GE IS200EXICH1A EX2100, Control Card

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The GE part number IS200EXICH1A is an EX2100 Control Card. It’s the central processing unit and “brain” of the EX2100 Excitation Control System. Its primary function is to execute the control algorithms, manage all I/O, and regulate the generator’s voltage and reactive power. 🧠

Function and Key Features

This board is the heart of the EX2100 system. All other cards and modules work to support its primary function.

• Central Processor: The card contains a powerful microprocessor that runs the complex control algorithms necessary for excitation control. This includes closed-loop voltage regulation, power factor control, and a wide range of protective functions.
• System Management: The EXIC card manages all the I/O signals coming from and going to other boards in the system, such as the power modules, relay cards, and I/O boards. It also communicates with external systems like the plant’s distributed control system (DCS).
• Redundancy: In a redundant EX2100 system, two of these cards operate in parallel. If one fails, the other can take over seamlessly to ensure uninterrupted control of the generator.
• Robust Design: Like all GE industrial control components, it is built to withstand the harsh conditions of a power plant.

Applications

The IS200EXICH1A is a key component in power generation facilities that operate the EX2100 Excitation Control System. It is essential for:

• Generator Voltage Regulation: It is the primary component that controls the generator’s output voltage by regulating the current in the field windings.
• Grid Stability: By ensuring the generator’s voltage and reactive power are stable, it contributes to the overall stability of the electrical grid.
• System Protection: It executes the protective logic that trips the generator or takes other protective actions in the event of a fault.