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Features

Deploys in a standard Innovative Series Drive or EX2100 Excitation Board Rack: The ACL integrates seamlessly into a standard Innovative Series Drive or EX2100 Excitation Board rack, occupying two and a half slots within the rack. This subsection details the location and utilization of IT in these industrial setups.

Location in the Control Cabinet: In a typical industrial setup, the ACL and board racks are located in the control cabinet. This subsection details their location in the cabinet and their importance in industrial applications.

Connector Configuration and Interfaces: ACL’s P1 connectors, in a 4-row 128-pin configuration, play a critical role in interfacing with other components such as the Control Assembly Backplane (CABP) in drive applications. This subsection details the connector’s function and connectivity.

Installed in the EX2100 Exciter: For EX2100 Exciter systems, the ACL is installed within the Exciter Backplane (EBKP) to facilitate centralized control and monitoring functions. This subsection explains the installation process and its effect on the operation of the exciter system.

Hardware Features

Central Processing Unit (CPU): At the heart of the ACL hardware architecture is a powerful Central Processing Unit (CPU). This CPU serves as the brain of the module, executing instructions, processing data, and coordinating various tasks within the control system.

Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Controller: The PCI controller facilitates communication and data transfer between the ACL module and peripheral devices connected to the PCI bus. The controller ensures efficient data exchange and integration with external hardware components to enhance module connectivity and interoperability.

128 Kbyte Level 2 Cache: Includes 128 KB of Level 2 cache memory that enhances ACL processing by providing high-speed access to frequently used data and instructions. This cache memory optimizes CPU performance, reduces latency and improves overall system responsiveness.

8 MB Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM): With 8 MB of Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM), the ACL module has ample memory capacity to store and manipulate data during runtime. This memory is essential for the temporary storage of program instructions, data buffers and intermediate processing results, ensuring the smooth execution of control tasks.

4 MB Flash Basic Input/Output System (BIOS): The ACL module is equipped with a 4 MB Flash BIOS containing basic firmware and system configuration settings. This BIOS provides the necessary initialization routines and system boot process to enable the ACL module to reliably boot and initialize its hardware components.

Ethernet Connectivity: Ethernet connectivity is integrated into the ACL module, allowing seamless communication and data exchange over an Ethernet network. This feature supports remote monitoring, control and configuration of the ACL module, enhancing its accessibility and flexibility in industrial applications.

Bus Target Interface: The Bus Target Interface facilitates communication between the ACL module and other devices or subsystems within the control system. The interface supports data transfer and synchronization between different components, ensuring consistent operation and coordination in complex control environments.

Serial Ports COM1 and COM2: The ACL module features serial ports COM1 and COM2. providing additional connectivity options for connecting to external devices or peripherals. These serial ports support asynchronous serial communication protocols, allowing the ACL module to communicate with a variety of devices.

Functional Description

The IS215UCVEH2AF is a VME board developed by GE. It is part of the Mark VI control system. This single-slot VME (Versa Module Eurocard) board plays a vital role in the operation of the control system. The system utilizes a 300 MHz Intel Celeron microprocessor with 32 MB of DRAM memory. It offers flexibility between 16 MB or 128 MB compact flash modules. In addition, the system includes a 128 KB L2 cache for faster data access. To support the controller functions, an 8K battery-powered SRAM is allocated for use as the NVRAM in the system architecture.

Primary Ethernet Interface (Ethernet 1)

The primary Ethernet interface (Ethernet 1) on this system has the following specifications:

Connection type: Twisted pair 10BaseT/100BaseTX technology and RJ-45 connectors allow for a variety of connection options.

Communication protocol: TCP/IP protocol: Primarily used for communication between the controller and the toolbox, ensuring seamless data exchange within the system.

EGD Protocol: Designed to communicate with CIMPLICITY HMIs and 90-70 series PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), facilitating efficient and reliable data transfer.

Ethernet Modbus Protocol: Supports communication between the controller and third-party DCS (Distributed Control System), providing compatibility and integration across different systems.

COM ports

The system contains two miniature 9-pin D connectors dedicated to COM ports:

COM1: Function: Dedicated for diagnostic purposes, maintains a baud rate of 9600 with data configuration set to 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit.

COM2: Purpose: Dedicated for serial Modbus communication, supports variable baud rates of 9600 or 19200. This port facilitates efficient and reliable communication of Modbus related data transactions.

Part of the Mark VI GE Speedtronic series, the GE Mark VI IS200TRPLH1A is used as a primary trip terminal board.

General Electric’s IS200TRPLH1A board assembly is used in the company’s Mark VI system for conditioning industrial gas and steam turbine systems.

The Mark VI was one of the last Speedtronic systems developed and released by General Electric.

