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The GE DS3800XCIB is a backplane card for the GE Speedtronic Mark IV turbine control system. It is also referred to as a communication card because its primary role is to provide the electrical pathways for communication and power distribution among the various circuit boards in the system.
Unlike a traditional computer motherboard, a backplane system uses a main board with multiple slots. The other, more specialized, cards (like processor, I/O, and power supply cards) plug directly into these slots. The DS3800XCIB is this backbone, ensuring that all connected components can communicate and receive power reliably.
Key Functions & Features
- Communication Hub: The DS3800XCIB acts as a central hub for communication between different modules. It provides a shared data bus that allows the main processor card to exchange information with all the input/output (I/O) cards. This is crucial for a real-time control system that needs to respond quickly to changing conditions.
- Power Distribution: This card is responsible for distributing power from the power supply cards to all the other cards plugged into the system. This ensures a stable and reliable power source for all components, which is vital in a noisy industrial environment.
- Modular Design: The backplane design makes the entire Mark IV system modular. This allows for easier and more efficient maintenance, as individual cards can be quickly replaced without affecting the entire system. It also improves reliability by reducing the number of failure points associated with external cables.
- Robust Construction: The DS3800XCIB is built to withstand the demanding conditions of industrial environments, including exposure to electrical noise, temperature variations, and physical vibrations.
Technical Specifications (Inferred)
Since the Mark IV system is older, detailed public specifications for the DS3800XCIB are not widely available. However, based on its function and series, we can infer its role:
- Part Number: DS3800XCIB
- Series: GE Speedtronic Mark IV
- Function: Backplane card, providing a main hub for communication and power.
- Application: Turbine control systems.
Related Components
As a backplane card, the DS3800XCIB is central to the system’s operation and interacts with nearly all other cards, including:
- Processor Cards: The main processing unit, such as the DS3800HCDA, plugs into the backplane to communicate with other I/O cards.
- I/O Cards: Various I/O cards, such as thermocouple, digital, and analog I/O boards, connect to the backplane to send and receive data from field devices.
- Power Supply Cards: Power cards like the DS3800NTRF would connect to the backplane to supply the necessary power to all the other modules.