{"product_id":"ge-ic687bem731-genius-bus-controller","title":"GE IC687BEM731 Genius Bus Controller","description":"\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC687BEM731\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a Genius Bus Controller module from GE Automation \u0026amp; Controls. It supports Series 90-70 and PACSystems RX7i PLCs. This module manages high-speed communication on the Genius I\/O bus. It connects up to 31 devices, including I\/O blocks, remote drops, and other PLCs. It supports redundant systems and datagram messaging. Hence, it fits complex industrial automation networks well. The module uses one single slot in the PLC backplane and includes one serial handheld monitor port for diagnostics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIC687BEM731\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGenius Bus Controller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSeries 90-70, PACSystems RX7i\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBus Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGenius I\/O Bus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Connected Devices:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e31 devices (32 devices at 153.6 kbaud)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e153.6 kbaud, 38.4 kbaud, or 6.8 kbaud\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Bus Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e7500 feet (may reduce performance with length)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupported Cable Types:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShielded twisted pair (STP), Twinax, Daisy-chain, Fiber optic (possible)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlot Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSingle slot on PLC backplane\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e40W; draws 1.3 A from backplane\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5 V Bus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1.3 Amps from backplane\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePorts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1 serial interface port, 1 handheld monitor port\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e8.2 cm × 12.2 cm × 6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.56 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiagnostics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eI\/O diagnostics, fault detection, status indicators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMachine Edition Logic Developer 5.0 SP2 or later\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedundancy Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"GE Fanuc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42145030930522,"sku":"IC687BEM731","price":259.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4601\/3530\/files\/IC687BEM731.jpg?v=1754450167","url":"https:\/\/www.plcmasters.com\/lt\/products\/ge-ic687bem731-genius-bus-controller","provider":"PLC Masters Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}