{"product_id":"ge-ic200erm002-versamax-expansion-receiver-module","title":"GE IC200ERM002 VersaMax Expansion Receiver Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC200ERM002\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a VersaMax expansion receiver developed by GE Fanuc (Emerson) to extend the I\/O capacity of PLC or NIU-based systems. It functions as the interface between the main rack and additional expansion racks, enabling scalable system architectures without compromising communication integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis module is designed for distributed installations where multiple I\/O bases must be interconnected. Using differential signaling over a dedicated expansion bus, it maintains reliable data transfer across extended distances while supporting flexible rack configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpansion Architecture and System Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum expansion racks: 7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModules per expansion rack: up to 8 I\/O or specialty modules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal system scalability: up to 56 additional modules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module supports both compact single-rack extensions and multi-rack distributed layouts, depending on application requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpansion ports:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 × 26-pin D-sub (female) connectors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne for incoming connection, one for daisy-chain or termination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignaling method: RS-485 differential expansion bus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eData transmission rate:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.765 Mbps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 Mbps (depending on system configuration)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis communication design ensures stable performance even in electrically noisy environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable Configuration Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle-ended configuration:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum cable length: 1 meter (3.3 ft)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes not require expansion transmitter (ETM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti-rack configuration:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum cable length: 15 meters (50 ft)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequires IC200ETM001 expansion transmitter module\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackplane current consumption:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 V DC: 70 mA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.3 V DC: 20 mA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvided via system backplane\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExternal power distribution handled through associated power supply modules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 66.8 × 128 × 69.1 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 0.49 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation position: Slot 0 (leftmost position) of expansion rack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting method: DIN rail or panel mounting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiagnostics and Indicators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLED indicators include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower status\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpansion port activity (EXP1 \/ EXP2)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModule health\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese indicators assist with commissioning and troubleshooting in multi-rack systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Integration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with VersaMax PLC CPUs and NIUs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports all standard VersaMax I\/O modules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome analog or specialty modules may require specific hardware revisions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Functional Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnables multi-rack expansion for VersaMax systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual-port design supports daisy-chain topology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReliable RS-485 communication for extended distances\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports both short-distance and distributed configurations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact form factor aligned with VersaMax mechanical standards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 with remote I\/O panels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge machinery with segmented control cabinets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcess plants requiring scalable I\/O expansion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfrastructure systems with physically separated control zones\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\u003eQ: Is an expansion transmitter always required?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. For short connections (≤1 meter), the receiver can operate without a transmitter. For longer or multi-rack setups, an ETM module is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Where should this module be installed in the rack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It must be installed in the first slot (slot 0) of the expansion rack to ensure correct communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does this module provide electrical isolation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. The IC200ERM002 is a non-isolated expansion receiver, so grounding and proper installation practices are important.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"General Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43968916553816,"sku":"IC200ERM002","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2039\/0488\/files\/IC200ERM002C.jpg?v=1775731869","url":"https:\/\/www.industriaxplc.com\/products\/ge-ic200erm002-versamax-expansion-receiver-module","provider":"IndustriaX Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}