Product Overview
The GE IC695ACC403 is an advanced communication adapter engineered for GE’s PACSystems™ RX3i and RX7i programmable automation controllers (PACs), specializing in seamless integration with PROFINET networks—one of the most widely used industrial Ethernet standards in manufacturing and machinery. Its core function is to enable high-speed data exchange between the PAC and PROFINET-compatible devices, such as servo drives, robotic controllers, and smart sensors, while also supporting Modbus TCP/IP for interoperability with legacy systems.
As a key component in GE’s industrial communication ecosystem, the GE IC695ACC403 delivers deterministic communication, ensuring precise synchronization of time-critical operations—essential for applications like high-speed packaging lines or robotic assembly cells. What sets the GE IC695ACC403 apart is its dual-port Gigabit Ethernet design, which supports redundant network topologies to prevent downtime during network failures. This combination of PROFINET compliance, speed, and redundancy makes it a cornerstone for modernizing industrial networks while maintaining compatibility with existing infrastructure.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Value |
| Product Model |
IC695ACC403 |
| Manufacturer |
GE |
| Product Type |
PROFINET/Modbus TCP Communication Adapter |
| Supported Protocols |
PROFINET IO Controller, Modbus TCP/IP (Client/Server) |
| Communication Ports |
2 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet (RJ45) |
| Input Voltage |
5V DC (from PAC backplane) |
| Operating Temperature |
0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) |
| Storage Temperature |
-40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
130mm x 40mm x 170mm |
| Mounting Type |
RX3i/RX7i rack-mounted (1-slot width) |
| Data Transfer Rate |
Up to 1 Gbps |
| Redundancy Support |
Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP) for PROFINET |
| Protection Features |
ESD protection (±8kV contact, ±15kV air); overvoltage protection |
| Compliance |
UL 508, CE, RoHS, PROFINET Certified |
Key Features and Benefits
The GE IC695ACC403 is PROFINET IO Controller certified, enabling seamless integration with PROFINET devices—critical for industries like automotive and machinery manufacturing where PROFINET is the standard for real-time control. This certification ensures interoperability with third-party devices, reducing integration risks and simplifying system design.
Equipped with two Gigabit Ethernet ports, the GE IC695ACC403 supports Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP), creating redundant network paths that automatically switch to a backup link if the primary connection fails. This redundancy is vital for mission-critical applications, such as semiconductor manufacturing, where even seconds of downtime can result in significant losses.
The adapter’s dual-protocol support (PROFINET and Modbus TCP/IP) bridges modern and legacy systems, allowing PACs to communicate with both new PROFINET-enabled robots and older Modbus-based sensors. This versatility eliminates the need for separate gateways, reducing hardware costs and network complexity.
Integrated diagnostic tools, including real-time port status LEDs and error logging via PAC software, simplify troubleshooting. Maintenance teams can quickly identify network bottlenecks or faulty connections, minimizing downtime. Its rugged design ensures reliable operation in harsh industrial environments with electrical noise and temperature fluctuations.
Application Scenarios
The GE IC695ACC403 is widely used in automotive OEM plants, where it connects RX7i PACs to PROFINET-enabled robotic welders and conveyor drives. By facilitating real-time data exchange, it ensures precise synchronization of welding timelines and conveyor speeds, reducing cycle times and improving part quality.
In machinery manufacturing, the GE IC695ACC403 enables RX3i PACs to communicate with PROFINET-based servo systems in CNC machines, ensuring accurate spindle speed and tool positioning—critical for producing high-precision components like aerospace parts.
Food and beverage processing facilities utilize the GE IC695ACC403 to link RX3i controllers to PROFINET-enabled filling machines and Modbus-based temperature sensors. This connectivity allows the PAC to adjust filling volumes based on real-time temperature data, maintaining product consistency and reducing waste.
In renewable energy plants, such as wind farms, the adapter connects RX7i PACs to PROFINET-compatible pitch control systems and Modbus-based weather stations, optimizing turbine performance by adjusting blade angles based on wind speed.
Related Models
GE IC695ACC402 – Previous generation PROFINET adapter with 10/100 Mbps ports, lacking the Gigabit speed of the GE IC695ACC403.
GE IC695ACC302-AA – Ethernet/IP-focused adapter, a complementary option to the GE IC695ACC403 for networks using Ethernet/IP instead of PROFINET.
GE IC695ACC404 – Advanced variant with support for PROFINET IO Device mode, allowing the PAC to act as a slave device, unlike the GE IC695ACC403’s IO Controller focus.
GE IC694ACC310 – RX3i-specific Ethernet adapter with Modbus TCP/Ethernet/IP, a cost-effective alternative to the GE IC695ACC403 for smaller non-PROFINET networks.
GE IC695ACC401 – Basic PROFINET adapter without redundancy, suitable for simple systems where the GE IC695ACC403’s MRP feature is unnecessary.
Installation and Maintenance
Installation of the GE IC695ACC403 requires an available 1-slot position in RX3i or RX7i racks, with the system powered down during insertion. Use Cat6a Ethernet cables to support Gigabit speeds, routing them away from high-voltage lines to minimize interference. Ensure the rack is properly grounded to maintain signal integrity, and mount the adapter in a cabinet with ambient temperatures between 0°C and 60°C.
For maintenance, inspect the GE IC695ACC403 quarterly for loose Ethernet connections or dust on vents—clean with compressed air to prevent overheating. Verify MRP functionality monthly via PAC software to ensure redundancy is active. Update firmware annually using GE’s Proficy Machine Edition to access new PROFINET features and security patches. Replace cables every 5 years to maintain signal quality, and replace the adapter if ports consistently fail despite cable replacements.
Product Warranty
The GE IC695ACC403 is backed by a one-year warranty from Xiamen Xiongba E-commerce Co., Ltd., covering manufacturing defects and performance issues under normal operating conditions. During the warranty period, we provide free replacement for faulty units, ensuring minimal disruption to your operations. Our technical support team offers expert guidance on PROFINET configuration, redundancy setup, and troubleshooting, leveraging over a decade of industrial automation experience. We stand behind the reliability of the GE IC695ACC403, committed to delivering consistent performance and exceptional service to support your network integration needs.
Company Introduction: We offer a one-year warranty and free replacement service：
Xiamen Xiongba E-commerce Co., Ltd. Branch specializes in the field of industrial automation, focusing on the sales of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), robot systems, and modules and spare parts for large-scale servo control systems. Our business covers a wide range of industrial automation products, including PLCs, MOTOROLA MVME industrial modules, Anybus communication converters, RTU remote modules, industrial PCs, low-frequency industrial displays, and SCSI human-machine interfaces. With over a decade of industry experience, Xiongba has grown into a global supplier of industrial automation spare parts. We source directly from overseas, offering products and parts from multiple countries and manufacturers. This helps solve customers' procurement challenges, ensures product quality, and provides a significant price advantage.
