Product Overview

The 100% Brand New GE IC695PNS001-ABAG operates as a PROFINET I/O Device (Scanner) for the PACSystems RX3i platform. It bridges a remote universal I/O rack—populated with Series 90-30 or RX3i modules—to a PROFINET I/O Controller (such as an RX3i CPU or a third-party PLC). The module scans the local backplane I/O, exchanges cyclic process data, and handles acyclic diagnostics over industrial Ethernet. It acts as the gateway that integrates legacy GE I/O architectures into modern PROFINET-based automation cells without requiring a dedicated CPU in the remote rack.

Technical Specifications

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  Part Number: IC695PNS001-ABAG

   

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  Platform: GE PACSystems RX3i / Series 90-30 (Universal Backplane)

   

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  Module Type: PROFINET I/O Device (Scanner)

   

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  Protocol Support: PROFINET V2.3, Conformance Class B, RT Class 1

   

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  Ethernet Ports: 4 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Switched (2 x RJ-45, 2 x SFP Cages)

   

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  Auxiliary Ports: 1 x Micro-B USB (Firmware), 1 x SD/SDHC Slot (Config Transfer)

   

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  Max I/O Data: 1440 Bytes Input / 1440 Bytes Output (2880 Total)

   

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  Status/Control Bits: 32 Input Status Bits, 32 Output Control Bits

   

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  Backplane Power: 3.3 VDC @ 1.2 A, 5 VDC @ 1.1 A

   

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  Slot Width: Single Slot

   

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  Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)

   

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  Weight: 0.54 kg

   

Engineering Advantages

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  Hybrid Topology Support: The module supports Linear, Star, Daisy-Chain, and Ring (via MRP - Media Redundancy Protocol) topologies. Technicians utilize the two RJ-45 ports for copper daisy-chains and populate the SFP cages with fiber transceivers for noise-immune, long-distance links to distant field panels, ensuring continuous operation despite single cable faults.

   

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  Rapid Module Replacement: The SD card slot stores the I/O device name, IP address, and configuration parameters. Maintenance staff swap a faulty module and insert the SD card from the old unit; the new 100% Brand New module automatically loads the identity and configuration without a laptop or engineering software, minimizing downtime to seconds.

   

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  Legacy I/O Modernization: The scanner allows plants to retain existing Series 90-30 or RX3i I/O modules and wiring during a network upgrade. It connects these "universal" racks to a modern PROFINET controller, deferring costly I/O rewiring while achieving high-speed Ethernet data rates.

   

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  Integrated Diagnostics: The front panel provides 8 LEDs (OK, STATUS, CONN, LAN, ACTIVE, USB, and 2 Port LEDs) displaying 22 distinct patterns. Engineers identify specific fault conditions—such as loss of contact, configuration mismatch, or media errors—instantly without connecting a debugger.

   

FAQs

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  In which slot do I install the IC695PNS001-ABAG?

  You must install the module in Slot 1 or Slot 2 of a 7, 12, or 16-slot RX3i Universal Backplane. Alternatively, use Slot 6 of a 7-slot RX3i Universal Backplane. The physical slot must match the slot number configured in the Proficy Machine Edition (PME) hardware configuration.

   

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  Does this module support Hot Swap (insertion under power)?

  No. The IC695PNS001 does not support removal or insertion while the rack has power applied. You must power down the RX3i rack before installing or removing the module to prevent backplane or module damage.

   

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  Can the IC695PNS001-ABAG act as a PROFINET Controller (Master)?

  No. This specific module functions strictly as an I/O Device (Slave/Scanner) representing the rack I/O. If your RX3i needs to control other PROFINET devices (like drives or remote heads), you require the IC695PNC001 (PROFINET Controller module).

   

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  What software configures the PROFINET settings?

  You configure the module hardware in Proficy Machine Edition (PME) version 8.50 SIM 2 or later. You assign the PROFINET Device Name using a DCP tool (like the PME Discovery Tool) or via the controlling PLC's engineering software before the module joins the network.