Series 90-30 PLC provides global communications on a Genius Communications bus, facilitating data exchange between Series 90-30 PLCs and other GE Fanuc PLCs. It enables communication with Series 90-70, Series Six, and Series Five PLCs via their Genius Bus Controllers.

The Genius Communications bus is a peer-to-peer, token-passing network designed for high-speed, real-time control data transfer. The network is also highly noise-immune, ensuring reliable data transmission even in harsh industrial environments. Up to eight Series 90-30 PLC CPUs can communicate with each other using a single Genius I/O serial bus over a standard twisted pair, shielded cable.

Other Option Modules in the Series 90-30 System

Here’s a brief overview of some other option modules in the Series 90-30 PLC system:

    IC693CMM302 Enhanced Genius Communications Module (GCM+): An advanced version of the Genius Communications Module, offering enhanced capabilities for higher performance communication.
    IC693BEM331 Genius Bus Controller (GBC): Controls communication on the Genius Bus for real-time data sharing between devices.
    IC693BEM340 FIP Bus Controller (FBC): Allows communication on the Factory Instrumentation Protocol (FIP) bus, which is used in larger industrial control systems.
    IC693BEM330 FIP Remote I/O Scanner: Scans remote I/O devices on the FIP bus for control and monitoring purposes.
    IC693APU301/302 Motion Mate Axis Positioning Module (APM): High-performance motion control for precise axis positioning.
    IC693DSM302/314 Motion Mate Digital Servo Module (DSM): Provides control for digital servo systems, ideal for precise motion applications.
    IC693APU300 High Speed Counter (HSC) Module: Supports fast counting applications, offering high-speed input processing.
    IC693BEM320 I/O Link Interface Module: Connects I/O link devices for distributed control.
    IC693BEM321 I/O Link Master Module: Controls multiple I/O link devices in the system.
    IC693APU305 I/O Processor Module: Adds extra processing capability to handle complex I/O tasks.
    IC693CMM321 Ethernet Interface Module: Provides Ethernet connectivity for Series 90-30 PLCs.
    IC693PCM300/301/311 Programmable Coprocessor Module (PCM): Adds additional processing power for handling specific tasks or calculations.
    IC693CMM311 Communications Control Module (CCM): Facilitates advanced communication management between devices.
    IC693ADC311 Alphanumeric Display Coprocessor (ADC) Module: Displays alphanumeric data for easier monitoring and control.
    IC693TCM302 Temperature Control Module (TCM): Controls and monitors temperature in the system.
    IC693PTM100 Power Transducer Module (PTM): Measures and monitors power consumption and provides feedback to the control system.

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• AD693CMM301
• IC693BEM320
• IC693BEM321

• IC693BEM330
• IC693BEM331
• IC693BEM340

• IC693CMM301
• IC693CMM302
• IC693CMM311

• IC693CMM321