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IS200DSPXH2CAA

GE

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Overview

The IS200DSPXH2CAA is a Digital Signal Processor Control Board from GE. It is part of GE's industrial automation product portfolio.

Application & Technical Notes

As a digital signal processor control board, the IS200DSPXH2CAA is intended for deployment in panel-based control cabinets and machine enclosures where the GE product portfolio equipment is installed. It hosts the application program, executes the control cycle and orchestrates I/O scanning, communication and diagnostics for the station.

Key published characteristics include an operating temperature range of -30 to 65°C. These values should be confirmed against the current manufacturer datasheet before final selection, as options and suffixes vary by configuration.

Maintenance & Diagnostics

Respect the published operating temperature window (-30 to 65°C); do not exceed it during commissioning or in enclosed panels without airflow. Back up the application program and parameter set before any firmware or hardware change; verify the memory/real-time-clock battery where fitted and replace on schedule. Monitor the module health LED and controller diagnostics; plan spares for critical stations to minimise downtime. Always de-energise the circuit and follow lock-out/tag-out before handling; refer to the official instruction bulletin for service procedures.

Sourcing & Procurement

When sourcing the IS200DSPXH2CAA, distinguish three supply tiers: (1) genuine GE stock from an authorised distributor; (2) compatible equivalents or surplus/NOS (new-old-stock) from third parties; (3) alternative parts offering equivalent function. Genuine supply carries the full warranty and traceability; compatible or alternative items may be cheaper but should be validated for form, fit, firmware and certification before use in a live system. PLCXpert publishes this page as an independent reference and does not sell the part — verify every claim with the manufacturer or your distributor.

Confirm the CPU matches your GE product portfolio architecture, memory size, firmware revision and any required option/communication modules. Lead times and pricing vary by region and lifecycle status; obtain a current quote from an authorised channel rather than relying on stale listings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IS200DSPXH2CAA?

The IS200DSPXH2CAA is a digital signal processor control board from GE. It is described by the manufacturer as: Digital Signal Processor Control Board.

What are the key technical ratings of the IS200DSPXH2CAA?

Its published highlights include operating temperature -30 to 65°C. Full electrical, mechanical and environmental limits are listed in the manufacturer datasheet and should be confirmed for your exact suffix.

How is the IS200DSPXH2CAA mounted or installed?

Installation follows the standard GE product portfolio mounting practice for this device class; refer to the installation manual for exact dimensions and torque.

Is the IS200DSPXH2CAA compatible with my controller?

It belongs to GE's automation product portfolio. Confirm the specific rack, firmware revision, slot rules and configuration with the controller documentation before purchase, as compatibility depends on the exact system build.

What should I check before buying the IS200DSPXH2CAA?

Verify the genuine part number and suffix, confirm it matches your platform and ratings, check the current lifecycle/availability status, and buy from an authorised distributor. PLCXpert provides this reference only and does not sell the component.

Specifications (source data)

IS200DSPXH2CAA Technical Specifications Original Manufacturer GE Industrial Systems Instruction Manual GEI-100267A Functional Abbreviation DSPX (Digital Signal Processor Control) LED Quantity 1 Red fault and 1 Green Status I/O Connectors P1 backplane , P5 DSP emulator, P6 engineering monitor Onboard Firmware Boot Loader, Application Code, and Config Parameters Onboard Memory Types FLASH, RAM, NVRAM, Add-only for revision Features Two (Master or Slave) 5 Mb/s ISBus interfaces About the IS200DSPXH2CAA This IS200DSPXH2CAA printed circuit board product offering from esteemed manufacturer General Electric was originally specifically designed for placement in the Mark VI Turbine Control System Series as indicated above in short. This IS200DSPXH2CAA product's Mark VI Series is relatively self-explanatory based off of its full extended Mark product series name at least, as it exists with a set of possible functional applications in the management and control systems of General Electric-compatible gas, steam, and wind turbine automated assemblies. This has to be touted as a massive upgrade in functionality upon the previously-developed Mark V Turbine Control System Series of a similar full series name, as the Mark V Series had a more restricted set of possible functional applications in gas and steam-based turbine assemblies alone. This IS200DSPXH2CAA printed circuit board product's Mark VI Series is additionally lauded for its status as one of the final-developed GE Mark product series to allow the Speedtronic control system technology to feature across a range of its differing products.

