This document is the user manual for GE Fanuc automation programmable control product Genius I/O system and communication. It describes the features, installation, communication capabilities, and operation of the product.
This manual is the first volume of the Genius I/O System documentation. It describes the system’s features, installation procedures, communication capabilities, configuration data formats, diagnostic data formats, and advanced functions such as redundancy and distributed control.
The document includes chapters on introduction, communication bus selection, datagram handling, configuration and diagnostic data, I/O response formats, global data, data monitoring, timing considerations, fault diagnosis, and product compatibility appendices.
| Maximum devices on bus | 32 devices |
|---|---|
| Analog I/O module configuration | 4 inputs / 2 outputs |
| Voltage/current analog module | 4 inputs / 2 outputs |
| 16‑channel 115 VAC input module | 16 channels, 115 VAC |
| Supported CPU families | Series 90‑70 PLC, Series 90‑30 PLC, Series 6 PLC, Series 5 PLC, personal/industrial computers |
The Genius bus can connect up to 32 devices.
CPUs that can be connected include Series 90‑70 PLC, Series 90‑30 PLC, Series 6 PLC, Series 5 PLC, and certain personal or industrial computers.
It describes how global data operates and explains the differences between global data and datagrams.
The manual lists a 4‑input/2‑output analog I/O module.