GE IC670GBI102D Genius Bus Interface Unit

Technical Specifications

• Supply Voltage: 18 to 30 VDC, with a nominal rating of 24 VDC

• Power Consumption: 16.8 Watts maximum at full load

• Inrush Current: 15 to 50 Amps peak, with a maximum duration of 3 milliseconds

• Power Supply Output: Provides 6.5 VDC to the I/O module backplane, with a maximum current of 1.4 Amps

• Holdup Time: 10 milliseconds maximum from nominal input voltage

• Data Exchange Capacity: Supports the exchange of up to 128 bytes of input data and 128 bytes of output data with the host per bus scan

• I/O Module Capacity: Manages up to eight Field Control I/O modules in a single station

• Communication Rates: Supports standard Genius bus speeds including 38.4 Kbaud, 76.8 Kbaud, and 153.6 Kbaud (standard and extended)

• Diagnostic Port: One 9-pin D-shell monitor port for connecting a Handheld Programmer (HHP)

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C  (some sources list an extended range of -20°C to 60°C )

• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C

• Relative Humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing

• Physical Dimensions: 220 mm x 112 mm x 46 mm

• Weight: 1.2 kg

• Housing Material: Aluminum alloy

Key Functional Features

• Intelligent I/O Processing: Performs I/O scanning, feature configuration, and intelligent processing for all modules within its station. Configuration options include fault reporting, input/output defaults, and analog scaling .

• Integrated Self-Diagnostics: Continuously performs diagnostic checks on itself and all connected I/O modules. Diagnostic information is relayed to the host controller and is accessible via a connected Handheld Monitor .

• Genius Datagram Handling: Manages Genius datagram communications, allowing for configuration, monitoring, and control functions beyond standard I/O data exchange .

• Redundancy Support: Can operate with redundant CPUs or bus controllers, and supports a redundant Genius bus configuration to enhance system reliability in critical applications .

• Modular and Rugged Design: The BIU and its I/O modules are housed in sturdy, compact aluminum blocks. All field wiring terminates on a separate Terminal Block, which mounts on a standard 35mm DIN rail .

Application Scenarios

• Distributed I/O Systems: Serves as the remote I/O communication hub in manufacturing lines, connecting field devices like sensors and actuators back to a central PLC via the Genius bus network .

• Process Control: Deployed in power generation plants, oil refineries, chemical processing, and water treatment facilities to monitor and control process parameters such as temperature, pressure, and flow through its connected I/O modules .

• Discrete and Batch Manufacturing: Used in automotive assembly, food and beverage processing, and packaging lines for coordinating high-speed I/O operations, managing filling, capping, and conveying systems .

• Redundant Control Architectures: Applied in critical systems where high availability is paramount due to its built-in support for dual bus and redundant CPU configurations, ensuring continuous operation if a single communication path fails .