GE IS200BAPAH1A Analog Processor

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The GE part number IS200BAPAH1A is an Analog Processor Board. It is a component of GE’s Mark VI Speedtronic turbine control system. Its primary function is to process and manage various analog signals for the turbine’s control and protection logic. ⚙️

Function and Features

The BAPA board is part of the Mark VI’s control architecture, which handles the complex tasks of turbine operation. The “BAPA” designation stands for Backplane Analog Processor Assy.

• Analog Signal Processing: The board is designed to handle analog signals from a variety of sources. These signals, which are continuous voltage or current levels, represent physical parameters like temperature, pressure, flow, and vibration. The board converts these raw analog inputs into digital values that can be processed by the main controller.
• Control and Protection: The processed signals are used by the Mark VI’s control system to make critical decisions. For example, if the board detects an over-temperature condition, it can trigger a control action to reduce fuel flow or initiate a protective shutdown.
• TMR Redundancy: The Mark VI system is known for its Triple Modular Redundancy (TMR) architecture. The BAPA board can be part of this system, where three identical boards process the same signal. The system then uses a voting process to determine the correct value, ensuring a high degree of reliability and fault tolerance.
• Robust Design: Like all GE industrial control components, it is built to withstand the harsh conditions of a power plant, including vibrations, temperature fluctuations, and electromagnetic interference.

Applications

The IS200BAPAH1A is used in power generation facilities that operate GE’s Mark VI turbine control systems. It is an essential component for:

• Turbine Control: It provides the data necessary to control key parameters during startup, operation, and shutdown.
• Protection Systems: It is a critical part of the turbine’s safety system, ensuring that the system can detect and respond to potentially dangerous conditions.