{"product_id":"ge-fanuc-ic693pbm201-communication-module","title":"GE Fanuc IC693PBM201 Communication Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGE Fanuc IC693PBM201 Profibus DP Master Communication Module for Series 90-30 PLCs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore Technical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is engineered specifically for integration with the \u003cstrong\u003eSeries 90-30\u003c\/strong\u003e programmable logic controller family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModule Slots:\u003c\/strong\u003e The unit utilizes only \u003cstrong\u003eone slot\u003c\/strong\u003e in the PLC baseplate, conserving valuable space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Ports:\u003c\/strong\u003e It features \u003cstrong\u003eone PROFIBUS DP master port\u003c\/strong\u003e and 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