PACSystems VersaMax Genius Network Interface User Manual Section 1
GFK-1535D Jan 2023
Introduction 1
Section 1: Introduction
This manual explains how to install and use a VersaMax™ Genius®
Network Interface Unit module.
NIU installation procedures are described in Section 2: Installation.
NIU operation is described in Section 3: Operation. This section explains
how the NIU interacts with the modules in its station, how it stores data,
and how it exchanges data with the system host.
Configuration is described in Section 4: Configuration.
The datagrams that can be sent to an NIU are described in Section 5:
Datagrams.
Genius Bus, CPU, and GMR Redundancy options are explained in Section
6: Redundancy.
Bus operation is detailed in Appendix A: Operation of the Genius Bus.
I/O module scan time performance data is listed in Appendix B:
Performance Data.
1.1 Revision History
1.2 Related Manuals
VersaMax Modules, Power Supplies, and Carriers User’s Manual GFK-1504
Remote I/O Manager User’s Guide GFK-1847
VersaMax Ethernet Network Interface Unit User’s Manual GFK-1860
VersaMax DeviceNet Communications Modules User’s Manual GFK-1533
VersaMax Profibus Communications Modules User’s Manual GFK-1534
VersaMax PLC User’s Manual GFK-1503
Genius System and Communications Manual GEK-90486-1