GE IC3600SLEH1 Logic Element Card

 

The IC3600SLEH1 is used in any industrial setting where conditional or sequenced control is required.

  • Power Plants: It’s used to implement specific protective logic, such as tripping a circuit breaker if a temperature sensor exceeds a certain value and a pressure sensor falls below a certain threshold.
  • Industrial Processes: It can be found in a variety of manufacturing processes to control the sequence of operations or to implement safety interlocks. For example, it might ensure a machine doesn’t start unless a safety gate is closed.
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The GE part number IC3600SLEH1 is a Logic Element Card. This is a circuit board that contains the fundamental logic components of a control system. It’s used in industrial applications, particularly within legacy turbine control systems like the GE Mark I-II series, to perform a variety of logical operations.


 

Function and Key Features

 

The IC3600SLEH1 is the “brain” of a specific function within the larger control system. It doesn’t perform complex, overarching control like a CPU, but rather executes specific, programmed logical tasks.

  • Logical Operations: The card contains an array of logic gates (AND, OR, NOT, etc.). These gates perform logical calculations on input signals and generate an output. For example, it might be programmed to activate an alarm only when two specific conditions are met simultaneously.
  • Condition-Based Control: By using logic elements, the card can make decisions based on inputs from sensors or other parts of the system. This allows for conditional control, where a specific action is taken only if certain criteria are met.
  • Modularity: Being a separate card, it allows for a modular design of the control system. You can add or replace a logic card to change a specific function without having to alter the entire system.
  • Robust Design: Like all GE industrial control boards, it’s built to withstand the harsh conditions of a power plant or industrial facility, including vibration, temperature fluctuations, and electromagnetic interference.

 

Applications

 

The IC3600SLEH1 is used in any industrial setting where conditional or sequenced control is required.

  • Power Plants: It’s used to implement specific protective logic, such as tripping a circuit breaker if a temperature sensor exceeds a certain value and a pressure sensor falls below a certain threshold.
  • Industrial Processes: It can be found in a variety of manufacturing processes to control the sequence of operations or to implement safety interlocks. For example, it might ensure a machine doesn’t start unless a safety gate is closed.

 

Related Products and Alternatives

 

While this is a legacy card, modern control systems use Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) to perform the same functions.

  • Siemens SIMATIC S7: This family of PLCs performs logical and sequential control using a programmable CPU rather than dedicated logic cards.
  • Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) ControlLogix: A modern PLC platform that uses software-based logic to perform complex control.
  • Emerson DeltaV: A modern DCS that uses a configurable software environment to perform logical operations and control.