GE IS215UCVGH1A Embedded controller module

Function description:

The IS215UCVGM06A and IS215UCVGH1A are PCB components manufactured by GE for use in Mark VI systems, specifically as UCV (Universal Controller) controllers. These controllers play a key role in gas/steam turbine management platforms and are part of GE’s long-running Speedtronic product line.

Here are some details about the two products:

Hardware design:

The IS215UCVGM06A and IS215UCVGH1A are single-socket CPU modules with CPU substrates and multiple extension or remote substrates.

These modules use the 80386EX processor type, which can run at speeds up to 25MHz and operate stably at ambient temperatures ranging from 0 to 60 degrees Celsius (32 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit).

The typical scan rate of these CPU modules is 0.22 ms /K and the maximum user program memory is 32K bytes.

Communication and interface:

These controllers are equipped with a variety of communication interfaces such as Ethernet, Modbus, Profibus, etc., in order to exchange data with other control systems and monitoring devices.

They also have built-in serial ports and LAN ports supporting SNP/SNP-X slave protocols for support of multipoint, Ethernet, FIP, Profibus, GBC, GCM, and GCM+ option modules.

Functional features:

These modules have a wide range of data acquisition capabilities for monitoring gas turbine or turbine performance parameters such as temperature, pressure, vibration, etc.

They include control logic and algorithms to manage the start and stop of a gas turbine or turbine, load adjustment, and performance optimization.

These controllers also have self-diagnostic capabilities to detect faults and issue alerts, helping to reduce downtime.

They can record historical data and provide a basis for subsequent fault analysis and performance optimization.

Operating system and structure:

The IS215UCVGM06A runs on the QNX operating system, which is a real-time, multi-tasking operating system.

The front panel of these controllers comes with a variety of connectors, including a display, keyboard/mouse port, Ethernet /LAN port, and USB port.

The front panel also contains a reset switch, an LED assembly, and an LED connected to an Ethernet port.

To sum up, the IS215UCVGM06A and IS215UCVGH1A are important UCV controllers in GE Mark VI systems. They play a vital role in the management and control of gas/steam turbines through data acquisition, control logic, communication interfaces, and self-diagnostics. Ensure stable operation and optimized performance of turbines.

Installation:

The controller module consists of at least one controller and a four-slot CPCI rack with one or two power supplies. The leftmost slot must contain the primary controller (slot 1). A single rack can accommodate a second, third, and fourth controller. During storage, the CMOS battery is unplugged via the processor board jumper to extend battery life. Reinstall the battery jumper when inserting the board. Refer to the individual UCCx module drawings for information on jumper location. CMOS RAM Settings, internal date, and real-time clock are all battery-powered. Since the BIOS has set the CMOS Settings to the default level, there is no need to change them. Just reset the real-time clock. The system NTP server or the ToolboxST application can be used to set the initial time and date.