GE IC694BEM331 Genius Bus Controller for RX3i PACSystems - 38.4 kbaud, 32 Devices, 2048 I/O Points
Price:
$300-500
MOQ:
1 piece
Delivery Time:
3-5 work days
Brand:
GE
Product Description
Product Overview
The IC694BEM331 is a single-slot Genius Bus Controller (GBC) that connects any RX3i PACSystems rack to GE's proven Genius I/O network. Supporting up to 32 daisy-chained devices and 2,048 digital I/O points on a single bus, this module enables seamless integration of existing Genius blocks with high-speed RX3i CPUs. With data rates of 38.4 kbaud over twisted-pair cable, it ensures deterministic updates with ≤ 5 ms typical response times.
Key Features & Benefits
- Legacy compatibility - reuse IC660BBD/IC660EBD/IC660ELD blocks installed since the 1990s
- Deterministic performance - 2 ms token rotation for 32 devices at 38.4 kbaud
- Comprehensive diagnostics - LED indicators for token pass, CPU fault, bus short, and loss of shield
- Auto-baud detection - simplified startup with no DIP switches required
- Remote configuration - configure drop numbers, global data and defaults from Proficy Machine Edition
- Hot-swap capability - insert/remove under power when rack power budget allows
- Industrial durability - 0 to +60°C operating range, -40 to +85°C storage, 5g vibration, 50g shock resistance
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number | IC694BEM331 |
| Series | PACSystems RX3i (Genius) |
| Function | Genius Bus Controller |
| Slot Requirement | 1 RX3i I/O slot |
| Network Ports | 1 Genius twinax (bus-in, bus-out) |
| Baud Rate | 38.4 kbaud (fixed) |
| Max Devices | 32 per bus |
| Max I/O Capacity | 2,048 digital / 128 analog words |
| Cable Type | Shielded twinax, 150 Ω nominal |
| Max Cable Length | 2,300 m (shielded), 3,000 m with fibre repeaters |
| Isolation | 1,500 V RMS field-to-logic |
| Power Consumption (5V) | 450 mA typical, 600 mA max |
| Power Consumption (24V) | 30 mA for external device supply |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 26 × 133 × 122 mm |
| Weight | 0.18 kg |
| Certifications | CE, UL 508, CUL, RoHS |
Compatible Genius Blocks
Discrete I/O
- IC660BBD020/021/022/023/024/025
Analog I/O
- IC660EBA020/021/023/024/025/026
RTD/Thermocouple
- IC660ELB921/922
Network Components
- IC660ELP001 (fibre repeater)
Installation & Start-Up Guide
- Power down rack OR verify less than 70% power budget for hot-swap operation
- Insert module in any RX3i I/O slot; secure captive screws to 0.4 N·m torque
- Wire twinax cable - strip 10 mm, insert under clamp, torque to 0.3 N·m; maintain shield continuity
- Assign drop numbers using Proficy Machine Edition > Hardware Configuration > Genius Bus > Auto-scan
- Verify token operation - green "TOKEN" LED flashes every 2 ms when bus is healthy
- Save and download configuration to CPU flash for retention across power cycles
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