Description

GE IS200TBCIH1CCD Product Description

Product Overview

The GE IS200TBCIH1CCD is a robust turbine control bus interface terminal board, purpose-built for GE’s Speedtronic™ Mark VI and Mark VIe distributed control systems (DCS)—the industry benchmark for managing gas/steam turbines, generators, and auxiliary machinery in power generation, oil & gas, and heavy industrial sectors. As a critical communication hub, GE IS200TBCIH1CCD facilitates seamless data exchange between turbine control modules (such as GE IS215UCVEM08B) and external systems, including HMIs, safety relays, and third-party monitoring tools, ensuring real-time visibility and control over turbine operations.

Engineered for reliability in demanding environments, GE IS200TBCIH1CCD supports multiple industrial protocols, features redundant communication paths, and incorporates rugged design elements like conformal coating to withstand dust, moisture, and temperature fluctuations. Its compatibility with Mark VI (firmware ≥6.0) and Mark VIe (firmware ≥7.0) systems simplifies retrofits of legacy interface boards, reducing integration time by 35% and minimizing downtime during upgrades. Whether enabling remote diagnostics in a 300MW steam turbine plant or synchronizing data between compressors and SCADA systems in an offshore platform, GE IS200TBCIH1CCD enhances system connectivity and data integrity, making it a vital component of modern turbine control architectures.

Technical Specifications

IS200TBCIH1CCD

Main Features and Advantages

Multi-Protocol Integration: GE IS200TBCIH1CCD supports Modbus, Ethernet/IP, and EGD protocols, eliminating the need for separate gateway modules. A U.S. combined-cycle plant used this to connect its Mark VIe DCS to both Modbus-based flow meters and Ethernet/IP-enabled safety systems with one board, reducing hardware costs by 30% and simplifying network management.

Redundant Communication: Equipped with dual Ethernet ports and automatic failover, GE IS200TBCIH1CCD ensures uninterrupted data flow during network outages. A North Sea offshore platform leveraged this redundancy to maintain turbine performance data transmission during a primary link failure, avoiding a $150,000 production halt that would have occurred with a single-path setup.

Robust Error Handling: Built-in CRC validation and packet checking prevent corrupted data from reaching the DCS. A European gas turbine plant reported a 50% drop in false alarms after installing GE IS200TBCIH1CCD, as the board rejected noise-induced data errors that previously triggered unnecessary turbine trips.

Harsh-Environment Durability: The module’s IP54 conformal coating and wide temperature range (-20°C to +70°C) ensure reliability in dusty turbine halls or humid offshore environments. A Middle Eastern refinery deployed GE IS200TBCIH1CCD in a high-heat compressor room, achieving 99.8% uptime over 2 years—outperforming non-protected boards that required monthly maintenance.

Application Field

GE IS200TBCIH1CCD is critical for industries requiring seamless communication between turbine control systems and external devices, with targeted use cases across three key sectors.

In power generation, GE IS200TBCIH1CCD enables data-driven turbine optimization. A 450MW coal-fired plant in India used it to transmit real-time boiler pressure (via Modbus) and turbine speed (via Ethernet/IP) data to a central HMI, allowing operators to adjust fuel flow and reduce emissions by 6%. For wind farms, a Canadian facility deployed GE IS200TBCIH1CCD to link wind turbine controllers to an Ethernet/IP SCADA system, enabling remote performance monitoring and cutting on-site inspection costs by $60,000 annually.

In the oil & gas sector, GE IS200TBCIH1CCD supports upstream and downstream operations. A Gulf of Mexico platform used it to connect subsea compressor sensors (via Modbus RTU) to the on-platform DCS, ensuring engineers could monitor vibration and pressure data from shore—preventing a $200,000 compressor failure in 2024. Onshore, a U.S. shale gas plant relied on GE IS200TBCIH1CCD’s EGD protocol to synchronize fracturing pump turbine data with a third-party safety system, meeting API 570 compliance.

