IC693BEM341 GE Fanuc Series 90-30 Datasheet & Technical Manual

GE Fanuc IC693BEM341 Series 90-30 FIP Bus Controller Module

GE Fanuc IC693BEM341 Series 90-30 FIP Bus Controller Module

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The GE Fanuc IC693BEM341, also cataloged as the IC693BEM341 FIP Bus Controller Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for...

SKU: IC693BEM341

Manufacturer: GE Fanuc
Product No.: IC693BEM341
Product Type: Communication Modules
Product Origin: USA
Payment:T/T, Western Union
Weight: 340g
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months

Description Reviews

The GE Fanuc IC693BEM341, also cataloged as the IC693BEM341 FIP Bus Controller Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for high-speed fieldbus communications and distributed device interfacing within GE Fanuc Series 90-30 PLC platforms.

Hardware Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Model	IC693BEM341
Brand	GE Fanuc Emerson
Origin	United States
Weight	0.75 lbs (0.34 kg)
Dimensions	Single-slot Series 90-30 module
Operating Temp	0 to 55 deg C
Power Consumption	800 mA typical / 1.2 A maximum at 5 VDC
Bus Transmission Rate	2.5 MHz
Front Communication Ports	Two (2) 9-pin D-shell FIP bus connectors, One (1) RS-485 port
Minimum CPU Requirement	Series 90-30 CPU Release 8.10 or higher
Mounting Slot	Slot 1 of CPU baseplate (Universal backplane support)
Operating Configuration	Mode 30 (supports Mode 11 extension features)
Special Functions	Time-stamping up to 1024 Booleans, MPS synchronous exchanges
LED Status Indicators	Module OK, RUN, CD1, CD2, TEN1, TEN2

Backplane Bus Communication Velocity and Firmware Compatibility

Operating at a 2.5 MHz network frequency, the IC693BEM341 maintains deterministic backplane bus communication velocity when transferring real-time I/O tables and messaging services to the central CPU. The module features firmware flash compatibility with Series 90-30 CPU systems running Release 8.10 or greater. Configured in Mode 30, the onboard coprocessor executes complex background operations including slave I/O device management, external configuration reception, and dual-channel redundancy tracking without degrading CPU ladder execution timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the primary CPU requirements for integrating the IC693BEM341 into a Series 90-30 rack?

A: The IC693BEM341 requires a Series 90-30 CPU running Release 8.10 firmware or higher. It must be installed in Slot 1 of the main CPU baseplate.

Q: How is firmware updated on the IC693BEM341 module?

A: Firmware modifications and updates are flashed directly through the module's dedicated front-panel RS-485 serial interface port using software configuration tools.

Q: What is the backplane power supply current demand for this controller?

A: The module draws a typical backplane current of 800 mA at 5 VDC, with a maximum rated current consumption of 1.2 A under full transmission load.

Field Installation Guidelines

Verify that system power is completely isolated from the Series 90-30 CPU baseplate before inserting or removing the controller module.
Insert the IC693BEM341 into Slot 1 of the CPU baseplate, aligning the bottom hook with the rack rail and pushing the top tab until the module latches securely.
Connect the primary and redundant FIP network cables to the two 9-pin D-shell connectors on the front panel, tightening the retaining screws to ensure stable connection.
Ground all fieldbus cable shields to a common low-impedance ground bar near the enclosure entry point to prevent high-frequency EMI from interfering with 2.5 MHz data frames.
Apply power to the rack and verify that the Module OK LED lights solid green, followed by the CD1/CD2 carrier detection LEDs upon active connection to the FIP bus.

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