{"product_id":"ge-fanuc-ic697bem731-series-90-70-genius-bus-controller-module","title":"GE Fanuc IC697BEM731 Series 90-70 Genius Bus Controller Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eGE Fanuc\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eIC697BEM731\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance Genius Bus Controller module. It belongs to the \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eGE Series 90-70\u003c\/strong\u003e programmable logic controller family. This single-slot module links the main CPU with remote I\/O blocks and intelligent field devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe controller manages deterministic token-passing communication across the bus. It executes high-speed I\/O scanning and transfers global data between CPUs. Additionally, it handles alarm processing to transmit time-stamped system faults directly to the processor data table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn onboard Hand-Held Terminal (HHT) port enables simple local setup and diagnostic monitoring. The module executes automatic self-diagnostics at power-up to ensure stable industrial operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eGE Fanuc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel Number\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eIC697BEM731\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eGE \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plcsparehub.com\/collections\/ge-series-90-30-series-90-70\"\u003eSeries 90-70\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ Genius I\/O\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eModule Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenius Bus Controller Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOperating Voltage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0 VDC (Backplane)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBackplane Current\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.3 Amps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommunication Channels\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Channel (Up to 30 devices per channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommunication Ports\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Bus Controller Channel; 1 Hand-Held Terminal (HHT) Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eData Transfer Rates\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e153.5 Kbaud (Standard\/Extended), 76.8 Kbaud, or 38.4 Kbaud\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaximum Cable Distance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,000 ft (153.5K Standard); 3,500 ft (153.5K Extended); 4,500 ft (76.8K); 7,500 ft (38.4K)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended Cable\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelden 9182 (GE Catalog IC660BLC001 \/ IC660BLC003)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBus Termination\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 Ohm or 150 Ohm resistors at both bus ends (IC660BLM506 \/ IC660BLM508)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eForm Factor \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-Slot Rack Mount; Average Weight: 2.0 lbs (0.91 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eConnectors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3PL and 1PL Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eStatus Indicators\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 Front-Panel Status LEDs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eNoise Immunity \u0026amp; EMI\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndustrial-grade shielding for high electromagnetic interference environments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) operating; -40°C to 85°C storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnvironmental Tolerance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5% to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompliance \u0026amp; Certifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCE, UL, cUL industrial control standards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Setup Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSlot Insertion:\u003c\/b\u003e Turn off the base rack power before sliding the module into a single slot of the \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eSeries 90-70\u003c\/strong\u003e rack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNetwork Wiring:\u003c\/b\u003e Connect the Belden 9182 cable to the designated 3PL and 1PL bus connectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBus Termination:\u003c\/b\u003e Install 75 Ohm or 150 Ohm termination resistors at both physical ends of the communication line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAddressing Setup:\u003c\/b\u003e Connect an HHT device or use Windows\/MS-DOS programming software to change the default address (Address 31).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBaud Rate Matching:\u003c\/b\u003e Match the baud rate across all bus devices to prevent communication loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSystem Compatibility \u0026amp; Diagnostics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHardware Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Interfaces directly with IC660 Genius I\/O blocks, PCIM modules, and \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eGE Series 90-70\u003c\/strong\u003e CPUs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGlobal Data Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Supports cyclic exchange of unacknowledged global data across multiple processors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStatus LEDs:\u003c\/b\u003e Three LED indicators display operational status, bus activity, and communication errors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSelf-Diagnostics:\u003c\/b\u003e Automatic internal diagnostic checks verify hardware integrity during power-up sequences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eApplication Scenarios\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDistributed Plant I\/O:\u003c\/b\u003e Connects remote sensor banks across wide manufacturing environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInter-PLC Data Exchange:\u003c\/b\u003e Coordinates synchronization between multiple \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eSeries 90-70\u003c\/strong\u003e controllers using global data transfers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTurbine \u0026amp; Power Control:\u003c\/b\u003e Transmits critical time-stamped alarms to central processing units without scanning delay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePackaging, Shipping \u0026amp; Warranty\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePackaging List:\u003c\/b\u003e 1x \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eGE Fanuc\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eIC697BEM731\u003c\/strong\u003e Module enclosed in anti-static protective packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFast Dispatch:\u003c\/b\u003e Ships within 24 to 48 hours after order confirmation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCarrier Options:\u003c\/b\u003e Express worldwide delivery via FedEx, UPS, and DHL.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarranty Protection:\u003c\/b\u003e Covered by a comprehensive 12-month quality warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSelection \u0026amp; Buyer's Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVerify Distance Requirements:\u003c\/b\u003e Confirm that your required line distance matches the selected baud rate specification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCheck Node Limits:\u003c\/b\u003e Ensure your total network layout does not exceed 30 devices per channel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConfirm Cable Specs:\u003c\/b\u003e Always select approved Belden 9182 shielded twisted-pair cabling to avoid signal attenuation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: What are the default factory settings for the \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eIC697BEM731\u003c\/strong\u003e?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The factory default bus address is set to 31, and the initial baud rate is set to 153.5 Kbaud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: How do I change the baud rate or bus address of this module?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: You can update configuration parameters using Windows-based software, MS-DOS configurator software, or a Hand-Held Terminal plugged into the rear port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: What happens if one device on the bus operates at a different baud rate?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Mismatched baud rates will cause network communication failure or severe data packet instability across all connected nodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Why is bus termination necessary on both ends of the cable?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Proper 75 Ohm or 150 Ohm resistors eliminate signal reflection, ensuring clean data transmission over long distances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlobal PLC Spare HUB's Insight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur field engineers frequently assist plants upgrading or maintaining legacy control networks. In one instance, a customer reported intermittent comm drops on a 3,000-foot Genius network line. The \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eIC697BEM731\u003c\/strong\u003e was dropping packets during heavy motor starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur team performed on-site signal inspection. We discovered missing termination resistors at the far-end junction box and an mismatched 153.5 Kbaud setting for that distance. Once we adjusted the network speed to 76.8 Kbaud and installed proper 150 Ohm termination resistors, network stability reached 100%. 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