SPECIFICATIONS
Part Number: DS3800DOWA
Manufacturer: General Electric
Series: Mark IV
Product type: Regulator Auxiliary Board
Availability: In Stock
Country of Manufacture: United States (USA)
Functional Description
DS3800DOWA is a Regulator Auxiliary Board designed and developed by GE. It is part of Mark IV control system. It works alongside primary voltage regulators to ensure consistent and precise voltage output. Helps in managing fluctuations in input voltage or load variations and distributes regulated power to multiple subsystems or components within the main system.
Features
- Overvoltage and Undervoltage Protection: Protects connected devices from potential damage caused by sudden voltage spikes or power drops. Features built-in protective circuits that disconnect or limit power during abnormal voltage conditions. Ensures stable power supply to prevent stress on the turbine system.
- Signal Conditioning: Enhances the accuracy and stability of the main regulator by filtering and adjusting feedback signals. Converts analog signals into digital formats, allowing compatibility with modern control and automation systems. Helps maintain precise voltage regulation, improving overall turbine performance.
- Auxiliary Monitoring and Control: Continuously monitors essential electrical parameters such as voltage, current, and temperature. Provides real-time diagnostic outputs through LED indicators, alarms, or communication interfaces. Helps detect faults early, reducing system downtime and improving reliability.
- Backup Power Management: Ensures uninterrupted operation by managing automatic switchover to backup power sources like batteries. Includes battery charging and monitoring circuits to keep backup power sources ready for use.
Prevents power interruptions that could negatively impact turbine operations.
- Voltage Regulation: Maintains stable and consistent voltage levels, preventing electrical fluctuations from affecting turbine performance. Works in tandem with the primary regulator to distribute regulated power efficiently.
Enhances power quality, ensuring safe and efficient operation of connected systems.
- Auxiliary Control: Manages auxiliary components within the turbine system, ensuring coordinated operation. Supports seamless integration of secondary control functions within the Mark IV system.
Helps optimize system efficiency and performance.
- System Integration: Facilitates communication with other Mark IV control components, ensuring synchronized turbine management. Interfaces with other GE control boards and regulators, enhancing the overall control architecture. Enables smooth operation of turbine systems by maintaining electrical consistency.
- Enhanced Performance and Reliability: Improves overall turbine efficiency by ensuring that voltage and auxiliary controls operate at optimal levels. Minimizes unexpected failures, reducing operational risks and enhancing turbine longevity.
Provides real-time fault detection and correction, contributing to lower maintenance costs.
- Safety Assurance: Protects critical turbine components and connected electrical systems from potential electrical irregularities. Reduces the risk of short circuits, overheating, and component damage due to unstable voltage levels. Contributes to a safer operational environment by maintaining electrical stability.
Design and Features
- Built to withstand the demanding conditions of industrial environments, including temperature variations and electrical interference.
- Includes connectors and terminals strategically positioned for easy integration into the Mark IV system framework.
- Designed to work seamlessly with other Mark IV system components, ensuring cohesive performance across the control system.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is DS3800DOWA?
It is a Regulator Auxiliary Board designed and developed by GE.
What are the key functions of a Regulator Auxiliary Board?
The key features include - Voltage regulation support, Power supply distribution to subsystems, Overvoltage and under voltage protection, Signal conditioning for enhanced stability, Monitoring and control of system parameters, and Backup power management.
How does a Regulator Auxiliary Board ensure protection?
It includes protective circuits to handle voltage spikes, load surges, and power drops. Features like overvoltage/under voltage protection and current-limiting fuses safeguard connected devices.
What are the communication options available on a Board?
These boards often support protocols like I2C, SPI, CAN, or other industry standards, allowing integration with control systems and enabling remote monitoring and diagnostics.
Can an Auxiliary Board manage multiple voltage levels?
Yes, it can distribute regulated power to multiple components or subsystems, each requiring different voltage levels, based on the design and application.
