IS200VTURH1BAB
GE
Overview
The IS200VTURH1BAB is a Vibration Transducer Interface Module from GE. It is part of GE's industrial automation product portfolio.
Application & Technical Notes
As a vibration transducer interface module, the IS200VTURH1BAB is intended for deployment in panel-based control cabinets and machine enclosures where the GE product portfolio equipment is installed. It performs a defined automation function within the control system and is selected to match the installed GE platform.
Key published characteristics include an operating temperature range of 0 to 60 °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 (0 to 60 °C); do not exceed it during commissioning or in enclosed panels without airflow. Verify field wiring, shielding and grounding at installation; check terminal torque and confirm signal types match the configured range. Periodically inspect for loose terminations, induced noise and channel-level diagnostics reported by the controller. 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 IS200VTURH1BAB, 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 module matches your GE product portfolio rack, the required channel count, signal type and voltage, and the firmware/configuration of the controller. 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 IS200VTURH1BAB?
The IS200VTURH1BAB is a vibration transducer interface module from GE. It is described by the manufacturer as: Vibration Transducer Interface Module.
What are the key technical ratings of the IS200VTURH1BAB?
Its published highlights include operating temperature 0 to 60 °C. Full electrical, mechanical and environmental limits are listed in the manufacturer datasheet and should be confirmed for your exact suffix.
How is the IS200VTURH1BAB 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 IS200VTURH1BAB 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 IS200VTURH1BAB?
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)
IS200VTURH1BAB Technical Specifications Original Manufacturer General Electric Product Series Mark VI Speedtronic Functional Part Number IS200VTURH1BAB Functional Acronym VTUR Revision Quantity 3 Revisions Backwards-Compatibility 1st two revisions Mark VI Series Grouping Group 1
About the IS200VTURH1BAB The IS200VTURH1BAB is a component used within the GE Mark VI Turbine Speedtronic control system series. This system is one of the last gas/steam turbine management systems released by General Electric under the Speedtronic name. It is built with an architecture that allows the system to be designed either as a simplex system or designed as a triple modular redundant (TMR) system. The Mark VI has a connected operator interface (HMI) that lets users access important information from a sole centralized location. The Mark VI Series that this IS200VTURH1BAB product offering belongs to has to be considered an attractive product series on its greater figurative automated industrial marketplace purely given the fact that is is one of Geneal Electric's lastly-developed GE Mark product series to incorporate their patented Speedtronic control system technology across quite the expanse of their product offerings.
Hardware Tips and Specifications
The IS200VTURH1BAB functions as a Primary Turbine Protection card. It performs several functions. This includes measuring turbine speed for primary over speed, controlling three primary over speed trip relays on the TRPx board, monitoring shaft voltage and current-voltage and alarming for these levels if they are excessive. In gas turbines, the IS200VTURH1BAB monitors eight Geiger-Mueller flame detectors. This IS200VTURH1BAB device, while certainly definable as a Primary Turbine Protection Card, must not be considered General Electric's originally-developed product of this specific Mark Series functionality, as that would be the IS200VTURH1 parent Primary Turbine Protection Card noticeably not utilizing this IS200VTURH1BAB product's three significant product revisions. Several LED indicators have been made available on the front side of this IS200VTURH1BAB product for the indication and display-ment of critical diagnostic information including functional fault statuses including potential fatal functional fault statuses. Given the fact that this IS200VTURH1BAB product here has been attributed to a now-discontinued GE Mark series, the IS200VTURH1BAB functional product number can be treated as a decently-strong source of IS200VTURH1BAB Board hardware component and component specification information; indirectly asserting this information through a series of consecutive functional naming segments. For instance, the IS200VTURH1BAB functional product number began with the dual-functioning IS200 series tag asserting this IS200VTURH1BAB PCB's normal Mark VI Series assembly as well as its domestic original location of manufacture. Some of the other relevant hardware information revealed in the IS200VTURH1BAB functional product number includes this product's:
