GE Fanuc IC200GBI001 Network Interface Unit

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

The module is manufactured by Emerson Automation, formerly GE Fanuc.

The module acts as a Genius slave module, hosting and controlling I/O modules to implement a distributed I/O architecture.

It has two (2) Genius bus terminals for master bus connections (upper terminals) and redundant terminals (lower terminals).

It supports up to 38.4 Kbaud transfers, hosting up to eight (8) per rack* and 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 analogue input memory and 128 bytes of analogue output memory.

About the IC200GBI001

The IC200GBI001 is a VersaMax communication 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 hold 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.

The IC200GBI001 can accommodate a large number of I/O points, especially discrete inputs up to 1024 points; 1024 discrete outputs.

128 bytes of analogue input memory and 128 bytes of analogue output memory.

This module can manage scans of 128 bytes per scan for network inputs and 128 bits per scan for outputs.

It consumes 250 mA @ 4VDC and 10 mA @ 3.3 mA.

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

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 a terminating resistor installed at each end of the communication cable.

The appropriate resistor values on the serial 75 and 100 terminals are 120. 150. 1. or 2 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 can be compatible with multiple modules.

Examples include 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 racks.

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

The GE Fanuc IC200GBI001 unit has 2 different power settings.

3.10 volts power at 3 mA current and 250 volts power at 5 mA current.

It has a serial bus address from 0 to 31. The data rate across the network is 153.6 Kilo-baud for extended transmission and 153.6 Kilo-baud for standard transmission.

153.6 Kilo-baud for standard transmission, or 38.4 Kilo-baud for standard transmission.

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

The IC200GBI001 NIU has a wide range of features including 64 analogue I/Os, the ability to use fibre 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. How many **I/O modules does this interface module support?