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The GE DS200DSPCH1A is a Digital Signal Processor Control Board (DSPC) for the LS2100 Static Excitation System. It serves as the main processor and “brain” of the LS2100 system, executing the control algorithms and logic necessary for the precise operation of large generators and power converters.
Technical Breakdown 🧠
The model number provides key insights into the board’s function and architecture:
- DSPC (Digital Signal Processor Control): This designation indicates the board’s core purpose. It uses a high-performance digital signal processor to handle complex, real-time calculations. This computational power is essential for the advanced control functions of the LS2100, such as regulating generator voltage, power factor, and handling fault conditions with extreme speed and accuracy.
- LS2100: This board is specifically a part of the LS2100 Static Excitation System, which is a high-speed, digital exciter for synchronous generators. The LS2100 can also serve as a Load Commutated Inverter (LCI), used for static starting of gas turbines. The DS200DSPCH1A is the central component that makes these high-performance operations possible.
- System Architecture: The board plugs into a VME rack and acts as the master or slave device. It provides its own program memory and high-speed I/O, allowing it to directly interface with control signals without relying solely on the VME bus. This provides for quick and reliable communication, which is crucial in real-time control systems. The board also serves as a host for other daughterboards, such as the Analog to Digital Measurement Assembly (ADMA), expanding its functionality.
In essence, the DS200DSPCH1A is the computational heart of the LS2100, providing the speed and intelligence required to maintain the stability and reliability of the power grid.
Applications 🏭
The GE DS200DSPCH1A is a critical component in the control systems of:
- Large Power Generators: It is used in power plants to regulate the output voltage of synchronous generators.
- Load Commutated Inverters (LCIs): It controls the static starting of large gas turbines by converting the generator into a motor for startup.
- High-Performance Power Converters: It can be used in other high-power applications like wind turbines, dynamometers, and active filters.
This video explains the components of the LS2100 static starter system, of which the control processor card is a key part.