GE DS200SNPAH1A LCI, Series 90 Protocol Daughter Card for DSPC

    • Communication Interface: The card enables a Load Commutated Inverter, which controls a large synchronous motor, to communicate with a central plant PLC using GE’s proprietary SNP (Series Ninety Protocol). This allows the PLC to send commands to the LCI (e.g., speed setpoints, start/stop commands) and receive real-time operational data (e.g., motor speed, current, alarms). The card supports both RS-232C and RS-485 physical communication standards, providing flexibility for different network topologies.
    • Daughter Card Architecture: As a daughter card, the DS200SNPAH1A is a modular component that plugs directly into the DSPC main processor board. This design allows for customization and upgradeability. Instead of using a different DSPC board for each communication protocol, the system designer can simply swap out the daughter card to adapt to different network environments. This modularity simplifies system configuration and maintenance.
    • System Integration: This card is a key component for integrating a standalone LCI drive system into a larger, plant-wide control scheme. It allows for the drive to be centrally monitored, diagnosed, and controlled from a single PLC, which is a fundamental requirement for modern industrial automation.
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The GE DS200SNPAH1A is a specialized Series 90 Protocol Daughter Card designed for use with the DS200DSPC Digital Signal Processor Control Motherboard. It provides the communication interface for a GE LCI (Load Commutated Inverter) drive system to exchange data with a GE Fanuc Series 90 PLC network.


 

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This card serves a highly specific and critical function in an industrial control system:

  • Communication Interface: The card enables a Load Commutated Inverter, which controls a large synchronous motor, to communicate with a central plant PLC using GE’s proprietary SNP (Series Ninety Protocol). This allows the PLC to send commands to the LCI (e.g., speed setpoints, start/stop commands) and receive real-time operational data (e.g., motor speed, current, alarms). The card supports both RS-232C and RS-485 physical communication standards, providing flexibility for different network topologies.
  • Daughter Card Architecture: As a daughter card, the DS200SNPAH1A is a modular component that plugs directly into the DSPC main processor board. This design allows for customization and upgradeability. Instead of using a different DSPC board for each communication protocol, the system designer can simply swap out the daughter card to adapt to different network environments. This modularity simplifies system configuration and maintenance.
  • System Integration: This card is a key component for integrating a standalone LCI drive system into a larger, plant-wide control scheme. It allows for the drive to be centrally monitored, diagnosed, and controlled from a single PLC, which is a fundamental requirement for modern industrial automation.