{"product_id":"versamax-micro-communication-adapter-ge-ic200acc415","title":"VersaMax Micro Communication Adapter | GE IC200ACC415","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC200ACC415\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eserves as a specialized communication bridge designed exclusively for the VersaMax Micro and Nano PLC series. This converter adapts the standard RS-232 serial port of the controller to an RS-485 interface, enabling long-distance networking and multi-drop configurations. While some documentation classifies this series as a battery pack, the IC200ACC415 is specifically the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRS-232 to RS-485 Converter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erequired for expanded serial connectivity. We offer this unit as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New and Original\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring reliable data transmission for your industrial network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGE Fanuc (Emerson Automation)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersaMax Micro \/ Nano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConverter Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRS-232 to RS-485\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersaMax Micro and Nano CPUs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequired Cables\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIC200CBL500 or equivalent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDraws power from the PLC port\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnects directly to the serial port interface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnables multi-drop networking and long-distance serial comms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.05 lbs (Unit weight)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork Distance Expansion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStandard RS-232 limits communication to short distances (typically 15 meters). The IC200ACC415 converts this signal to RS-485, allowing robust data transmission over distances up to 1200 meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Drop Capability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBy converting to RS-485, this adapter allows a single master device to communicate with multiple VersaMax Micro\/Nano PLCs on a single twisted-pair bus, reducing wiring complexity and port requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZero External Power Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe converter draws its operating voltage directly from the PLC’s serial port pins. This eliminates the need for external power supplies or additional DIN rail wiring, maintaining a clean cabinet layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlug-and-Play Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDesigned specifically for the VersaMax form factor, the IC200ACC415 snaps into place without requiring custom mounting brackets. It ensures a secure, vibration-resistant physical connection to the CPU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegacy System Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis converter provides a vital link for maintaining and expanding legacy VersaMax Micro systems, allowing them to interface with modern RS-485 HMIs, SCADA gateways, and third-party Modbus RTU devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the IC200ACC415 require a specific cable for connection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. To ensure proper signal pinout and shielding, you must use the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC200CBL500\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecable or a precisely engineered equivalent. Using standard off-the-shelf serial cables may result in communication failure or port damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this unit compatible with the VersaMax Modular (non-Micro) CPU?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The IC200ACC415 is engineered specifically for the physical and electrical port specifications of the VersaMax\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicro\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNano\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eseries. For modular CPUs like the IC200CPU001, use the integrated RS-485 port or the appropriate modular serial expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this converter for Modbus RTU communication?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. By converting the physical layer to RS-485, you can utilize the Modbus RTU Slave or Master protocols supported by the VersaMax Micro firmware for multi-device industrial networking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the IC200ACC415 a replacement for a backup battery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is often confusion in cross-references; however, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC200ACC415\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a communication converter. If you require RAM and clock backup, refer to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC200ACC414\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elithium battery. 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