GE Fanuc IC610ABM100 Series One ASCII/BASIC Module
A single-slot ASCII/BASIC module using an on-board BASIC interpreter and RS-232 communications.
Product Overview
GE Fanuc IC610ABM100 is a Series One ASCII/BASIC module that executes an on-board BASIC program, exchanges PLC I/O and register data and communicates with an external device through RS-232.
IC610ABM100 exchanges I/O and register information with the PLC under its resident BASIC program. The application code and serial settings are part of the machine function.
Can read or change output and register-related data through the documented PLC interface.
The expanded data-operation instruction set makes fuller use of the module's capabilities.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | GE Fanuc |
|---|---|
| Model | IC610ABM100 |
| Product Type | ASCII/BASIC Module |
| Country | United States |
| Platform | Series One / Series One Plus |
| Language | Intel MCS BASIC-52 with GE extensions |
| RAM | 56K battery-backed |
| Clock | 11.0592 MHz |
| Serial port | RS-232 with RTS |
| Baud range | 300 to 19,200 |
| Execution | Resident BASIC interpreter |
| PLC exchange | I/O and register information |
| Handshake | RTS available on RS-232 |
| Program retention | Battery-backed RAM |
BASIC Processing
IC610ABM100 executes Intel MCS BASIC-52 with GE extensions from its battery-backed memory and can read or change PLC I/O and register-related data.
The resident program defines how the module interprets incoming serial messages and maps them to controller data, so application behavior is not determined by the board alone.
The module's independent BASIC processor is suited to message handling and calculations that exchange selected data with the PLC without replacing the controller's ladder scan.
Serial Interface and Program Memory
The 11.0592 MHz module processor runs the BASIC application independently while exchanging selected information with the PLC scan.
Its RS-232 channel supports 300 to 19,200 baud and RTS handshaking; baud rate, message format and register mapping are established by the resident application.
Battery-backed RAM preserves the resident BASIC application when control power is removed, so battery condition and program retention directly affect module behavior after a shutdown.
IC610ABM100 FAQ
Can IC610ABM100 be used in Series One Plus?
Yes. The manufacturer documentation covers both Series One and Series One Plus.
How much battery-backed RAM does IC610ABM100 provide?
The module has 56K battery-backed RAM.
What serial interface is provided for IC610ABM100?
A built-in RS-232 port with RTS, selectable from 300 to 19,200 baud.
Why is a blank replacement not enough for IC610ABM100?
The BASIC program and serial configuration implement the application-specific function.
What should be tested after replacement for IC610ABM100?
Verify PLC data exchange, serial communication, startup behavior, LEDs and every output or register action initiated by the BASIC program.
What battery record should accompany IC610ABM100?
Record the battery condition and retention plan together with the BASIC program because its 56K RAM is battery backed.
Communication hardware enquiries
For serial and network modules, the enquiry process records the complete order number and installed interface context before a replacement is proposed.
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