This board is typically found only on steam turbines. It is compatible with the Mark VI and Mark VIe systems.

It is the terminal card for the primary stroke on large steam turbines. It is the primary overspeed protection on large steam turbine systems.

The board is controlled by the Turbine Protection Controller card, which is usually a VTUR or PTUR board.

It also works in conjunction with the TREL board to provide an emergency/primary interface to the ETD.

The TRPL board feeds the negative side of the 125 VDC to the trip solenoid, while the TREL board provides the positive side. Up to three trip solenoids can be connected to these boards.

The boards have two large terminal blocks with a total of 48 connector points.

Also included are MOV diodes, resistors, transistors, integrated circuits, jumpers, and nine magnetic relays, as well as 3D housing connectors and other plug connectors.

Three voting circuits are connected via relays to three trip solenoids.

The trip circuits include solenoid suppression and voltage monitoring, and the solenoids vote using two-thirds contacts.

The IS215VCMIH2B is a VME communications interface card manufactured by General Electric as part of the Mark VI family for gas turbine control systems.

The VME Bus Master Controller (VCMI) board serves as the communications interface between the controller and I/O boards, as well as with the IONet system control network.

The VCMI also acts as the VMEbus master controller in the control and I/O racks, managing the IDs of all boards in the rack and their associated terminal blocks.

Through the J301 backplane connector, the VCMI card receives analog and digital feedback on power status.

There are two versions of the VCMI board: VCMIH1 and VCMIH2.The board has four port connections on the front panel.

The board has four port connections on the front panel, including three IONet connectors and one serial port. There are three LEDs above each IONet connector.

“TX”, ‘RX’ and ‘CD’ are the labels on them. The panel also contains four LEDs labeled 1. 2. 4. and 8. as well as LED indications labeled Run/Fail/Status (located above the pushbutton reset switch).

The panel attaches to the motherboard using screws.

Features of the IS215VCMIH2B

Board Type: 6U high VME board, 0.787 inches wide

Processor: The TMS320C32 is a 32-bit digital signal processor from Texas Instruments (TI).

Memory

32 KB dual-port memory in 32-bit transfer configuration

256k x 32 SRAM

512k x 8-VCMIH B; 4096K x 8-VCMIH C Flash memory

Communication

H1 version – 10 Mb/s, 1 IONet 10Base2 Ethernet port, BNC connector

H2 version – 3 IONet 10Base2 Ethernet ports, BNC connectors, 10 Mbits/sec

Functional Description

The IS415UCVGH1AE is a VME controller card developed by GE. It is part of the Mark VI control system.

This motherboard is a high-performance, single-slot computing module designed for robust and efficient operation.

It is powered by Intel’s ultra-low voltage Celeron processors running at 650 MHz, ensuring reliable performance while maintaining low power consumption.

Equipped with 128 MB of Flash memory and 128 MB of Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), the board provides ample storage space and fast data access for seamless task execution.

Features

For network connectivity, the UCVG features two 10BaseT/100BaseTX-compliant Ethernet ports, each utilizing an RJ-45 connector. These Ethernet ports support a variety of communication functions.

The primary Ethernet port on the UCVG is designed for integration with the Universal Data Center (UDH), facilitating configuration tasks and peer-to-peer communications.

This ensures that the UCVG can be easily managed and can communicate efficiently with other devices or systems in the network, making it a suitable choice for a variety of applications that require stable and fast data transmission.

The IS200VTURH1B is GE’s main turbine protection plate for the Mark VI system.

The Mark VI is one of several gas/steam turbine management systems released by GE as part of the “Speedtronic” family.

The MKVI is built on a TMR (Triple Modular Redundancy) architecture and features a connected HMI (Human Machine Interface) that allows the user to access turbine data from a central location.

The IS200VTURH1B provides a variety of functions including monitoring the sensing shaft current/voltage (overshoot alarm), the

measuring turbine speed to generate a primary overspeed trip, and controlling the three primary overspeed trip relays belonging to the TRPx terminal board.

The board also monitors eight Geiger-Mueller flame detectors on the gas turbine.

The IS200VTURH1B has an attached single-slot panel with three LED indicators and a cable connector (J5).

The panel is connected to the PCB by three screw connections. the PCB consists of more than 60 integrated circuits, 13 transistors, hundreds of capacitors and resistors, as well as diodes and inductive coils.

The board has two backplanes, a multi-position female plug for connecting daughter boards, and several connectors made of conductive dots and traces.

The IS200SAMBH1A has an attached metal frame that surrounds the PCB on all four sides.

The frame has a flat-top flange along each long side of the board that has been drilled with mounting slots or holes, as well as other flanges.

Various codes, including FA/00. are written on the surface of the board.

Standoffs and screw mounts attach the board assembly to the frame described earlier.

