GE IS420UCSCH1B UCSC Quad-Core Controller | Mark VIeS

Product Overview

The IS420UCSCH1B is a UCSC Gateway Stand-Alone Controller manufactured by GE Vernova. This advanced quad-core controller belongs to the Mark VIeS Functional Safety System, designed for high-reliability industrial applications with real-time hypervisor technology.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: GE Vernova (General Electric)
• Part Number: IS420UCSCH1B
• Product Name: UCSC Gateway Stand-Alone Controller
• Series: Mark VIeS Functional Safety System
• CPU: 1.2 GHz AMD G-Series Quad-Core Processor
• Memory: 2 GB DDR3-1066 SDRAM with ECC
• NVSRAM: 3067 Program Variables, 64 Totalizers, 338 Forces
• Operating System: QNX Neutrino 6.5 or 7.1
• HMI Interface: ControlST V07.00.00C or Later
• Ethernet Ports: 6 Total (5 Front Panel, 1 Bottom for Predix)
• Dimensions: 8.03" H × 5.99" D × 2.17" W (204×152×55 mm)
• Weight: 1,327 g (2.93 lbs)

Processor & Performance

• CPU Architecture: Quad-Core AMD G-Series
• Clock Speed: 1.2 GHz Operating Frequency
• Core Count: 4 Independent Processing Cores
• Hypervisor Technology: Real-Time Virtualization Support
• Operating System: QNX Neutrino RTOS Multi-tasking
• Performance Level: High-Speed Industrial Applications

Memory Configuration

• Main Memory: 2 GB DDR3-1066 SDRAM
• Error Correction: ECC Memory for Data Integrity
• Non-Volatile Storage: NVSRAM with 3067 Program Variables
• Totalizer Capacity: 64 Independent Totalizers
• Force Variables: 338 Force Points Available
• Data Protection: Battery-Backed Memory Support

Communication Interfaces

• IONet Ports: 3 Ports (R/S/T) for I/O Module Communications
• ENET 1: EGD/UDH Communications to ToolboxST and HMIs
• ENET 2: Secondary UDH, Modbus TCP Slave, OPC UA
• Cloud Port: Predix Connectivity for Embedded Field Agent
• Total Ports: 6 Ethernet Ports Total Configuration
• Redundancy Support: Simplex, Dual, and TMR Configurations

Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature: 40°C to 70°C (104°F to 158°F)
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
• Operating Altitude: 0-1000 m at 101.3 to 89.9 kPa
• Cooling Method: Convection Cooling Design
• Orientation: Vertical Mounting Capability
• Mounting: DIN-Rail Mounting System

Platform Features

• Supported Features: EFA, Embedded EtherCAT, Embedded PPNG
• Redundancy Options: Simplex, Dual Redundant Configurations
• Safety System: Mark VIeS Functional Safety Compliance
• Virtualization: Hypervisor-Enabled Virtual Network Support
• Cloud Integration: Predix Cloud Platform Connectivity
• Network Protocol: IEEE 1588 for Time Synchronization

Electrical Specifications

• Power Supply: 28 VDC Nominal Input
• Voltage Range: 18-32 VDC Operating Range
• Current Protection: 4A 125VDC Non-replaceable Fuse
• Surge Protection: 26 A²s Nominal Melting Rating
• Power Consumption: Optimized for Industrial Applications

Additional Ports & Interfaces

• USB Ports: 2 Ports for UDH Network Configuration
• COM Port: RJ-45 Serial Port for Troubleshooting
• Display Port: Available but Disabled After Startup
• microSD Port: Present but Currently Unsupported
• Connection: RJ-45 10/100Base-TX Ethernet Standard

Diagnostic Capabilities

• System Limit Checking: Two Limits per Analog Input
• Hardware Diagnostics: Comprehensive Abnormal Condition Detection
• Limit Configuration: High/High, High/Low, Low/Low Settings
• Alarm Management: Latching/Non-latching Configurable Alarms
• Maintenance Tools: Control System Toolbox Access
• Fault Detection: Hardware Limit Checking with Dual Occurrence

Key Advantages

• Quad-core 1.2 GHz AMD Processor for High Performance
• 2 GB ECC Memory for Data Integrity and Reliability
• 6 Ethernet Ports for Comprehensive Connectivity
• QNX Neutrino Real-Time Operating System
• Embedded Field Agent for Cloud Connectivity
• Support for Simplex, Dual, and TMR Redundancy
• Mark VIeS Functional Safety System Compliance

Application Information

• Primary Use: Turbine and Balance of Plant Control
• System Integration: GE Distributed Control Systems
• Industry: Power Generation and Industrial Automation
• Control Functions: Real-Time Process Control and Monitoring
• Safety Rating: Functional Safety System Component
• Documentation: GEH-6855 Volume II Manual Reference

Installation Requirements

• Cabinet Environment: Environmentally Controlled Room
• Mounting Surface: Flat, Level, Continuous Floor Surface
• Cable Routing: Top or Bottom Entry via Removable Plates
• Cooling Requirements: Convection Cooling with Sealed Conduits
• Security Features: Lockable Door Handle for Access Control
• Lifting Provisions: Lifting Lugs with 45° Maximum Cable Angle

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main function of this controller?
The IS420UCSCH1B serves as a UCSC Gateway Stand-Alone Controller in Mark VIeS systems, providing real-time control for turbine and industrial applications with quad-core processing power.

What redundancy configurations are supported?
This controller supports simplex, dual, and TMR (Triple Modular Redundancy) configurations for high-availability applications.

How many Ethernet ports are available?
The controller features 6 Ethernet ports: 5 on the front panel for network communications and 1 on the bottom specifically for Predix cloud connectivity.

What operating system does it use?
It runs on QNX Neutrino real-time operating system versions 6.5 or 7.1, optimized for high-reliability industrial applications.

What is the Embedded Field Agent technology?
EFA technology enables Predix cloud-based applications and web applications to operate over stable connections, delivering real-time data to connected controllers.

Contact Information

• Sales Inquiries: sales@nex-auto.com
• Phone/WhatsApp: +86 153 9242 9628

Partner: AutoNex Controls Limited