Description

Product Overview

The GE Fanuc IC695PBM300 operates as a high-performance PROFIBUS Master module, engineered specifically for integration within the PACSystems RX3i controller architecture. This module enables seamless communication between the controller and remote field devices by acting as the master node on a PROFIBUS DP network. Because it handles substantial data volumes with high precision, it serves as a critical interface for industrial automation systems requiring reliable, decentralized control of distributed I/O, drives, and sensors.

Technical Specifications

• Model Number: IC695PBM300
• Manufacturer: GE (Emerson Automation)
• Product Series: PACSystems RX3i
• Module Type: PROFIBUS Master
• Network Capacity: Up to 125 DP Slaves
• Data Throughput: 3,584 bytes (Input) / 3,584 bytes (Output)
• Supported Baud Rates: 9.6 kBit/s to 12 MBit/s
• Power Consumption: 440 mA at 3.3 VDC
• Physical Interface: 9-pin Sub-D connector
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to +60°C
• Dimensions: 3.5 cm x 13.5 cm x 13.6 cm
• Weight: 0.16 kg

Operational Features and Configuration

Engineers utilize the IC695PBM300 to manage complex communication tasks across a wide range of standard data rates, scaling from 9.6 kBit/s up to 12 MBit/s. Beyond these basic capabilities, the module supports advanced PROFIBUS functions, including DP-V1 Read/Write operations and Alarm messaging. Consequently, these features allow for sophisticated diagnostic monitoring. Furthermore, the module incorporates Synch and Freeze modes to ensure synchronized data updates across the entire field network; as a result, it significantly enhances real-time responsiveness in demanding manufacturing environments.

In addition to its communication flexibility, the system provides comprehensive diagnostic data—such as slave status arrays, diagnostic counters, and firmware revision tracking—directly to the host controller. Because of this, maintenance teams can effectively utilize these diagnostic tools to minimize system downtime and simplify complex troubleshooting procedures. Moreover, since the module requires Machine Edition SP2 software for configuration and operates with RX3i firmware version 2.9 or later, it integrates smoothly into existing PACSystems projects. Finally, technicians perform firmware updates via the host controller using the WinLoader utility, thereby ensuring the hardware remains current with the latest operational standards throughout its service life.