OVERVIEW

Official designation: GE Fanuc IC695NKT001 (PACSystems RX3i, Ethernet Remote I/O Expansion Kit)

Role/Application: Remote I/O expansion kit, including the Network Interface Unit IC695NIU001 and Ethernet Module IC695ETM001, providing high-speed Ethernet communication for distributed I/O systems.

KEY SPECS SUMMARY

Power: 1000 mA at 5 VDC

Interfaces / Ports: Two RJ-45, one RS-232, one RS-485

Indicators: OK, LAN, STATUS, CONFIG, ACTIVE LEDs

Operating Temp: 0 to 60 degrees C

Platform / Compatibility: RX3i Universal Backplane

Limit: Occupies 3 slots on backplane

Lifecycle: Active

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Technical Specifications:

Q: What are the maximum discrete and analog I/O points supported by this kit?

A: Maximum discrete I/O is 2048 inputs and 2048 outputs. Analog I/O is 1264 inputs and 512 outputs.

Wiring & Installation:

Q: What network data rate is supported by the built-in RJ-45 ports on the Ethernet module?

A: The RJ-45 ports support a network data rate of 10/100 megabits per second with an embedded Ethernet switch.

Troubleshooting & Compatibility:

Q: What communication protocols does the Network Interface Unit support via its serial ports?

A: It supports SNP, Serial I/O, Modbus Slave, and Modbus Master protocols.

Replacement & Upgrades:

Q: How much user local logic memory is available on the IC695NIU001 controller component?

A: The NIU controller component has 5 Kbytes of local logic memory.