الوصف
The GE DS3800DPSA is a Power Supply Card manufactured by General Electric for their Speedtronic Mark IV series of gas turbine control systems. Its primary function is to provide a stable and reliable source of power to the various electronic components of the control system. ⚡
Function and Purpose
In a complex industrial control system like the Mark IV, a stable power supply is critical for ensuring the proper function of all connected devices. The DS3800DPSA takes an input voltage and converts it into the regulated DC power needed by the system’s sensors, actuators, controllers, and communication modules. It is designed to operate in harsh industrial environments with high levels of vibration, temperature fluctuations, and humidity.
The board’s specific functions include:
- Voltage Regulation: It maintains a constant DC voltage output, typically +5 V dc, ensuring that the system’s components receive a stable power supply regardless of fluctuations in the input power.
- Power Distribution: It distributes the regulated power to the various parts of the control system.
- Protection Features: It includes safety features such as overvoltage, overcurrent, and short-circuit protection to prevent damage to the system in the event of an electrical fault.
Technical and Design Features
The DS3800DPSA is a legacy industrial part, and its design reflects the technology of the Mark IV series.
- Series: It is part of the DS3800 series, indicating its use in the Mark IV control system.
- Power Requirements: The board requires +5 V dc, 6 A for its operation.
- Physical Characteristics: It is a PC board with dimensions of approximately 15.9 cm high x 17.8 cm wide.
- Legacy Part: Since the Mark IV series is an older system, the DS3800DPSA is no longer in production and is primarily available from surplus, repair, and refurbishment vendors for the maintenance of existing systems.