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About the IC200GBI001

The IC200GBI001 is a VersaMax communication 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 hold 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.

The IC200GBI001 can accommodate a large number of I/O points, especially discrete inputs up to 1024 points; 1024 discrete outputs.

128 bytes of analogue input memory and 128 bytes of analogue output memory.

This module can manage scans of 128 bytes per scan for network inputs and 128 bits per scan for outputs.

It consumes 250 mA @ 4VDC and 10 mA @ 3.3 mA.

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

Compatible control systems www.cniacs.com 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 a terminating resistor installed at each end of the communication cable.

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

When the NIU is installed with the correct firmware version, it can be compatible with multiple modules.

Examples include Genius Bus controllers, Series 90-70 PLCs, and PacSystems RX7i and Rx3i PLCs.

Any computer that can control the bus can be used as a host PC.

Each rack on the IC200GBI001 Network Interface Unit can hold up to 8 modules and supports up to 8 racks.

The **network inputs that can be scanned per bus are 128 bytes, **discrete I/O memory is 1024 points, and analogue I/O memory is 128 bytes.

The GE Fanuc IC200GBI001 unit has 2 different power settings.

3.10 volts power at 3 mA current and 250 volts power at 5 mA current.

Specification

Part Number: IS420UCSBH4A

Manufacturer: General Electric

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States (USA)

Series: Mark VIe

Function: UCSB Controller

Microprocessor; 600MHz Intel

Memory: 256 MB DDR2 SDRAM

Operating System: QNX Neutrino

The IS420UCSBH4A is a controller module manufactured by General Electric as part of the Mark VIe family.

for gas turbine control systems with 1066 MHz Intel EP80579 microprocessors.

The application code is executed by a separate computer called the UCSB controller.

The controller is panel mounted and communicates with the I/O packages through an on-board 1/0 network (IONet) interface.

Only Mark controls the I/O modules and the controller, supported by a dedicated private Ethernet network called IONet.

The controller’s operating system (OS) is QNX Neutrino, a real-time multitasking operating system developed for industrial applications requiring extreme speed and reliability.

The UCSB controllers lack any application I/O hosts compared to traditional controllers that host application I/O on the backplane.

In addition, each controller has access to all I/O networks for all input data.

If a controller is rejected for maintenance or repair, the hardware and software architecture ensures that no single point of application input is lost.

Functional safety loops are implemented using www.cniacs.com Mark VIeS UCSBSIA safety controllers and Safety 2/3 modules for SIL 1 and 0 functionality.

Operators familiar with SIS applications use Mark Vles safety devices to reduce the risk of critical safety functions.

These special control hardware and software have IEC 61508 certification and are specifically configured for use with safety controllers and distributed I/O modules.

UCSB controllers offer the following benefits:

Single module

Built-in power supply

No jumper settings required

No batteries

Fanless (UCSBSIA, UCSBHIA, UCSBH4A)

Dual redundant fans with IS420UCSBH3A

Smaller panel footprint

Flash memory can be easily updated

Formerly manufactured by GE Fanuc Automation, the module is now part of Emerson Automation.

This analogue input module features eight (8) analogue inputs that can be configured specifically for voltage or current signals.

These are 4-20 mA current input signals and -10VDC / +10 VDC voltage input signals with 12-bit channel resolution.

About the IC200ALG260

The IC200ALG260 is an analogue input www.cniacs.com module from the Versamax I/O platform.

It is an eight (8) channel input module designed to accept unipolar and bipolar voltage signals of

0 to 10V and +/-10VDC, respectively, as well as current input signals such as 4-20 mA.

The module converts the accepted signals into digital data with a resolution of 12 bits.

The module requires no external power supply to operate. It has a 250VAC continuous optoisolation rating and a 1500VAC for 1 minute optoisolation rating.

Available LED status indicators for the IC200ALG260 include an internal power LED (INT PWR LED) and a normal LED.

It has a backplane current consumption of 5 mA at 130 VDC** and has built-in internal power-down diagnostics.

Configurable parameters for this module include range selection and mode selection. The module’s** input impedance in voltage mode is 126 kOhms.

The module has an input impedance of 126 kOhms** in voltage mode and 200 Ohms** in current mode, with a typical accuracy of +/-0.3% at full scale.

The module has a typical accuracy of +/-0.3% at full scale, and an accuracy of +/-5.25% at full scale when operating at 0 degrees Celsius** and +/-60% at 1-0 degrees Celsius**.

Resolution is 4?A = 8 counts in current mode; 2.5 mV = 8 counts in bipolar voltage mode, 2.5 mV = 8 counts in unipolar voltage mode, and 2.5 mV = 8 counts in bipolar voltage mode.

