IS200SCTTG1A - Static Charge Transformer Board

SPECIFICATIONS:

Part No: IS200SCTTG1A
Manufacturer: General Electric
Product Type: Static Charge Transformer Board
Series: Mark VI
Number of Channels: 6
Power Supplies: 200-250Vac
Operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C
Number of Phases: 3
Mounting: DIN-Rail
Availability: In Stock
Weight: 2.00 lbs
Size: 3.4 in x 6.37 in
Country of Origin: USA

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION:

IS200SCTTG1A is a Static Charge Transformer Board manufactured and designed by General Electric and is part of the Mark VI Series used in Speedtronic gas turbine control systems. The static charge transformer board serves a crucial role within the interface module assembly, contributing to the functionality of various components in tandem with other essential boards and equipment.

Power Generation: Turbines, especially those in wind or hydroelectric power plants, can generate significant static charges due to friction and movement. By incorporating a static charge transformer board, this static electricity could potentially be harnessed and converted into usable electrical power to supplement the turbine's energy needs or feed back into the grid.

ESD Protection: Turbine control systems are often sensitive electronic systems that can be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). The static charge transformer board could help mitigate the risk of ESD by safely dissipating accumulated static charges, and protecting the control system components from damage.

Grounding Optimization: Effective grounding is crucial for the safe operation of turbine control systems. The static charge transformer board could optimize grounding strategies by redistributing or neutralizing static charges, ensuring that the turbine and its control system remain properly grounded at all times.

Environmental Monitoring: Turbine performance can be affected by environmental conditions such as humidity and air quality, which can influence static electricity generation. The static charge transformer board could include sensors to monitor environmental factors and adjust its operation accordingly to optimize energy harvesting or ESD protection.

System Efficiency: By efficiently managing static charges within the turbine control system, the static charge transformer board could contribute to overall system efficiency, potentially improving energy output, reducing maintenance costs, and extending the lifespan of critical components.

SYSTEM IONet COMMUNICATION:

• System IONet Communication plays a crucial role in transmitting data between the Control Module and other system modules.

• Within this framework, the VCMI card located in the Control Module serves as the IONet bus master, directing communication through an Ethernet 10Base2 network connected to slave stations.

• This communication network acts as a conduit for vital information exchange, ensuring seamless coordination among different system elements.

• One of the distinctive aspects of this communication setup is the implementation of a specialized polling protocol known as Asynchronous Drives Language.

• This protocol significantly enhances the determinism of the IONet communication compared to traditional Ethernet LANs.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What does the VCRC card offer in terms of Discrete I/O?

The VCRC card provides a total of 48 digital inputs and 24 digital outputs. These inputs and outputs are distributed across 2 Termination Boards for contact inputs and another set of 2 for relay outputs.

How is the Discrete I/O divided among the Termination Boards?

For digital inputs, they are divided across 2 Termination Boards. Similarly, for digital outputs, there are 2 Termination Boards dedicated to relaying outputs.

What Analog I/O capabilities are available within the system?

The VAIC card contributes 20 analog inputs and 4 analog outputs.