GE FANUC IC660 Genius® I/O VersaMax® IP

GE FANUC IC660 Genius® I/O VersaMax® IP

Chapter 1 Overview of Genius I/O Products

Genius I/O provides a complete set of discrete, analog, and relay modules, with circuits ranging from 6 to 32. Genius I/O modules are not just interfaces with peripherals,

They are intelligent, durable, and independent modules that are more practical than traditional I/O. The I/O configuration of many modules can be customized, resulting in extremely high efficiency.

The most important reason why Genius I/O technology is used in engineering is cost. Genius I/O, with its modular design and advanced error diagnosis technology, greatly saves initial costs

The cost of downtime and system downtime.

Characteristics of Genius I/O

Genius I/O modules are connected using twisted pair cables, which significantly reduces costs compared to traditional chassis mounted I/O

The configuration of points on the module can be determined by the user, and the input and output circuits on each discrete or analog module can be mixed and used

• It can automatically report input and output status, reduce error checking costs, and does not require additional software

Many modules provide electronic fuses and overload protection, which can cut off the circuit within 5 microseconds. These settings can be reset by PLC or handheld monitor

These modules are made of cast aluminum and can be directly installed on site, reducing the configuration work for panels, conduits, and auxiliary power supplies

Genius I/O's advanced error diagnosis technology includes detecting and reporting configuration errors, running fault causes, and fault locations, which can save 50% of downtime losses

System fault detection ratio

System fault detection ratio

Typical System Malfunctions Traditional Hardware Reports Genius I/O Reports

CPU - parity errors, processor, etc. 5% 100% 100%

I/O - Power Supply

I/O - module failure 15% 20% 95%

Wiring - Disconnected, Short Circuit 5% 0% 70%

Actuator - short circuit, overload 30% 0% 60-90%

Sensors - Mechanical, Disconnected 45% 0% 10%

Total 100% 8% 45-54%

Characteristics of Discrete I/O Modules

GE provides various discrete I/O modules that support different voltage ranges and types. Current capacity and isolation

Separate types to meet the different needs of users

The input and output on most blocks are configurable, with densities of 8 points, 16 points, and 32 points, respectively

The module can be installed at any distance within 7500 feet (2275 meters) from the controller (PLC and PC)

place

• It is possible to mix input and output on one block. For example, a 16 circuit input/output can be configured to 4

Input and 12 outputs - maximizing the utilization of available points

AC/DC Discrete Module Characteristics

Module Model Description User

manual

Number of operating voltage circuits

And the number of groups

Diagnostic input noise

Response time

Loop transmission

Current output

Module input

Current output 1)

IC660BBD110 115VAC input GEK-

90486-2

93-132VAC 16 input

8 circuits/2 groups

Fault switch

open circuit

1ms N/A N/A

IC660BBD101 115VAC Group I/O Module GEK-

90486-2

93-132VAC 8 configurable I/O points (input)/

Three state input/output

8 circuits/group

Over temperature

Input open circuit (three states)

Output short circuit

No output load

over load 

Fault switch

2ms 2A RMS 15A @ 35℃

7.5A @ 60℃

IC660BBS102

IC660BBS103

115VAC/125VDC

Isolation I/O module (BBS103)

No fault switch diagnostic function)

GEK-

90486-2

93-132VAC/

105-132VDC

8 configurable I/O points (input)/

Three state input/output

2 circuits/4 groups

Over temperature

Input open circuit (three states)

Output short circuit

No output load

over load 

Fault switch

I/O power loss

AC：2ms

DC：0.8ms

2A resistive

1A Sensory

15A @ 35℃

7.5A @ 60℃

C660BBD020

IC660BBD021

IC660BBD022

IC660BBD023

16 circuit DC voltage

I/O module

Positive Logic (BBD020/022)

Negative Logic (BBD021/023)

GEK-

90486-2

24/48VDC

（BBD020/021）

24VDC

（BBD022/023）

16 configurable I/O points (input)

/Output)

16 circuits/1 set

Over temperature

Input open circuit (three states)

Output short circuit

No output load

over load 

Fault switch

1.7ms 2A 15A @ 35℃

IC660BBD024

IC660BBD025

32 circuit DC voltage

I/O module 12/24VDC

Positive Logic (BBD024)

5/12/24VDC TTL

Negative Logic (BBD025)

GEK-

90486-2

10-30VDC

（12/24VDC）

4.9-5.3VDC

（5VDC）

32 configurable I/O points,

32 circuits/1 set

Output short circuit

Fault switch

1.4ms 0.5A 16A

IC660BBR100

IC660BBR101

115/230VAC 16

Circuit relay output module

Normally closed (BBR100)

