GE VersaMax IC200PNS001-AC PROFINET Scanner Modules

The VersaMax* PROFINET Scanner (PNS) module interfaces a remote node of VersaMax modules to a PROFINET

IO-Controller. The PROFINET Scanner scans the modules in its node, retrieving input data and providing output data,

and publishes input data on the PROFINET Network at the configured production rate. The PNS manages PROFINET

communication and module configuration between an IO-Controller and modules within the remote node. If network

communications are lost, the PNS manages I/O states according to the individual module configurations.

The PNS is available in two versions to allow you to use the network media that meet the requirements of your application.

IC200PNS001: Two 10/100 Mbps copper interfaces

IC200PNS002: Two 100Mbps Multi-Mode fiber (MMF) ports

Features

• Supports redundant power supplies. Use of the second

power supply is optional.

• Supports “hot swap” of a redundant power supply that is de-energized.

• Standard PROFINET alarm and diagnostics reporting.

• Supports configuration using Classless InterDomain

Routing (CIDR) with subnetting and supernetting.

• Each network interface module can be connected into a

daisy-chain/line, star, or ring (redundant media) topology.

• Supports Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP) client mode operation.

• Can be upgraded in the field; supports firmware updates via USB port.

• Provides Maintenance Mode to allow servicing of the

remote node while maintaining network connections.

(Requires firmware version 1.10 or later.)

• Supports Hot-Standby CPU Redundancy using

PROFINET I/O. If the PNS loses communications with

the Primary IO-Controller, it switches to the Secondary

IO-Controller. (Requires firmware version 2.00 or later)

Note: The USB port is for firmware upgrades only. It

is not intended for permanent connection

The PNS module’s main Remote IO functions include:

• Scanning all the modules within its stick (input and output scan).

• Publishing data onto the PROFINET network to an IO-Controller at a customer-specified production period.

• Receive data from an IO-Controller on the PROFINET network at a customer-specified production period.

• Managing PROFINET communication and module configuration between an IO-Controller and modules within the PNS node.

• Managing the state of the I/O when communications is lost

• Publishing fault information (alarms, diagnostics, etc.) to IO-Controller