SPECIFICATIONS
Part No.: IC660ELB906S
Manufacturer: General Electric
Product Type: Genius l/O IBM PC interface Module
Availability: In Stock
Operating Voltage: 24/48VDC
Series: VersaMax
Functional Description
IC660ELB906S is a Genius l/O IBM PC interface Module developed by GE Fanuc. Designed to integrate the IBM PC/AT/XT family with the Genius I/O System. This module serves as an essential entry point for the IBM PC to interact with the Genius I/O bus, facilitating control over remote I/O devices with advanced diagnostics, high reliability, and strong noise immunity.
Daughterboard Features
- General Purpose I/O Controller: The daughterboard acts as a versatile I/O controller, providing a user-friendly method for managing devices on the Genius serial bus.
- Initialization and Fault Management: It handles the initialization of up to 30 devices on the Genius bus, along with ongoing fault management, ensuring reliable operation across the network.
- I/O Image Storage: The daughterboard maintains up-to-date images of the I/O controlled by each connected device, ensuring accurate and timely control commands.
- Background Communication: Beyond direct I/O commands, the daughterboard can pass background messages to other controllers on the bus, facilitating system-wide communication and coordination.
- Configurable Data Rate: The network data rate can be adjusted using an on-board DIP switch, allowing the daughterboard to efficiently manage protocol handling and adapt to various system requirements. This feature supports a non-time-critical method for tapping into the Genius twisted pair network.
Motherboard Features
- Interface with IBM Compatible Hosts: The motherboard facilitates the connection between the daughterboard and an IBM-compatible host system. It buffers all necessary signals between the daughterboard and the host bus, ensuring smooth communication.
- Control and Monitoring Functions: In addition to basic signal interfacing, the motherboard offers several critical control and monitoring functions:
- Daughterboard Control: Manages the operational state of the daughterboard, including power sequencing and reset functions.
- Low Supply Voltage Detection: Monitors the power supply to ensure stable operation and triggers actions if low voltage conditions are detected.
- Power-Up RESET Signal Sequencing: Ensures the proper initialization of the system by managing the sequence of reset signals during power-up.
- Host System Address Decoding: Decodes the address signals from the host system, ensuring correct data routing and communication.
- Built-in Timer: The motherboard includes a timer that monitors the overall system operation. If the host system experiences a fault, the timer can automatically shut down the daughterboard to prevent conflicts or errors on the bus. This feature is crucial for maintaining system integrity, but it can be disabled by the user through a jumper if desired.
Features
- Provides a low-cost solution for integrating the IBM PC family with the Genius I/O System, allowing for seamless control over remote I/O.
- The design emphasizes high reliability and includes extensive diagnostic features to ensure the robust operation of the control system.
- With built-in features to combat electrical noise, ensures stable communication and operation even in harsh industrial environments.
- Suitable for environments where reliability, noise immunity, and extensive fault management are critical. The module’s ability to manage up to 30 bus devices makes it a powerful tool for complex automation systems requiring robust and scalable control solutions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is IC660ELB906S?
It is a Genius l/O IBM PC interface Module developed by GE under VersaMax series.
Can the module be used in environments with electrical noise?
Yes, the module is designed with strong noise immunity, making it suitable for operation in industrial environments where electrical noise is a concern.
How does it handle communication with the Genius I/O System?
It connects to the Genius I/O System via the Genius serial bus. It utilizes a configurable network data rate, set by an on-board DIP switch, to manage protocol handling and communication with other devices on the network.
What role does the motherboard?
The motherboard provides the interface between the daughterboard and an IBM-compatible host system. It buffers all communication signals, controls power sequencing, and includes monitoring functions like low voltage detection and a built-in timer to manage system operations and prevent conflicts.
