{"product_id":"ge-fanuc-ic693bem321-series-90-30-i-o-link-master-module","title":"GE Fanuc IC693BEM321 Series 90-30 I\/O Link Master Module","description":"\u003cp\u003eGE Fanuc IC693BEM321 is an I\/O link master module designed for the Series 90-30 programmable logic controller system to handle expanded automation networks. This module provides centralized interface control over multiple slave devices, managing high-density discrete input and output operations within standard industrial installations. It establishes integration between the central processing unit and field environments, fitting directly into the control architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGE Fanuc IC693BEM321\u003c\/strong\u003e functions as a high-capacity communication and link controller inside the Series 90-30 rack configuration. This module can manage data distribution for up to 16 external slave devices, handling up to 1024 discrete inputs and 1024 discrete outputs simultaneously. Operating within a single slot on the baseplate, up to 6 master modules can be designated per CPU to facilitate scalable topology expansions. Signal transfer is performed over RS-422 and RS-485 interfaces to maintain transmission stability over long industrial connections. Connection to the network is secured using an integrated 20-pin Honda-type socket interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls data translation for up to 16 distributed slave interfaces on a single link.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh processing limit managing 1024 discrete field inputs alongside 1024 discrete outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScalable multi-master implementation permitting 6 units to reside under one central controller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmploys standard differential RS-422 and RS-485 signaling modes for electrical noise immunity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow profile physical architecture demanding only a single slot allocation on standard backplanes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy electrical contact achieved through a high-density 20-pin Honda-type terminal connection socket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory automation lines requiring distributed remote I\/O terminal routing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-device interfacing for assembly and machining applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentral control integration over medium-to-large discrete sensor nodes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial handling installations using localized input\/output clusters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrdering Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSelection Code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC693BEM321B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries B revision hardware variant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC693BEM321C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries C revision hardware variant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC693BEM321F\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries F revision hardware variant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC693BEM321G\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries G revision hardware variant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE Fanuc Emerson\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI\/O Link Master Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries 90-30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC693BEM321\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.56 lbs (0.26 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Slaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 slave devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1024 discrete inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1024 discrete outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlot Occupancy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-slot module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModules per CPU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 master modules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Protocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS-422 and RS-485 signal levels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-pin Honda-type socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMin. 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