Product Overview

The GE Fanuc IC693PBS105 is a high-performance PROFIBUS DP Slave module engineered to integrate Series 90-30 PLC systems into larger PROFIBUS networks. This module allows a Series 90-30 baseplate to function as a distributed I/O station, governed by a PROFIBUS Master controller. It facilitates the seamless exchange of up to 244 bytes of input and output data, ensuring that field-level information is accurately reported to the supervisory control level. Now supported under the Emerson Automation portfolio, the IC693PBS105 provides a robust gateway for legacy and modern systems to communicate over one of the world's most widely adopted industrial fieldbus standards.

Hardware Parameters and Technical Characteristics

• Interface Type: PROFIBUS DP Slave (Secondary Device).

• Data Capacity: Supports a maximum of 244 bytes of input data and 244 bytes of output data.

• Transmission Speeds: Automatic baud rate detection from 9.6 kbps up to 12 Mbps.

• Connectors: Dual 9-pin D-sub ports; one dedicated to PROFIBUS network traffic and one for firmware/service diagnostics.

• Backplane Current Draw: 450 mA at 5 VDC.

• Network Range: Up to 1200 meters using copper media; extendable to 6 km via fiber-optic converters.

• System Requirements: Compatible with Series 90-30 CPU Version 8.00 or higher.

• Configuration Software: Requires Proficy Machine Edition Logic Developer (Version 2.6+).

• Isolation: Optical isolation provides protection against network noise and ground loops.

Industrial Applications

The IC693PBS105 is essential for complex, multi-vendor automation environments. In Automotive Assembly Lines, it allows GE-based localized control stations to communicate directly with a central Siemens or Emerson Master PLC. Within Water Treatment Facilities, the module enables remote I/O racks to transmit sensor data over long distances via PROFIBUS repeaters, reducing the need for extensive home-run wiring. It is also a preferred solution in Food and Beverage Processing, where localized Series 90-30 racks manage specific machine logic while reporting production metrics back to a plant-wide SCADA system. Its ability to function reliably across various cable types—including Belden 3079A and Siemens 6XV1—makes it a flexible choice for retrofitting existing industrial infrastructures.