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Functional Description

The DS200TBQBG1ACB is an input termination module developed by GE. It is part of the Mark V control system.

The input termination module (TBQB) is strategically located in position 7 within the R2 and R3 cores of the system.

This terminal block plays a key role in processing and handling the various input signals that are critical for monitoring and controlling operating parameters.

Features

Location and Connectivity: In the R2 core, the terminal board connects to the TCQA and TCQC boards located in the R1 core.

This connection facilitates the transfer of data and signals between cores for coordinated monitoring and control operations.

Similarly, in the R3 kernel, the terminal boards are connected to the TCQA and TCQC boards within the same kernel.

This setup ensures localised processing and integration of the input signals required for R3 kernel operation.

Input signals processed: The terminal blocks receive and process various types of input signals that are essential for operational monitoring:

Voltage signals: These signals provide insight into electrical parameters such as voltage levels within the system.

Vibration signals: Vibration monitoring signals help to assess mechanical integrity and performance and are essential for preventing equipment failure and optimising maintenance schedules.

Pulse rate signals: Pulse rate inputs indicate the frequency or rate of a specific event or process, helping to make precise monitoring and control adjustments.

Integration with TCQA and TCQC boards: Integration with TCQA and TCQC boards allows the TBQB Terminal Block to seamlessly interface with control and acquisition systems.

This integration supports real-time data acquisition, processing, and transmission, thus enhancing overall system responsiveness and reliability.

Operational Impact: By integrating these input signals on the board, the system benefits from centralised data processing and streamlined communication between cores.

This setup optimises operational efficiency, facilitates predictive maintenance strategies and ensures timely response to operational anomalies.

The IC695ALG600 is installed on the RX3i Universal Backplane and requires at least firmware version 2.80 or higher.

This module is configured using Proficy Machine Edition (PME) version 5.0 SP1A LD-PLC Hotfix 1 or higher.

For signal termination, this module requires a cassette (IC694TBB032), expansion cassette (IC694TBB132),

spring-loaded (IC694TBS032) or extended spring-loaded (IC694TBS132) terminal blocks. Extension terminals are recommended.

These terminals have slightly larger covers to accommodate wires and shields with thicker insulation.

The module supports flash memory and status LEDs for future upgrades, such as module status, field status, and TB LEDs.

The GE Fanuc IC695ALG600 Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) Input Module has a maximum power consumption of 5.4 watts.

The internal power rating is 350.3 mA at 350.3 volts and 5 mA at 400 volts.400. The input channels are divided into 2 groups of 4 each.

Each channel can be independently set up using Machine Edition software to operate at +/-50 mV, +/-150 mV, 0 to 5 volts, 1 to 5 volts, 0 to 10 volts, 1 to 5 volts, and 0 to 10 volts,

1 to 5 volts, 0 to 10 volts DC, +/-10 volts DC, or 0 to 20 mA, 4 to 20 mA, or +/-20 mA.

Thermocouple input types include types B, C, E, J, K, N, R, S, or T. Resistance inputs are rated from 0 to 250. 500.

1000. 2000. 3000. or 4000 ohms, and 8 channels that can be voltage, resistance inputs, thermocouple, and current inputs.

The module’s parameters are configured using Proficy Machine Edition (PME) programming software. No jumpers or DIP switches are required to indicate the operation of the module. In addition, the module is capable of performing automatic calibration during each startup. Embedded module protections include open-circuit detection, overvoltage and overcurrent protection.

In addition to these protection settings, each channel can be individually configured with alarm settings, specifically very low, low, high and very high alarms. Positive and negative rates of change can also be included in the module’s alarm functions, and module faults can be configured to be reported to the host CPU.

The GE Fanuc RX3i PacSystems IC695ALG616 Non-Isolated Differential Analogue Input Module is available in current ranges of -20 to 20 mA, 4 to 20 mA, or 0 to 20 mA, and in voltage ranges of 5 volts DC, 0 to 5 volts DC, 1 to 5 volts DC, 0 to 10 volts DC, or -10 to 10 volts DC. The module has a Module OK LED to indicate the operational status of the unit.

The Field Status LED indicates if there is a fault or channel error at at least one terminal, and the Terminal or TB LEDs indicate the presence of the system’s terminals.All LEDs on the IC695ALG616 Non-Isolated Differential Analogue Input Module draw their power from the backplane power bus.The GE Fanuc IC695ALG616 Analogue Input Module has rate-of-change alarms, Onboard Error Verification, Channel Fault Alarm, Fault Reporting, Auto Calibration, Flash Slot, Configurable Offset and Scaling per Channel, and Detection of Terminal Insertion or Removal.

The IC695ALG626 is capable of providing sixteen (16) input channels if configured for single-ended inputs and eight (8) inputs for differential wiring. By supporting the HART protocol, each channel can communicate with an external HART communicator to access not only readings, but also other HART parameters.

The IC695ALG626 has LED status indicators such as the Module Normal, Field Status, and TB LEDs.The Module Normal LED is used to indicate that the module is configured correctly when the LED is green and constantly lit; if it is slowly blinking green or amber, there is an error; if it is blinking rapidly, the module is not configured correctly; and if the Module LED is off, there is a fault or no power.

The field status LED is green and always on, indicating that there are no faults on the enabled channel and when the terminals are present; amber indicates that the module’s channel is in a faulty state, and an extinguished LED indicates that the terminals are disconnected or incorrectly installed. The TB LED lights up red when no terminals are connected; it lights up green when terminals are connected and goes out if there is no backplane power.

The GE Fanuc IC695ALG626 module is an analogue input module with HART or High-Speed Addressable Remote Sensor Version 5.0 communications on each channel and four internal HART modems. The module provides 8 differential input channels and 16 single-ended input channels.The GE Fanuc IC695ALG626 analogue input module has a voltage range of +/-10 volts dc, 0 to 10 volts dc, +/-5 volts dc, 0 to 5 volts dc, or 1 to 5 volts dc.

The current configuration of the input channel can range from 0 to 20 mA, 4 to 20 mA, or +/-20 mA. If the channel uses HART communication, the GE Fanuc IC695ALG626 analogue input module should be configured for a current range between 4 and 20 mA.

This IC695ALG704 has a channel output data format that can be configured as a floating point IEEE 16-bit or 32-bit integer in a 32-bit field. Each output socket is updated at a rate of 8 milliseconds and has individual overvoltage protection of -60V for 30 seconds and +3V for 30 hours.

The module runs with an RX3i CPU version 0.5 or higher and is programmed using Machine Edition 0.3 SP3 Logic Developer- PLC. It is a single-slot module that mounts to a generic RX695i backplane.

The GE Fanuc IC704ALG3 Non-Isolated Analogue Current or Voltage Output Module requires an RX3i CPU with firmware version 3.0 or higher to run and is mounted in the general purpose backplane of an RX4i PacSystem PLC. The module has 695 channels of current or voltage outputs.The GE Fanuc IC704ALG10 analogue output module has a voltage range of +/-0 volts DC or 10 to 0 volts DC and a current range of 20 to 4 mA or 20 to 850 mA.

The module also features an output load of up to 8 ohms, an update rate of 375 milliseconds, a current rating of 160 milliamps at +3.3 volts DC, and a current rating of 24 milliamps at +24 volts DC isolation. Isolated 1 volt DC power is received from an external power supply connected directly to the module terminals. The power supply cannot be connected through the TB695 connector on the RX3i PACSystem Universal Backplane.