{"product_id":"ge-fanuc-ic200bem002-versamax-profibus-dp-module","title":"GE Fanuc IC200BEM002 Versamax PROFIBUS-DP Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC200BEM002\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a Versamax communication interface module from GE Fanuc Emerson designed for integration into PROFIBUS-DP networks as a slave station. It provides deterministic cyclic data exchange between a PLC system and a PROFIBUS master, supporting scalable distributed I\/O architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module supports automatic baud rate synchronization and is engineered for stable operation in industrial network environments with multi-drop fieldbus topology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC200BEM002\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGE Fanuc \/ Emerson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVersamax\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePROFIBUS-DP Slave Communication Module\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork Protocol:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePROFIBUS-DP (DP-V0 slave functionality)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData Transmission Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e9.6 kbit\/s to 12 Mbit\/s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaud Rate Detection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAutomatic synchronization\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Stations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 32 nodes without repeaters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 125 nodes with repeaters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI\/O Data Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUp to 384 bytes total cyclic data\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput\/Output Mapping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApproximately 244 bytes configurable I\/O data\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector Interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e9-pin D-sub (RS-485 PROFIBUS standard)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork Topology:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLinear bus with termination at both ends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShielded twisted-pair cable (STP)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupply Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5 V DC (backplane powered)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e~460 mA typical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e135–165 Ω (bus interface standard)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDIN rail installation via Versamax base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndicators:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePower (PWR) LED and Communication (COM) LED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Integration Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC200BEM002\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erequires a compatible Versamax base assembly (e.g., IC200CHS series) for correct operation. It functions as a network communication bridge between local I\/O racks and a PROFIBUS-DP master controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper bus termination resistors and shield grounding practices are required to maintain signal integrity at higher baud rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Scenarios\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistributed control systems using PROFIBUS-DP networks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegration of Versamax I\/O into third-party PLC systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcess automation requiring deterministic fieldbus communication\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetrofit of legacy Profibus-based industrial networks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemote I\/O expansion in machine control systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: Is the IC200BEM002 a master or slave device?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt operates strictly as a PROFIBUS-DP slave module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: What is the maximum supported data rate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt supports up to 12 Mbit\/s depending on network configuration and cable quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: Does it support automatic baud rate detection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it automatically detects and synchronizes to the PROFIBUS network speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: What base is required for installation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt must be installed on a compatible Versamax chassis such as IC200CHS series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"General Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44004489461848,"sku":"IC200BEM002","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2039\/0488\/files\/IC200BEM002.jpg?v=1776412415","url":"https:\/\/www.industriaxplc.com\/products\/ge-fanuc-ic200bem002-versamax-profibus-dp-module","provider":"IndustriaX Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}