GE IC692CPU211RR Series 90-20 CPU

Additional Ethernet Interfaces for the Series 90-30 PLC

In addition to the embedded Ethernet interface in the CPU374 PLUS, up to three Series 90-30

Ethernet Modules (IC693CMM321) can be installed in the Series 90-30 PLC backplane. 

If the PLC system includes any IC693CMM321 modules, please refer to the installation  instructions, 

configuration, and communication details in the TCP/IP Ethernet  Communications for Series 90 PLCs User’s Manual, 

GFK-1541, and the TCP/IP Ethernet  Communications for Series 90 PLCs Station Manager Manual, GFK-1186.

CPU374 PLUS Ethernet Features 

▪ Full PLC programming and configuration services 

▪ Periodic data exchange using Ethernet Global Data (EGD) 

▪ EGD Commands to read and write PLC and EGD exchange memory over the network* 

▪ TCP/IP communication services using SRTP 

▪ Support for SRTP Client (Channels)* 

▪ Basic remote PLC monitoring from a web browser* 

▪ Comprehensive station management and diagnostic tools 

▪ Extended PLC connectivity via IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD 10Mbps and 100Mbps Ethernet LAN port connectors 

▪ Network switch that has Auto negotiate, Sense, Speed, and crossover* detection 

▪ Direct connection to BaseT (twisted pair) network switch, hub, or repeater without an external transceiver 

▪ Protocol is stored in flash memory in the Ethernet interface and is easily upgraded through the CPU serial port 

▪ Communications with remote PLCs and other nodes reachable through routers. The gateway IP address must be configured 

▪ Internet access via web pages served up to standard web browsers* 

* enhanced Ethernet feature not available prior to CPU374 PLUS (Release 12.00)

Overview

The built-in enhanced Ethernet interface of the Series 90-30 CPU374 PLUS provides TCP/IP  communications with: 

▪ Series 90, PACSystems, and VersaMax PLCs

▪ host computers running the Host Communications Toolkit or CIMPLICITY software

▪ computers running the TCP/IP version of the programming software.

These communications use the GE Fanuc SRTP and Ethernet Global Data (EGD) protocols

over a four-layer TCP/IP (Internet) stack.  The Ethernet interface has SRTP server capability.

As a server, the Ethernet Interface  responds to requests from devices such as PLC programming software, 

a Host computer  running an SRTP application, or another PLC acting as a client.

Introduction

The PACSystems RX3i family provides advanced diagnostics and high performance I/O.

With a modular design and multiple expansion options, RX3i is the perfect I/O solution for your process, hybrid,and discrete applications.

Modular, High-Speed Performance RX3i is a rack-based system with a wide range of modules covering digital, analog, and numerous other specialty

I/O types. These pluggable and hot-swappable modules allow you to customize the right mix of I/O, 

with a variety ofvoltage ranges and current capacities supported to meet all your application needs.

Regardless of the I/O mix you choose, RX3i is built on high speed interfaces to provide rapid and consistent data transfer.

Two LEDs on the Mini Converter indicate activity on the transmit and receive lines.

The Converter Plug is required to convert the 9-pin serial port connector on the Mini Converter to

the 25-pin serial port connector on an IC647 computer, an IBM® PC-XT, or a PS/2® Personal Computer.

The IC640 industrial computer requires an additional adapter (not supplied – please contact your local PLC distributor) for use with the Mini Converter.

Tables 1 and 2 list the Mini Converter pinouts. The direction of signal flow is with respect to the Mini Converter.

Highly Scalable

With the ability to pair I/O, RX3i allows you to scale your system with ease. In addition to I/O that you can put

on the main rack, you can expand locally or remotely to connect to additional racks of I/O. In fact, RX3i can support as

few as 8 I/O points and up to 32 thousand I/O points in a single system. With 7 to 16 slot backplanes and 1 slot expansion

options, you can create the perfect system to fit your needs.