GE IS200ISBEH2A Mark VI ISBus Communication Board
Manufacturer: GE Fanuc
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Part Number: IS200ISBEH2A
Condition：New with Original Package
Product Type: Ethernet Interface Boards
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Country of Origin: USA
Payment:T/T, Western Union
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
GE IS200ISBEH2A Mark VI Ethernet Interface Board
The GE IS200ISBEH2A, also cataloged as the IS200ISBE Ethernet Interface Board, operates as a dedicated hardware component for Ethernet-based ISBus communication within Mark VI Speedtronic Turbine Control System networks.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IS200ISBEH2A |
| Brand | GE |
| Origin | United States |
| Weight | 0.35 kg |
| Dimensions | 233 mm x 160 mm x 30 mm |
| Operating Temp | -30 to +65 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 5 VDC via backplane |
| Communication Protocols | TCP/IP, ISBus proprietary protocol |
| Number of Ports | 2 Ethernet ports (RJ-45) |
| Data Rate | 10/100 Mbps auto-negotiation |
| Isolation | Port-to-system isolation, withstand 1500 VAC |
| Diagnostics | LED indicators for link/activity status |
| Interface | VME backplane connection |
Deterministic Network Backplane Bus Infrastructure
The hardware board utilizes its physical VME interface to synchronize data packets across the primary controller rack. Communication cycles conform to standard backplane bus communication velocity baselines, preventing network latency and packet loss during high-density variable transmission. The board architecture handles dual-channel 10/100 Mbps Ethernet traffic while executing internal firmware flash compatibility checks to align with the core Mark VI platform. This isolated processing layout shields the inner computing bus from outside electrical noise, processing complex protocol encapsulation without increasing central processing cycle durations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does the dual-port configuration manage physical communication channel failures?
A: The board provides two isolated RJ-45 paths that enable separate routing configurations, allowing the system network to preserve active diagnostic links if one physical channel encounters line degradation or packet timeouts.
Q: Can this module undergo hot-swapping while the central VME backplane is energized?
A: No. You must remove power from the control chassis before extracting or installing this board to protect the internal VME bus transceiver logic from voltage transients and localized short-circuit damage.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Insert the board completely into its assigned VME rack slot, applying even pressure until the front plate seating screws align properly with the chassis mounting frame.
- Deploy category-rated shielded twisted-pair (STP) cabling for all Ethernet communication loops to protect data signals from high-frequency industrial noise.
- Terminate all external network shield paths at the primary enclosure ground entry point, ensuring no direct ground loops form across the isolated RJ-45 connectors.
- Complete all IP address configurations and subsystem validation tasks prior to connecting the board to an active plant network to prevent network routing collisions.