GE Fanuc (Emerson) – IC200GBI001‑CF – VersaMax Genius Network Interface Unit

The IC200GBI001‑CF is a Genius Network Interface Unit (NIU) from the GE Fanuc / Emerson VersaMax series. Serving as the central I/O controller, it supports hot-swap distributed rack configurations. It manages up to 8 I/O modules per rack and can handle up to 8 racks, enabling large-scale control systems.

Key Features:

• Model: IC200GBI001 Series CF revision  

• I/O Capacity:

  • Supports 8 modules per rack, 8 racks = up to 64 I/O modules

  • Discrete I/O: 1,024 inputs + 1,024 outputs

  • Analog I/O memory: 128 bytes input and output  

   

• Network & Bus:

  • Genius serial bus with dual terminals (primary/redundancy)

  • Data rates: 153.6 kbaud (extended/standard), 76.8 kbaud, 38.4 kbaud  

  • Address range 0–31, terminating resistors configurable (75/100/120/150 Ω)  

   

• Memory & Performance: 128 bytes network I/O scan, with non-volatile configuration storage  

• Power Usage:

  • 250 mA @ 5 VDC

  • 10 mA @ 3.3 VDC  

   

• Diagnostic Features:

  • Enhanced diagnostics mode (EDM) for detailed network and module status

  • Supports media redundancy and hot-swap functionality  

   

• Compatibility: VersaMax I/O, Series 90‑70, PACSystems RX3i/RX7i (with correct firmware)  

• Physical Attributes:

  • Dimensions: ~133 × 86 × 38 mm

  • DIN-rail compatible, approximately 0.33 lb (150 g)