General Electric IS200RAPAG1B Rack Power Supply Board

The GE IS200RAPAG1B Rack Power Supply Board is a critical component within the GE Speedtronic Mark VIe control system, designed specifically to provide reliable and regulated DC power to various system modules and peripheral circuits. Manufactured by General Electric (GE), this power supply module plays a central role in maintaining uninterrupted operation of turbine control, balance of plant, and industrial process control applications.

The IS200RAPAG1B board is engineered with robustness and reliability in mind, incorporating redundant design features, status indicators, and protection circuits to ensure high availability in mission-critical systems. It is typically mounted in the VME-style racks of the Mark VIe system, drawing input from a bulk power source and delivering multiple voltage outputs required by controller and I/O boards.

Product Specifications

Product Applications

• Gas and Steam Turbine Control Systems: Supplies stable DC voltages to control and I/O cards in Mark VIe systems.

• Power Plant Automation: Integral in power generation systems requiring high reliability and continuous operation.

• Process Control Systems: Powers distributed control systems in oil & gas, petrochemical, and refining industries.

• Substation Automation: Provides regulated power to digital control and protection systems.

• Industrial Automation Systems: Ensures uninterrupted operation of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and monitoring devices.

Product Advantages

• Highly Reliable Power Delivery: Ensures consistent performance for mission-critical control systems.

• Built-in Redundancy: Designed to support redundant power sources, improving system uptime and fault tolerance.

• Advanced Diagnostics: LED indicators and onboard status monitoring facilitate fast fault identification.

• Compact and Modular: Optimized for space-saving VME rack installation, supporting scalable architecture.

• Industrial-grade Durability: Operates efficiently in wide temperature and environmental ranges.

• Ease of Maintenance: Hot-swappable and easily replaceable in the field, reducing system downtime.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What type of voltage regulation does the IS200RAPAG1B provide?

   It uses linear and switching regulation methods to maintain stable output voltages under variable load conditions.

2. Can this board handle redundant power inputs?

   Yes, the board supports dual-input redundancy to enhance system availability and reliability.

3. Does the board provide overvoltage protection?

   Yes, integrated overvoltage, undervoltage, and overcurrent protection circuits are included.

4. How is the power output distributed to the system?

   Power is distributed via the backplane to connected modules and I/O boards within the rack.

5. Are the output voltages isolated?

   Yes, the outputs are galvanically isolated to prevent noise and protect sensitive circuitry.

6. Can the IS200RAPAG1B operate in high-vibration environments?

   Yes, it meets IEC 60068 standards for shock and vibration resistance.

7. Is this board hot-swappable?

   Yes, it is designed for hot-swapping under safe conditions to minimize downtime.

8. Does the board include internal diagnostics?

   Yes, onboard diagnostics and status LEDs provide real-time health monitoring.

9. What is the ripple level on the output voltages?

   Output ripple is typically <50mV for 5V and 12V rails, ensuring clean power delivery.

10. What protections are available for load faults?

    Includes current limiting, thermal shutdown, and short-circuit protection on each rail.