{"product_id":"ge-ic693bem330-series-90-30-bus-expansion-module","title":"GE IC693BEM330 Series 90‑30 Bus Expansion Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGE Fanuc IC693BEM330\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a Bus Expansion Module (BEM) engineered for the Series 90‑30 PLC family, enabling seamless extension of CPU base racks to additional expansion racks. This module supports scalable I\/O configurations, allowing larger and distributed control systems without replacing the central CPU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for high-speed serial communication, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC693BEM330\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eensures reliable data transfer between the CPU and connected expansion racks. LED indicators provide instant visual feedback for communication status and module health, simplifying diagnostics and maintenance. With support for up to seven expansion racks and a maximum cable length of 50 ft (15 m), it is ideal for mid-sized distributed automation systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC693BEM330\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBus Expansion Module (BEM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE Fanuc Series 90‑30 PLC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnects CPU base rack to expansion racks for distributed I\/O\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-speed serial bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Expansion Racks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 per system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 15 m (50 ft) between racks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits into a standard Series 90‑30 rack slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStatus Indicators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLEDs for module health and communication: CD1, CD2, TEN1, TEN2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-slot module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported I\/O Modules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 19 I\/O modules per expansion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransmission Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackplane Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e609 mA at 5 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries 90‑30 and 90‑70 CPUs, Bus Interface Units, hand-held programmers, generic devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Location\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlot 1 of CPU baseplate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo 9-pin D-shell female connectors; Synchro port #39-01-4031\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-held configuration tool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRack Expansion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExtends system capacity beyond the CPU base rack to multiple expansion racks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Speed Communication:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eReliable serial bus data transfer at 1 MHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLED Diagnostics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCD1, CD2, TEN1, and TEN2 LEDs indicate module and communication status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible System Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSupports distributed I\/O placement across expansion racks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact \u0026amp; Lightweight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSingle-slot module with minimal footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScalability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIncreases PLC system size without CPU replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEase of Installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSimple slot-in design with minimal configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReliable Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBuilt-in fault detection enhances system uptime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost-Efficient Expansion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAdds additional I\/O capacity without requiring new controllers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsiderations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum 15 m cable length between racks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach expansion rack requires its own power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCannot operate standalone; must be integrated with a CPU and rack system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpanding Series 90‑30 PLC systems to support additional I\/O modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistributed control networks with multiple expansion racks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSystems requiring high-speed, reliable serial communication between racks.\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: How many expansion racks can this module support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Up to seven expansion racks can be connected to a single\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC693BEM330\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the maximum supported cable length?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The module supports a maximum cable length of 15 m (50 ft) between expansion racks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can it work with Series 90‑70 CPUs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, the module is compatible with Series 90‑30 and Series 90‑70 CPUs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What I\/O modules are supported?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Supports up to 19 I\/O modules per expansion rack.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"General Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43910966444120,"sku":"IC693BEM330","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2039\/0488\/files\/IC693BEM320.jpg?v=1774436542","url":"https:\/\/www.industriaxplc.com\/products\/ge-ic693bem330-series-90-30-bus-expansion-module","provider":"IndustriaX Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}