Product Overview

The 100% Brand New GE IC695PBS301 operates as a PROFIBUS-DP Slave module for the PACSystems RX3i platform. It connects the RX3i CPU to a PROFIBUS-DP network, exchanging cyclic I/O data with a PROFIBUS Master (such as a Siemens PLC or DCS). The module utilizes the RX3i PCI bus and occupies a single slot in the universal baseplate. It supports PROFIBUS DP-V1 functionality for acyclic data exchange and diagnostics.

Technical Specifications

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  Part Number: IC695PBS301

   

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  Function: PROFIBUS-DP Slave (V1 Compliant)

   

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  Bus Interface: RX3i PCI Bus

   

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  Connector: 1 x 9-pin D-sub Female (RS-485)

   

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  Baud Rate: Up to 12 Mbps (Auto-negotiation)

   

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  I/O Data: Up to 244 Bytes Input / 244 Bytes Output

   

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  Backplane Power: 3.3 VDC @ 440 mA (1.45 W)

   

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  Slot Requirement: Single Slot (Universal Baseplate Only)

   

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  Diagnostics: Onboard LED Indicators (Pwr, Run, Link, Err)

   

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  Weight: 3.00 lbs

   

Engineering Advantages

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  Seamless Legacy Integration: The module integrates RX3i systems into existing PROFIBUS-DP networks dominated by Siemens or other European controllers. It allows the RX3i to act as a smart slave device, exchanging data without replacing the higher-level master controller.

   

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  PCI Bus Performance: Utilizing the RX3i PCI bus ensures high-speed, deterministic data transfer between the module and the CPU. This minimizes scan time latency compared to older backplane technologies.

   

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  V1 Diagnostic Support: Supports DP-V1 acyclic services. Engineers retrieve detailed diagnostic information from the PROFIBUS master regarding slave health, specific channel faults, and parameterization status without stopping the process.

   

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  Simplified Network Topology: The 9-pin D-sub connector uses standard PROFIBUS cables and connectors. Technicians connect directly to the network trunk using standard T-connectors or drop cables.

   

FAQs

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  Will this module work in a Series 90-30 rack?

  No. The IC695PBS301 requires the RX3i PCI bus architecture. It only functions in an RX3i Universal Baseplate (e.g., IC695CHS007/012/016). It is incompatible with IC693 (90-30) or IC694 (90-30) baseplates.

   

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  Does it require a separate power supply for the PROFIBUS bus?

  No. The module draws its operating power from the RX3i backplane (3.3 VDC). The PROFIBUS network itself is powered by the PROFIBUS Master or a dedicated network power supply, not by this module.

   

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  Can I use this as a PROFIBUS Master?

  No. This specific module functions strictly as a Slave. To control other PROFIBUS devices (like drives or remote I/O) from an RX3i, you require the IC695PNC001 (PROFIBUS Controller module).

   

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  What software configures the module?

  You configure the module hardware and PROFIBUS parameters (station address, I/O size) using Proficy Machine Edition (PME). You must also import the appropriate GSD file (provided by GE) into the PROFIBUS Master's configuration software.