The GE IC695PBM300, also cataloged as the IC695PBM300 PROFIBUS Master Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for deterministic fieldbus communication execution within PACSystems RX3i PCI backplane architectures.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IC695PBM300 |
| Brand | GE Fanuc / Emerson Automation |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 0.14 kg (0.31 lbs) |
| Dimensions | Single-slot PACSystems RX3i module format |
| Operating Temp | 0 to 60 deg C |
| Storage Temp | -40 to 85 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 1.45 W maximum (440 mA @ 3.3 VDC) |
| Backplane Interface | RX3i Universal Backplane (PCI connection) |
| Communication Interface | 1 PROFIBUS Master Port |
| Communication Protocols | PROFIBUS DP, DP-V1 Read/Write/Alarm |
| Supported Slave Capacity | Up to 125 PROFIBUS DP slaves |
| Network Data Exchange Capacity | 3584 Bytes maximum input data, 3584 Bytes maximum output data |
| Per-Slave Exchange Limit | 244 Bytes input data, 244 Bytes output data |
| Supported Baud Rates | 9.6 kBit/s, 19.2 kBit/s, 93.75 kBit/s, 187.5 kBit/s, 500 kBit/s, 1.5 MBit/s, 3 MBit/s, 6 MBit/s, 12 MBit/s |
| Auxiliary Control Modes | Sync mode, Freeze mode |
| System Firmware Requirements | RX3i Controller Firmware v2.90 or later |
| Diagnostics & Status Data | Slave Status Bit Array Table, Network Diagnostic Counters, DP Master Diagnostic Counters, Slave Diagnostic Address |
| LED Indicators | PROFIBUS OK LED, Network LED, MOD Status LED |
The module manages high-speed fieldbus data transfers over Profinet / EtherNet/IP deterministic networks and PCI backplane bus interfaces. Operating across configurable baud rates up to 12 MBit/s, the hardware maintains backplane bus communication velocity while maintaining firmware flash compatibility via indirect updates using the host controller and WinLoader utility.
Q: What are the backplane power supply requirements for the IC695PBM300?
A: The module draws 440 mA exclusively from the 3.3 VDC backplane power rail on the RX3i PCI universal backplane.
Q: How is firmware updated on the IC695PBM300 module?
A: Firmware flash upgrades are performed indirectly through the host RX3i controller utilizing the WinLoader software utility.
Q: What system software and CPU firmware versions are required to run the IC695PBM300?
A: The host RX3i controller must run firmware version 2.90 or higher to support communications with the module.
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