{"product_id":"ge-fanuc-ic200bem002-versamax-communication-module","title":"GE Fanuc IC200BEM002 VersaMax Communication Module","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGE Fanuc IC200BEM002\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eIC200BEM002\u003c\/strong\u003e Communication Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for PROFIBUS-DP slave protocol execution within VersaMax 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\u003eIC200BEM002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE Fanuc Emerson\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA \/ Various\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.23 kg (0.50 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard VersaMax single-slot footprint\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\u003e460 mA at 5 VDC from backplane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePROFIBUS-DP Slave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Data Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.6 Kbaud to 12 Mbaud\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaud Rate Detection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Station Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 stations without repeaters; up to 125 with repeaters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum I\/O Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e384 bytes total I\/O data\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9-pin female D-sub connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Topology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinear bus, terminated at both physical ends\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransmission Media\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShielded twisted pair cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLine Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e135 to 165 Ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDIN Rail via carrier base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiagnostic Status Indicators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower LED, Communication (COM) LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDeterministic Network Synchronization \u0026amp; I\/O Density Scaling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfigured 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What power source is required to operate the IC200BEM002 module?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How does the IC200BEM002 handle network baud rate configuration?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarrier Base Mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePROFIBUS Wiring \u0026amp; Termination\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShield Grounding Integrity\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GE Fanuc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43833446269018,"sku":"IC200BEM002","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/5957\/0778\/files\/IC200BEM002.png?v=1786528073","url":"https:\/\/www.spareoil.com\/products\/ge-fanuc-ic200bem002-versamax-communication-module","provider":"SpareOil Automation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}