{"product_id":"ge-fanuc-ic693bem321-single-slot-1024-i-o-master-module","title":"GE Fanuc IC693BEM321 Single-Slot 1024 I\/O Master Module","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1976d2; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color: #1976d2; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGE Fanuc IC693BEM321\u003c\/span\u003e I\/O Link Master Module\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.5; color: #333; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  The module functions as a high-speed, intelligent serial gateway engineered to establish a proprietary I\/O link network within GE Fanuc Series 90-30 and 90-70 PLC architectures. By aggregating data fields from multiple distributed channels into a single backplane slot, this 0.35 kg master card ensures high response velocity for tracking and supervising sophisticated industrial process loops.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1976d2; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.3em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #333; width: 40%;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #555;\"\u003eGE Fanuc\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #555;\"\u003eIC693BEM321\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eModule Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #555;\"\u003eI\/O Link Interface Master Card\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eNetwork Slave Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #555;\"\u003eUp to 16 I\/O link slave modules per master link\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eTotal Signal Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #555;\"\u003e1024 Discrete Inputs and 1024 Discrete Outputs (1K \/ 1K)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eCommunication Physical Layer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #555;\"\u003eRS-422 and RS-485 serial standards\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eFront Panel Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #555;\"\u003ePremium 20-pin Honda socket connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eBaseplate Slot Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #555;\"\u003eSingle slot; installs into any Universal or Expansion baseplate\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eMax Modules Per Rack\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #555;\"\u003eUp to 6 master interface modules concurrently per baseplate\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eLogic Power Sourcing\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #555;\"\u003e5 VDC internal logic power drawn directly from the backplane\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eHardware Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #555;\"\u003e0.35 kg net weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1976d2; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.3em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eQuick Installation Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.5; color: #333; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eTurn off the primary rack power assembly before positioning the single-slot master card inside your Series 90-30 or 90-70 chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eAlign the serial cable termination hardware and plug it firmly into the front-facing 20-pin Honda socket, ensuring the physical safety pins latch securely to support the unit's 0.35 kg structural distribution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eConnect independent external power links to all remote slave chassis and field actuators, as the master module provides power exclusively for its own microprocessor logic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1976d2; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.3em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eTechnical FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eQ1: How does the master unit manage parameter updates for up to 1024 I\/O points?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  A1: The IC693BEM321 acts as an optimized serial gateway, mapping up to 1024 discrete input registries from up to 16 remote slave drops directly into the central PLC memory structure. This data configuration is handled through a hand-held programmer or proprietary GE Fanuc programming software.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eQ2: Can multiple IC693BEM321 cards reside within the same physical rack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  A2: Yes. Systems can scale up by accommodating up to 6 independent master modules simultaneously on a single baseplate. Each card defines an isolated serial network branch, allowing operators to segregate plant processes by sector.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eQ3: Does the compact 0.35 kg physical design include integrated system diagnostic tools?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  A3: Yes. Despite its lightweight 0.35 kg footprint, the faceplate features three integrated diagnostic LEDs that show real-time network health. If a communication disruption occurs, the physical reset button allows maintenance teams to cycle the link network instantly, clearing active bus line faults without rebooting the main PLC.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"General Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51050813259908,"sku":"IC693BEM321","price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/7454\/7844\/files\/IC693BEM321.jpg?v=1781709645","url":"https:\/\/www.etowonauto.com\/products\/ge-fanuc-ic693bem321-single-slot-1024-i-o-master-module","provider":"Etowon Auto","version":"1.0","type":"link"}