GE IC697BEM733 Series 90‑70 Genius Remote I/O Scanner Module

Description

Hardware & Electrical Specifications

‑ Model: IC697BEM733 ‑ Part Number: IC697BEM733 ‑ Module Type: Series 90‑70 Genius Remote‑Rack Scanner Module, occupies one slot of Series 90‑70 remote rack backplane ‑ Mounting: Series 90‑70 remote expansion rack only; not for main CPU rack ‑ Backplane power consumption:  • +5 VDC: 480 mA maximum ‑ Genius bus interface: Terminal block for primary and redundant secondary Genius bus cables ‑ Bus baud rate: Fixed 153.6 kbaud ‑ Genius node address: Set via rotary DIP switches on module front panel ‑ Bus topology: Trunk‑and‑drop, dual‑cable redundancy supported ‑ Max trunk cable length: 2000 m with GE‑specified Genius shielded twisted‑pair cable ‑ Termination: 120 Ω terminating resistors required at both physical ends of Genius trunk ‑ I/O capacity: Controls all I/O modules within its own remote Series‑90‑70 rack ‑ Diagnostics: Module self‑test, bus link error counter, dual‑cable switch‑over status, rack‑level fault reporting to Genius master (IC697BEM713) ‑ PCB treatment: Conformal coated for dust, moisture and corrosion resistance ‑ Compatibility note: Matches with IC697BEM713 main‑rack Genius master. Each Genius remote rack requires one IC697BEM733. Node address must be unique across entire Genius network. Hot‑swap prohibited. After replacement, verify DIP‑switch node address, download configuration and test I/O exchange and redundancy switch‑over.

Environmental Specifications

‑ Operating temperature: 0 ℃ ~ +60 ℃ ‑ Storage temperature: −40 ℃ ~ +85 ℃ ‑ Relative humidity: 5%‑95% non‑condensing ‑ Installation location: Indoor control cabinet, IP20 protection class ‑ EMC compliance: IEC 61000‑6‑2 ‑ Certifications: CE, UL Class I Div 2 hazardous‑location certification

Mechanical Data

‑ Weight: approx 0.64 kg ‑ Dimension: Series 90‑70 standard single‑slot module form‑factor

Main Functions

1. Makes a complete Series‑90‑70 remote I/O rack become a slave node on Genius field bus. Reads input channels and drives output channels for all modules inside its local remote rack, exchanges data with main‑rack Genius master IC697BEM713 over Genius serial bus.
2. Supports dual‑cable Genius bus redundancy; automatically switches to secondary cable if primary communication fails.
3. Front‑panel rotary switches set unique Genius node physical address, no software download required for address setting.
4. Front‑panel LED indicators:   ‑ Green OK: Module self‑test passed   ‑ Red FAULT: Hardware / bus / configuration fault   ‑ BUS A: Primary cable communication activity   ‑ BUS B: Redundant secondary cable communication activity

Installation & Wiring Requirements

1. Power‑off remote rack and main rack power before installation or replacement. Hot‑swap is not permitted. Apply ESD protection during module handling.
2. Insert IC697BEM733 into free slot of Series 90‑70 remote‑rack backplane and lock latch. Set Genius node address via front‑panel rotary DIP switches, ensure no duplicate address on Genius network.
3. Genius bus wiring comply with manual GFK‑0390. Use official Genius shielded twisted‑pair cable, install 120 Ω termination resistors at trunk two ends. Keep bus wiring separate from high‑voltage power cables. Reliable protective‑ground connection is mandatory.
4. After replacement: Power‑on racks, check front‑panel LED status. Download hardware configuration in Logicmaster / Proficy Machine Edition. Verify all I/O signals within this remote rack. Test dual‑cable fail‑over function if redundant bus is deployed.
5. Replacement note: Confirm node address is unique. Check bus termination and A/B polarity. Full‑system commissioning test is mandatory before putting into service.