IC693PBM200 Overview

The PROFIBUS DP MASTER MODULE IC693PBM200 GE is a Profibus DP Master communication module for the Series 90-30 PLC, capable of connecting to up to 125 slaves and handling 244 bytes of I/O data per slave.

Environmental & Operational Specifications

• Software Requirement: Requires ME Logic Developer PLC software version 3.0 or later for configuration.

• Development OS: Compatible with legacy Windows systems including NT 4.0, 2000, XP, and 98 SE.

• Developer System: Needs a Pentium 200MHz workstation with at least 128MB RAM.

• Hard Disk Space: Requires 107-336MB for software, plus additional space for projects.

• Runtime Environment: Operates on Windows NT 4.0+ or 2000 Professional with 64MB RAM.

• Network Support: Functions as a PROFIBUS DP Master for industrial network communication.

FAQ

Q1: What is the primary function of the IC693PBM200 module?

A1: It serves as a Profibus DP Master module for Series 90-30 PLCs, enabling communication with DP slave devices on the network.

Q2: How many slave devices can it connect to?

A2: It supports communication with up to 125 Profibus DP slaves.

Q3: What is its data transfer capacity per slave?

A3: It supports 244 bytes of input data and 244 bytes of output data for each connected slave device.

Q4: What software is required to configure this module?

A4: It must be configured using ME Logic Developer PLC programming software version 3.0 or later.

Q5: What are its physical communication ports?

A5: It includes one RS232 service port and one RS485 Profibus Master port.