GE IC200EBI001 Genius Network Interface Unit (NIU)

Description of the IC200EBI001

The IC200EBI001 is the Genius Network Interface Unit (NIU) in the VersaMax programmable logic controller (PLC) product family.

The module is manufactured by Emerson Automation (formerly GE Fanuc).

The module serves as a Genius slave module that hosts and controls the I/O modules used to implement the distributed I/O architecture.

It has two (2) Genius Bus bus connections (top) and redundant terminals (bottom).

It supports up to 38.4 Kbaud transfers, up to eight (8) per rack, in up to eight (8) racks.

It supports 128 bytes of input and output per scan; 1024 points of discrete input memory; 1024 bytes of discrete output memory; 128 bytes of analog input memory and 128 bytes of analog output memory.

About the IC200GBI001

The IC200GBI001 is a VersaMax communications module. The module is a Genius network interface unit that allows VersaMax I/O modules to be installed in distributed I/O architectures.

The module is designed to accommodate up to eight (8) I/O modules per rack and supports the installation of up to eight (8) racks with up to 64 I/O modules.

It supports transmission speeds of 153.6 kbaud for extended network configurations; 153.6 kbaud, 76.8 Kbaud, and 38.4 Kbaud are standard, and the IC200GBI001

Can accommodate a large number of I/O points, specifically up to 1024 points for discrete inputs; 1024 discrete outputs; 128 bytes of analog analog input memory and 128 bytes of analog output memory.

The module can manage network input scans of 128 bytes per scan and scans of 128-bit outputs per scan. It consumes 250 mA @ 4VDC and 10 mA @ 3.3 mA.

The IC200GBI001 is compatible with a wide range of controller systems, as both previous and modern controller platforms support the Genius protocol.

Compatible control systems include the 90-70 series and the PACSystem RX7i and PACSystem RX3i.

The appropriate firmware version must be loaded onto the controller and the IC200GBI001 Genius Network Interface Module.

The IC200GBI001 is equipped with dual Genius connection terminals. The upper terminal is used as the primary Genius connection point and the lower terminal is used as a redundant port.

These ports are designed to be connected in a daisy-chain topology with terminating resistors at each end of the communication cable.

The appropriate resistor values on the serial 1 and 2 terminals are 75. 100. 120. or 150 ohms.

The GE Fanuc IC200GBI001 unit is a network interface unit or NIU manufactured by GE Intelligent Platforms/GE Fanuc.

It is part of the GE Versamax family and is designed to provide control functions for the different I/O modules connected to it.

When the NIU is installed with the correct firmware version, it is compatible with several modules such as Genius Bus controllers, Series 90-70 PLCs, and PacSystems RX7i and Rx3i PLCs.

Any computer that can control the bus can be used as a host PC.Each rack on the IC200GBI001 Network Interface Unit can hold up to 8 modules and supports up to 8 more racks.

The maximum network inputs that can be scanned per bus are 128 bytes, the maximum discrete I/O memory is 1024 points, and the analog I/O memory is 128 bytes.

The GE Fanuc IC200GBI001 unit has 2 different power settings, 10 volts at 3.3 mA current and 250 volts at 5 mA current.

It has a serial bus address range from 0 to 31. The data rate for the entire network is 153.6 kilobaud for extended transmission and 153.6 kilobaud-76.8 kilobaud, or 38.4 kilobaud, for standard transmission.

The operator of the IC200GBI001 Network Interface Unit must be aware that the transmission rate varies depending on the distance between devices and the number of devices supported.

The IC200GBI001 NIU has a wide range of features including 64 analog I/Os, the ability to use fiber optic cables and shielded twisted-pair (STP) cables, removable connectors, and operator diagnostic data via Enhanced Diagnostic Mode (EDM).

In addition, this network interface unit provides redundancy for hardware and media.

IC200GBI001 Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the maximum number of I/O modules supported by this interface module?

The IC200GBI001 supports up to 64 I/O modules, specifically eight (8) modules mounted into up to eight (8) expansion racks.