GE IS200ADIIH1AAA Auxiliary Drive to ISBus Interface Board

Product Overview

The GE IS200ADIIH1AAA is an Auxiliary Drive to ISBus Interface Board engineered for high-reliability turbine control environments. It links auxiliary drive equipment to the Mark VI control platform, enabling accurate data exchange and coordinated system behavior. The board supports gas and steam turbine installations where stable communication, noise immunity, and long-term durability are essential. In addition, its design leverages GE’s proven Innovation Series architecture, ensuring consistent performance across demanding industrial applications.

This board delivers dependable interfacing for digital and analog signals from auxiliary drive modules. Moreover, its galvanic isolation protects the control system from electrical disturbances while maintaining signal integrity. The IS200ADIIH1AAA also includes built-in diagnostics that help operators detect abnormal conditions early, helping reduce unplanned downtime. Therefore, it provides both functional reliability and operational efficiency in mission-critical turbine systems.

Key Features and Functional Highlights

• Provides a robust communication bridge between auxiliary drive devices and the ISBus.

• Galvanic isolation ensures stable operation in environments with electrical noise.

• Hot-swappable design allows fast replacement without full system shutdown.

• Integrated diagnostics support predictive maintenance and early fault detection.

• Fully compatible with GE Mark VI control platforms for gas and steam turbines.

• Designed for long service life under harsh temperature and vibration conditions.

Technical Specifications

Product Information

• Product Type: Auxiliary Drive Board

• Functional Description: Auxiliary Drive to ISBus Interface Board

• Part Number: IS200ADIIH1AAA

• Product Series: Mark VI

• Instruction Manual: GEI-100305

Electrical & Signal Handling

• Digital I/O: Auxiliary drive status signals

• Analog Inputs: Monitoring of auxiliary drive operating parameters

• Interface: Direct connection to ISBus backplane

• Isolation: Galvanic isolation between drive signals and ISBus lines

• Diagnostics: On-board monitoring for signal integrity and fault detection

Mechanical & Environmental

• Board Type: Multilayer FR-4 printed circuit board

• Weight: 0.45 kg

• Mounting: Rack-mounted within the Mark VI chassis

• Operating Temperature: –30 °C to +65 °C

Typical Applications and System Integration

The IS200ADIIH1AAA integrates seamlessly into GE’s Mark VI turbine control system, where it manages data exchange between auxiliary drives and the system backplane. Operators use this board in gas and steam turbines that require dependable interfacing for pumps, fans, and auxiliary motors. Moreover, the board supports applications where real-time performance and accurate control feedback are crucial. For instance, many facilities deploy it in power generation, petrochemical plants, and heavy-industrial automation systems.

Service, Reliability, and Maintenance

GE designed the IS200ADIIH1AAA with maintenance efficiency in mind. Its modular construction simplifies replacement activities, while continuous diagnostic feedback helps technicians detect developing issues. In addition, the board supports long-term service cycles due to its rugged PCB materials and stable isolation circuitry. Therefore, plant operators experience fewer disruptions and lower lifecycle maintenance costs.

FAQ

Q1: Is the IS200ADIIH1AAA compatible with all Mark VI systems?
Yes, it is fully compatible with Mark VI architectures used in gas and steam turbine control.

Q2: Does the board support hot-swap replacement?
Yes, the hot-swappable design allows maintenance teams to replace the board without shutting down the full system.

Q3: What type of isolation is used on this board?
The board uses galvanic isolation to protect control electronics from noise and transient voltages.

Q4: What typical auxiliary devices connect through this board?
Typical devices include auxiliary motors, pumps, fans, and external drive systems.

Q5: Can this board operate in high-temperature environments?
Yes, it supports an operating range of –30 °C to +65 °C, suitable for industrial turbine enclosures.