GFK-1504K Chapter 1 Introduction 1-17
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Communications Modules
Communications modules provide additional flexibility for VersaMax systems.
These communications modules install on a VersaMax Communications Carrier. Power for the
communications module comes from the main system power supply or from a booster supply as
shown below.
VersaMax PLC CPU
power supply
Optional booster
power supply
Profibus Network
Slave Module
Available VersaMax PLC Communications Modules
The following VersaMax PLC communications modules are available:
Communications Modules
Profibus-DP Network Slave Module IC200BEM002
DeviceNet Network Control Module IC200BEM103
Asi Network Master Module IC200BEM104
Communications Carrier IC200CHS006
For information about the Communications Carrier, please see chapter 4.