GE IS200EGPAG1B EX2100, Gate Pulse Amplifier Card

Applications

 

The IS200EGPAG1B is a legacy component primarily found in power generation facilities. It is an essential component for:

  • Excitation Control: It is the final link in the control chain that directly regulates the generator’s voltage and reactive power by controlling the firing of the thyristors in the exciter bridge.
  • Power Regulation: By precisely controlling the power flow to the generator’s field, it ensures the generator’s output is stable and reliable, which is crucial for maintaining the stability of the electrical grid.
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The GE part number IS200EGPAG1B is a Gate Pulse Amplifier Card for the EX2100 Excitation Control System. Its primary function is to take low-level gate signals from the main control board and amplify them to a powerful level sufficient to fire the SCRs (Silicon Controlled Rectifiers) in the exciter’s rectifier bridge.


 

Function and Key Features

 

A thyristor bridge is a power electronic circuit that converts AC to DC power to supply the generator’s field. The GPAA board is the last stage of control before the power devices.

  • Gate Pulse Amplification: The main controller (like a DSPX) generates a precise, low-energy timing signal. The GPAA board takes this signal and boosts its voltage and current to a level required to “turn on” the high-power SCRs. Without this board, the weak signal from the controller would not be able to fire the SCRs.
  • Electrical Isolation: The board provides critical electrical isolation between the high-power exciter circuits and the sensitive, low-voltage control electronics. This protects the control system from damaging voltage spikes and electrical noise.
  • System Integration: The GPAA card is a crucial part of the control chain. It receives its commands from the main control board and provides the final output to the exciter bridge.
  • Robust Design: Like all GE industrial control components, it’s built to withstand the harsh conditions of a power plant.

 

Applications

 

The IS200EGPAG1B is a legacy component primarily found in power generation facilities. It is an essential component for:

  • Excitation Control: It is the final link in the control chain that directly regulates the generator’s voltage and reactive power by controlling the firing of the thyristors in the exciter bridge.
  • Power Regulation: By precisely controlling the power flow to the generator’s field, it ensures the generator’s output is stable and reliable, which is crucial for maintaining the stability of the electrical grid.