The GE DS200SHVIG1BFC is a High Voltage Interface Board used in GE Mark V Speedtronic and EX2000-based turbine control systems. It is designed to interface between the SCR bridge circuit and key control/power modules such as power supply boards, instrumentation cards, and the Power Connect Card (PCCA).
Its primary function is to convert, isolate, and transmit high-voltage and shunt-related signals, ensuring accurate measurement and stable control of turbine drive systems under high electrical stress conditions.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Electric (GE) |
| Model | DS200SHVIG1BFC |
| Series | Mark V / EX2000 SCR Interface |
| Module Type | High Voltage Interface Board (SHVI family) |
| Function | SCR signal conversion & isolation |
| Input Signal Range | -500 mV to +500 mV (shunt signals) |
| Output Signal Range | 0–500 kHz differential frequency |
| Communication Role | Links SCR bridge to PCCA / power supply |
| Attenuation Control | 17 configurable jumpers |
| Current Transformer Ratio | 10:1 selectable attenuation |
| Signal Processing | Voltage-to-frequency conversion (VCO-based) |
| Protection Features | Isolation, attenuation, signal conditioning |
| Diagnostics | LED fault indication (fuse/status) |
| Connectors | Industrial pin & ribbon connectors |
| Mounting | Rack-mounted within drive cabinet |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +60°C (industrial grade) |
Physical Dimensions & Weight
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 330 × 200 × 100 mm |
| Weight | ~2.0 kg |
The board uses a large-format industrial PCB layout optimized for high-voltage isolation, signal routing stability, and SCR interface durability.
System Role & Functional Behavior
The DS200SHVIG1BFC acts as a critical high-voltage signal translation layer inside turbine drive systems:
- Accepts low-level shunt signals from SCR bridge (-500 mV to +500 mV)
- Converts signals into frequency-based outputs (0–500 kHz)
- Transfers processed signals to PCCA, DCFB, or SDCI boards
- Provides electrical isolation between power and control circuits
- Uses jumper configuration for fine-tuned signal attenuation
- Enables accurate monitoring of high-power SCR operations
In practice, it ensures that high-energy power electronics can be safely interpreted by sensitive control systems.
Recommended Related Models
- DS200PCCAG Power Connect Cards
- DS200SHVMG1A High Voltage Interface Boards
- DS200SDCC Drive Control Board
- DS200SLCC LAN Communication Board
- DS200UPLAG Power Distribution Boards
Popular GE Mark V / EX2000 Interface Modules
- DS200SHVIG1B (base variant)
- DS200SHVIG1BGD (enhanced revision)
- DS200EX200 excitation system modules
- DS200DMC drive control boards
- GE DC2000 SCR drive interface series
