GE IC3600SIXK1 Power Sense Card

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The GE part number IC3600SIXK1 is a Power Sense Card. This is a specialized electronic circuit board used in industrial control systems to monitor the status and quality of the system’s power supply. Its main purpose is to ensure the reliability and integrity of the power that feeds critical control equipment.

Function and Key Features

The IC3600SIXK1 acts as a crucial diagnostic and monitoring tool for the system’s power. It continuously measures various parameters to detect problems before they can cause a system failure.

• Power Monitoring: The card monitors key power attributes like voltage levels and frequency. If it detects that the voltage has dropped below a safe threshold (a “brownout”) or that the frequency has deviated from its nominal value, it can trigger an alarm.
• Sequencing and Control: In multi-board systems, the card ensures that power is applied to different components in a specific order, which is crucial for preventing inrush current damage and ensuring proper startup.
• System Integrity: By continuously sensing the power, the card provides an early warning of a failing power supply or an unstable power source, allowing for maintenance or intervention before a complete system shutdown occurs.
• Robust Design: Like other GE industrial control boards, it’s designed to withstand harsh industrial environments, including vibrations and electromagnetic interference.

Applications

The IC3600SIXK1 is used in any industrial setting where power stability is critical.

• Power Plants: It is used to monitor the power supplied to turbine control systems, ensuring they remain operational and stable.
• Oil & Gas: It helps to monitor power for critical control systems in refineries and on pipelines, where a loss of power can have severe consequences.
• Heavy Manufacturing: It ensures that controllers for large machinery receive a stable power supply, preventing costly production interruptions.