{"product_id":"ic693bem320-ge-fanuc-series-90-30-i-o-link-module","title":"IC693BEM320 GE Fanuc Series 90-30 I\/O Link Module","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGE Fanuc IC693BEM320\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eIC693BEM320\u003c\/strong\u003e I\/O Link Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for slave communications interface and data exchange within GE Fanuc Series 90-30 PLC platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC693BEM320\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE Fanuc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.64 lbs (0.29 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-slot Series 90-30 form factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 60 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive backplane load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries 90-30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI\/O Link Interface Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlave device only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported I\/O\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 or 64 discrete I\/O points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunication Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo (2) RS-485 \/ RS-422 serial ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhysical Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries 90-30 backplane connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBackplane Bus Communication Velocity and Serial Interface Properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IC693BEM320 interfaces directly with the Series 90-30 backplane to exchange discrete input and output states with the central processing unit. Functioning strictly as a slave node, the module processes high-speed data transmission over dual RS-485\/RS-422 serial links without imposing processing overhead on the master controller. Internal logic maps up to 64 discrete I\/O points into the PLC memory table while maintaining firmware flash compatibility and deterministic data polling across the backplane bus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can the IC693BEM320 be configured to act as a master node on the I\/O Link network?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No. The IC693BEM320 operates exclusively as a slave device on the I\/O Link network and requires an external master controller to initiate communication frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How many discrete I\/O points can be controlled through a single IC693BEM320 module?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The module supports software configuration for either 32 or 64 discrete I\/O points allocated within the Series 90-30 CPU reference memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What physical media interface is utilized by the module's communication ports?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The module provides two integrated serial ports configured for differential RS-485\/RS-422 hardware signaling standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisconnect main system power from the Series 90-30 baseplate prior to inserting or removing the IC693BEM320 module to prevent backplane arcing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHook the bottom pivot tab of the IC693BEM320 into the desired baseplate slot and push the module firmly against the backplane connector until the top latch engages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire the RS-485\/RS-422 serial cables to the designated port terminals, ensuring correct polarity for differential signal lines (+ and -).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround cable shielding to the nearest chassis ground terminal using a short, low-impedance conductor to suppress high-frequency noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply power to the rack and verify module status via the CPU configuration software to confirm slave network address alignment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"GE Fanuc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43778185134170,"sku":"IC693BEM320","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/5957\/0778\/files\/IC693BEM320E.png?v=1785727586","url":"https:\/\/www.spareoil.com\/es\/products\/ic693bem320-ge-fanuc-series-90-30-i-o-link-module","provider":"SpareOil Automation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}