GE IC660ELB912G

• Product Series (Disputed):

  • Genius I/O

  • PACSystems RX3i

  • GE Drive 660

  • Series 90-30 PLC

  • Mark V LM Speedtronic

• Device Function (Disputed):

  • Genius Bus Controller (MicroGENI sub-board for PCIM)

  • 24V DC Power Supply Module

  • Profibus DP Communication Module

  • Mixed I/O Module (16 channels, analog/digital)

  • ARCNET Interface Board

  • Digital Output Module (12 channels, sink type)

• Power Requirements (Disputed):

  • 5 VDC, 400 mA via PCIM host

  • 18 to 30 VDC input

  • 24 VDC, 5 W

  • 24 VDC, 5 A maximum

  • 120/240 VAC input, outputs 5 VDC and 3.3 VDC

  • 12/24 VDC for output channels

• Communication / Protocol (Disputed):

  • Genius Bus protocol (38.4k to 153.6k baud)

  • Profibus DP (9600 bps to 4.915 Mbps)

  • Modbus, Profibus DP

  • ARCNET

Key Functional Features (Disputed)

• Genius Bus Control: Manages up to 30 bus devices, performs fault management and diagnostics. Features GENI OK and COMMS OK LED indicators. Uses a 6303 microprocessor and 16 KB shared memory.

• Power Supply Module: Delivers 24 VDC output at 2.5 A with over-voltage, under-voltage, and over-current protection for PACSystems RX3i systems.

• Profibus Connectivity: Enables direct digital communication between GE Drive 660 inverters and a Profibus DP master for status monitoring and drive control.

• Configurable Multi-I/O: Supports 16 universal channels configurable as digital inputs/outputs or analog inputs/outputs, offering flexibility for diverse field signals.

Application Scenarios (Disputed)

• Legacy Genius I/O Networks: As a PCIM sub-board, it connects IBM PC/AT/XT computers to Genius I/O buses for distributed control and data acquisition in older industrial settings.

• PLC System Power Supply: Installed within a PACSystems RX3i rack to energize the CPU and all connected interface and communication modules.

• Variable Frequency Drive Integration: Used to network GE Drive 660 series drives into a Profibus DP automation system in manufacturing lines or process plants.

• Turbine Control Systems: Interfaces with ARCNET communication networks within GE Mark V LM Speedtronic turbine control panels.

• General Automation I/O: Serves as a field I/O module for GE Series 90-30 PLCs to interface with sensors, actuators, and control devices in process industries.