IC695PBM300 Profibus Master Module - PACSystems RX3i

Product Overview

The IC695PBM300 is an advanced PROFIBUS DP Master communication module engineered for the PACSystems RX3i series, originally developed by GE Intelligent Platforms (GE IP) and currently supported within Emerson Automation ecosystems. This module bridges high-level controllers and industrial field devices, empowering the RX3i CPU to seamlessly orchestrate data exchange across complex networks. Designed to optimize industrial infrastructures, it guarantees reliable, high-speed telemetry for up to 125 DP slaves. Engineering teams rely on its robust diagnostic feature set and deterministic communication capabilities to maintain maximum operational uptime in demanding industrial environments.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: GE Fanuc / GE Intelligent Platforms
• Series: PACSystems RX3i
• Part Number: IC695PBM300
• Product Type: PROFIBUS Master Module
• Communication Interface: One (1) RS-485 / RS-232 Port with 9-pin Sub-D connector
• Supported Protocols: PROFIBUS-DP, DP-V1 Read, Write, and Alarm messages, Sync and Freeze modes
• Maximum DP Slaves: Up to 125 slave units
• Input Data Capacity: 244 Bytes per slave; 3,584 Bytes total network input
• Output Data Capacity: 244 Bytes per slave; 3,584 Bytes total network output
• Baud Rates Supported: 9.6K, 19.2K, 93.75K, 187.5K, 500K, 1.5M, 3M, 6M, and 12M Baud
• Backplane Compatibility: Universal RX3i PCI Backplane (Single Slot)
• Internal Power Consumption: 440 mA @ 3.3 VDC
• Operating Temperature Range: 0 to 60 degrees Celsius
• Storage Temperature Range: -40 to 85 degrees Celsius
• Environmental Tolerance: Designed for standard industrial control panel conditions
• Product Lifecycle Status: Active

Installation & Integration Guide

• Slot Assignment: Mount the IC695PBM300 into any single available PCI slot on a universal RX3i backplane.
• Hardware Prerequisite: Ensure the host RX3i CPU operates on firmware version 2.9 or later to guarantee master-slave compatibility.
• Software Requirement: Configure the module using Machine Edition Logic Developer PLC software version 5.0 SP2 or newer.
• Cabling: Utilize a standard PROFIBUS bus cable terminated securely into the integrated 9-pin Sub-D connector to minimize signal reflections.

Commissioning & Maintenance Ease

• Firmware Updates: Upgrade the IC695PBM300 firmware indirectly via the host controller using the WinLoader software utility.
• Status Monitoring: Rely on onboard LED indicators—including the PROFIBUS OK LED, Network indicator, and MOD status indicators—for instant visual health checks.
• Diagnostic Capabilities: Access the Slave Status Bit Array Table, Network Diagnostic Counters, DP Master Diagnostic Counters, and specific Slave Diagnostic Addresses to isolate communication faults quickly.

Compatibility & Certifications

• Controller Compatibility: Fully compatible with PACSystems RX3i CPU backplane architectures.
• Network Compatibility: Interoperable with any standard PROFIBUS-DP compliant field slave device.
• Certifications: Built to meet major industrial electrical and safety standards.

Packing List & Warranty Terms

• Packing List: One (1) IC695PBM300 PROFIBUS Master Module, protective packaging casing, and hardware documentation sheet.
• Warranty: Backed by a comprehensive 12-month warranty covering structural and operational integrity from the date of purchase.

Shipping & Logistics

• Courier Partners: Fast and reliable dispatch via FedEx, UPS, and DHL.
• Handling Time: Processed and dispatched within 24-48 hours of order confirmation to minimize operational delays.

Typical Application Scenes

• Discrete Manufacturing: Coordinating high-speed data exchanges between programmable logic controllers and distributed remote I/O drops on assembly lines.
• Process Automation: Managing telemetry signals from intelligent field instruments, drives, and valve islands in chemical or water treatment facilities.
• Material Handling: Integrating legacy and modern sensor arrays into a unified, deterministic automation bus architecture.

Global PLC Spare HUB Insight & Field Experience

Engineering teams frequently encounter network dropouts during high-baud-rate commissioning if termination resistors are omitted at both physical ends of the PROFIBUS line. Based on field experience with the IC695PBM300, always verify shield grounding and use active termination blocks when running cable lengths exceeding 100 meters at 1.5 MBaud or higher. Furthermore, mapping input and output data blocks carefully within the 3,584-byte system limit prevents memory overflow errors in complex multi-slave topologies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What CPU firmware version is required to operate the IC695PBM300?

The module requires an RX3i CPU running firmware version 2.9 or later to ensure reliable communication and proper master-slave initialization.

Can the IC695PBM300 handle DP-V1 communication messages?

Yes, the module fully supports PROFIBUS DP-V1 read, write, and alarm messages alongside standard cyclic data exchange.

How are firmware updates applied to this module?

Firmware updates are deployed indirectly via the host RX3i controller using the WinLoader software utility.

What is the maximum number of slave devices supported?

The IC695PBM300 supports communication with up to 125 active PROFIBUS-DP slave devices simultaneously.