General Electric IS210BPPBH2B Processor Board

The GE IS210BPPBH2B Processor Board is an advanced control processor module used in GE Mark VIe and related turbine control systems. It serves as the central processing and coordination unit for complex industrial automation tasks, delivering high-speed computation and robust communication capabilities.

Designed to meet the demands of gas and steam turbine control, the IS210BPPBH2B provides deterministic real-time processing, redundant architecture support, and seamless integration with other Mark VIe components. Its rugged construction and extended temperature tolerance make it ideal for heavy-duty industrial environments such as power generation plants, petrochemical facilities, and large manufacturing sites.

Product Specifications

Applications

The IS210BPPBH2B is deployed across industries requiring real-time deterministic control and high reliability:

• Gas and Steam Turbine Control: Central processor for Mark VIe turbine management systems.

• Power Generation Plants: Controls auxiliary systems, load balancing, and critical protection functions.

• Oil & Gas Facilities: Coordinates compressor and pipeline control.

• Industrial Manufacturing: Provides high-speed control for large continuous process plants.

• Renewable Energy Systems: Integrates with wind farm and hydro plant automation.

• Critical Infrastructure: Manages complex automation in chemical, metallurgical, and water treatment plants.

Advantages

• High Processing Power: 32-bit CPU with real-time OS for deterministic control.

• Extensive Communication: Dual Ethernet and serial interfaces support broad network integration.

• Redundancy Options: Built-in support for dual-processor or network redundancy to maximize uptime.

• Industrial Durability: Wide temperature and humidity tolerance for harsh environments.

• Secure Firmware Storage: Onboard flash protects configuration and application programs.

• Modular Integration: Seamless fit into Mark VIe racks for easy upgrades or replacements.

• Low Maintenance: Diagnostics and health monitoring reduce downtime.

• Standards Compliance: CE, UL, and RoHS certifications ensure global safety and environmental standards.

FAQ

1. What communication interfaces are available on the IS210BPPBH2B?

   Dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports, RS-232, RS-485, and a USB service port.

2. Does the processor board support redundant operation?

   Yes, it allows CPU and network redundancy for high-availability systems.

3. What type of memory is included for program execution?

   128 MB SDRAM for active processes and 64 MB Flash for firmware/configuration.

4. Which real-time operating system is used?

   A GE-optimized embedded real-time operating system for deterministic control.

5. What is the nominal power supply requirement?

   24 V DC with the capability for dual redundant supply.

6. Can the board be hot-swapped in a Mark VIe rack?

   Yes, it supports hot-swap replacement to minimize downtime.

7. What is the typical CPU clock speed?

   Approximately 400 MHz to ensure fast control loop execution.

8. Is there built-in diagnostic capability?

   Yes, onboard self-diagnostics and status LEDs for rapid fault detection.

9. Does the board support secure firmware updates?

   Yes, firmware can be securely updated via Ethernet or USB service port.

10. What network topologies are supported?

    Standard star or ring Ethernet topologies for flexible system design.