The GE IC695PBS301 is a PROFIBUS DP slave communication module for the PACSystems RX3i platform, designed to allow an RX3i system to operate as a slave device on a PROFIBUS network.
This module enables seamless data exchange between the RX3i controller and a PROFIBUS master (such as Siemens PLCs or DCS systems), making it ideal for multi-vendor industrial automation environments and system integration projects.
It is especially useful in scenarios where RX3i must integrate into existing PROFIBUS infrastructure without acting as the network master.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GE (Emerson Automation / GE Fanuc) |
| Model | IC695PBS301 |
| Product Type | PROFIBUS DP Slave Module |
| Series | PACSystems RX3i |
| Function | RX3i as PROFIBUS slave device |
| Protocol | PROFIBUS DP-V0 / DP-V1 |
| Data Rate | 9.6 Kbps to 12 Mbps (auto-detect) |
| Data Capacity | Up to 244 bytes input / 244 bytes output |
| Interface | 9-pin D-sub connector |
| Backplane | RX3i Universal Backplane |
| Slots Required | 1 slot |
| Power Consumption | 440 mA @ 3.3 VDC |
| LED Indicators | PROFIBUS OK, Network, Module Status |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C |
The module automatically exchanges data with the PROFIBUS master and responds only when requested, as typical for slave devices.
Physical Dimensions (L × W × H)
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Size | Approx. 136 × 135 × 35 mm |
| Weight | ~0.16 kg |
(Compact single-slot module design suitable for dense RX3i rack configurations.)
Key Features
- Enables RX3i to operate as a PROFIBUS slave node
- Supports DP-V0 and DP-V1 communication standards
- Automatic baud rate detection (up to 12 Mbps)
- Real-time cyclic data exchange with master devices
- Standard 9-pin PROFIBUS interface
- Compact single-slot design
- Full integration with RX3i CPU and backplane
- Diagnostic LEDs for network and module status
Recommended Related Models
- GE IC695PNC001 – PROFINET controller module
- GE IC695GCG001 – Genius to PROFINET gateway
- GE IC695CPE310 – RX3i CPU module
- GE IC695CHS007 – 7-slot backplane
- GE IC695CMX128 – Reflective memory module
