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GE HE693PBS105 PROFIBUS DP Slave | VersaMax PLC Module

GE HE693PBS105 PROFIBUS DP Slave | VersaMax PLC Module

  • Manufacturer: General Electric

  • Product No.: HE693PBS105

  • Condition:1000 in stock

  • Product Type: PLC Communication Modules

  • Payment: T/T, Western Union

  • Weight: 250g

  • Shipping port: Xiamen

  • Warranty: 12 months

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📡 GE HE693PBS105 PROFIBUS DP Slave Communication Module

The GE HE693PBS105 is a high-performance PROFIBUS DP slave interface module engineered for seamless integration with GE Fanuc VersaMax PLC systems. This communication gateway enables real-time data exchange between VersaMax controllers and PROFIBUS DP networks, supporting multi-vendor automation architectures.

📊 Core Specifications

Catalog Number: HE693PBS105
Protocol: PROFIBUS DP V0/V1 compliant
Baud Rate: 9.6 kbps to 12 Mbps auto-detect
Data Capacity: 244 bytes input / 244 bytes output
Station Address: 0-125 (configurable via rotary switches)
Connector Type: 9-pin D-sub female (RS-485)
Power Draw: 5V DC @ 150mA (from VersaMax backplane)
Diagnostics: Multi-color LED for bus/module status
Certifications: UL, CE, PROFIBUS certified (PNO)

🏭 Deployment Scenarios

Hybrid Automation Systems: Bridges GE VersaMax PLCs with Siemens, ABB, or Schneider PROFIBUS masters in brownfield upgrades, preserving existing fieldbus infrastructure while modernizing control logic.

Distributed I/O Networks: Connects remote VersaMax I/O racks to centralized PROFIBUS masters in automotive assembly lines, reducing wiring costs by up to 60% compared to hardwired configurations.

Machine Tool Integration: Interfaces CNC machines, servo drives, and HMI panels using PROFIBUS DP protocol, achieving cycle times under 5ms for precision machining operations.

Building Automation: Links HVAC controllers, lighting systems, and access control panels to building management systems (BMS) via standardized PROFIBUS communication.

🚀 Performance Advantages

Plug-and-Play Configuration: Pre-configured GSD file simplifies commissioning—import into PROFIBUS master configuration tool, assign station address via rotary switches, and achieve network connectivity within minutes without custom programming.

Deterministic Communication: Guaranteed message delivery within 10ms at 1.5 Mbps, meeting IEC 61158 Class 1 timing requirements for safety-critical applications like emergency shutdown systems.

Diagnostic Transparency: Real-time bus monitoring through LED indicators and VersaMax CPU diagnostics—instantly identify cable faults, address conflicts, or master disconnections without oscilloscope testing.

Backward Compatibility: Works with legacy VersaMax IC200 series and newer IC220 controllers, protecting capital investment during phased system migrations spanning 10+ year lifecycles.

🛠️ Installation Essentials

  • 1× GE HE693PBS105 PROFIBUS DP Slave Module
  • Rotary switch address selector (pre-installed)
  • PROFIBUS GSD configuration file (downloadable)
  • Quick start guide with wiring diagrams

Factory-tested GE Fanuc component with 18-month warranty. Ideal for controls engineers, system integrators, and OEMs requiring multi-vendor interoperability. Compatible with Proficy Machine Edition programming software.

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📡 GE HE693PBS105 PROFIBUS DP Slave Communication Module

The GE HE693PBS105 is a high-performance PROFIBUS DP slave interface module engineered for seamless integration with GE Fanuc VersaMax PLC systems. This communication gateway enables real-time data exchange between VersaMax controllers and PROFIBUS DP networks, supporting multi-vendor automation architectures.

📊 Core Specifications

Catalog Number: HE693PBS105
Protocol: PROFIBUS DP V0/V1 compliant
Baud Rate: 9.6 kbps to 12 Mbps auto-detect
Data Capacity: 244 bytes input / 244 bytes output
Station Address: 0-125 (configurable via rotary switches)
Connector Type: 9-pin D-sub female (RS-485)
Power Draw: 5V DC @ 150mA (from VersaMax backplane)
Diagnostics: Multi-color LED for bus/module status
Certifications: UL, CE, PROFIBUS certified (PNO)

🏭 Deployment Scenarios

Hybrid Automation Systems: Bridges GE VersaMax PLCs with Siemens, ABB, or Schneider PROFIBUS masters in brownfield upgrades, preserving existing fieldbus infrastructure while modernizing control logic.

Distributed I/O Networks: Connects remote VersaMax I/O racks to centralized PROFIBUS masters in automotive assembly lines, reducing wiring costs by up to 60% compared to hardwired configurations.

Machine Tool Integration: Interfaces CNC machines, servo drives, and HMI panels using PROFIBUS DP protocol, achieving cycle times under 5ms for precision machining operations.

Building Automation: Links HVAC controllers, lighting systems, and access control panels to building management systems (BMS) via standardized PROFIBUS communication.

🚀 Performance Advantages

Plug-and-Play Configuration: Pre-configured GSD file simplifies commissioning—import into PROFIBUS master configuration tool, assign station address via rotary switches, and achieve network connectivity within minutes without custom programming.

Deterministic Communication: Guaranteed message delivery within 10ms at 1.5 Mbps, meeting IEC 61158 Class 1 timing requirements for safety-critical applications like emergency shutdown systems.

Diagnostic Transparency: Real-time bus monitoring through LED indicators and VersaMax CPU diagnostics—instantly identify cable faults, address conflicts, or master disconnections without oscilloscope testing.

Backward Compatibility: Works with legacy VersaMax IC200 series and newer IC220 controllers, protecting capital investment during phased system migrations spanning 10+ year lifecycles.

🛠️ Installation Essentials

  • 1× GE HE693PBS105 PROFIBUS DP Slave Module
  • Rotary switch address selector (pre-installed)
  • PROFIBUS GSD configuration file (downloadable)
  • Quick start guide with wiring diagrams

Factory-tested GE Fanuc component with 18-month warranty. Ideal for controls engineers, system integrators, and OEMs requiring multi-vendor interoperability. Compatible with Proficy Machine Edition programming software.