IC694BEM331A

Product Overview

IC694BEM331A is a Genius Bus Controller that connects PACSystems RX3i with Genius I/O devices and manages data exchange and faults.

Bus Connectivity

• Supported Devices: Genius blocks, remote drops, VersaMax, Field Control I/O, and PLCs

• Data Exchange: 128 bytes per device

• Max Bus Controllers: 8 per system

Data Management

• Datagram Maintenance: Maintains all Genius datagrams

• Global Data: Sends 128 bytes per scan

• Fault Reporting: Automatic to CPU fault tables

Physical and Diagnostic Features

• Status Indicators: LEDs on front panel

• Bus Cable: Twisted pair with shield or Twinax; fiber optic/modem optional

• Max Bus Lengths: 7800 ft @ 4 Kbaud, 4500 ft @ 76.8 Kbaud, 3500 ft @ 153.6 Kbaud, 2000 ft @ 153.6 Kbaud

Device Limits

• Max Devices: 32 (most baud rates), 16 @ 38.4 Kbaud

• Compatibility: RX3i Genius controllers firmware ≥1.5

• HHM Connector: Not onboard; external HHM supported

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