{"product_id":"ge-fanuc-series-90-30-ic693cmm302-enhanced-genius-communications-module","title":"General Electric IC693CMM302 Enhanced Genius Communications Module (GCM+)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe General Electric IC693CMM302 is an Enhanced Genius Communications Module, commonly referred to as the GCM+. This intelligent module is designed for the Series 90-30 PLC platform, facilitating automatic global data communications between the PLC and up to 31 other devices on a Genius bus. The module acts as a bridge for peer-to-peer communication and master-slave operations, enabling the PLC to exchange data with other controllers and monitor Genius I\/O blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports global data exchange with up to 31 devices on a Genius bus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables peer-to-peer and master-slave communication modes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllows for data monitoring of Genius I\/O blocks (read-only).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports memory registers: %G, %I, %Q, %AI, %AQ, and %R.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipped with Module OK and COMM status LED indicators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with CPU, expansion, and remote baseplates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetallurgy and Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monitoring of blast furnace systems and boiler control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical and Oil Refining:\u003c\/strong\u003e Production environments requiring high interference resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distributed monitoring for water and sewage treatment plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Monitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e System monitoring for hydropower plants and electrical substations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC693CMM302\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnhanced Genius Communications Module (GCM+)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackplane Current Draw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 300 mA at 5VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Devices on Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128 bytes (send\/receive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStatus Indicators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule OK, COMM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePLC Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries 90-30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifecycle Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObsolete \/ Discontinued\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaseplate Placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e The module can be installed in any standard CPU, expansion, or remote baseplate. For optimal performance and reduced sweep impact time, installation in the CPU baseplate is recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModule Limits:\u003c\/strong\u003e A maximum of 2 GCM+ modules are permitted per PLC system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Interlocks:\u003c\/strong\u003e The system prevents the concurrent installation of a standard GCM and an Enhanced GCM+ in the same PLC to avoid configuration conflicts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensure the PLC power is disconnected before inserting or removing the module to prevent electrical damage. Use standard ESD protection practices when handling the module.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the IC693CMM302?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe IC693CMM302 is an Enhanced Genius Communications Module (GCM+) for the Series 90-30 PLC, enabling high-speed data exchange with other devices on a Genius bus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the capacity of the IC693CMM302?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt supports up to 31 devices on the bus, allowing for extensive communication with other PLC systems and I\/O blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between IC693CMM301 and IC693CMM302?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe GCM+ (IC693CMM302) is an advanced version of the standard GCM. While they can coexist on the same bus, they cannot be installed together in the same PLC rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the maximum data capacity supported?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe module supports 128 bytes of data for sending and receiving.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"General Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50646422225148,"sku":"IC693CMM302","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/9983\/1292\/files\/wm_1_c10224a5-5ea3-45dc-9a53-81b120011f7f.jpg?v=1785032973","url":"https:\/\/www.electronicplc.com\/es\/products\/ge-fanuc-series-90-30-ic693cmm302-enhanced-genius-communications-module","provider":"Electronic PLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}