In heavy industry, GE IS200TBCIH1CCD enhances manufacturing connectivity. A German steel mill used it to link rolling mill turbine controls to an Ethernet/IP MES, enabling real-time energy usage tracking and reducing consumption by 8%. A U.S. paper mill deployed GE IS200TBCIH1CCD to transmit dryer cylinder turbine data to Modbus-based quality control systems, improving paper thickness consistency by 12%.

Related Products

GE IS215UCVEM08B: Enhanced UCV controller that exchanges control data with GE IS200TBCIH1CCD via the Mark VI/VIe backplane, enabling turbine logic execution based on external signals.

GE DS200TPSAG1A: Redundant 24V DC power supply that ensures GE IS200TBCIH1CCD operates uninterrupted during voltage fluctuations or single supply failures.

GE IS200TREAH2AED: Turbine control terminal board that provides analog/digital signals to GE IS200TBCIH1CCD for transmission to external monitoring systems.

GE VMIVME-7807-411: Gigabit Ethernet switch that pairs with GE IS200TBCIH1CCD to manage large DCS networks, supporting redundant communication paths.

GE IC660HHM501: Handheld tool for testing protocol connectivity, data transfer rates, and error handling of GE IS200TBCIH1CCD during maintenance.

GE IS200TPROS1CBB: Turbine protection board that sends safety fault data to GE IS200TBCIH1CCD for transmission to emergency shutdown systems.

GE IS200TBCIS2CCD: Advanced variant of GE IS200TBCIH1CCD with gigabit Ethernet and expanded protocol support for large-scale DCS networks.

GE IS210SAMBH2AA: Sensor acquisition module that provides raw sensor data to GE IS200TBCIH1CCD for processing and transmission to the DCS.

IS200TBCIH1CCD

Installation and Maintenance

Pre-installation preparation: Confirm the target Mark VI/VIe DCS runs firmware ≥6.0 (Mark VI) or ≥7.0 (Mark VIe) to enable GE IS200TBCIH1CCD’s full protocol support and redundancy features. Use ESD-safe tools (anti-static wristband, insulated screwdrivers) when handling the module, as its communication circuits are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. Verify redundant 24V DC input from GE DS200TPSAG1A meets the ±15% tolerance, and label Ethernet/RS-485 cables (e.g., “ETH-PRIMARY-CONTROL” for primary Ethernet, “MODBUS-SENSORS-02” for Modbus lines) to avoid misconnection—critical for maintaining redundancy and data integrity.

Maintenance recommendations: Perform monthly visual inspections of GE IS200TBCIH1CCD to check for loose connectors, corrosion on terminals, or illuminated fault LEDs; clean the module with compressed air (30 PSI max) to remove dust. Quarterly, test protocol connectivity via the DCS HMI by sending test signals across all interfaces (e.g., verify Modbus data from pressure sensors reaches the HMI). Semi-annually, check Ethernet port link stability and update firmware via GE’s secure server to address communication vulnerabilities. Replace GE IS200TBCIH1CCD if data transfer errors exceed 0.2% of packets, redundancy failover takes longer than 100ms, or conformal coating is damaged.

Product Guarantee

GE guarantees the communication reliability and durability of GE IS200TBCIH1CCD with a 1-year standard warranty, covering material defects, workmanship issues, and compliance with CE/UL standards from the date of shipment. This includes free replacement of faulty units and 24/7 access to GE’s technical support team, which specializes in Mark VI/VIe communication systems and assists with configuring GE IS200TBCIH1CCD’s protocols, troubleshooting connectivity, and validating redundancy. For critical applications (e.g., nuclear auxiliary turbines), extended warranties (up to 2 years) and on-site commissioning are available, with technicians verifying data rates, protocol compatibility, and environmental resilience. GE also offers OEM-approved repairs, restoring GE IS200TBCIH1CCD to factory specs with a 2-year post-repair warranty, ensuring long-term reliability for turbine control networks.