Features:
- Four-line, 16-character LCD with selectable English, German, French, or Italian display
- Genius device configuration, I/O monitoring, diagnostics, and permitted maintenance controls
- Battery or charger operation with four supported Genius data rates
IC660HHM501 is a portable interface for technicians working directly with Genius I/O and communication devices.
Its display and keypad provide access to live values, device identity, faults, scan timing, Global Data, and selected host-CPU memory, while the keyswitch limits configuration authority.
Before use, match the HHM version to the attached device family, confirm the Genius data rate, and verify the battery, cable, connector, host selection, and permitted operating mode.
The General Electric IC660HHM501 Genius Hand-held Monitor is available for quotation, documentation support, and legacy Genius system assistance from Apter Power.
General Electric IC660HHM501 Genius Hand-held Monitor Manuals, Datasheets, Links
Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are shown in USD.
Keys and permissions
- Configure mode: With the key in cfg, the complete set of permitted HHM setup functions is available.
- Monitor mode: The mon position supports observation and only the additional actions enabled during HHM setup.
- Function keys: Four context-sensitive keys use the bottom display line to identify their current action.
- Security control: The key can be removed in monitor position to restrict access to configuration functions.
Visible system information
- Device data: I/O values and device descriptions can be displayed for equipment on the selected Genius bus.
- Diagnostics: Active Genius diagnostic information can be reviewed and applicable faults can be cleared.
- Scan timing: Bus scan time is available to support communication and response-time review.
- Host memory: Selected memory locations in compatible CPUs on the bus can be read from the handheld interface.
Battery and charger use
- Battery requirement: A battery pack must remain installed even when the Hand-held Monitor operates from AC power.
- AC selection: Set the charger for the incoming 115 V or 230 V source before connection.
- Temporary recovery: A deeply discharged battery requires an initial charging period before AC-assisted operation is restored.
- Operating time: A fully charged battery provides the documented six-hour operating period.
Version and device matching
- Version suffix: The B, C, D, E, F, G, and J catalog suffixes identify documented HHM capability levels.
- Block support: Some Genius blocks require a specified HHM version or later for complete configuration access.
- Field Control: Field Control products require the IC660HHM501J v4.6 capability level in the documented compatibility table.
- Upgrade path: Older HHM functionality can be expanded by replacing the firmware PROM according to the hardware instructions.