Description

GE IS200BPAIH1ACB Backplane Analog Input Board

The GE IS200BPAIH1ACB, also cataloged as the IS200BPAI Backplane Analog Input Board, operates as a dedicated hardware component for analog signal acquisition and conditioning within the GE Mark VI Speedtronic turbine control system. The board processes voltage and current sensor inputs, performs A/D conversion, and transfers data through the VMEbus backplane interface.

Hardware Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Model	IS200BPAIH1ACB
Brand	GE
Origin	United States
Weight	0.6 kg
Operating Temp	-40 deg C to +70 deg C
Power Consumption	+5 VDC and +/-15 VDC operating supply
Product Type	Backplane Analog Input Boards
System Platform	GE Mark VI Speedtronic Turbine Control System
Signal Types	Voltage and current analog inputs
Input Channels	8 - 16 analog input channels depending on configuration
Input Range	+/-5 V, +/-10 V, 0 - 20 mA
A/D Resolution	16-bit conversion
Accuracy	+/-0.1% of full scale
Backplane Interface	VMEbus P1/P2 connectors
Form Factor	VME-style plug-in card
Protection Features	Conformal coating and transient suppression
System Mode Support	Simplex and TMR configurations

I/O Density Scaling and VME Analog Signal Processing

The GE IS200BPAIH1ACB provides analog input interface functions within the Mark VI turbine control architecture. The board receives field sensor signals, performs signal conditioning and scaling, and transfers converted measurement data through the VMEbus backplane communication path.

The module supports I/O density scaling through configurable analog input channels and integrates with simplex or triple modular redundancy system structures. The onboard analog processing circuit provides filtering functions for low-level sensor signals before transmission to the control processor.

The VME backplane interface provides deterministic data exchange between the analog input board and the turbine controller. Firmware flash compatibility within the Mark VI platform determines supported controller communication and configuration functions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What analog signal types are supported by the IS200BPAIH1ACB?
A: The board supports voltage and current analog inputs including +/-5 V, +/-10 V, and 0 - 20 mA signal ranges.

Q: What is the conversion resolution of the analog input channels?
A: The module uses 16-bit A/D conversion for analog measurement processing.

Q: Does the IS200BPAIH1ACB support redundant control configurations?
A: The board supports simplex and TMR configurations when installed within compatible GE Mark VI control architectures.

Field Installation Guidelines

Install the IS200BPAIH1ACB in the designated GE Mark VI VME rack position and verify P1/P2 backplane connector alignment before applying system power.

Connect analog field wiring according to the configured input channel assignments. Use shielded instrumentation cables where required and terminate shields according to the turbine control cabinet grounding design.

Route analog signal wiring separately from high-voltage power conductors, relay circuits, and switching sources to reduce electromagnetic interference. Verify input polarity, signal range selection, and controller communication status during commissioning.

Specifications

• Brand: General Electric

Advantages

• High reliability in industrial environments
• Supports continuous operation
• Compatible with major PLC/DCS systems