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The GE Fanuc IC200BEM002, also cataloged as the IC200BEM002 Communication Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for PROFIBUS-DP slave protocol execution within VersaMax PLC platforms.

Hardware Specifications

Parameter Specification
Model IC200BEM002
Brand GE Fanuc Emerson
Origin USA / Various
Weight 0.23 kg (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions Standard VersaMax single-slot footprint
Operating Temp 0 to 60 deg C
Power Consumption 460 mA at 5 VDC from backplane
Network Protocol PROFIBUS-DP Slave
Network Data Rate 9.6 Kbaud to 12 Mbaud
Baud Rate Detection Automatic
Network Station Capacity 32 stations without repeaters; up to 125 with repeaters
Maximum I/O Capacity 384 bytes total I/O data
Connector Type 9-pin female D-sub connector
Network Topology Linear bus, terminated at both physical ends
Transmission Media Shielded twisted pair cable
Line Impedance 135 to 165 Ohms
Mounting Format DIN Rail via carrier base
Diagnostic Status Indicators Power LED, Communication (COM) LED

Deterministic Network Synchronization & I/O Density Scaling

Configured to interface local VersaMax expansion racks directly to master controllers, the IC200BEM002 scales network performance while maintaining backplane bus communication velocity across real-time operations. The onboard processor handles cyclic I/O data exchange up to 384 bytes with zero backplane wait states, ensuring firmware flash compatibility across standard VersaMax CPU carriers without degrading deterministic loop cycle execution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What power source is required to operate the IC200BEM002 module?

A: The module operates directly off the 5 VDC backplane supply provided by the VersaMax carrier sub-assembly, drawing a maximum current of 460 mA. No external auxiliary power supply is required.

Q: How does the IC200BEM002 handle network baud rate configuration?

A: Baud rate detection is fully automatic across the entire range from 9.6 Kbaud to 12 Mbaud, matching the master node transmission speed upon network startup without hardware DIP-switch configuration.

Field Installation Guidelines

  • Carrier Base Mounting: Secure the module onto its designated VersaMax carrier sub-assembly mounted on a standard 35 mm DIN rail. Ensure the backplane lock mechanism engages fully before powering up the rack.
  • PROFIBUS Wiring & Termination: Connect the PROFIBUS-DP network segment using a standard 9-pin D-sub connector attached to approved 135 to 165 Ohm shielded twisted pair cable. Both physical ends of the linear bus topology must have active bus termination enabled.
  • Shield Grounding Integrity: Connect the cable shield directly to the metallic shell of the 9-pin D-sub connector and verify proper DIN rail grounding to protect network data integrity against electromagnetic noise.

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