GE IS200ITBAG1A Terminal Board for Mark VI

الوصف

That’s an excellent question! The GE IS200ITBAG1A is a specialized Terminal Board (ITBA) that plays a crucial role in interfacing the Mark VI Speedtronic Turbine Control System with field wiring, specifically for Direct Current (DC) drive applications.

Its main function is to provide a robust, organized, and reliable physical connection point for the electrical signals entering and exiting the main control modules.

⚙️ Core Function and Role

The IS200ITBAG1A is functionally classified as a DC Drive Direct Current Terminal Board.

• Field Wiring Interface: It acts as the intermediary between the external field wiring (from sensors, actuators, contactors, etc.) and the sensitive internal control electronics (I/O packs or main processor) of the Mark VI system.

• DC Signal Concentration: It is designed to handle DC signals, consolidating various Direct Current inputs and outputs related to drive functions, motor control, or auxiliary power into an organized set of terminals.

• Space-Efficient Connectivity: The board is described as being an extensive terminal board that provides many connection points while maintaining a space-efficient profile within the control cabinet.

• System Integration: It is part of the IS200 Innovation Series, ensuring compatibility and seamless integration with the overall Mark VI system architecture.

🔌 Hardware Features

The design emphasizes high-density, secure, and organized wiring:

• Terminal Strips: The board features multiple terminal strips (often two levels, back-to-back, or in distinct groups). These strips provide numerous screw connectors for securing field wires. One revision of a similar board design offers up to 60 terminal points.

• Connectors: It is built with multiple plug connectors (both male vertical pin plugs and female plugs of various sizes, e.g., 16-, 20-, and 24-position) that connect directly to the corresponding sockets on the main I/O board or control assembly backplane.

• Form Factor: The IS200ITBAG1A is a narrow board (or similar small form factor) with few active electronic components, as its primary job is physical signal routing.

• Wiring Capacity: The terminal points are generally designed to accept heavy-duty industrial wiring, such as one stranded #12AWG wire or two #16AWG stranded wires.

• Revision: The G1A suffix indicates the initial hardware group and artwork revision for this terminal board design.