DS4815CHGA - Video Driver Board

SPECIFICATIONS

Part No: DS4815CHGA
Manufacturer: General Electric
Function: Video Driver Card
Series: Mark IV
Operating temperature: -33 to 56oC
Size: 8.25 cm high x 4.25 cm
Repair: 3-7 Day
Availability: In Stock
Country of Manufacturer: United States (USA)

Functional Description

DS4815CHGA is a Video Driver Card developed by GE. It is a part of Mark IV control system. It serves as an interface that facilitates the flow of signals within the control system, allowing operators to monitor and manage various aspects of the system with precision. It's designed with compatibility in mind, ensuring that it can interface with various other elements of the control system to provide a unified and coherent user experience.

Design and Connectivity Features

The Video Driver Card is designed with multiple connectors to establish communication with other circuit boards in the control system. These include:

• A five-pin right-angled male connector located on the right side of the board.
• An AMP 9438 218A4553-1 533002-1 multi-pin connector is positioned on the left side of the board.
• A brass female SMA right-angled RF connector, enhancing signal transmission and reception capabilities.

Structural and Component Details

• The board is equipped with thirteen jumper switches, allowing for flexible configuration and optimization based on specific system requirements. Additionally, it incorporates a mix of metal film and carbon composite resistors, which contribute to its durability and precise electrical performance.
• For ease of installation and removal, it is fitted with two nylon extractor clips, enabling smooth insertion and extraction from its slot within the control system.

Circuitry and Operational Modes

Features an extensive array of over fifty circuits, including 4-bit bidirectional universal shift registers. These shift registers are designed with:

• Direct overriding clear functionality for immediate resets.
• Positive edge-triggered clocking, ensuring precise timing control.
• Four distinct operating modes, which include:
• Right shift operation
• Left shift operation
• Synchronous parallel load
• Idle or no-operation mode

Additionally, the board houses a variety of other chips, such as:

• Schmitt triggers, which improve signal stability and noise immunity.
• Hex inverters, are essential for logic signal inversion.
• Octal buffer/line drivers with 3-state outputs, which optimize signal buffering and data flow management.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is DS4815CHGA?
It is a Video Driver Card developed by GE.

What is a Triple Modular Redundant (TMR) control system?
A TMR control system involves three identical computing cores (C, R, and S) running in parallel, allowing for redundancy. This redundancy ensures that even if one core fails, the system can operate reliably.

How were these same components utilized in the Datatronics system?
The same C, R, S, and T cores were also used in a Datatronics system. Datatronics was designed to be a Distributed Control System (DCS) responsible for operating and managing the balance of plant equipment, complementing the control of turbines in the MkIV line.

What is a Distributed Control System (DCS)?
A Distributed Control System (DCS) is a control system used in industrial applications to monitor and manage various processes and equipment distributed throughout a facility. It allows for centralized control and monitoring of diverse components, enhancing efficiency and coordination.