{"product_id":"ge-ic660elb905r-genius-bus-controller-module","title":"GE IC660ELB905R Genius Bus Controller Module","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGE IC660ELB905R\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eIC660ELB905\u003c\/strong\u003e Genius Network Interface Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for peer-to-peer data exchange and Genius LAN communication execution within Series 90-70 VME Backplane platforms. Utilizing a single 15-pin D-sub female connector, the module establishes high-speed deterministic bus interfacing to link up to 32 Genius I\/O devices or host controllers across extended industrial network topologies.\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\u003eIC660ELB905R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE (General Electric)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.65 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.0 cm x 15.0 cm x 4.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 60 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.75 W (750 mA at 5 VDC from backplane)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x 15-pin D-Sub Female (Genius Bus Port)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackplane Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries 90-70 VME Backplane (Dual 48-pin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenius LAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransmission Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e155.6 kbps (Nominal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Cable Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 meters (2460 feet per segment)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNode Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 Genius Devices per segment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsolation Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1500 Vrms (Genius Port to Backplane)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDedicated Hardware Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IC660ELB905R module features an onboard Genius Controller ASIC paired with four optocouplers and an isolated DC\/DC converter to maintain 1500 Vrms isolation between the Genius LAN network and the Series 90-70 VME backplane. Supporting high-speed backplane bus communication velocity parameters, the board manages global data transfers with typical scan cycles of 5 ms for 256 I\/O points. Integrated hardware watchdog timers and dual line drivers enforce fault detection and protocol stability while maintaining firmware flash compatibility across Series 90-70 PLC CPU families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What cable specifications are required to maintain the 750-meter maximum segment distance on the IC660ELB905R Genius port?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The Genius LAN protocol requires approved shielded twisted-pair cabling (such as Belden 9880 or equivalent twinaxial cable) terminated with proper 75-ohm or 100-ohm end-of-line resistors matching the cable characteristic impedance to eliminate signal reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Does the IC660ELB905R support dual Genius bus redundancy?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes, the module supports redundant bus topologies using dual cables and switching circuitry to maintain continuous communication coverage if a single cable segment experiences an open or short circuit fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVME Slot Alignment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insert the IC660ELB905R card into its designated slot on the Series 90-70 VME rack with power disconnected, ensuring both 48-pin rear connectors engage fully with the backplane plane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTorque Retaining Screws:\u003c\/strong\u003e Secure the top and bottom panel mounting thumbscrews to the rack frame to ensure structural ground contact and prevent connector vibration detachment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShield Termination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Connect the shield wire of the Genius LAN twinaxial cable directly to the shield pin on the 15-pin D-sub connector or the rack frame earth lug to minimize high-frequency noise interference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSegment Termination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensure that physical end-of-line termination resistors are installed across the serial data pair at the two physical ends of the Genius LAN segment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"GE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45510493077619,"sku":"IC660ELB905R","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/4348\/2227\/files\/IC660ELB905R_Cocoai_8e70481e-d5b4-40ed-998d-4db77e3b8923.jpg?v=1789636035","url":"https:\/\/www.dcssupplier.com\/products\/ge-ic660elb905r-genius-bus-controller-module","provider":"DcsSupplier Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}