GE Fanuc IC200GBI001 Genius VersaMax Network Unit

GE Fanuc VersaMax IC200GBI001 Genius Network Interface Unit (NIU)

The IC200GBI001 is a Genius Network Interface Unit (NIU) from the VersaMax PLC product family, manufactured by Emerson Automation (formerly GE Fanuc). This Genius slave module hosts and controls I/O modules for implementing distributed I/O architecture. It supports up to 8 racks with 8 I/O modules per rack (64 total modules).

Key Features

• Genius Network Interface Unit (NIU) for VersaMax systems
• Functions as Genius slave module hosting I/O modules
• Supports up to 8 racks with 8 modules per rack (64 total)
• Dual Genius terminals for primary and redundant connections
• Redundancy supported for hardware and media
• Transmission rates: 153.6 kbaud, 76.8 kbaud, 38.4 kbaud
• Discrete I/O capacity: 1024 inputs + 1024 outputs
• Analog I/O memory: 128 bytes input + 128 bytes output
• Compatible with Series 90-70, PACSystem RX7i, RX3i
• Daisy-chain wiring topology with terminating resistors
• 7 LED indicators for comprehensive status monitoring

Technical Specifications

• Brand: GE Fanuc / GE Intelligent Platforms / Emerson Automation
• Series: VersaMax
• Model: IC200GBI001
• Product Type: Genius Network Interface Unit (NIU)
• Communication Ports: 2 Genius terminals (primary + redundant)
• Redundancy: Supported (hardware and media)
• Maximum Racks: 8
• Modules per Rack: 8 (64 total modules maximum)
• Network Inputs/Bus Scan: 128 bytes
• Network Outputs/Bus Scan: 128 bytes
• Discrete I/O Memory: 1024 points
• Discrete Inputs: 1024
• Discrete Outputs: 1024
• Analog I/O Memory: 128 bytes
• Transmission Rates: 153.6 kbaud (extended), 153.6/76.8/38.4 kbaud (standard)
• Wiring Topology: Daisy-chain
• Terminating Resistor: 75, 100, 120, or 150 ohms
• Power Consumption: 250 mA @5V, 10 mA @3.3V
• Serial Bus Address Range: 0 to 31
• Compatible Controllers: Series 90-70, PACSystem RX7i, PACSystem RX3i
• Cable Types: Fiber-optic, Shielded Twisted Pair (STP)

Package Includes

• 1x GE Fanuc IC200GBI001 Genius Network Interface Unit
• 1x installation guide

FAQ

1. What is the part number for this Genius Network Interface Unit?

The part number is IC200GBI001.

2. How many I/O modules can the IC200GBI001 support?

It supports up to 8 racks with 8 I/O modules per rack, totaling 64 modules maximum.

3. What transmission rates are available and what redundancy features does it have?

It supports 153.6 kbaud, 76.8 kbaud, and 38.4 kbaud with dual Genius terminals for hardware and media redundancy.