Description
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Model | HE700GEN200 |
| Manufacturer | Horner APG |
| GE Fanuc Compatibility | GE Fanuc Genius architecture |
| Product Family | uGENI VME Interface |
| Product Type | Dual-channel Genius interface module |
| Backplane | VME |
| Genius Channels | 2 |
| Module Supply | 5 VDC |
| Current Consumption | 200 mA |
| Power Consumption | Approx. 1 W |
| Mounting | VME backplane |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +60°C |
| Relative Humidity | 5–95%, non-condensing |
| Hazardous Location | Listed for Class I, Division 2 Groups A, B, C and D in Horner documentation |
| Status | Discontinued / legacy |
The original Horner APG MAN0105-02 manual identifies the HE700GEN200 as part of the uGENI VME Interface Module family and states that the manual is used with GE Fanuc’s Genius I/O GENI Board documentation. Horner’s product compatibility documentation separately identifies HE700GEN200 as the dual-channel version for a VME backplane, while HE700GEN100 is the single-channel version.
Product Introduction
The HE700GEN200 is a legacy Horner APG uGENI interface module designed to connect a VME-based control system to two Genius fieldbus channels. It occupies a VME backplane position and provides the interface between the VME control environment and Genius I/O networks. This makes it particularly relevant to older GE Fanuc-based control architectures where Genius remote I/O remains part of the installed system.
The module operates from a 5 VDC VME supply and has a documented current requirement of approximately 200 mA. It should be treated as a communication/interface board rather than a conventional discrete I/O module. Current secondary documentation also identifies it as discontinued, so maintaining an existing installation usually requires attention to exact hardware revision and the surrounding VME/Genius configuration.
HE700GEN200
Application Scenarios & Field Pitfalls
Engineering Pain Point
The main maintenance issue with HE700GEN200 is its dependency on a legacy VME + Genius architecture. A modern Ethernet or serial communications module may provide connectivity in a new system, but it is not automatically a functional replacement because the VME backplane interface, Genius protocol handling, configuration method, and existing Genius devices all have to remain compatible.
Typical Applications
- GE Fanuc Series 90-70 control systems using Genius remote I/O.
- Legacy VME-based PLC architectures requiring dual Genius network interfaces.
- Power-generation and turbine control systems retaining VME/Genius field hardware.
- Industrial process-control installations where existing Genius I/O stations cannot yet be migrated.
Horner’s compatibility document specifically lists the HE700GEN200 under Genius Interface products for GE Fanuc Series 90-70-related applications.
Technical Pitfalls to Avoid
- Do not confuse with HE700GEN100. HE700GEN100 is the single-channel version; is the dual-channel model.
- Verify the VME architecture. This is a VME backplane interface, not a standalone Genius remote I/O adapter.
- Check both Genius networks before replacement. If the installation uses two independent Genius networks, replacing the board with a single-channel device can leave part of the field network inaccessible.
- Do not rely on generic “industrial interface module” descriptions. Several current listings incorrectly describe the part in broad terms. The Horner documentation provides the more useful identification: uGENI VME Interface Module / Dual Channel Genius Interface Module.
Related Products
- HE700GEN100 — Single-channel Genius interface for VME; the closest related model, but it does not provide the dual-channel capability of .
- GE Fanuc GFK-0073 GENI Board — Related Genius interface documentation and architecture reference used with the Horner uGENI manual.
- GE Fanuc Series 90-70 — Legacy PLC family commonly associated with the VME/Genius environment.
- HE697BEM600 — Series 6 I/O controller for Series 90-70 systems; different function from the Genius interface.
- HE697RTM700 — Modbus RTU master module for Series 90-70; useful only where the field network architecture is being changed from Genius to Modbus.
- HE697RTM701 — Modbus RTU master/slave module for Series 90-70; not a direct substitute.
- Genius remote I/O stations — Field-side devices communicating through the Genius bus; compatibility depends on the existing bus configuration.
- VME CPU/controller boards — Host processors that provide the VME control environment in which the operates.
Procurement Check
For , verify the complete model number, hardware revision, VME backplane, number of active Genius networks, Genius device configuration, and host PLC/controller before approving a replacement. Horner’s own compatibility documentation marks the part as “Not Tested” for certain newer compatibility categories, so a modern-platform substitution should not be assumed simply because the electrical interface appears similar.
