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GE DS200UDSAG1ADD
Product Name: General Electric Mark V DS200UDSAG1ADD Control System Excitation Board
Overview: The DS200UDSAG1ADD is a control system excitation board manufactured by GE for the Mark V Turbine Control System series. It manages excitation control in turbine-driven generators, ensuring stable and efficient power generation. It serves as the display/keyboard interface and controller for the generator’s excitation system, regulating output voltage and reactive power.
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Technical Specifications:
- Part Number: DS200UDSAG1ADD
- Series: Mark V
- Base Model: DS200UDSA
- Type: PCB Board — Control System Excitation Board
- Microprocessor: Intel 80196
- Memory: Integrated EPROM modules storing program code and system data
- Displays: 21 four-character alphanumeric displays for real-time parameter and status feedback
- LED Indicators: 32 LEDs for status visualization
- Configurable Jumpers: 14 three-pin jumpers for customizable operation
- Dimensions: 11.0 in × 8.5 in (27.9 cm × 21.6 cm)
- Revision: Two functional revisions and one artwork revision (ADD suffix)
- Assembly Type: Normal assembly with robust construction for industrial applications
Features: High-speed processing of turbine operating data via the 80196 microprocessor; excitation control often integrated with GE EX2000 or EX2100 excitation drive systems; comprehensive local diagnostic feedback through alphanumeric displays and LEDs; EPROM-based firmware storage; configurable jumper settings per installation manual.
Applications: Excitation control and voltage regulation in GE Mark V gas and steam turbine generator sets; bridging primary turbine control cores (R, S, T) with high-speed power electronics for excitation; legacy DS200 series component support handled through specialized industrial parts suppliers and repair services.
Installation & Usage Notes: Jumper configurations must follow the Mark V installation manual; board is a legacy component — replacements and repairs are typically sourced through specialized industrial automation suppliers; in the Mark V control system it translates high-level commands into precise, real-time control signals for the exciter.
