Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing, per IEC 61131-2 standards)
Noise Immunity: Complies with EN 61000-6-2 (industrial electromagnetic immunity) and EN 61000-6-3 (residential/commercial electromagnetic compatibility) to resist EMI/RFI interference
Certifications: UL 508, CSA C22.2 No. 14, CE (EN 61010-1, EN 61326-1), and RoHS compliance
Mechanical Dimensions: 12.7 mm (width) × 101.6 mm (height) × 127 mm (depth) (compatible with VersaMax Micro compact form factor)
Functional Features
Protocol Flexibility: Configurable for use with common industrial serial protocols (e.g., Modbus RTU, ASCII) via GE’s VersaPro or Proficy Machine Edition software, allowing compatibility with a wide range of third-party devices (e.g., HMIs, sensors, variable frequency drives)
Error Detection: Incorporates built-in parity checking (even, odd, none) and stop bit adjustment (1, 1.5, 2 bits) to minimize data transmission errors, ensuring integrity of transferred data
Network Isolation: Provides optical isolation on the RS-485 interface (2500 VDC isolation between the module and network) to protect the VersaMax Micro PLC and connected devices from voltage spikes or ground loops
Status Monitoring: Equipped with LED indicators for power (PWR), communication activity (TX/RX), and network fault (FAULT), enabling quick visual diagnosis of connection issues or module malfunctions
Easy Integration: Designed as a plug-and-play component for VersaMax Micro base units; no additional hardware adapters are required, and configuration is streamlined through GE’s dedicated programming software
Rugged Design: Constructed with industrial-grade materials to withstand vibration (up to 5 g peak, 10-500 Hz) and shock (up to 30 g peak, 11 ms duration), ensuring durability in harsh factory or industrial settings
Application Scenarios
Factory Automation: Used in discrete manufacturing (e.g., automotive assembly lines, electronics production) to connect VersaMax Micro PLCs with HMIs for real-time process monitoring, and with motor drives or sensors for centralized control of production equipment
Material Handling Systems: Deployed in conveyor belts, automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), or packaging lines to enable communication between the PLC and barcode scanners, position sensors, or sorting devices, ensuring synchronized material flow
Water & Wastewater Treatment: Integrated into pump stations, filtration systems, or chemical dosing units to link the PLC with flow meters, level sensors, and control valves, facilitating remote monitoring of treatment processes and data logging for compliance
Food & Beverage Processing: Applied in batch or continuous production lines (e.g., bottling, dairy processing) to connect the PLC with temperature controllers, pressure sensors, and packaging machines, supporting hygienic and efficient operation while maintaining process consistency
Small-Scale Energy Systems: Used in solar inverters, backup generator controls, or small wind turbine systems to enable data transfer between the VersaMax Micro PLC and energy monitoring devices, allowing for remote tracking of power output and system status
