Overview

The Series 90-30 Genius Bus Controller (GBC), catalog number IC693BEM331, provides an interface between a Series 90-30 PLC and a Genius I/O serial bus. The GBC enables the transmission and reception of control data, handling up to 128 bytes for each of the 31 devices on the Genius I/O bus.

Specifications

• Model: IC693BEM331 (Series 90-30 PLC module)
• Functionality:
  • Provides Genius Global Data communications.
  • Supports Genius background communications and I/O control with up to 31 devices.
• Maximum GBCs per PLC: Up to 8 GBCs can be installed in a single PLC system (requires firmware release 5.0 or later, and Logicmaster 90 software).
• Power Consumption: Less than 300mA at +5VDC.

Data Transmission and Reception:

• Global Data Length per GBC:
  • Transmitted: Up to 128 bytes.
  • Received: Up to 128 bytes from up to 31 devices.
• Output Data Length per GBC:
  • Transmits up to 128 bytes to each of up to 31 devices.
• Input Data Length per GBC:
  • Receives up to 128 bytes from each of up to 31 devices.

Compatible PLC Memory Types:

• Global Data Types: %G, %I, %Q, %AI, %AQ, %R.

LED Indicators:

• OK: Indicates proper operation of the module.
• COMM OK: Indicates successful communication on the Genius bus.

Software Diagnostics:

• Status Bits: Monitors and reports GBC status.
• Fault Reporting: Sends fault data to the Series 90-30 PLC.