OVERVIEW

Official designation: GE Fanuc IC693PBM200 (Series 90-30, Profibus DP Master Module)

Role/Application: A single-slot communication module enabling the Series 90-30 PLC to exchange high-speed I/O data with up to 125 Profibus DP slave devices.

KEY SPECS SUMMARY

Power: 450 milliamps at 5 VDC typical

Interfaces / Ports: Profibus DP Master port, RS-232 service port

Indicators: Network Status LEDs (COM and SYS)

Operating Temp: 0 degrees C to plus 60 degrees C

Platform / Compatibility: Series 90-30 baseplates, slot 2 or higher

Limit: 125 DP slaves; 244 bytes I/O per slave

Lifecycle: Discontinued

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Technical Specifications:

Q: What are the maximum total I/O data limits between the CPU and the IC693PBM200 module?

A: The input and output data limits are 3,972 bytes each, transmitted between the module and the CPU.

Wiring & Installation:

Q: What is the required CPU firmware version for proper operation of the Profibus DP Master module?

A: The module requires CPU firmware version 8.00 or later for most Series 90-30 applications.

Troubleshooting & Compatibility:

Q: What diagnostic information is provided by the IC693PBM200 module to the PLC?

A: Status information includes slave status bit array, network counters, and slave diagnostic data flags.

Replacement & Upgrades:

Q: What is the recommended configuration software for the IC693PBM200 module?

A: Configuration requires Proficy Machine Edition Logic Developer software version 2.6 or later.