Product Overview

The General Electric IS200ERBPG1ACA, is a high-density Exciter Regulator Backplane engineered for the EX2100 series excitation control system. This module serves as the structural and electrical backbone for the regulator section, facilitating seamless communication between various control cards and the central processing unit. By providing a ruggedized interconnection point for 12 independent channels, the IS200ERBPG1ACA ensures that analog signals—including current and voltage feedback—are routed with minimal signal loss and high noise immunity. This backplane is critical for maintaining the synchronization and data integrity required for precise generator field regulation in heavy industrial environments.

Hardware Parameters and Key Technical Characteristics

The IS200ERBPG1ACA is designed to handle industrial standard signal ranges while maintaining strict electrical isolation and thermal stability.

• Manufacturer General Electric (GE)

• Model Number IS200ERBPG1ACA

• Product Type Exciter Regulator Backplane Board

• Channel Density 12-Channel independent signal paths

• Input Signal Range 4-20 mA DC (Standard analog loop)

• Analog Output Support 0-20 mA DC

• Common Mode Voltage ±5 V range for signal protection

• Lead Resistance Handling Up to 15Ω maximum

• Operating Temperature Range -30°C to +65°C (-22°F to +149°F)

• Storage Dimensions 12.2 x 8.2 x 6 cm

• Installed Height 8.26 cm

• Origin United States of America (USA)

Operational Use Cases and Industrial Applications

As a core component of the EX2100 control architecture, this backplane is utilized in mission-critical power generation and excitation control loops.

• Generator Excitation Control Providing the physical interface for regulating the current flow to the generator rotor, ensuring stable terminal voltage output.

• Central Control Integration Acting as the primary mounting and signal routing hub for central control modules within the Speedtronic system.

• Analog Signal Consolidation Gathering 4-20 mA inputs from various field sensors, such as temperature and pressure transmitters, and distributing them to the processor cards.

• Excitation Transformer Monitoring Interfacing with instrumentation on the excitation transformer to prevent overcurrent or thermal overload conditions.

• System Redundancy Management Supporting high-reliability configurations where stable backplane connections are necessary to prevent single-point failures in the control loop.

By utilizing the IS200ERBPG1ACA backplane, plant engineers can ensure a durable and high-accuracy signal path for their excitation regulators, contributing to the overall longevity and grid compliance of the turbine-generator set.