256 KB RAM (for data buffering and real-time communication)
Power Requirements:
Input voltage: 5 VDC (supplied by Series 90-30 backplane)
Power consumption: 300 mA maximum (at 5 VDC)
Environmental Ratings:
Operating temperature: -10°C to +55°C
Storage temperature: -40°C to +70°C
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing, compliant with IEC 61131-2)
Vibration resistance: 5 g peak (10 Hz to 500 Hz, per IEC 60068-2-6)
Shock resistance: 30 g peak (11 ms duration, per IEC 60068-2-27)
Mechanical Dimensions:
Width: 144 mm
Depth: 85 mm
Height: 73 mm
Weight: Approximately 0.25 kg
Functional Features
Multi-Protocol Compatibility: Supports Modbus RTU/TCP, SRTP, and DF1 protocols, enabling the module to communicate with a wide range of industrial devices (e.g., HMIs, SCADA systems, third-party PLCs) without additional protocol converters.
Dual Serial Ports with Flexibility: The two switch-selectable RS-232/RS-485 ports allow connection to both short-distance (RS-232) and long-distance (RS-485, up to 1200 meters) serial devices, expanding network coverage.
Ethernet Connectivity: The 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port enables high-speed data transfer to TCP/IP-based systems (e.g., SCADA servers, cloud-based monitoring platforms) and supports remote configuration and diagnostics.
Data Routing and Buffering: Built-in 256 KB RAM buffers incoming and outgoing data, preventing data loss during peak communication loads and ensuring real-time data delivery to the PLC or external devices.
Configuration Flexibility: Configured via GE’s Proficy Machine Edition software or web-based management interface (via Ethernet), allowing users to set protocol parameters, port settings, and data mapping without physical access to the module.
Industrial-Grade Robustness: Designed to withstand harsh industrial conditions, including wide temperature ranges, vibration, and electrical noise (via EMC compliance with EN 61000-6-2 and EN 61000-6-4), ensuring reliable operation in factory floors or process plants.
Diagnostic Capabilities: Provides real-time status feedback via LED indicators (power, Ethernet link/activity, serial port activity) and supports diagnostic data logging to troubleshoot communication issues quickly.
Application Scenarios
Factory Automation Networks: Connects Series 90-30 PLCs to HMIs for real-time process monitoring and control, and to SCADA systems for centralized data collection across multiple production lines (e.g., automotive assembly, electronics manufacturing).
Remote I/O Integration: Routes data between the central Series 90-30 PLC and remote I/O modules (e.g., in large warehouses or distributed production facilities) via RS-485 or Ethernet, reducing wiring complexity and cost.
PLC-to-PLC Communication: Enables data exchange between multiple Series 90-30 PLCs or between Series 90-30 PLCs and third-party PLCs (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley) using Modbus, ensuring synchronized operation of interconnected machines.
Process Industry Monitoring: Deployed in chemical, food, or pharmaceutical plants to transmit PLC data (e.g., temperature, pressure, flow rates) to cloud-based analytics platforms via Ethernet, supporting predictive maintenance and process optimization.
Legacy System Upgrades: Acts as a communication bridge between older Series 90-30 PLCs (with serial-only interfaces) and modern Ethernet-based devices (e.g., new HMIs, IoT sensors), extending the lifespan of existing industrial equipment.