Hardware Tips and Specifications

The IS200DSPXH2CAA is a Digital Signal Processor Control Card. It serves various purposes, including being compatible with Innovation Series drives and controlling generator field control functions for the EX2100 exciters. The card is built with an ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit) connected to a high-performance DSP (digital signal processor). The DSPX board incorporates a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) that operates at a frequency of 60 MHz. During normal operation, the DSPX provides four external interrupts to the DSP, serving different purposes:

INT0: Stack overflow detection INT1: Inner loop load pulse handling INT2, INT3: Two configurable inputs for specific functions The IS200DSPXH2CAA features a front faceplate that aids in securely installing the unit within the rack system. This faceplate is equipped with two LED indicators and two of the card's four I/O ports. One LED is green, and the other is red, both serving as indicators for alarm and fault states within the digital signal processor. The front faceplate is marked with the board number and bears General Electric's logo. Among the other components on the board are 16 integrated circuits, several transistors, resistor network arrays, resistors, capacitors, and diodes. Adjacent to the front I/O ports, there is a vertical pin connector, while along the rear edge, there is a backplane connector. The backplane connector features a complex pin configuration that facilitates numerous incoming and outgoing signals.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Part Number: IS200DSPXH2C Manufacturer: General Electric Series: Innovation Product Type: Digital Signal Processor Control Board Number of channels: 12 Max load Current: 125 V dc Outputs: 24 V dc Voltage Range: 14 to 32 V dc Maximum Lead Resistance: 15 Ω Outputs: 24 V dc Mounting: DIN-rail mounting Technology: Surface mount Operating temperature: -30 to 65°C Size: 15.9 cm high x 17.8 cm Repair: 3-7 Day Availability: In Stock Weight: 2 lbs Country of Origin: United States Manual: GEI-100267B

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION:

IS200DSPXH2C is a Digital Signal Processor Control Board manufactured and designed by General Electric as part of the EX2100 Series used in GE Drive Control Systems. The IS200DSPX Digital Signal Processor Control Board (DSPX) is the primary controller for the bridge and motor regulator and gating functions for Innovation Series drives. It also controls generator field control functions for the EX2100e Excitation Control. The board provides logic, processing, and interface functions. The DSPX board includes a high-performance digital signal processor (DSP), standard memory components, and an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) that performs custom logic functions.

An inner loop load pulse signal captures the values of I/O such as bridge, motor, or generator voltages and current VCOs, tachometer counters, and discrete inputs. It can also synchronize the ISBus channels, the software, and gating outputs to bridges. At a sub-multiple or multiple of the inner loop load pulse, an application loop load pulse signal is used to capture values of other application VCOs and optionally the tachs. Stack overflow detection is provided for both the foreground stack (from internal memory) and the background stack (from external SRAM). Interrupt INT0 is generated if either stack overflows. If both stacks overflow, a hard reset is generated. A configuration register is provided to allow the stack overflow reset to be disabled. A watchdog timer is enabled and periodically toggled by the DSP (toggle interval is configurable). A time-out of the watchdog timer will generate a hard reset. A 24-bit free running timer is also provided and used as a reference for certain functions. Five differential (HIFI) pair application inputs may be used as two quadrature incremental tach interfaces (one with marker capability). The signals drive two 16- bit up/down counters. It maintains its present state when the inputs are at the same level, and changes state when the inputs are differentially opposite. A 5 MHz timer resets each time the counter increments or decrements, and a state register records the direction of the last count. Associated with each of these counters, timers, and registers is a capture register that can be configured to capture the values on the occurrence of either the inner loop load pulse or the application loop load pulse. The five differential HIFI inputs can be used as application layer VCO counters or single-channel tach interfaces. Five 16-bit counters increment on the differentially decoded and filtered inputs. These counter values are captured into registers the DSP can read by the application loop load pulse. Six inputs from the backplane are digitally filtered and input to the VCO counters. These are 16-bit counters with capture registers latched by the inner loop load pulse and readable by the DSP. The inputs come from technology-specific I/O cards such as BIC (bridge interface) or exciter interface cards.

Reproduced from the manufacturer's published data.