General Electric 956-6006-FD Turbine Control Electronic Module

Overview

The General Electric 956-6006-FD is an industrial electronic control module engineered for integration within GE turbine control and protection architectures. Built for continuous operation in demanding power generation and heavy-industry environments, this FD-variant module performs critical interface, communication, and internal signal conditioning tasks inside GE control racks.

Designed to meet the reliability expectations of turbine monitoring systems, the module supports stable data handling and electrical isolation required for protection-grade control logic.

Functional Role

The 956-6006-FD operates as a rack-mounted electronic board that manages internal signal processing and control interfacing between turbine subsystems and higher-level controllers. The FD configuration denotes a specific hardware layout and firmware alignment optimized for turbine supervision, diagnostics, and protection workflows.

Key functional responsibilities include:

• Signal conditioning and internal data handling

• Backplane-based communication with GE control processors

• Electrical isolation and noise suppression in high-EMI environments

• Continuous operation under wide thermal and humidity ranges

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: General Electric (GE)

• Model / Part Number: 956-6006-FD

• Product Category: Turbine Control Electronic Module

• System Compatibility: GE turbine control and protection platforms

• Mounting Format: Standard GE control rack board

• Power Input: 24 VDC supplied via rack backplane

• Dimensions: 266 × 191 × 63 mm

• Weight: 0.5 kg

• Operating Temperature Range: −40 °C to +70 °C

• Storage Temperature: −40 °C to +85 °C

• Relative Humidity: 5–95% RH, non-condensing

• Electrical Protection: Industrial-grade isolation and EMI resistance

• Construction: Conformal-coated PCB for harsh environments

Applications

The 956-6006-FD module is commonly deployed in:

• Steam and gas turbine control systems

• Turbine protection and monitoring cabinets

• Power generation control rooms

• Heavy-duty industrial automation platforms requiring GE hardware compatibility

Its rugged electrical design makes it suitable for installations exposed to vibration, temperature variation, and electrical noise.

FD Variant Notes

Compared with standard versions in the 956-6000 series, the FD variant typically incorporates:

• Customized firmware alignment for turbine-specific logic

• Enhanced signal handling for protection-related functions

• Defined interface behavior matched to GE turbine rack architectures

This ensures predictable behavior when used in original GE system configurations.

FAQ

Is the 956-6006-FD compatible with non-GE control racks?

No. This module is designed specifically for GE turbine control rack architectures and relies on GE backplane power and communication standards.

Does this module perform field I/O functions?

No. The 956-6006-FD is an internal electronic control and interface module. Field I/O is typically handled by dedicated input/output cards within the same control system.

Is firmware user-configurable?

Firmware is factory-defined for the FD variant and is not intended for end-user modification.