{"product_id":"ethernet-network-interface-unit-ge-ic693niu004-fd-series-90-30","title":"Ethernet Network Interface Unit GE IC693NIU004-FD Series 90-30","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 100% Brand New GE IC693NIU004-FD serves as an Ethernet Network Interface Unit (NIU) for the GE Fanuc Series 90-30 PLC system. It transforms a standard 90-30 rack into a smart remote I\/O station. The module communicates with a master controller (such as a 90-30 CPU or RX3i) over industrial Ethernet using the Ethernet Global Data (EGD) protocol. It handles high-speed I\/O data exchange, SRTP configuration, and Modbus TCP communications, eliminating the need for a dedicated CPU in remote panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIC693NIU004-FD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGE Fanuc (Emerson Automation)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSeries 90-30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Ports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 x 10\/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet (Auto-sensing)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Port:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1 x RJ-11 (RS-232 for Station Manager\/SNP)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupported Protocols:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEGD, SRTP, Modbus TCP (Client\/Server), TCP\/IP, UDP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscrete I\/O Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2048 Inputs (%I) \/ 2048 Outputs (%Q)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog I\/O Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1268 Inputs (%AI) \/ 512 Outputs (%AQ)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Memory:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRAM and Flash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackplane Power Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5 VDC @ approx. 1.48 A (7.4 W)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlot Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSingle slot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.82 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistributed Architecture Simplification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module allows engineers to place I\/O racks hundreds of meters away from the main CPU using standard fiber or copper Ethernet infrastructure. This drastically reduces expensive multi-conductor cabling runs between field devices and the control room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeterministic Data Exchange:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe NIU utilizes the EGD protocol to produce and consume I\/O data packets at deterministic intervals. This ensures real-time control loop integrity for remote processes like pump stations or conveyor zones without relying on heavy TCP handshakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork Topology Flexibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDual RJ-45 ports function as a built-in 2-port switch. Technicians daisy-chain multiple NIUs or connect to redundant network paths (Linear, Star, or Ring) without requiring external switches, which simplifies panel layout and reduces component count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStreamlined Commissioning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module features a built-in web server and Station Manager access via the serial port. Technicians diagnose link status, packet loss, and IP configurations directly on-site without disconnecting wires or loading full programming software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the IC693NIU004-FD replace a CPU in the remote rack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The NIU scans the backplane I\/O modules and manages the data exchange with the master controller. It executes no user logic, which makes it a cost-effective alternative to placing a full CPU at every remote station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat software configures the IC693NIU004-FD?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsers configure the module using Proficy Machine Edition (PME) or VersaPro. You set the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and EGD exchange parameters within the hardware configuration of the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this module communicate with non-GE equipment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The NIU supports Modbus TCP Slave (Server) and Master (Client) protocols. It exchanges data with third-party HMIs, SCADA systems, and other vendor PLCs that support standard Ethernet protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the \"-FD\" suffix critical for compatibility?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"-FD\" typically denotes specific firmware revisions or factory default settings (e.g., default IP). The unit functions identically to the standard IC693NIU004 in hardware, but verify firmware compatibility with your existing 90-30 CPU firmware revision (GFK-xxx) to ensure EGD stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GE FANUC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52372321009976,"sku":"IC693NIU004-FD","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1616\/3896\/files\/IC693NIU004.jpg?v=1776391227","url":"https:\/\/www.automodulexpert.com\/lt\/products\/ethernet-network-interface-unit-ge-ic693niu004-fd-series-90-30","provider":"AutoModuleXpert Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}