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Features

• 2.12 Gbaud serial connection speed

• Supports dynamic packet sizes ranging from 4 to 64 bytes

• Up to 170 Mbyte/s sustained network data rate

• Deterministic transfer rate with only 450 to 500 nanoseconds of latency between nodes

• Error management and detection protects against lost data

• Interrupt transfers support for any node

• 128 or 256 Mbytes of onboard SDRAM

• Multimode fiber support up to 300 m, single mode fiber support up to 10 km

• PMC form factor; other available form factors include low profile PCI Express, PCI Express, PCI, and VME

• Designed to meet the European Union (EU) Restriction of Hazardous Substance (RoHS) Directive (2002/95/EC) current revision

• Star configuration available by using the ACC-5595 managed hub

GE Intelligent Platforms’ Reflective Memory products are proven, highly reliable,

and have been implemented worldwide in applications such as data acquisition,

simulation and training, industrial automation, and telecommunications.

Best of all, it comes with the global support and services from a company with the experience,

stability, innovation, and commitment you can rely on – GE.

Controllers

Now, excitation shares the same controller with Mark VIe

application-based turbine and plant controls. These single

board controllers offer flexible, compact packaging and more

computing power for advanced control features to enhance

grid dynamics and generator performance. In addition, the

stand-alone controllers can be easily upgraded for better life

cycle support of the equipment.

I/O Interface

The controllers communicate to the I/O interface through a

100 MB Ethernet I/O network that can be extended for

remote I/O modules. The large, inflexible I/O cables of the

EX2100 are eliminated. Since there are less electronics in an

EX2100e, a smaller spare parts inventory is needed. Similarly,

less active electronics increases the mean-time-between

failure (MTBF) and improves system reliability.

Controllers, I/O interface, and the bridge(s) are mounted

inside the EX2100e cabinet. Only an optional touchscreen

panel remains on the door for local control and display of

generator parameters along with alarm history and alarm/fault help.

EX2100e and EX2100 Excitation Controls Comparison

The EX2100e Excitation system is GE Energy’s advanced

platform for generator excitation controls.  The EX2100e

builds on the EX2100 experience of over 700 units in gas,

steam, and hydro applications (for new units and upgrades) in

addition to GE’s 50 years of experience with over 6.000

excitation systems in 70 countries.

The EX2100e has enhanced technology, including a new

controller from the Mark* VIe control line and the current

ControlST* software suite.  In addition, the EX2100e offers a

35A brushless dual redundant regulator option for cost

effective reliability.

Controllers

Now, excitation shares the same controller with Mark VIe

application-based turbine and plant controls. These single

board controllers offer flexible, compact packaging and more

computing power for advanced control features to enhance

grid dynamics and generator performance. In addition, the

stand-alone controllers can be easily upgraded for better life

cycle support of the equipment.

Dedicated Excitation Retrofit Experts

GE Vernova provides a full range of services and support

capabilities for the EX2100e excitation systems:

• Hardware, software and integration engineering

• Application expertise to support custom solutions

• Installation design and documentation packages

• Single point system responsibility – PPT, cable, bus,

networks, enclosures

• Comprehensive PSS and Modeling services

and documentation

• Project management, installation and

commissioning services

• Nuclear grade retrofit packages and DCN support

Life Cycle Support

GE Vernova offers System Service Agreements (SSAs) and

Multi-Year Agreements (MYAs) designed to reduce the risk

and cost of maintaining your system. Subscribers benefit from

our expertise and a true partnership in the maintenance and

servicing of control systems. Service Agreement costs are

predictable, simplifying annual maintenance budgets, and

provide a proactive approach to maintenance that reduces

the risk of forced outages.

Life Cycle Support

GE Vernova offers System Service Agreements (SSAs) and

Multi-Year Agreements (MYAs) designed to reduce the risk

and cost of maintaining your system. Subscribers benefit from

our expertise and a true partnership in the maintenance and

servicing of control systems. Service Agreement costs are

predictable, simplifying annual maintenance budgets, and

provide a proactive approach to maintenance that reduces

the risk of forced outages.

Dedicated Excitation Retrofit Experts

GE Vernova provides a full range of services and support

capabilities for the EX2100e excitation systems:

• Hardware, software and integration engineering

• Application expertise to support custom solutions

• Installation design and documentation packages

• Single point system responsibility – PPT, cable, bus,

networks, enclosures

• Comprehensive PSS and Modeling services

and documentation

• Project management, installation and

commissioning services

• Nuclear grade retrofit packages and DCN support

Cybersecurity

Upgrading to GE Vernova’s suite of security products allows

you to take advantage of our comprehensive cybersecurity

solutions, helping reduce your risk and ensure maximum

uptime. With over 10 years of industrial network protection

experience and hundreds of installations worldwide, our

cybersecurity solutions provide defense-in-depth protection

and have undergone strict cybersecurity best practices

demonstrating to customers that systems are developed

and implemented securely. The SecurityST platform and

GE Vernova’s Validated Patching Program are designed to

support the plant operation’s compliance to cybersecurity

standards and guidelines including NERC CIP, NEI 08-09 and

ISA99/IEC 62443.