SPECIFICATIONS
Part No.: IS200EXIBG1AAA
Manufacturer: General Electric
Country of Manufacture: United States of America (USA)
Size: 7.0 in x 13.0 in
Microprocessor: Intel Celeron 300 MHz
Operating System: QNX
Product Type: Exciter Bridge Interface Board
Availability: In Stock
Series: EX2100
Functional Description
IS200EXIBG1AAA is an Exciter Bridge Interface Board developed by GE. It is a part of EX2100 control system. The Exciter Bridge Interface Board, developed by GE, plays a pivotal role within the EX2100 control system. Serving as a crucial link between the Drive's exciter bridge and the EXIC board, this board facilitates seamless communication and coordination of essential functions, ensuring the smooth operation of the system.
Interface Functions
The Exciter Bridge Interface Board plays a pivotal role in facilitating seamless communication and coordination between the exciter bridge and the EXIC board. This interface board is equipped to handle a diverse range of functions essential for the optimal performance of the exciter bridge system. Here's a breakdown of its key interface functions:
- SCR Gating: The board is responsible for controlling the Silicon-Controlled Rectifiers (SCRs) in the exciter bridge. It manages the timing and triggering of these SCRs to regulate the flow of current and ensure precise control over the excitation process.
- MOV Fuse Loss Detection: Monitoring the Metal-Oxide Varistor (MOV) fuse status is crucial for detecting any abnormalities or faults in the exciter bridge circuitry. The interface board continuously checks for MOV fuse loss and promptly alerts the system in case of any discrepancies.
- Shunt Scaling: Proper scaling of the shunt signals is essential for accurately measuring electrical parameters such as current and voltage. The interface board calibrates and adjusts the shunt signals to ensure their compatibility with the monitoring and control systems.
- Current Feedback:It facilitates the feedback of current measurements from the exciter bridge to the control system. By providing real-time feedback on current levels, the board enables the control system to make necessary adjustments and maintain optimal operating conditions.
- AC/DC Voltage Feedback: Similarly, the interface board manages the feedback of AC and DC voltage signals from the exciter bridge. This feedback loop allows the control system to monitor voltage levels and regulate excitation accordingly, ensuring stable and reliable performance.
Exceptional Considerations
- While the component handles nearly all interface functions, there is one notable exception. Inputs from the bridge ambient temperature thermistor connect directly to the EXIC board.
- This exception is essential for accurate monitoring of ambient temperature conditions, highlighting the board's adaptability and attention to detail in ensuring comprehensive system functionality.
Compatibility and Mounting
- Voltage Compatibility: This interface board is designed to be compatible with both 3300V and 6600V versions of the SP Drive. This versatility allows it to seamlessly integrate into various power systems, accommodating different voltage requirements without the need for separate components or configurations.
- Integration Benefits: By supporting multiple voltage versions of the SP Drive, the interface board enhances system integration capabilities, enabling it to be deployed across diverse power infrastructure setups. Whether it's a 3300V or 6600V system, the board ensures consistent performance and compatibility.
- Mounting Convenience: The board is ingeniously designed to mount to the rear side of the hinged panel that houses the EXIC board. This strategic placement optimizes space utilization within the control panel enclosure, ensuring efficient use of available space.
- Space Optimization: Mounting the interface board alongside the EXIC board on the rear side of the hinged panel minimizes the footprint within the control panel. This compact arrangement maximizes space efficiency, leaving ample room for other essential components and facilitating streamlined installation and maintenance procedures.
- Ease of Installation and Maintenance: The convenient mounting position of the interface board simplifies installation procedures, allowing technicians to easily access and configure the board during setup. Additionally, it facilitates routine maintenance tasks, ensuring quick and hassle-free servicing when required.
Preventing Cable Damage
- Compliance with Regulations: Prioritize compliance with regulations set forth by organizations like OSHA and other relevant authorities. These regulations outline safety standards and practices to mitigate hazards associated with cable installation and maintenance.
- Temperature Considerations: Adhere to minimum installation temperature guidelines to safeguard shielding and insulation from damage. Extreme temperatures can compromise the structural integrity of cables, leading to insulation breakdown or shielding degradation.
- Avoidance of Sharp Corners: Avoid pulling cables around corners with sharp edges or tight radii that exceed the minimum allowable cable-pulling radius. Doing so prevents stress concentrations and potential abrasion damage, preserving the cable's integrity over time.
- Minimization of Mechanical Stress: Exercise caution to minimize mechanical stress, including pull tension, twisting, stretching, or flexing of cables during installation or handling. Excessive stress can weaken cables, leading to insulation damage, conductor breakage, or signal interference.
- Inspection of Cable Trays: Before pulling cables, conduct a thorough inspection of cable trays to ensure cleanliness and structural integrity. Only pull cables into clean trays free from debris or obstructions. Install bushings and dropouts as needed to protect cables from sharp edges and ensure smooth routing.
- Sealing Cable Ends: Seal cable ends before, during, and after installation to prevent the ingress of water, moisture, or contaminants. Proper sealing helps maintain the cable's electrical performance and prolongs its service life by reducing the risk of corrosion or insulation degradation.
The WOC team is always available to help you with your EX2100 requirements. For more information, please contact WOC.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is IS200EXIBG1AAA?
It is an Exciter Bridge Interface Board developed by GE under the EX2100 series.
What is the primary function of the component?
It serves as an interface between the Drive's exciter bridge and the EXIC board within the control system. It handles various functions crucial for exciter bridge operation, including SCR gating, MOV fuse loss detection, shunt scaling, current feedback, and AC/DC voltage feedback.
What are some specific tasks performed by the board?
The board manages critical tasks such as SCR gating, ensuring the precise control of the exciter bridge. It also detects MOV fuse loss, scales shunt signals, provides feedback on current and voltage levels (AC/DC), and interfaces with the exciter bridge components to ensure optimal performance.
Can the EXIB be used with different voltage versions of the SP Drive?
Yes, it is versatile and can be used with both 3300V and 6600V versions of the SP Drive. This flexibility allows for its integration into various power systems, catering to different voltage requirements.
