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SPECIFICATIONS:
Part Number: DS3800HCMB1
Manufacturer: General Electric
Series: Mark IV
Product Type: Universal Communication Processor Board
Form Factor: Plug-in module with 40-pin edge connector
EEPROM Modules: 3 sockets
Jumpers: 25 configurable jumpers
Indicators: 1 amber
Connectors: 1 modular connector
Operating Temperature: -20 to +60°C
Repair: 3-7 Days
Availability: In Stock
Weight: 0.5 kg
Country of Origin: United States
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION:
DS3800HCMB1 is a Universal Communication Processor Board manufactured and designed by General Electric as part of the Mark IV Series used in GE Speedtronic Gas Turbine Control Systems. It manages the flow of digital and analog signals between control modules and external devices, ensuring accurate timing, sequencing, and reliable system operation. The board processes inputs and outputs, conditions signals, and facilitates protocol translation, allowing different system components to communicate seamlessly. The board supports monitoring and diagnostics through built-in LEDs and test points, enabling quick detection of faults or communication errors. Its modular design, with plug-in connectors and EEPROM sockets, allows easy installation, replacement, and firmware configuration, making it suitable for high-availability environments in gas, steam, or combined cycle turbine applications.
OPERATION:
The DS3800HCMB1 board manages the exchange of digital and analog signals between the GE Mark IV turbine control system modules and external devices. It continuously monitors input signals, conditions them, and routes outputs to the appropriate control or monitoring modules, ensuring accurate timing, sequencing, and synchronization within the turbine control network.
During operation, the board monitors its internal status and communication links via built-in LEDs and diagnostic points. It detects faults, communication errors, or signal inconsistencies and relays diagnostic information to the main control processor, enabling timely corrective actions. The board’s firmware and EEPROM modules maintain configuration data and support protocol translation for seamless system integration in high-reliability turbine environments.
COMPATIBILITY:
The board manages digital and analog signal routing within GE Mark IV turbine control systems, performing input conditioning, output sequencing, and real-time communication between control modules. Fault detection and diagnostic reporting are supported via onboard LEDs and test points.
The board is compatible with standard Mark IV backplane architectures, supports EEPROM-stored firmware configurations, and allows jumper-based adjustments for system-specific protocols. It can be integrated in both new installations and retrofit applications without hardware modifications, maintaining full signal integrity and module synchronization.
DIAGNOSTICS:
The DS3800HCMB1 board provides real-time diagnostic monitoring of signal integrity, communication status, and module functionality within GE Mark IV turbine control systems. Onboard LEDs indicate power, communication activity, and fault conditions, allowing rapid identification of operational anomalies.
Test points are provided for voltage, signal, and timing measurements, enabling verification of input/output channels and proper data routing. The board detects communication errors, signal loss, and configuration mismatches, reporting them to the main control processor to support troubleshooting, corrective actions, and preventive maintenance.
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What is the primary function of this board?
The board acts as a communication processor within GE Mark IV turbine control systems. It manages digital and analog signals between control modules and peripheral devices, ensuring proper routing, timing, and sequencing. This ensures accurate system operation and maintains synchronization across the control network.
How does the board manage communication between modules
It uses real-time data transfer protocols to synchronize communication between multiple control modules. The board buffers and translates signals to maintain compatibility across different modules. Communication errors are monitored and reported to the main processor.
How does the board support modular integration?
The 40-pin edge connector and retention levers allow plug-in installation into standard backplanes. Jumper and socket configurations enable compatibility with multiple module types. This modularity supports quick replacement and retrofit without system downtime.
