connected I/O racks, scanning and serving up to eight modules per rack across as many as eight racks. This capacity makes the unit suitable for high-density discrete and analog I/O setups where centralized control and sparse physical proximity to sensors, actuators, and nodes demands scalable communication.
Distributed I/O topologies are increasingly common in manufacturing plants, water/wastewater facilities, and material handling systems. The module’s design addresses two fundamental capabilities: robust bus communication and seamless integration with higher-level controllers such as GE’s Series 90-70 PLCs or PACSystems RX3i/RX7i platforms. It performs scanning, addressing, and packet handling, ensuring devices connected on remote racks interact with the control logic as though they were direct backplane modules — even when located meters away from the host PLC.
What differentiates the IC200GBI001-JL from generic communication modules is its adherence to the Genius protocol, which emphasizes harmony between speed and reliability. With selectable baud rates — including 153.6 Kbaud, 76.8 Kbaud, and 38.4 Kbaud — engineers can match communication performance to network distance and the number of attached modules without compromising throughput.
Integration is further simplified via dual Genius terminals, allowing primary and redundant bus paths. In mission-critical applications such as power generation or automated batch processes, this redundancy can reduce downtime by enabling alternative paths in the event of a cabling or module failure.
