IC695PNS001-BF GE Fanuc RX3i PROFINET Scanner Card

Description

Product Model: IC695PNS001-BF
Product Brand: GE Fanuc / GE PACSystems (Emerson)
Product Series: RX3i PACSystems
Product Features:

• Single-slot PROFINET Scanner module that connects universal RX3i/Series 90-30 I/O racks to a PROFINET I/O Controller.
• Four switched Ethernet ports (two RJ-45 copper, two SFP fiber) supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps for high-speed I/O and network topologies.
• On-board micro USB port for firmware updates and SD/SDHC card slot for configuration transfer.
• Full diagnostic status via front-panel LEDs, supports PROFINET V2.3, media redundancy and ring/topology options for mission-critical installations.

Applications & Industry Context

In today’s industrial automation environments, networked I/O, high-speed deterministic communication and flexibility are more critical than ever. Whether you’re implementing a packaging line, a chemical processing unit, a water treatment plant or a large-scale machine-building system, the need to connect field I/O racks seamlessly into the control network is paramount. That’s where the IC695PNS001-BF finds its sweet spot.

Imagine a remote rack of I/O modules located on a skid 100 m from the main control panel. Rather than running long analog or discrete wiring all the way back to the PLC, you mount a universal backplane, populate I/O modules, and plug in the PROFINET Scanner IC695PNS001-BF. That scanner takes the I/O traffic from the rack and presents it over standard PROFINET Ethernet to your controller. In manufacturing facilities that have moved to Ethernet and PROFINET for their higher bandwidth, standard cabling and diagnostics, this module allows legacy universal I/O racks (Series 90-30 or RX3i) to remain in place while adopting modern network architecture.

In heavy industry—like mining, oil and gas, or utilities—the ruggedness and diagnostics matter. With four network ports and support for ring and redundant media topologies, the IC695PNS001-BF enables resilient communication even in electrically noisy or high-vibration environments. If a fiber optic link breaks, the module can continue operation or switch over rather than halt a process. For OEM machine builders, using this module means you can deliver systems with Ethernet connectivity and modern integration while still leveraging the proven I/O modules your maintenance teams know.

In short: the IC695PNS001-BF serves as the bridge between traditional I/O architectures and modern Ethernet-based control networks, enabling adaptation, retrofit and future-proofing of automation infrastructure.