2.5 mV = 8 counts in unipolar voltage mode. The module has an interchannel crosstalk rejection* of 30 dB.

The module supports single-ended wiring configurations where analogue measurements are made with reference to ground.

It is less resistant to electromagnetic interference (EMI), so proper noise cancellation and signal conditioning are recommended prior to signal termination.

The IC200ALG260 Input Module is a GE Fanuc analogue input module for the GE Versamax PLC family that can be used as an interface device for 8 current inputs or 8 voltage inputs.

All 8 of its inputs are single-ended and they are arranged in a group.

The IC200ALG260 analogue input module draws 5 mA** of current from the backplane at a rated voltage of 130 volts.

The module is powered from the power supply on the backplane. It does not require power from an external supply unless it is connected to a transceiver device.

The module also does not have a thermal derating feature.There are 260 LED indicators on the IC2ALG200 analogue input module.

One is a green INT PWR LED that indicates to the operator that field power is available to the analogue field side circuit.

The other is a green OK LED that indicates to the operator that the module has backplane power.

Field power for the field side circuits in the GE Fanuc Versamax IC200ALG260 analogue input module is generated internally.

The module has a filter response time of 5 milliseconds when operating in voltage mode and when running in current mode.

The IC200ALG260 analogue input module operates in voltage mode by default, but can be configured to operate in current mode if required by the PLC or its intended application.

The module has a current rating of 4 to 20 milliamps and its input voltage rating is the default -10 to 10 volts DC bipolar or a configurable 0 to 10 volts unipolar.

About the IC200CMM020

The GE Fanuc IC200CMM020 module is a Versamax compatible serial communication module.

It is used as a Modbus master module to configure Versamax I/O by using Genius’ NIU.

Serial ports are present in the module to interface with different slave devices by including controllers, readers and VFDs.

Data and information from these devices is transferred between the Network Interface Units (NIUs) via the local network.

This data is compatible with the different controllers that process the Genius global data.The IC200CMM020 module can connect up to 2 I/O stations at a time*.

It is equipped with an RS-485 port, a 15-pin D-type connector and an RS-232 port.

The IC200CMM020 module has different www.cniacs.com baud rates of 1200. 2400. 4800. 9600. or 19200 baud with full and half duplex operation.

The communication module draws a total of 5 milliamps of current at 460 output volts and 3 milliamps of current at 5.3 output volts.

The GE Fanuc IC200CMM020 module itself is compact, measuring 4.3 inches wide by 2.63 inches high. The depth is 1.956 inches.

The IC200CMM020 module can be easily configured through a generic COMM using a programmer.

The data length of the module should be configured to zero during communication between the module and the Ethernet controller.

The controller has an open architecture and can only be used for indoor purposes. The module has safety and protection features.

Whenever overcurrent is detected in the module, an internal current limit switch locks out the circuit and performs damage control.

There are LED indicators on the front of the module to indicate different operations.

GE Fanuc input/output modules can be plugged in or removed from the GE Fanuc IC670CHS102 Input/Output Chassis Terminal Block without prior disconnection of power. However, this operation (known as hot plugging) should not be performed in hazardous locations as it may generate sparks that could start a fire in those locations. The hot-swap operation is available only if the Bus Interface Unit or BIU in the system is version 2.1 or later. Each GE Fanuc IC670CHS102 input/output chassis junction box can accommodate up to two individual modules with catalogue number suffix ‘J’ or larger. There are 37 screw connection points in the junction box, each capable of connecting 1 AWG#14 wire or 2 AWG#18 to AWG#22 wires.

The I/O terminal blocks are universal wiring bases www.cniacs.com that provide module mounting, backplane communications, and user connection terminals. Two modules can be mounted on one terminal block. Modules are screwed to the terminal block for vibration resistance. Removal of the modules does not interfere with field wiring.

Each I/O module has three groups of isolated common terminals: Group A (internally connected together) and Group B (internally connected together) are typically used for power connections. group E has five common terminals that are internally connected together and are isolated from the power and point terminals. They can be used for application wiring as required. Terminals 1 – 16 are used for I/O wiring.

Each terminal can accommodate up to one AWG #14 (2.1 mm2 ) or two AWG #18 (0.86 mm2 ) to AWG #22 (0.35 mm2 ) wires.

Recommended terminal torque is 4.5 in/lbs. Maximum current through either terminal is 10 amps.

The I/O Terminal Block IC670CHS102 allows hot-swapping of modules without affecting the bus interface unit or other modules in the I/O station. Hot swapping should only be performed in non-hazardous locations.