Description
Product Description
The IC695GCG001 is a high-performance Genius Communications Gateway designed for the PACSystems RX3i platform. It bridges modern PROFINET networks with legacy Genius I/O devices, allowing industrial operators to upgrade controllers without replacing existing Genius infrastructure. This module supports mission-critical applications, offering high reliability, redundancy, and advanced diagnostics.
The gateway accommodates up to 31 Genius devices, features dual Ethernet ports (RJ-45, 10/100 Mbps) for flexible network topologies, and supports Genius Hot Standby and Duplex Redundancy. It also provides configurable I/O update rates from 2 ms to 512 ms and ensures seamless integration with RX3i controllers running firmware 8.15 or later.
Compact and robust, the IC695GCG001 operates in temperatures from 0 °C to 60 °C and is hot-swappable, allowing maintenance or replacement without disrupting system operations.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Model |
IC695GCG001 |
| Manufacturer |
GE Fanuc / Emerson |
| Product Line |
PACSystems RX3i |
| Product Type |
Genius Communications Gateway |
| Weight |
~0.4 kg (0.88 lbs) |
| Operating Temperature |
0 °C to 60 °C |
| Input Power |
24 VDC, 0.19 A max |
| Ethernet Ports |
2 × RJ‑45, 10/100 Mbps |
| Genius Bus Support |
1 bus, up to 31 devices |
| I/O Data Capacity |
1024 bytes IN / 1024 bytes OUT |
| I/O Update Rate |
Configurable: 2–512 ms |
| Communication Protocols |
PROFINET v2.3 Class A, RTC, RTA, DCP, CL-RPC, LLDP, MRP, SNMP |
| Redundancy |
Genius Hot Standby, Duplex Redundancy |
| HHM Compatibility |
IC660HHM501 Hand-Held Monitor |
| Mounting |
RX3i Universal Backplane |
| Hot-Swap |
Supported (with external power disconnect) |
Key Features & Advantages
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Bridges PROFINET networks to legacy Genius I/O systems
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Supports up to 31 Genius devices per gateway
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Dual Ethernet ports for star or daisy-chain topologies
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Advanced diagnostics with LED indicators
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Hot-swappable for zero-downtime maintenance
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Redundant Genius bus capable using two gateways
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Compact design for RX3i backplane integration
Applications
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Modernizing legacy Genius I/O systems without hardware replacement
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Process control and discrete automation networks
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Industrial facilities upgrading to PROFINET-based controllers
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High-availability systems requiring bus redundancy
FAQ
Q: How many Genius devices can the gateway support?
A: The IC695GCG001 supports up to 31 Genius devices depending on bus configuration.
Q: Which RX3i CPUs are compatible?
A: Compatible CPUs include CPE330, CPE302, CPE305, CPE310 (firmware 8.15+), CPU315, CPU320, CRU320, and CPE400 embedded PROFINET.
Q: Is the module hot-swappable?
A: Yes, it can be replaced without system shutdown, provided external power is disconnected.