Normally open (BBR101)

GEK-

90486-2

93-132VAC

185-265VAC

16 relay output

4 circuits/4 groups

Each group can use independent

AC or DC power supply)

Internal EEPROM

fault

N/A 2A/Loop N/A

Characteristics of Analog I/O Modules

• Designed for controlling parameters such as flow rate, temperature, and pressure

All modules are configured using software and can be installed on distance controllers (PLC and PC) 7500

Within feet (2275 meters)

Analog signals can be mixed onto a single module. For example, -10 can be configured on a module

To fully utilize the module's circuits of+10VDC, 4 to 20mA, and 0 to 5VDC

Characteristics of analog module

Module Model Description User Manual Operating Voltage Channel Number Diagnostic Accuracy (Typical) Resolution

IC660BBA020 Voltage/Current Analog I/

O24/48VDC

GEK-90486-2 18-56VDC 6 configurable channels

(4 inputs/2 outputs)

(Signal: 0-10V,

±10VDC，±5VDC，

0-5VDC，4-20mA）

Input low/high alarm open circuit

Input out of range

Output out of range

± 0.2% full range 12 bits+sign bit

IC660BBA100 Voltage/Current Analog I/O

115VAC

GEK-90486-2 93-132VAC 6 configurable channels

(4 inputs/2 outputs)

(Signal: 0-10V,

±10VDC，±5VDC，

0-5VDC，4-20mA）

Input low/high alarm open circuit

Input out of range

Output out of range

± 0.2% full range 12 bits+sign bit

IC660BBA024 current source analog I/O

24/48VDC

GEK-90486-2 18-56VDC 4 inputs/2 outputs

All channels 4-20mA

Input low/high alarm open circuit

Input out of range

Output out of range

Output feedback fault

± 0.1% full-scale input: 1 µ A

Output: 6 µ A

IC660BBA104 current source analog I/O

115VAC/125VDC

GEK-90486-2 93-132VAC

105-145VDC

4 inputs/2 outputs

All channels 4-20mA

Input low/high alarm open circuit

Input out of range

Output out of range

Output feedback fault

± 0.1% full-scale input: 1 µ A

Output: 6 µ A

IC660BBA026 current source analog input

24/48VDC

GEK-90486-2 18-56VDC 6-Input

All channels 4-20mA

Input low/high alarm open circuit

Input out of range

± 0.1% full range 1 µ A

IC660BBA106 current source analog input

115VAC/125VDC

GEK-90486-2 93-132VAC

105-145VDC

6 inputs

All channels 4-20mA

Input low/high alarm open circuit

Input out of range

± 0.1% full range 1 µ A

IC660BBA025 current source analog output

24/48VDC

GEK-90486-2 18-56VDC 6 Output

Channel 1-4: 4-20mA

Channel 5-6: 4-20mA

Or 0-5VDC

Output out of range

Output feedback fault

± 0.15% full range 6 µ A

IC660BBA105 current source analog output

115VAC/125VDC

GEK-90486-2 93-132VAC

105-145VDC

6 outputs

Channel 1-4: 4-20mA

Channel 5-6: 4-20mA

Or 0-5VDC

Output out of range

Output feedback fault

± 0.15% full range 6 µ A

Characteristics of temperature analog module

Module Model Description User Manual Operating Voltage Channel Number Diagnostic Accuracy (Typical) Resolution

IC660BBA021 RTD input

24/48VDC

GEK-90486-2 18-56 VDC 6 RTD channels

(Platinum, nickel, copper)

Input low/high alarm open circuit

Input out of range

Wiring malfunction

Input short circuit

internal fault 

0.5%（Pt/Ni）

5 ℃ (10 ohm Cu)

0.1℃

IC660BBA101 RTD input

115VAC/125VDC

GEK-90486-2 93-132 VAC

105-145VDC

6 RTD channels

(Platinum, nickel, copper)

Input low/high alarm open circuit

Input out of range

Wiring malfunction

Input short circuit

internal fault 

0.5%（Pt/Ni）

5 ℃ (10 ohm Cu)

0.1℃

IC660BBA023 thermocouple input

24/48VDC

GEK-90486-2 18-56VDC 6 thermocouple channels

Types: J, K, T, E

B、R、S、N

Input low/high alarm open circuit

Input out of range

internal fault 

N/A <±0.01℃

IC660BBA103 thermocouple input

115VAC/125VDC

GEK-90486-2 93-132VAC

105-145VDC

6 thermocouple channels

Types: J, K, T, E

B、R、S、N

Input low/high alarm open circuit

Input out of range

internal fault 

N/A <±0.01℃