The GE Fanuc IC697BEM731 serves as the primary IC697BEM731 Bus Controller Module utilized to execute data conversion and network control across Series 90-70 platforms. The hardware establishes a deterministic interface for up to 30 external devices, executing token-passing protocols over a single Genius Bus network topology to manage remote inputs and outputs directly through the central rack.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IC697BEM731 |
| Brand | GE Fanuc Emerson |
| Origin | United States |
| Weight | 0.45 kg (1.00 lbs) |
| Dimensions | Standard single-slot module width |
| Operating Temp | 0 to 60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 1.3 Amps @ 5.0 VDC backplane current |
| Channels | 1 Genius Bus channel |
| Interface Ports | 1 Hand-Held Monitor (HHM) port |
| Baud Rates | 153.6 Kbaud standard/extended, 76.8 Kbaud, 38.4 Kbaud |
| Max Network Distance | 2000 ft to 7500 ft (Baud rate dependent) |
| Physical Layer Media | Belden 9182 type cable (IC660BLC001 / IC660BLC003) |
| Network Capacity | Maximum 30 devices per channel |
| Diagnostics | Power-up hardware self-diagnostics with 3 LED indicators |
The IC697BEM731 integrates directly with the standard Series 90-70 backplane, utilizing logic circuitry to execute high-velocity token rotations without the requirement of additional backplane bus communication velocity licences. System configuration is managed via MS-DOS or Windows-based programming software, enabling the module to achieve full firmware flash compatibility for seamless processor table integration. This architecture permits the deployment of multiple communication blocks within the host rack layout, balancing regional I/O density scaling while sustaining time-stamped fault transmissions across global data blocks.
Q: What are the consequences of a baud rate mismatch on a Genius Bus network segment?
A: Every device connected to the same electrical bus segment must be configured with an identical baud rate. A single mismatched node prevents token passing, resulting in unestablished communications or intermittent packet corruption across all 30 devices.
Q: What default settings does the module apply before configuration data is loaded?
A: Out of the box, the module contains no defined operational bus address. The configuration software utility assigns a default initialization speed of 153.6 Kbaud standard and assigns the hardware to serial bus address 31 until an application-specific configuration is downloaded from the CPU.
Q: Can the physical Hand-Held Monitor port be used concurrently with network communications?
A: Yes. The rear-end Hand-Held Monitor (HHM) port functions independently of the primary IC66 network channel, allowing technicians to plug in local diagnostic tools for direct monitoring and runtime fault inspection without disrupting token-passing cycles.
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