GE IS200VSCAH2A MKVI, Serial Comm Card

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The GE IS200VSCAH2A is a VME Serial Communications Card for the Mark VI series of GE’s Speedtronic Gas Turbine Control Systems. This board, often called a VSCA card, is a crucial component that provides the communication interface between the Mark VI controller and various serial devices, such as PLCs, RTUs, and other third-party equipment.

Key Features and Functionality

The VSCAH2A is designed to provide reliable and flexible serial communication capabilities, which is essential for integrating the turbine control system into a larger plant-wide control network. Here’s a breakdown of its primary functions:

• Serial Communication: The card is equipped with multiple serial ports that support various communication protocols, including Modbus RTU, OPC, and others. This flexibility allows the Mark VI system to exchange data with a wide range of devices.
• Data Exchange: The card acts as a gateway, receiving data from external devices (e.g., setpoints, status information) and sending data from the turbine control system (e.g., temperatures, pressures, alarms). This two-way communication is vital for plant-wide monitoring and control.
• Protocol Conversion: The VSCA card can perform some level of protocol conversion, translating data between the internal format of the Mark VI controller and the protocol used by the external serial device.
• VMEbus Interface: The card plugs directly into the VME backplane of a Mark VI rack. This allows for high-speed communication with the main controller and other VME cards in the system, ensuring that data is transferred quickly and efficiently.
• Diagnostics: The board’s faceplate features LED indicators to display its operational status, including power, run status, and communication activity. These indicators help in quickly troubleshooting any communication issues.

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