GE IC200CPUE05-EH – Ethernet-Enabled CPU Controller | VersaMax Micro Platform
Engineering Background: The GE IC200CPUE05-EH is a compact, high-performance Ethernet CPU module designed for the GE VersaMax Micro PLC platform. Engineered for distributed control architectures, this unit integrates a 100 Mbps Ethernet port directly on the CPU, eliminating the need for a separate communications module and reducing panel footprint in space-constrained installations.
Product Positioning: Targeted at OEM machine builders, system integrators, and plant engineers who require deterministic Ethernet-based control with Modbus TCP/IP and SRTP protocol support. The IC200CPUE05-EH is the preferred CPU choice for applications demanding real-time data exchange with SCADA systems, HMIs, and enterprise MES layers without additional gateway hardware.
Complete Technical Specifications
- Part Number: IC200CPUE05-EH
- Series / Platform: GE VersaMax Micro
- CPU Type: Ethernet CPU Module (CPUE05)
- Program Memory: 14 KB logic / 32 KB total
- Data Memory: 16 KB
- Ethernet Port: 1 × RJ-45, 10/100 Mbps auto-negotiation
- Supported Protocols: Modbus TCP/IP (Server/Client), SRTP, EGD (Ethernet Global Data)
- Serial Port: 1 × RS-232 (programming / HMI)
- Max I/O Points: Up to 2,048 discrete / 128 analog (with expansion)
- Scan Time: ~0.6 ms/K boolean instructions
- Power Supply Voltage: 24 VDC (via VersaMax power supply module)
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to +60°C
- Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
- Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
- Vibration: IEC 60068-2-6 compliant
- Dimensions (W×H×D): Approx. 70 × 90 × 60 mm
- Weight: ~500 g
- Certifications: CE, UL, cUL
- Country of Origin: USA
Proven Application Environments
- Packaging Machinery: High-speed line control with real-time HMI Ethernet connectivity and recipe management via Modbus TCP
- Water & Wastewater Treatment: Remote pump station control with SCADA integration over Ethernet, replacing legacy serial RTUs
- Automotive Assembly Lines: Distributed I/O control nodes communicating via EGD for deterministic peer-to-peer data exchange
- Building Automation: HVAC and access control systems requiring compact DIN-rail PLCs with native Ethernet
- Food & Beverage Processing: Washdown-adjacent panel installations with temperature-tolerant operation and hygienic enclosure compatibility
- Material Handling: Conveyor and sortation systems with multi-node Ethernet topology managed from a central SCADA server
Engineering Advantages
- Integrated Ethernet eliminates gateway cost: Native 100 Mbps port on the CPU reduces BOM cost and simplifies network topology versus adding a separate CMM module
- Dual-protocol flexibility: Simultaneous Modbus TCP and SRTP support allows coexistence of legacy HMI devices and modern SCADA platforms on the same network segment
- EGD peer-to-peer messaging: Enables deterministic, low-latency data sharing between multiple VersaMax CPUs without a central server — ideal for distributed machine architectures
- Compact VersaMax form factor: Snap-on DIN-rail mounting with modular I/O expansion reduces panel engineering time and supports incremental capacity scaling
- Proficy Machine Edition compatible: Full support for GE’s IEC 61131-3 programming environment (LD, FBD, SFC, ST, IL) with online editing and forced I/O
- Long product lifecycle: Established platform with broad spare-parts availability and documented migration paths to PACSystems RX3i
System Architecture & Signal Flow
The IC200CPUE05-EH sits at the head of a VersaMax Micro local rack. Field signals enter through discrete and analog I/O modules on the same backplane. The CPU executes the user program cyclically, updating the process image table each scan. Ethernet frames are processed asynchronously via the integrated communications co-processor, ensuring scan-time determinism is not compromised by network traffic. The RS-232 serial port provides a dedicated channel for local HMI or programming terminal connection, independent of the Ethernet network.
For multi-node architectures, EGD producer/consumer relationships are configured in Proficy Machine Edition, allowing the IC200CPUE05-EH to broadcast real-time process data to peer CPUs or SCADA clients at configurable exchange rates (1 ms to 60 s). Modbus TCP server functionality allows any standard SCADA or HMI package to poll registers without custom drivers.
Sourcing & Quality Verification
- All units sourced from authorized distributors or verified OEM surplus channels with full traceability documentation
- Each module undergoes incoming inspection: visual check, label verification (part number, revision, date code), and functional power-on test
- Firmware revision confirmed against GE release notes prior to shipment
- Anti-static packaging with humidity indicator card; double-boxed for international freight
- Certificate of conformance and test report available upon request for regulated industries
Procurement Process
- Confirm part number: Verify IC200CPUE05-EH matches your existing VersaMax Micro rack configuration and firmware revision requirements
- Request a quote: Contact support@konmask.com with quantity, required delivery date, and destination country for freight and duty estimation
- Order confirmation: Purchase order accepted via email; proforma invoice issued within 24 hours
- Inspection & dispatch: Unit tested, documented, and dispatched within 2–5 business days via DHL Express, FedEx, or UPS with full tracking
- Post-delivery support: Technical assistance available for installation, Proficy ME configuration, and network commissioning
Technical FAQ
Q: Is the IC200CPUE05-EH compatible with all VersaMax Micro I/O modules?
A: Yes. It is fully compatible with the complete VersaMax Micro I/O module family (IC200MDL, IC200ALG series) and supports up to 7 expansion modules on the local rack.
Q: Can this CPU communicate with a Siemens or Allen-Bradley HMI via Modbus TCP?
A: Yes. The integrated Modbus TCP server is vendor-agnostic. Any HMI or SCADA system with a Modbus TCP client driver can poll the CPU’s register map directly.
Q: What programming software is required?
A: GE Proficy Machine Edition (PME) version 5.0 or later. The CPU connects via Ethernet (SRTP) or RS-232 serial for program download and online monitoring.
Q: Is the -EH suffix a hardware revision or a regional variant?
A: The -EH suffix denotes a specific hardware revision with enhanced EMC filtering. It is functionally identical to the base IC200CPUE05 but meets stricter CE emission standards for European installations.
Q: What is the typical lead time for in-stock units?
A: In-stock units ship within 2–5 business days. For urgent requirements, same-day dispatch is available for orders confirmed before 14:00 CST.
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