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The GE IS230TNTCH1C is a simplex thermocouple input module assembly for the GE Mark VIe control system. The part number indicates a complete, ready-to-install unit, including a TBTCH1C terminal board and a single PTCCH1B I/O pack, designed for non-redundant temperature monitoring using thermocouples.
Key Features
- Simplex Configuration: The term “simplex” means there is a single, non-redundant I/O channel. This is a common and cost-effective approach for applications where a single point of failure won’t lead to a catastrophic event.
- Thermocouple Input: The module is specifically designed to handle inputs from thermocouples. Thermocouples are temperature sensors that produce a small voltage proportional to temperature. The module accurately converts this voltage into a temperature reading for the control system.
- Assembly: The part number signifies a complete unit, consisting of both the terminal board (TBTCH1C) where the thermocouple wiring is terminated and the electronic I/O pack (PTCCH1B) that processes the signals.
- Mark VIe Integration: As part of the IS230 series, this assembly is a key component of the Mark VIe control platform, widely used for controlling turbines in power generation and other heavy industries.
Applications
The IS230TNTCH1C is used in industrial settings where the monitoring of temperature is essential for safe operation.
- Power Generation: It is a core component in a turbine’s control and protection system, providing a reliable input for trip logic that shuts down the unit in a controlled manner if an over-temperature condition is detected in a bearing, exhaust, or other critical component.
- Industrial Automation: The module is a fundamental building block in many manufacturing processes that rely on automated control for efficiency and product quality.
- Oil and Gas: In refineries and offshore platforms, it monitors the temperature of critical equipment like pumps, compressors, and reactors to ensure they operate within safe limits.