{"product_id":"ge-ic697bem731z-genius-bus-controller-module","title":"GE IC697BEM731Z Genius Bus Controller Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003e Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGE IC697BEM731Z\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a Genius Bus Controller module for Series 90-70 PLCs. It enables high-speed communication with Genius I\/O blocks and devices using the Genius protocol. The module occupies a single slot in the IC697 PLC rack and transfers I\/O data to the CPU every scan.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt supports distributed control systems needing fast, reliable, and scalable industrial network communication.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC697BEM731Z\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eworks seamlessly with Genius I\/O handheld monitors and other compatible devices.\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\u003eIC697BEM731Z\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGE Fanuc Series 90-70\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGenius Bus Controller (GBC)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBus Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGenius token-passing bus\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 kbps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannels:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1 channel (single-slot module)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Devices per Channel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUp to 30 Genius I\/O blocks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI\/O Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1024 DI, 1024 DO, 64 AI, 64 AO per channel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScan Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e30 points\/ms per channel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Distance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUp to 2.3 km per segment; extendable to 7 km with repeaters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiagnostics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eReal-time monitoring of power, fuses, and channel status\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e+5 VDC, approx. 1.2 A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0°C to +60°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRack-mounted in IC697 chassis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGenius I\/O handheld monitors (IC660\/IC661)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Ports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1 Handheld Monitor Port\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1.3 Amps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GE Fanuc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42476596101210,"sku":"IC697BEM731Z","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4601\/3530\/files\/IC697BEM731Z2.jpg?v=1761273575","url":"https:\/\/www.plcmasters.com\/uk\/products\/ge-ic697bem731z-genius-bus-controller-module","provider":"PLC Masters Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}