{"product_id":"ge-ic698bem711-pacsystems-rx7i-profibus-master-module","title":"GE IC698BEM711 PACSystems RX7i PROFIBUS Master Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGE IC698BEM711\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a PROFIBUS Master Module designed for the PACSystems RX7i series, providing centralized control and communication for distributed I\/O, drives, and intelligent field devices. This module allows RX7i controllers to manage large PROFIBUS DP networks with high-speed data transfer up to 12 Mbit\/s, supporting up to 125 slave devices. Its plug-in design ensures seamless integration into RX7i racks while providing robust diagnostics for reliable operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with dual 25-pin D-sub communication interfaces, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC698BEM711\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esupports expansion with up to seven additional racks, enabling flexible network topologies. Status LEDs indicate module health, rack activity, and bus expansion port status, allowing quick troubleshooting and monitoring. The module operates on 5 V DC at 0.8 A and accommodates cable lengths up to 15 meters (50 feet), making it suitable for compact and distributed automation installations.\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\u003eIC698BEM711\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePACSystems RX7i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePROFIBUS Master Module \/ Bus 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racks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 Kbytes\/sec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 V DC, 0.8 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStatus Indicators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 LEDs (Module Status, Rack Activity, Bus Expansion)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Location\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlot 1 of RX7i rack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiagnostics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED indicators and error reporting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePACSystems RX7i controllers\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\u003eHigh-speed PROFIBUS DP communication for RX7i controllers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports up to 125 slave devices for large network integration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual D-sub interfaces for robust bus connectivity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpandable with up to seven additional racks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLED diagnostics for module status, rack activity, and bus health\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact plug-in design for RX7i rack compatibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReliable legacy solution for existing PROFIBUS installations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication 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