DS3800HACA1A - Address Customize Board

SPECIFICATIONS:

Part Number: DS3800HACA1A
Manufacturer: General Electric
Series: Mark IV
Power Supply: 5V DC
Product Type: Address Customize Board
Communication Protocols: CANbus 250 kbps
Microprocessor: Embedded 8/16-bit
Memory: EEPROM 64-128 KB
Power Supply: 5V DC ±5%
Function: Address assignment, module ID
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +60 °C
Board Size: 16.51 cm high x 17.8 cm
Repair: 3-7 Days
Country of Origin: USA
Availability: In Stock

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION:

DS3800HACA1A is an Address Customize Board manufactured and designed by General Electric as part of the Mark IV Series used in Speedtronic control systems. Its primary function is to assign unique addresses to all system cards and modules, ensuring accurate communication across the distributed control network. The board stores the address configuration in non-volatile memory, retaining settings during power cycles. It interfaces with the system backplane and communicates with other modules via standard protocols, allowing proper identification and addressing for data exchange. The CAB also monitors system integrity, providing fault detection and status signals if address conflicts or communication failures occur.

• Address Assignment allocates unique addresses to each module, preventing communication conflicts.
• Memory Retention uses non-volatile memory to store address information across power cycles.
• System Communication interfaces with the backplane and supports required protocols for seamless data transfer.
• Fault Detection monitors for address conflicts, communication errors, or hardware anomalies and signals faults to the system.
• Integration Support ensures that new or replaced modules are correctly identified without manual reconfiguration.

OPERATION:

The CAB actively monitors the communication bus for address conflicts, signal integrity issues, and module presence anomalies, signaling the main processor whenever faults occur. It also enables automatic detection and integration of replacement or newly installed modules, eliminating the need for manual configuration. Designed to support high-reliability protocols such as CANbus and Ethernet, the CAB ensures seamless data exchange, fault reporting, and system stability under all operational conditions, making it essential for precise turbine control and diagnostics. Additionally, the board provides non-volatile memory storage for address configurations, real-time fault signaling to the system controller, dynamic module recognition for hot-swappable components, and continuous bus monitoring to maintain system integrity and prevent operational interruptions.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What are the jumper settings on the DS3800HACA1A?

The board is equipped with 11 jumpers labeled with identifiers like RST1, RST2, FRZ1, and WRD3. These jumpers allow for extensive customization based on specific operational requirements, offering flexibility and adaptability for various control scenarios.

What is the function of the Address Customize Board (CAB)?

The CAB assigns unique addresses to all modules and cards in the Mark IV turbine control system. This prevents conflicts on the communication bus. Proper operation of the CAB ensures accurate data exchange between modules

How can I identify a CAB-induced communication failure on the system bus?

Monitor the system diagnostics for repeated address conflict errors or modules failing to respond. Fault logs typically indicate the offending module’s ID. This helps isolate whether the CAB or another card is causing the bus error.