{"product_id":"ic697bem731-ge-fanuc-series-90-70-genius-bus-controller","title":"IC697BEM731 GE Fanuc Series 90-70 Genius Bus Controller","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: #003366; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #333333;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong style=\"color: #003366;\"\u003eIC697BEM731\u003c\/strong\u003e is a single-slot Genius Bus Controller Module developed by GE Fanuc for the Series 90-70 PLC platform. This module acts as the core communications interface for managing a Genius I\/O distributed system, enabling high-speed, deterministic data exchanges between the central processor and field devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #003366; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eKey Advantages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #333333; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated Utility Ports:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features 1 standard Bus Controller port alongside 1 dedicated Hand-Held Terminal (HHT) port for convenient on-site diagnostics and setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Data Rates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports multiple baud rate configurations (153.5K, 76.8K, or 38.4K baud) to accommodate varying network topologies and line conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Network Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manages up to 30 distinct devices per channel to provide wide-reaching network scalability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #003366; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #003366; font-size: 14px; color: #333333;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9; width: 35%;\"\u003eModel \/ Part Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003eIC697BEM731\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eModule Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003eBus Controller Module (Genius I\/O System)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eOperating Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003e5.0 Volt DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eBackplane Current Draw\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003e1.3 Amps\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eSlot Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003eSingle Slot Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eRecommended Cable Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003eBelden 9182 industrial bus cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eModule Net Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003e0.907 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #003366; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eQuick Installation Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #333333; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eCompletely isolate and shut off the Series 90-70 backplane power before inserting this single-slot module.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eAlways deploy Belden 9182 or an approved equivalent serial cable to meet factory signaling and shielding prerequisites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eEnsure that the collective count of network links does not exceed the maximum threshold of 30 devices per channel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #003366; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eTechnical FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #333333; margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: What is the purpose of the Hand-Held Terminal port?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #555555; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eA1: It permits direct plug-in access for an external Genius HHT device, allowing engineers to force I\/O points, monitor states, and adjust network metrics without a separate computer link.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #333333; margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: How does data transmission speed alter network limitations?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #555555; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eA2: Selecting lower baud rates (like 38.4K or 76.8K baud) permits much longer drop-line distances, whereas the 153.5K baud rate yields the fastest system refresh cycle for shorter cabling paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #333333; margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: Does the 1.3 Amps load imply special power demands?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #555555; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eA3: Yes. Ensure that the rack power supply unit provides ample overhead on its 5.0 Volt DC rail to accommodate this 1.3A consumption along with other concurrent modules.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"General Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51050811195524,"sku":"IC697BEM731","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/7454\/7844\/files\/IC697BEM731-1.jpg?v=1781533387","url":"https:\/\/www.etowonauto.com\/products\/ic697bem731-ge-fanuc-series-90-70-genius-bus-controller","provider":"Etowon Auto","version":"1.0","type":"link"}