About the IC200GBI001

The IC200GBI001 is a VersaMax communications 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 accommodate 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, and the IC200GBI001

Can accommodate a large number of I/O points, specifically up to 1024 points for discrete inputs; 1024 discrete outputs; 128 bytes of analog analog input memory and 128 bytes of analog output memory.

The module can manage network input scans of 128 bytes per scan and scans of 128-bit outputs per scan. It consumes 250 mA @ 4VDC and 10 mA @ 3.3 mA.

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

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 terminating resistors at each end of the communication cable.

The appropriate resistor values on the serial 1 and 2 terminals are 75. 100. 120. or 150 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.