SPECIFICATIONS
Part No.: DS3800NMFA1D
Manufacturer: General Electric
Country of Manufacture: United States of America (USA)
Product Type: Motor Field Regulator Board
Availability: In Stock
Series: Mark IV
Functional Description
DS3800NMFA1D is a Motor Field Regulator Board developed by GE. It is a part of mark IV control system. The board is specifically designed to manage the field excitation of motors, ensuring that motors in turbine and generator systems operate efficiently, reliably, and within optimal parameters. By regulating the motor's field current, the board plays a vital role in controlling the motor's magnetic field and, in turn, its performance in industrial applications.
Features
- Motor Field Regulation: The primary function is to regulate the field current of motors. By controlling the field excitation, it helps optimize the motor's torque, efficiency, and speed. Ensures stable and consistent operation by adjusting the excitation to maintain a constant output power.
- Advanced Diagnostics and Protection: Equipped with diagnostic tools that continuously monitor motor field parameters, ensuring early detection of issues such as voltage fluctuations or component failures. Built-in protection mechanisms help prevent damage to the motor and associated systems by responding to faults like overcurrent, overvoltage, or temperature variations.
- Precise Control of Field Excitation: The board provides precise control of the excitation current, which directly impacts motor performance. By adjusting the field current, it ensures that the motor operates at its best possible efficiency across a wide range of load conditions. Optimizes the dynamic response of motors, improving startup, load handling, and efficiency.
- Reliability and Durability: Engineered for long-term operation in demanding industrial environments, such as power plants, manufacturing facilities, and oil and gas sectors. Its robust design helps minimize downtime, reduce maintenance costs, and extend the overall lifespan of the motor and control system.
Benefits
- Improved Motor Performance: By continuously regulating the motor’s field current, ensures optimal motor performance, enhancing efficiency and reducing energy consumption. Helps maintain consistent torque and speed, which is crucial for turbines and generators that require high precision.
- Enhanced System Stability: Continuous monitoring and adjustment of the field current improve system stability, reducing the risk of failure due to fluctuations in motor performance. Fault detection and protection capabilities help prevent damage to the motor and surrounding components, enhancing system longevity.
- Reduced Maintenance Costs: The board's diagnostic features make it easier to detect issues early, reducing the need for expensive repairs and minimizing unplanned downtime. The board is designed to last, reducing the frequency of replacements and lowering overall maintenance costs.
Maintenance and Support
- Routine Inspections: Regular checks ensure that the board is operating within its design parameters. Look for signs of wear and tear, overheating, or corrosion.
- Testing and Calibration: Periodic calibration of the motor field regulator is essential to maintain its precision and accuracy. Testing the field current and ensuring it stays within acceptable ranges helps keep the motor running smoothly.
Characteristics
- Field Current Regulation: Adjusts the field current to maintain stable motor or generator operation under varying loads.
- Voltage Control: Helps in maintaining consistent voltage output by controlling the field current.
- Overload Protection: Includes built-in protection against overcurrent conditions, ensuring the motor operates within safe limits.
- Speed Control: In generator applications, it can control the motor’s speed by adjusting the excitation current.
- Compatibility: Can be used in various motor systems including industrial and power generation equipment.
- Robust Design: Built to withstand harsh industrial environments, ensuring long-term durability and reliability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is DS3800NMFA1D?
It is a Motor Field Regulator Board developed by GE under the Mark IV series.
How does the Motor Field Regulator Board affect motor performance?
By adjusting the field current, it helps maintain a steady voltage output, reduces fluctuations, and ensures efficient operation, even under varying load conditions.
How is the field current controlled?
The board adjusts the voltage sent to the field windings, thereby controlling the current that flows through them. This adjustment directly influences the motor’s output voltage and speed.
What safety features does the Motor Field Regulator Board include?
The board typically includes protection mechanisms such as overcurrent protection, which prevents damage from excessive field current, and under-voltage protection to safeguard the motor and connected equipment.
