{"product_id":"ge-a16b-2201-0811-circuit-boards","title":"GE A16B-2201-0811 Circuit Boards","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGE Fanuc A16B-2201-0811\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eA16B-2201-0811\u003c\/strong\u003e PMC-NB Board, operates as a dedicated hardware component for programmable machine controller logic processing within Fanuc Series 15M, 15T, and 15B CNC System platforms. This add-on printed circuit board executes real-time sequential machine safety interlocks, tool changer control signals, and peripheral I\/O scan routines directly on the main control rack backplane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA16B-2201-0811\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE Fanuc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.61 lbs (0.73 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard Fanuc Series 15 full-size PCB form factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 55 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 VDC \/ 24 VDC backplane power consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePMC-NB Interface PC Board (without Conversational CPU)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFanuc System 15M, 15T, 15B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirmware Flash Compatibility and Backplane Velocity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module relies on backplane bus communication velocity to manage high-speed data exchanges between the PMC logic controller engine and the main CNC position control rack. Signal lines integrated into the multi-layer printed circuit board maintain tight line impedance tolerances to suppress cross-talk during deterministic bus operations. Internal bus-interface logic enforces firmware flash compatibility across installed sub-modules and main CPU systems, mitigating bus arbitration contention and preventing frame dropped events during high-speed ladder scan cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Does the A16B-2201-0811 board include an integrated conversational CPU?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No, this PMC-NB board variant is configured without an integrated conversational CPU and relies on the main CNC system processor for conversational processing tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can this printed circuit board be swapped while the control system is powered on?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Live swapping is strictly prohibited. Main control power and 24 VDC bus lines must be isolated before removing or inserting the board to prevent ESD damage and backplane short circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How is the PMC ladder logic program maintained on this board hardware?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Sequence programs are maintained via system EPROM\/EEPROM IC sockets or system non-volatile RAM backed by the main control rack battery circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower down the CNC control cabinet and wait 5 minutes for internal power supply capacitors to discharge completely before opening the card cage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear a grounded wrist strap attached to the metal enclosure frame to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging CMOS logic components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlign the card edges with the plastic card guide tracks of the Fanuc 15 Series main rack and slide the PCB in smoothly until the backplane connectors fully engage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTighten top and bottom retaining screws to ensure proper grounding through the card mounting frame and to prevent vibration-induced loosening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"GE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66727566114931,"sku":"A16B-2201-0811","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/4348\/2227\/files\/screenshot_2026-09-28_10-58-08_Cocoai.jpg?v=1790565585","url":"https:\/\/www.dcssupplier.com\/ar\/products\/ge-a16b-2201-0811-circuit-boards","provider":"DcsSupplier Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}