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Product Model: IC695PNC001
Product Brand: GE (GE Fanuc / Emerson Automation)
Product Series: PACSystems RX3i
Product Features:
• PROFINET IO Controller for real-time Ethernet connectivity
• Dual Ethernet ports plus optional SFP interfaces for flexible topologies
• Compatible with major RX3i CPUs (e.g., CPU315, CPU320)
• Robust industrial design with diagnostics and network management support
Technical Specifications Table
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Model | IC695PNC001 |
| Product Type | PROFINET IO Controller Module |
| Platform | PACSystems RX3i |
| Protocol Support | PROFINET IO Version 2.2 (General Class A) |
| Ethernet Ports | 2x RJ-45 (10/100/1000 Mbps) |
| SFP Interfaces | 2 user-supplied SFP cages |
| USB Interface | Micro USB (diagnostics & setup) |
| Supported Devices | Up to 64 devices per controller |
| Network Topologies | Line, Star, Ring |
| Backplane Support | Universal RX3i backplane |
| Operating Temp | 0°C to 60°C |
| Power | Backplane powered (internal currents vary) |
| Slot Requirement | Single slot module |
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Product Role & System Fit
In industrial automation, modular communication strategy is essential for scalable and resilient control architectures. The IC695PNC001 is a dedicated PROFINET IO Controller module designed to interface PACSystems RX3i controllers with PROFINET industrial Ethernet networks. Serving as the “bridge” between the deterministic PLC core and distributed field devices, this controller module enables high-speed networking and real-time data exchange in modern automated facilities.
Unlike simple Ethernet I/O cards, the IC695PNC001 implements the controller side of the PROFINET protocol (version 2.2, General Class A), conforming to industry specifications that demand predictable cyclic data updates and flexible Ethernet topology support. It typically occupies a single slot in the RX3i main rack, coexisting with CPUs such as the IC695CPU315 or IC695CPU320, and integrates seamlessly with GE’s hardware and engineering environment.
From a system perspective, this PROFINET controller enhances connectivity by allowing a PACSystems processor to communicate with remote I/O, motion devices, HMIs, and third-party ethernet devices across a PROFINET network. Network designers can leverage dual RJ-45 jacks for copper links, and depending on configuration, add fiber links via SFP modules to enable longer distances or mixed media topologies—a significant advantage in large plants where copper drops alone aren’t practical. The module also supports configurable update rates from millisecond-level cycles up to larger intervals depending on network and application requirements.
For systems integrating mixed protocols, the presence of a module like IC695PNC001 ensures that legacy field devices and modern distributed I/O can coexist within a unified automation strategy without sacrificing real-time determinism or network reliability.
Related Modules
• IC695PNS001 — PROFINET Scanner device for remote I/O integration.
• IC695ETH001 — Ethernet communication module for general TCP/IP tasks.
• IC695NIU001 — Network Interface Unit for PACSystems communication.
• IC695ACC403 — Serial communication and adapter module.
• IC695ALG110 — Analog input module for process signals.
• IC695DIG016 — High-density digital I/O expansion module.
