GE 90-30 PLC Series Installation And Hardware Manual page 189

The FIP Bus Controller is a standard, rack-mounted Series 90-30 PLC module. It plugs easily into
the PLC's backplane. The latch on the bottom of the module secures it in position.
Figure 8-7. Series 90-30 FIP Bus Controller
There are no DIP switches or jumpers to set on the module.
The Series 90-30 FIP Bus Controller has six status LEDs, an RS-485 serial port, and two identical
FIP bus connectors.
Status LEDs
The 6 LEDs on the front of the FIP Bus Controller display module status and communications
activity.
Serial Port
The 15-pin serial port is used to connect a computer for upgrading the operating firmware of the
Bus Controller and for configuring by an external configuration tool.
FIP Bus Connectors
The two 9-pin connectors on the FIP Bus Controller provide for attachment of one or two FIP
busses. The two busses provide a redundant bus capability.
GFK-0356Q Chapter 8 Option Modules
Module OK
Run
Carrier Detect Ch. 1
Transmit Enable Ch. 1
Carrier Detect Ch. 2
Transmit Enable Ch. 2
15-Pin Serial Connector RS-485
9-Pin FIP Fieldbus Connector
(channel 1)
9-Pin FIP Fieldbus Connector
(channel 2)
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