DS3800XPEX1B - Relay Driver Card

SPECIFICATIONS

Part Number: DS3800XPEX1B
Manufacturer: General Electric
Series: Mark IV
Product type: Relay Driver Card
Availability: In Stock
Country of Manufacture: United States (USA)

Functional Description

DS3800XPEX1B is an Relay Driver Card designed and developed by GE. It is a part of Mark IV control system. The Mark IV system offers a standard option for interfacing with the Data-Tronic remote control and condition monitoring system. By integrating with a maintenance computer, these remote controls provide extensive historical records and analysis capabilities, offering insights into efficiency trends, combustion system conditions, trend plots, histograms, and correlations with hot gas path parts inventory programs.

Hardware Design Features

• Flexibility and Adaptability: The hardware design of the Mark IV panel aimed to accommodate 95 percent of customer panel requirements without requiring hardware changes. This adaptability is achieved by adding or removing optional cards, modules, or cables, with software configuration providing the necessary adjustments to meet specific customer needs.
• Future-Proofing: While the design was validated against historical requirements and met testing criteria, there's an acknowledgment that meeting future customer needs requires ongoing evaluation. The system aims to remain adaptable and responsive to evolving requirements, ensuring its relevance and usefulness over time.
• Panel Repairability: A significant objective was to enable panel repair while the turbine is operational. Extensive efforts were made to design a panel arrangement where most components can be easily and safely replaced with the panel energized and the turbine running. Modules containing critical components, which are more prone to failure, are strategically located on the front doors for convenient access. This design approach enhances maintenance efficiency and minimizes downtime by facilitating quick component replacement without interrupting turbine operation.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is DS3800XPEX1B?
It is an Relay Driver Card designed and developed by GE

What is the Data-Tronic  remote control and condition monitoring system?
The Data-Tronic system is a remote control and condition monitoring system that interfaces with the Mark IV. It provides comprehensive historical records and analysis of turbine efficiency trends, combustion system conditions, and more when integrated with a maintenance computer.

How does the hardware design accommodate customer requirements?
The hardware design aims to accommodate 95 percent of customer panel requirements without requiring hardware changes. This adaptability is achieved through software configuration, allowing for the addition or removal of optional cards, modules, or cables.

What measures were taken to future-proof the hardware design of the Mark IV?
While the design was tested against historical requirements, ongoing evaluation is acknowledged to meet future customer needs. The system remains adaptable and responsive to evolving requirements to ensure its relevance and usefulness over time.