The GE DS200TCDAH1BGD is a Digital Input/Output (I/O) Board used in the GE Mark V Speedtronic turbine control system. It functions as a key interface between field devices and the turbine controller, handling relay outputs, contact inputs, and system-level signal routing.
This module is designed to support real-time turbine logic execution, ensuring accurate switching, reliable signal acquisition, and stable communication across control subsystems. It remains widely used in legacy industrial automation systems where durability and deterministic control are essential.
Technical Specifications (with Dimensions & Weight)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Electric (GE) |
| Model | DS200TCDAH1BGD |
| Series | Mark V Speedtronic |
| Product Type | Digital I/O Board |
| Functional Acronym | TCDA |
| Core Function | Relay output & contact input processing |
| Processor | Onboard microprocessor + PROM modules |
| Input Channels | 16 digital inputs (typical configuration) |
| Output Channels | 16 relay outputs (typical configuration) |
| Communication | IONET / internal Mark V bus |
| Connectors | 50-pin connectors + 3-pin headers |
| Configuration | Hardware jumpers (J1–J8) |
| Diagnostics | LED status indicators |
| Core Location | R1 core system integration |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +60°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Dimensions | approx. 160 × 160 × 120 mm (turn0search6) |
| Weight | approx. 0.8 kg (turn0search6) |
| Mounting Type | Rack-mounted PCB module |
Its rugged design ensures stable operation even under vibration, heat, and electrical noise conditions commonly found in turbine control cabinets.
Recommended Related Models
- GE DS200TCDAH1B Digital I/O Board (base version)
- GE DS200TCQBG1BBA Extended Analog I/O Board
- GE DS200TCCBG1BED Analog Processor Board
- GE DS200TBCBG1AAA RTD Input Board
- GE DS200LDCCH1ANA Drive Control Module
These modules collectively form a complete Mark V control and signal processing ecosystem.
Popular GE Mark V I/O Modules
- DS200 Digital I/O boards (TCDA series)
- DS200 Analog and signal processing boards
- IS200 distributed I/O modules
- EX2000 / EX2100 excitation systems
- Speedtronic Mark V CPU and protection modules
