General Electric IC695PNC001 RX3i PROFINET Controller Module

The GE IC695PNC001 is an advanced PROFINET Controller Module for the PACSystems RX3i platform by GE Automation & Controls (Emerson). It provides native PROFINET IO communication, eliminating external gateways and simplifying network architecture. Designed for high availability, it supports dual Ethernet ports and seamless integration into both standalone and redundant RX3i configurations. With deterministic real-time performance, it is ideal for time-critical applications in diverse industries.

Technical Specifications

Product Advantages

• Native PROFINET Integration

  Direct IO control without intermediate gateways, reducing hardware overhead.

• Dual Gigabit Ports

  Enables flexible line, ring or star topologies with high-availability network design.

• Deterministic Real-Time Performance

  Supports cyclic and acyclic data exchange for time-critical control loops.

• High Device Capacity

  Up to 64 nodes and generous I/O data mapping up to 1 440 bytes.

• Seamless RX3i Backplane Integration

  Hot-swap capability and compatibility with redundant PACSystems architectures.

• Compact & Lightweight

  Slim form factor and only 0.2 kg, saving rack space and easing installation.

Applications

The IC695PNC001 serves in a wide range of industrial scenarios:

• Discrete Manufacturing

  Coordinating multiple PROFINET-enabled robots, vision systems, and conveyor controls.

• Process Industries

  Managing field instruments, smart valves, and batch-process control via real-time IO.

• Machine Building

  Integrating drives, HMIs, and safety devices into a unified PROFINET network backbone.

• Infrastructure Automation

  Supervising water treatment, power substations, and transportation systems.

• Oil & Gas

  Facilitating ruggedized communications between fieldbus devices in harsh environments.

FAQs

1. What class of PROFINET device is the IC695PNC001?

   It acts as a Class 1 IO Controller, coordinating PROFINET IO devices.

2. How many PROFINET devices can it manage?

   Up to 64 devices with simultaneous cyclic and acyclic data exchange.

3. Does it support network redundancy?

   Yes—when paired with PACSystems redundancy modules, it enables network and controller failover.

4. What configuration software is required?

   Proficy Machine Edition (PME) with the PROFINET Device Configuration add-on.

5. Can it communicate at Gigabit speeds?

   Yes—both RJ-45 ports support 10/100/1000 Mbps.

6. Is hot-swap supported?

   Yes, within a non-redundant backplane; redundant configurations require both controllers.

7. What environmental ratings does it have?

   Rated for –40 to +70 °C operation, 5 %–95 % humidity, non-condensing.

8. Which certifications are included?

   CE, UL/cUL, RoHS and ATEX Zone 2 for hostile atmospheres (model-dependent).

9. How much rack space does it use?

   A single RX3i slot; dimensions are 35.6 × 125 × 150 mm.

10. What is the module’s power draw?

    Typically 1.8 W under full load.