GE IC695ECM850 Ethernet Communication Module

Applications

• Substation Automation Systems (IEC 61850 Networks)
Used to connect PACSystems RX3i controllers to IEC 61850-based intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) in power transmission and distribution systems.

• Power Utility Control Systems
Widely applied in electrical utilities for real-time monitoring, protection coordination, and grid automation communication.

• Industrial SCADA Systems
Enables high-speed data exchange between PLCs and supervisory control systems in large-scale industrial automation.

• Energy Management Systems
Supports integration of electrical protection relays and metering devices into centralized control platforms.

• Oil & Gas Electrical Infrastructure
Used in compressor stations, substations, and pipeline electrical monitoring systems.

• Critical Infrastructure Communication Networks
Provides reliable deterministic communication in mission-critical environments.

• High-Speed Data Acquisition Systems
Supports fast and secure exchange of process and electrical data over Ethernet networks.

• System Expansion in RX3i Architectures
Allows scalable communication capacity for complex automation networks.

Key Advantages

• IEC 61850 Protocol Support
Enables standardized communication with intelligent electronic devices in power automation systems.

• Multi-Port Ethernet Architecture
Supports copper and fiber communication for flexible network design.

• High-Speed Gigabit Communication
Provides fast and reliable data exchange for real-time industrial applications.

• Hot-Swappable Design
Allows module replacement without shutting down the system.

• Redundant System Support
Compatible with hot standby architectures for high availability applications.

• Advanced Diagnostics & LED Indicators
Provides clear module and network status monitoring.

• Flexible Network Topologies
Supports star and daisy-chain Ethernet configurations.

• Industrial-Grade Reliability
Designed for continuous operation in harsh electrical environments.

Technical FAQs

1. What is the main function of IC695ECM850?
It connects an RX3i controller to an IEC 61850 network for communication with intelligent electronic devices.

2. What protocol does it support?
It primarily supports IEC 61850 client communication.

3. What systems is it compatible with?
GE / Emerson PACSystems RX3i platforms.

4. What types of devices does it communicate with?
Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) such as protection relays and substation controllers.

5. Does it support fiber communication?
Yes, it supports both copper (RJ45) and fiber (SFP) interfaces.

6. Is it hot-swappable?
Yes, it can be replaced without shutting down the system.

7. What industries use it most?
Power utilities, substations, oil & gas, and heavy industrial automation.

8. Does it support redundancy?
Yes, it supports hot standby redundant system architectures.

9. Can it handle real-time data exchange?
Yes, it is designed for high-speed deterministic communication.

10. Does it require configuration software?
Yes, configuration is performed within PACSystems engineering tools.