Product Overview

The GE Fanuc IC697BEM731F is a Genius Bus Controller for Series 90-70 PLC systems. It provides the interface between the CPU backplane and a Genius serial bus, coordinating deterministic token-passing communications for distributed I/O and other Genius devices. The module supports network configuration and diagnostics through its front connections, enabling scalable field wiring while maintaining consistent bus timing.

Hardware Parameters

• Product family: Series 90-70

• Module type: Genius Bus Controller Module

• Device capacity: up to 30 devices on a single bus segment (typical Genius bus limit)

• Ports / interfaces:

• 1 Genius bus channel

• 1 HHM (Hand-Held Monitor) port for setup, service, and configuration access

• Default commissioning behavior: bus address is assigned by configuration tools (commonly defaults to 31 until changed)

• Supported data rates (typical Genius): 153.6 kbps, 76.8 kbps, 38.4 kbps

• Typical maximum bus length (depends on baud rate and cabling):

• 153.6 kbps: ~2000 ft standard / ~3500 ft extended

• 76.8 kbps: ~4500 ft

• 38.4 kbps: ~7500 ft

• Diagnostics: onboard self-test functions and status LEDs for module/bus health

• Recommended cabling: Genius-rated shielded twisted pair (commonly Belden 9182 or equivalent), with proper terminators per network design

Commercial / logistics

• Condition: Brand New; Lead time: In Stock; MOQ: 1

• Weight: 0.44 kg; Size: 4 × 22 × 29.3 cm; Origin: USA

• HS Code: 8537101190; Status: Active

Industrial Applications

• Expanding Series 90-70 PLC systems with remote Genius I/O drops

• Distributed control panels where deterministic serial bus timing is required

• Retrofit/maintenance of existing Genius networks in manufacturing, utilities, and process facilities

• Multi-rack control architectures where bus diagnostics and fast fault isolation are important