The board measures 9.1 inches x 5.625 inches. Air convection is used to cool the room.

The IS200SAMBH1A is a circuit board assembly manufactured by GE for the Mark VI and Mark VIe systems.

Both systems are GE-designed platforms that serve as management tools for their heavy-duty turbines, with the advantage of GE-designed integrated software and hardware.

This IS200SAMBH1A is used as an acoustic monitoring terminal board. It is a dual terminal board that provides 18 inputs for the acoustic monitoring system.

The board has 36 terminals dedicated to 2-wire inputs. It also has 36 terminals for connecting external meters to the 2-wire buffered outputs.

This will provide 18 outputs. The outputs are used to monitor AC voltage signals.

The IS200SAMBH1A has an EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) filter to protect against very high frequency noise from external sources.

The IS200SAMBH1A is surrounded by a metal frame on all four edges. The frame has a flat top flange along both long sides of the plate.

Description

The IS215UCCCH4A is a VME controller board manufactured by General Electric as part of the Mark VIe family for gas turbine control systems.

It is a modular assembly consisting of the IS200 EPMC daughter board, IS215UCCC H4. 128 MB of flash memory, and 256 MB of DRAM.

Sometimes referred to as the 3U Compact PCI, there are six Ethernet-style ports on the panel. The labeling indicates the intended function of each port.

In addition, the panel has a number of LEDs. the controller detects certain system errors during startup, download, and normal operation.

Diagnostic alerts can be displayed and reset from the ToolboxST application and logged as history on WorkstationST.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GE Mark VIe IS215UCCCH4A?

The IS215UCCCH4A is a VME controller developed under the Mark VIe system.

What is the purpose of the interference suppressors on the VME controller?

These suppressors block the output of external power sources such as radios, cell phones and other similar devices.

What is a VME connector?

The Versa Module Eurocard bus is a computer bus standard used in embedded systems.

Hardware Tips and Specifications

The IS215UCVEM06A is an Ethernet connected board. The IS215UCVEM06A then uses multiple ports on the front of the device.

These ports vary in shape and size. These ports are used to connect Ethernet cables and COM ports.

The IS215UCVEM06A uses various components such as capacitors, diodes, resistors, SD cards, batteries, and integrated circuits.

Each component works separately to help the board function as a whole. The condenser saves a variety of energy for the board.

Diodes direct energy in one direction instead of another. Resistors are a way for the board to get rid of energy that the board is not using.

SD cards are used as information and data storage. Integrated circuits are used to control the board. They hold all the data that tells the board how to perform.

The IS215UCVEM06A slides into place and has male terminals on the back for connecting this board to your system. There are other connection locations on the circuit board.

The IS215UCVEM06A has a large cooling unit that takes up half of the circuit board.

As mentioned earlier, this IS215UCVEM06A product of the larger Mark VI turbine control system family is a product family that rarely comes with a lot of original instruction manual material available online;.

With this concerted lack of identification, the IS215UCVEM06A Functional Product Number itself can be viewed as a fairly robust primary source of IS215UCVEM06A Board hardware information.

This is because it actually encodes a series of functionally named segments of uniquely relevant IS215UCVEM06A Board details.

About the IS220PDIOH1B

The IS220PDIOH1B unit is a Discrete I/O Pack part of the General Electric Speedtronic Mark VI/VIe/VIeS gas turbine control modules with accessory combinations approved for use in hazardous locations. When the IS220PDIOH1B model is being operated in the chosen system, it is used with several terminal boards; some of the terminal boards used are labeled as follows:

ISx0yTDBSH2A

ISx0yTDBSH8A

ISx0yTDBTH2A

ISx0yTDBTH8A

These terminal boards extend the PDIO packs functionality, as the previous PDIO pack can only work with two accessory terminal boards. The terminal boards are labeled as Intrinsically Safe Apparatus Relay Contact terminal boards.

This unit contains two Ethernet ports, a local processor, and a data acquisition board for use within the GE Mark VI Speedtronic Series. The electronics technology for the Mark VIe I/O packs introduced in 2004 is obsolete. The front panel of the IS220PDIOH1B includes LED indicators for both ethernet ports for the unit’s power and an “attn” LED. Additional LEDs are related to relay connections.

The IS220PDIOH1B has a minimum voltage rating of 27.4 VDC, while the nominal rating is 28.0 VDC. The unit and its associated terminal boards have specific field wiring connection instructions that must be followed, including wire size and screw torque.

There are twenty-four field terminals when using the TDBS or TDBT boards on the IS220PDIOH1B. All of the positive terminals are labeled as contact-wetting inputs. Each of the terminals on the model differs between negative and positive terminals. For more information on the terminals, refer to the last page of the data sheet above.