OVERVIEW

Official designation: GE Intelligent Platforms IC695GCG001 (PACSystems RX3i, Genius Communications Gateway)

Role/Application: This module serves as a communications gateway, interfacing Genius I/O devices on a Simplex Genius Serial Bus to an Emerson PROFINET IO Controller over dual Ethernet ports.

KEY SPECS SUMMARY

Power: 24 VDC; 0.2 A maximum

Interfaces / Ports: Two RJ-45; One 6-terminal Genius

Indicators: POWER, OK, FAULT, CONNECT, COM, BUS

Operating Temp: 0 to 60 degrees C

Platform / Compatibility: RX3i Universal Backplane; PROFINET v2.3 Class A

Limit: 31 Genius I/O devices; 1024 bytes I/O data per Genius Bus

Lifecycle: Active

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Technical Specifications:

Q: What is the maximum data exchange capacity per Genius Bus connection on the GCG001?

A: The gateway supports 1024 bytes of input data and 1024 bytes of output data per Genius Bus.

Wiring & Installation:

Q: What are the Genius Bus cable termination requirements when the GCG001 is at the bus end?

A: A bus termination resistor should be connected across Serial 1 and Serial 2 on the 6-terminal block.

Troubleshooting & Compatibility:

Q: What does the GCG001 do with I/O data states if the PROFINET or Genius communication is lost?

A: The GCG001 manages I/O states based on the individual module configurations, which is often Hold Last State.

Replacement & Upgrades:

Q: Does the gateway support network redundancy to ensure high availability in the PROFINET network?

A: Yes, the IC695GCG001 supports the Ethernet Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP) for network redundancy.