The GE IS200VTURH1B VME Turbine Protection Board is a specialized control board designed for critical turbine protection and monitoring applications in GE Mark VI control systems. It provides high-speed processing, precise sensor interfacing, and real-time protection functions, ensuring safe turbine operation under diverse load and environmental conditions.

This board serves as a vital interface between turbine sensors and the main control system, offering accurate vibration, temperature, and speed measurements while executing fault detection and shutdown protocols. Its rugged VME-based architecture ensures high reliability in industrial environments, supporting redundant configurations for mission-critical applications.

Product Specifications

Product Applications

• Turbine Protection Systems: Provides overspeed, vibration, and temperature protection for steam and gas turbines.

• Power Generation Plants: Ensures safe operation in thermal and combined-cycle power stations.

• Industrial Turbomachinery: Monitors and protects compressors, pumps, and other critical rotating equipment.

• Oil & Gas Facilities: Integrated into turbine-driven machinery to safeguard against operational failures.

• Process Automation Systems: Works within GE Mark VI DCS for precise turbine control and diagnostics.

• Redundant Safety Architectures: Supports high-availability applications requiring fault-tolerant protection.

Product Advantages

• High-Speed Protection: Provides millisecond-level response to critical turbine events.

• Accurate Sensor Integration: Interfaces with multiple vibration, speed, and temperature sensors.

• Rugged Industrial Design: Engineered for harsh operational environments and continuous service.

• Redundancy Support: Compatible with dual and triple modular redundancy for maximum uptime.

• Real-Time Diagnostics: Built-in self-test and fault detection ensure quick troubleshooting.

• Seamless Mark VI Integration: Designed specifically for GE Mark VI turbine control platforms.

FAQ

1. What type of communication bus does the IS200VTURH1B use?

   It uses a VME backplane interface for high-speed data exchange with the control system.

2. Can this board process multiple sensor inputs simultaneously?

   Yes, it supports multiple channels for vibration, temperature, and speed measurements in real time.

3. Does the IS200VTURH1B support overspeed protection?

   Yes, it is designed to provide overspeed trip protection as part of turbine safety functions.

4. Is the board compatible with GE Mark VI systems only?

   It is specifically designed for GE Mark VI turbine control architectures to ensure seamless operation.

5. Can the board be used in redundant configurations?

   Yes, it supports dual and triple modular redundancy for critical protection applications.

6. How does the IS200VTURH1B handle fault detection?

   It includes built-in self-test diagnostics and real-time fault monitoring features.

7. What type of sensors can be connected to this board?

   It supports vibration probes, speed pickups, and RTD/thermocouple temperature sensors.

8. Does it integrate with turbine shutdown protocols?

   Yes, it is designed to execute rapid shutdown procedures during abnormal conditions.

9. Is the IS200VTURH1B suitable for both steam and gas turbines?

   Yes, it is applicable to various turbine types including steam, gas, and industrial turbomachinery.

10. What power supply is required for the board?

    It operates on a nominal 28 VDC power supply for stable and reliable performance.