The GE IC695PNS001, also cataloged as the IC695PNS001 PROFINET Scanner Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for remote I/O data routing and network protocol execution within RX3i PacSystem platforms.
Hardware Specifications
Parameter
Specification
Model
IC695PNS001
Brand
GE
Origin
USA
Weight
0.71 kg (1.56 lbs)
Dimensions
Single-slot RX3i Form Factor
Operating Temp
0 deg C to 60 deg C
Power Consumption
1.1 A at 5 VDC, 1.2 A at 3.3 VDC
Network Protocols
PROFINET IO
Ethernet Ports
4 Switched Ports (2 RJ-45, 2 SFP Cages)
Interface Speed
10/100/1000 Mbps
Network Topologies
Linear, Star, Daisy Chain, Redundant Ring
Configuration
Proficy Machine Edition 8.50 or later, optional SD card transfer
USB Port
1 Micro USB (firmware upgrades only)
Backplane Bus Communication Velocity & Network Synchronization
Interfacing through the RX3i universal backplane, the module maintains deterministic backplane bus communication velocity while scanning remote I/O modules and exchanging process variables with host CPUs. The 4-port switched Ethernet architecture supports PROFINET deterministic networks across linear, star, and ring configurations. High I/O density scaling is preserved across multi-rack setups without introducing data latency, while firmware flash compatibility via Micro USB or SD card storage maintains network time alignment and parameter consistency across redundant nodes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the primary function of the front-panel Micro USB port?
A: The Micro USB port is dedicated exclusively to local firmware flash upgrades using maintenance software tools and is not intended for operational SCADA or programming connections.
Q: How is hardware configuration transferred between PNS modules during field replacement?
A: Device names, IP addresses, and network parameters can be stored on a compatible SD card, allowing direct hardware parameter transfer to a replacement module without re-commissioning via Proficy Machine Edition.
Q: What power rails does the module draw from the RX3i backplane bus?
A: The module draws an internal current load of 1.1 A from the 5 VDC bus and 1.2 A from the 3.3 VDC bus of the universal backplane.
Field Installation Guidelines
De-energize the host RX3i rack power supply before inserting or removing the single-slot module from the backplane.
Align the module card edges with the designated backplane slot guides and press firmly until the rear connector fully seats into the universal backplane.
Tighten the top and bottom retaining screws to 0.8 Nm torque to establish a solid ground path with the metallic rack frame.
Route optical fiber and Category 6 Ethernet cables through cable management channels, maintaining single-point shield grounding on copper media to mitigate high-frequency electromagnetic interference.
