GE VersaMax IC200PWR001 User Manual page 137

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IC200ETM001
Expansion Transmitter Module
The Expansion Transmitter Module IC200ETM001 (ETM) is used to expand a
VersaMax PLC or Network Interface Unit (NIU) I/O station to include up to
seven additional "racks" of VersaMax modules. Each expansion rack can
include up to eight I/O and specialty modules, including the fieldbus
communications modules.
The Expansion Transmitter Module has a pass-though serial programming port
that can be used to upload firmware updates to an adjacent NIU.
Features
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High-speed bus expansion interface
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Serial firmware update interface for updating firmware in adjacent NIUs
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Supports up to 7 expansion racks
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Two LEDs display module power status and expansion port status
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No DIP switches to set; easy software configuration into PLC system
6-2 VersaMax Modules, Power Supplies and Carriers
PWR
EXP TX
IC200ETM001
EXPANSION TRANSMITTER
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