{"product_id":"ic695eis001-ge-fanuc-rx3i-pacsystems-iec-104-server-module","title":"IC695EIS001 GE Fanuc RX3i PacSystems IEC 104 Server Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eIC695EIS001\u003c\/strong\u003e is a specialized communications interface card manufactured by \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eGE Fanuc\u003c\/strong\u003e for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plcsparehub.com\/collections\/ge-rx3i-rx7i-pacsystem\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eRX3i PacSystems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e platform. Operating as an IEC 60870-5-104 protocol server over TCP\/IP, this module bridges real-time industrial controller memory structures with electric utility SCADA host applications and regional grid dispatch centers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with two auto-sensing 10\/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet ports and an RS-232 serial Station Manager port, the \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eIC695EIS001\u003c\/strong\u003e manages up to 6,144 IEC 104 data points across 8 simultaneous client connections. It offloads telecontrol protocol encapsulation, Report-By-Exception (RBE) processing, and 56-bit CP56Time2a timestamping from the host CPU, maintaining deterministic control performance across high-density grid infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSystem Architecture \u0026amp; Telecontrol Capabilities\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIEC 60870-5-104 Protocol Stack Execution\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect native implementation of the IEC 104 client\/server protocol over Ethernet TCP\/IP.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains up to 8 active IEC 104 client connection sockets per module sector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports Single Point, Double Point, and Regulated Step command\/monitoring structures with native 56-bit time synchronization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDual 10\/100 Ethernet \u0026amp; Topology Support\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated dual 10\/100 Mbps RJ-45 interfaces eliminate the need for external transceivers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports line, star, and daisy-chain physical network topologies across substation automation architectures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSerial Station Manager Interface\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated RS-232 serial port (1200 to 115,200 bps) reserved for local diagnostics, baud rate setup, and protocol trace logging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScalable Multi-Module Deployment\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 4 units can be installed within a single RX3i CPU rack, expanding total host telecontrol capacity to 24,576 data points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull hot-swappable backplane compliance allows online replacement without interrupting CPU logic execution or adjacent cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003ePart Number\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eIC695EIS001\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eGE Fanuc\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ Emerson Automation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eRX3i PacSystems\u003c\/strong\u003e Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eModule Function\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIEC 60870-5-104 Ethernet Telecontrol Server Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupported Points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6,144 Points per Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMax Concurrent Clients\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 Connections per Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMax Units per CPU\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Modules per Host Controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eEthernet Network Ports\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x RJ-45 Auto-Sensing 10\/100 Mbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial Interface\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x RS-232 Station Manager Port (1200 - 115200 bps)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBackplane Power Consumption\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.840 Amps @ +3.3 VDC (0.0 A @ +5V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eHot-Swap Capability\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported (Module Replacement Under Power)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupported Timestamping\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56-bit CP56Time2a Format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eData Handling Modes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReport-By-Exception (RBE), Interrogation, Counter Freeze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiagnostic Capabilities \u0026amp; Telemetry Monitoring\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFront Panel Status Indicators:\u003c\/b\u003e LED indicators provide real-time diagnostic visibility for backplane health, module OK status, serial active communication, and Ethernet port link\/activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStation Manager Command Line:\u003c\/b\u003e Connect via the RS-232 interface to perform live packet inspection, buffer error analysis, TCP socket handshake verifications, and protocol traffic dumps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReport-By-Exception (RBE) Tracking:\u003c\/b\u003e Live status monitoring of event buffers to identify stale telemetry data or unacknowledged command frames from the Master Terminal Unit (MTU).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTarget Application Scenarios \u0026amp; Substation Infrastructure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eElectric Power Transmission \u0026amp; Distribution:\u003c\/b\u003e Acts as an RTU gateway interfacing RX3i controllers with regional grid load dispatch centers over WAN networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSubstation Energy Management:\u003c\/b\u003e Collects breaker statuses, transformer temperature metrics, and feeder protection relay data for transmission over IEC 104 networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRenewable Solar \u0026amp; Wind Farms:\u003c\/b\u003e Transmits active\/reactive power generation values and inverter health metrics to utility SCADA hosts over long-distance fiber optic loops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Rack Configuration Guidelines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUniversal Backplane Placement:\u003c\/b\u003e Mounts in any available I\/O slot of an RX3i Universal Rack; requires connection to an RX3i CPU (e.g., CPE305, CPE330, or CPE400).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDedicated Bus Current Calculation:\u003c\/b\u003e Ensure the backplane power supply provides sufficient current capacity for the module's 0.840A load on the 3.3 VDC bus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIP Address Partitioning:\u003c\/b\u003e Configure independent IP subnets when using dual ports across separate security zones or redundant network paths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePackaging, Logistics \u0026amp; Warranty Terms\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDispatch Lead Time:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully tested inventory ready for dispatch within 24 to 48 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExpress International Shipping:\u003c\/b\u003e Global delivery provided via priority carrier networks including FedEx, UPS, and DHL.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePackaging Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e Ships in anti-static protective packaging inside factory-sealed boxes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e12-Month Coverage:\u003c\/b\u003e Backed by a full 12-month replacement warranty against operational defects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eEngineering Procurement Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCalculate Point Count Requirements:\u003c\/b\u003e Verify that the 6,144 point capacity per card accommodates all digital inputs, double-point statuses, and analog measurements for your site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConfirm CPU Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Verify host firmware compatibility to ensure the RX3i CPU supports the required configuration software version (PAC Machine Edition).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCheck Physical Slot Count:\u003c\/b\u003e Plan rack dimensions according to current power draw limits and slot availability when specifying multiple telecontrol cards.\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: How do I access the low-level serial diagnostic utility during commissioning?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Attach a null-modem serial cable to the front RS-232 port, launch a terminal emulator at 9600 bps, and access the internal Station Manager menu structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: What occurs if communication to the primary IEC 104 client host drops?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The module holds event data in an internal RBE queue with 56-bit timestamps and automatically flushes buffered events once the TCP socket reconnects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Can the dual Ethernet ports be assigned to two entirely separate IP subnets?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes, configuring separate IP addresses on each port enables dual-homed connectivity across isolated control networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Will removing or inserting this module while the backplane is powered disrupt host CPU execution?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No, the card supports hot-swapping on universal backplanes, allowing hardware replacement without affecting CPU operation or adjacent I\/O cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Is an external protocol conversion gateway required between this module and an IEC 104 master?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No, the module processes the IEC 60870-5-104 protocol natively over TCP\/IP, connecting directly to standard network switches or routers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlobal PLC Spare HUB's Insight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring a retrofit at a regional distribution substation, an operator needed to bridge legacy PLC control racks with a newly modernized grid dispatch SCADA system using the IEC 60870-5-104 protocol over fiber-optic Ethernet. Replacing the entire controller architecture was budget-prohibitive and would require extensive downtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur engineering team provided the \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eIC695EIS001\u003c\/strong\u003e telecontrol module as an drop-in expansion. By populating a single slot in the existing universal rack, the facility established native IEC 104 communication without altering core ladder logic or installing third-party protocol converters. 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