Bridge Controller IS200BICIH1ADB GE Mark VI

GE IS200BICIH1ADB Mark VI Bridge Interface Controller Board

The GE IS200BICIH1ADB is a Bridge Interface Controller Board from the Mark VI IS200 Series manufactured by GE Industrial Systems. This interface card installs in Innovation Series board racks for turbine control applications. It is specifically designed for bridges using Integrated Gate Commutated Thyristors (IGCTs).

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: IS200BICIH1ADB
• Manufacturer: General Electric (GE Industrial Systems)
• Series: Mark VI IS200 / Innovation Series
• Product Type: Bridge Interface Controller Board
• Functional Acronym: BICI
• PCB Coating: Conformal Coating
• Functional Revision 1: A (non-backward compatible)
• Functional Revision 2: D (backward compatible)
• Artwork Revision: B
• Instruction Manual: GEI-100297
• Warranty: 3 Years

Daughterboard Configuration

• Total Daughterboards: 19
• IS205AOCA Analog Comparator Modules: 11 boards
• IS205DVAA Dual VCO Modules: 8 boards
• AOCA Function: 8 identical comparator circuits per board for voltage signal comparison
• DVAA Function: 2 VCO circuits per board, pulse-train compatible output

Hardware Features

• Front Panel Connectors: PFBK1, PFBK2, PSRC
• LED Indicator: IMOK status LED on front panel
• Power Supply: Powered by DS200RAPA Rack Power Supply Board (no onboard power)
• Fuses: None (no adjustable hardware devices)
• Compatible Board: IS200IGPA Gate Driver Power Supply Board

Software & Logic Features

• FPGA 1: BRDG_10 - interfaces between DSP, DSPX board, and bridge controls
• FPGA 2: CELL_IO - handles logic functions and signal routing
• Logic Type: SRAM-based programmable logic
• Configuration: Programmable via DSPX board with version registers
• Feedback Processing: Analog current feedback passes through synchronous VCOs

Gating Commands

• Inner-Outer Timing commands
• Timing Occurrence commands
• Phase Underlap commands
• Gate Drive Fault Detection commands
• Minimum off/on time constraints per cell specification

Key Features

• Designed for IGCT-based bridges in Innovation Series systems
• 19 daughterboards provide extensive comparator and VCO functionality
• Dual FPGA architecture for flexible logic configuration
• IMOK LED for immediate fault indication
• Conformal coating protects against environmental contaminants
• Requires external power from DS200RAPA power supply board
• Three-year warranty included

Installation Guidelines

• Install in Innovation Series board rack
• Ensure DS200RAPA power supply provides board power
• Connect PFBK1, PFBK2, and PSRC front panel connectors
• Verify IMOK LED illuminates after power-up
• Configure FPGAs via DSPX board as needed
• Observe minimum off/on time constraints for gating commands

Package Contents

• 1x GE IS200BICIH1ADB Bridge Interface Controller Board
• Anti-static protective packaging
• Ships via FedEx, UPS, or DHL

FAQ

• What is the function of this board?
  It serves as a Bridge Interface Controller for IGCT-based bridges in Innovation Series turbine control systems.
• How many daughterboards does it have?
  19 total: 11 IS205AOCA analog comparator boards and 8 IS205DVAA dual VCO boards.
• What do the revisions mean?
  Functional Rev A is non-backward compatible, Rev D is backward compatible, Artwork Rev B.
• How is it powered?
  It requires external power from a DS200RAPA Rack Power Supply Board; no onboard power.
• What FPGAs does it use?
  BRDG_10 and CELL_IO FPGAs, programmable via DSPX board with SRAM-based logic.