{"product_id":"ic693bem331-ge-fanuc-genius-bus-controlle","title":"Fanuc Corporation GE FANUC Genius Bus Controller - IC693BEM331","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFanuc Corporation GE FANUC Genius Bus Controller - IC693BEM331\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IC693BEM331 is a Genius Bus Controller. This device is manufactured by GE Fanuc that is part of the Series 90-30 Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) product family. This Bus Controller Module is used to interface Series 90-30 PLC and existing Genius I\/O Serial bus. It is capable of transmitting and receiving up to 128 Bytes of data and communicate up to 31 devices residing on the same I\/O bus. It is compatible with Series 90-30, Series 6 and Series 5 controller family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation About IC693BEM331\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe IC693BEM331 is a Bus Controller Module that is part of the GE Sires 90-30 Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) product family. This module is manufactured by GE Fanuc Automation, for interfacing a Series 90-30 PLC to the proprietary Genius I\/O bus. This bus controller module is capable of communicating with Genius blocks such as discrete, analog, and special purpose field devices. It also supports communication with Remote I\/O drops consisting of Series 90-70 I\/O racks connected via Remote I\/O scanner modules, Field control I\/O station via Bus interface unit wherein up to Eight (8) additional field control modules is supported, Genius Hand-Held Monitor, and a variety of Hosts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA Series 90-30 PLC system may be installed with up to Eight (8) Genius Bus Controllers or enhanced Genius Communications Modules. The achieve this configuration, the required firmware of the Series 90-30 PLC is Firmware 5.0 or later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe IC693BEM331 is equipped with a variety of Status LEDs installed on the module’s front panel. These LEDs include OK and COM LED. The normal operation of the OK LED is steady on-state. This LED remains ON after power-up diagnostics are completed. The COM LED is steadily ON when the bus controller module is actively communicating and blinks for intermittent bus connection and error.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCompatible Series 90-30 PLC for use with the IC693BEM331 Bus Controller are IC693CPU311K, 321K, 331L or later and any version of the IC693CPU313, 323, 340, 341, 350, 351, 352, 360, 363, and 364. Required firmware for use is version 5.0 or later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe GE Fanuc IC693BEM331 Bus Controller is able to handle a maximum of 128 bytes of incoming and outgoing data from the field devices on the Bus. The configuration of the GE Fanuc IC693BEM331 Bus Controller is done through an additional proprietary GE Fanuc handheld monitor. Some of the I\/O device types that can send and receive data to a Series 90-30 PLC that is using the GE Fanuc IC693BEM331 Bus Controller as a communication interface include discrete I\/O devices such as solenoid valves, motor starters, and limit switches or analog I\/O devices such as pressure transmitters and temperature sensors. The manufacturer recommends mounting the GE Fanuc IC693BEM331 Bus Controller inside a protective enclosure in order to avoid direct contact with water, excess humidity, and extreme high and low extremes of temperatures. Any work requiring maintenance on the circuitry should be carried out only by qualified personnel, because the mishandling of the equipment or the incorrect connection of any its wiring can produce application process malfunctions, property damage, or serious injury.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer information\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGE FANUC\u003c\/strong\u003e, now part of Emerson Automation Solutions, was a leading provider of industrial automation and control systems. Known for innovative solutions, GE FANUC played a key role in advancing manufacturing, offering a range of products including PLCs, CNCs, and HMI solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eSpecifications \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\n.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;}\n.tg td{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg th{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  font-weight:normal;overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg .tg-oevy{background-color:#ffffff;border-color:#000000;color:#000000;font-weight:bold;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n.tg .tg-0lax{text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tg\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-oevy\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003eGE FANUC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-oevy\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003eSeries 90-30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-oevy\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003eIC693BEM331\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-oevy\"\u003eModule Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003eGenius Bus Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-oevy\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003e5 V DC from the Series 90-30 Backplane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-oevy\"\u003eCurrent Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003e\u0026lt; 300 mA at +5V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-oevy\"\u003eNumber of LEDs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003e2 (OK and COMM OK)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-oevy\"\u003eCompatible Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003eIC693CPU311K, 321K, 331L or later, or any version of IC693CPU313, 323, 340, 341, 350, 351, 352, 360, 363, and 364\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-oevy\"\u003eCompatible Series 6 Controllers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003eIC660CBB902F \/ IC660CBB903F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-oevy\"\u003eType of Component\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003eGenius Bus Interface for Series 90-30 PLC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-oevy\"\u003eNumber of I\/Os\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003e31 Maximum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-oevy\"\u003eMaximum Data Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003e128 bytes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-oevy\"\u003eIP Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-0lax\"\u003eIP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat our Experts