IC660ELB922 - ISA Interface Card

SPECIFICATIONS

Part No.: IC660ELB922
Manufacturer: General Electric
Product Type: ISA Interface Card
Availability: In Stock
Series: VersaMax

Functional Description

IC660ELB922 is an ISA Interface Card developed for the Genius LAN interface by GE Fanuc. This card supports two independent LANs, each extending up to 7500 feet, and is fully compatible with handheld monitors (HHMs) as well as all GE Fanuc Genius bus controllers. It integrates seamlessly with Genius protocols at all levels, managing 8,000 inputs and 8,000 outputs.

Features and Form Factors

• The card is equipped to provide full-function bus controller capabilities for Genius I/O networks and is available in both PC-104 and VME form factors. It replaces the earlier two-slot card and includes two daughterboards, which offer a cost-effective tap into the Genius I/O bus. This configuration allows the host computer to control remote I/O with the high diagnostics, reliability, and noise protection of the Genius I/O System.
• The daughterboards can be independently configured using the included software, and the card connects to the Genius bus through board-edge connectors. The card is available in several product code variations: GEFIC660ELB922, CIMIC660ELB922, and ELB922.
• Depending on its configuration, can either read Genius block information (input-only mode) or write to Genius block outputs (output-only mode). Additionally, it serves as an entry point into the Genius I/O System for IBM PC/AT/XT series computers, tailored for integration into user-developed microprocessors.

Installation and Configuration

• For installation and configuration, the Genius PCIM card provides a comprehensive bus controller solution for Genius I/O networks, available in ISA, VME, and PC-104 form factors, with a PCI version in development.
• The newer models have succeeded the IC660ELB906, with the ELB921 offering a more cost-effective option. Single-slot cards come with a DIP switch to define the I/O control port address, managing EEPROM data for GENI setup.
• Legacy software packages based on the ELB906 card might face issues with EEPROM configuration, making the TestGENI program a preferred tool for setup and diagnostics. This 16-bit DOS program, compatible with Windows 95 and 98, provides an interface for configuring EEPROM settings and troubleshooting hardware issues, though it is not supported by newer Windows versions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is IC660ELB922?
It is an ISA Interface Card developed by GE under VersaMax series.

How does the module connect to the Genius I/O System?
The board connects to the Genius I/O System using board-edge connectors. The card’s two daughterboards can be connected to the same or independent Genius buses, providing flexibility in network configuration.

What is the TestGENI program, and how is it used?
TestGENI is a 16-bit DOS program used for setting up and testing PCIM cards. It operates under Windows 95 and 98 but requires a DOS boot diskette for use with Windows NT/2000/XP. TestGENI allows users to configure EEPROM settings, check card status, and perform diagnostics.

What types of computers can use the module?
Designed for integration into IBM PC/AT/XT series computers and is suitable for use with user-developed microprocessors. It is also compatible with AT-type computers.

How do I configure the module?
Configuration involves setting the I/O control port address using a DIP switch and managing EEPROM data for GENI setup. The TestGENI program is recommended for setting up and testing the card, as it provides a user-friendly interface for configuring EEPROM settings and diagnosing hardware issues.