GE Mark VIe IS220PPRFH1B PROFIBUS Master Gateway I/O Module

Overview

The IS220PPRFH1B is a high-performance PROFIBUS Master Gateway I/O Module designed for GE’s Mark VIe turbine control systems. It enables seamless communication between turbine controllers and PROFIBUS-DP field devices, supporting large-scale networks with up to 125 slaves. Engineered for reliability, the module integrates flexible redundancy options to ensure uninterrupted operation in critical process control environments.

Key Applications

The IS220PPRFH1B is ideal for turbine and process control applications requiring fast, deterministic communication with sensors, actuators, and distributed I/O. It supports advanced PROFIBUS-DP networking for monitoring, automation, and data acquisition in power generation plants.

Technical Specifications

Features

• High-speed PROFIBUS-DP master for real-time device communication.

• Supports up to 125 PROFIBUS slave devices.

• Multiple redundancy configurations for critical applications.

• Wide communication speed range from 9.6 kbaud to 12 Mbaud.

• Compact form factor designed for seamless Mark VIe system integration.

• Shared processor board with all Mark VIe distributed I/O modules for optimized performance.

FAQ / Related Information

Q: Can this module support hot-standby redundancy?
A: Yes, the IS220PPRFH1B supports hot-backup Ethernet with dual-port configuration for high-availability networks.

Q: What types of PROFIBUS devices can it connect to?
A: It supports all DPV0 Class 1 PROFIBUS-DP devices including sensors, actuators, and distributed I/O modules.

Q: Are there similar models in the Mark VIe series?
A: The IS220PPRF series offers variations like IS220PPRFH2B for extended redundancy options and higher slave capacity.