Think\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"312\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"312\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"151\"\u003eSeamless Integration\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"155\"\u003eSpecifically designed for the GE Series 90-30 PLC, this module enables communication with Genius I\/O devices such as Genius Blocks and VersaMax components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"492\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp 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\u003cstrong data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"606\"\u003e153.6K\u003c\/strong\u003e, adapting easily to various network setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"843\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"843\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"676\"\u003eReliable Isolation\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"680\"\u003eBuilt with \u003cstrong data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"719\"\u003e2000V Hi-Pot isolation\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"765\"\u003e1500V transient common-mode rejection\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring durability and signal integrity in electrically noisy environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"1011\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"1011\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"877\"\u003eCompact \u0026amp; Industrial-Grade\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eFeatures a space-efficient design with \u003cstrong data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eIP20\u003c\/strong\u003e protection, making it well-suited for installation in industrial control panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1166\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1166\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003eEasy to Configure\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eCompatible with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eProficy Machine Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003eLogicmaster 90\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing smooth integration and simplified system setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eQ\u0026amp;A\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"358\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"218\"\u003eQ: What is the GE Fanuc IC693BEM331 Genius Bus Controller?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"221\"\u003eA: It is a communication module for GE Fanuc Series 90-30 PLCs that connects the system to Genius I\/O devices via the Genius Bus network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"497\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"412\"\u003eQ: How many devices can this controller support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"415\"\u003eA: It supports communication with up to 31 devices on a single Genius Bus network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"666\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"556\"\u003eQ: What are the typical applications for this module?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eA: It is used in industrial automation systems for distributed I\/O communication and remote device control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"795\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"712\"\u003eQ: What are the LED indicators used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"715\"\u003eA: It includes status LEDs to indicate module health and communication activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"907\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eQ: What voltage does the IC693BEM331 operate on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"852\"\u003eA: It runs on 5V DC, powered through the PLC backplane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"1021\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"945\"\u003eQ: Is this module hot-swappable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"948\"\u003eA: No, power must be turned off before installing or removing the module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMaintenance Tips\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"287\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"287\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"197\"\u003eInspect LED Indicators Regularly\u003c\/strong\u003e – Ensure the “OK” and “COMM OK” lights are functioning properly to confirm system health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"420\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"420\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"320\"\u003eVerify Proper Termination\u003c\/strong\u003e – Make sure the Genius Bus is correctly terminated at both ends to maintain reliable communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"545\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"545\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"452\"\u003eCheck Device Connections\u003c\/strong\u003e – Periodically inspect all cabling and connectors for wear, corrosion, or loose connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"675\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"675\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"570\"\u003eAvoid Overheating\u003c\/strong\u003e – Maintain adequate ventilation and ensure the module operates within the recommended temperature range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"796\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"796\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"708\"\u003eUpdate Firmware as Needed\u003c\/strong\u003e – Keep the controller’s firmware aligned with system requirements for best performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"925\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"925\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"829\"\u003eSchedule Routine Cleaning\u003c\/strong\u003e – Gently remove dust from the module and backplane using dry compressed air to prevent buildup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"1034\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"1034\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"960\"\u003ePerform Regular Diagnostics\u003c\/strong\u003e – Run built-in diagnostic functions to detect communication errors early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fanuc Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54165361492252,"sku":"IC693BEM331","price":325.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/0622\/4924\/files\/IC693BEM331.webp?v=1780291011","url":"https:\/\/www.mybackyardzone.com\/products\/ic693bem331-ge-fanuc-genius-bus-controlle","provider":"Backup Power Made 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