VTUR functional product acronym Conformal PCB surface coating Group one Mark VI Series product grouping Three-fold product revision history The IS200VTURH1BAB is fronted by a single-slot face plate. This has one cable connector (labeled J5) and three LED indicators mounted on its surface. The board itself has over five dozen integrated circuits on its surface, along with 13 transistors, two backplane connectors, a multi-position plug that allows for the mounting of a daughterboard, and resistors, diodes, and capacitors. The board is marked with a number of codes such as Type 6, 94V-0, and 6BA01. Additional important information regarding installation and configuration of the IS200VTURH1BAB can be found through GE publications like Mark VI manuals and user guides. These publications will include important information like alarm faults, fault codes, and handling recommendations. The single-slot metal sturdy installation faceplate attached in this IS200VTURH1BAB product's normal Mark VI Turbine Control System Series assembly is indicative of this IS200VTURH1BAB product offering's insertion in a greater VME Rack Installation Assembly, as is typical of many Mark VI Series printed circuit boards. This IS200VTURH1BAB device's VME Rack installation strategy additionally ensures that its base printed circuit board has not been permeated at any point through the typical factory-drilled installation holes necessitated by most GE Mark product series offerings.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Part Number: IS200VTURH1BAB Manufacturer: General Electric Series: Mark VI Product Type: Vibration Transducer Interface Module Board rating: 125 V dc Common Mode Voltage Range: ±5 V Dimensions: 11.00 x 9.00 x 3.00 Operating temperature: 0 to 60 °C No.of Analog Voltage Inputs: 6 Repair: 3-7 Day Availability: In Stock Country of Origin: United States Manual: GEH-6421I
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION:
IS200VTURH1BAB is a Vibration Transducer Interface Module manufactured and designed by General Electric as part of the VI Series used in GE Speedtronic Gas Turbine Control Systems. The system measures turbine speed using four passive pulse rate devices and relays the signal to the controller, which initiates the primary overspeed trip. It enables automatic generator synchronization and manages the closure of the main breaker. Additionally, it monitors induced shaft voltage and current, as well as eight Geiger-Mueller flame detectors used in gas turbine applications. These detectors are linked to the TRPG and operate on a 335 V DC, 0.5 mA supply from an external source.
The controller manages three primary overspeed trip relays located on the TRPG terminal board. When the trip signal is generated, it is transmitted to VTUR and subsequently to TRPG, triggering the emergency solenoids. Overspeed trips can originate from either VTUR or VPRO. The TRPG unit features nine magnetic relays for interfacing with three trip solenoids, referred to as Electrical Trip Devices (ETD). In Triple Modular Redundant (TMR) systems, nine relays are employed, while simplex systems utilize three.
OPERATION:
In a simplex application, turbine speed can be measured using up to four pulse rate signals. The generator and bus voltages are connected to VTUR for automatic synchronization, working alongside the turbine controller and excitation system. TTUR includes permissive generator synchronizing relays and manages the main breaker relay coil 52G. Shaft voltage is captured with brushes and monitored along with the current to the machine casing. An interface supports four passive magnetic speed inputs with a frequency range of 2 to 20,000 Hz. With passive pickups on a sixty-tooth wheel, the circuit sensitivity enables the detection of a 2-RPM turning gear speed, allowing for the identification of turbine stoppage (zero speed). If the turbine control includes automatic turning gear engagement, this signal activates the turning gear operation.
PRIMARY TRIP SOLENOID INTERFACE:
The controller calculates the normal primary overspeed trip, which is then transmitted to VTUR and subsequently to the selected primary trip terminal board. TRPx contains relays that interface with the electrical trip devices (ETD) and usually operate alongside an emergency trip board (TREG), forming the primary and emergency interfaces to the ETDs. PTUR can support up to three ETDs powered by each TRPx/TREx combination, with various trip boards available through VTUR.
TRPG is designed for gas turbine applications and works in tandem with TREG for emergency trips. TRPS caters to small and medium steam turbine systems and is managed by the PTUR I/O pack, while TRPL is intended for large steam turbine systems, also controlled by the PTUR I/O pack for emergency scenarios. Additional trip boards are under development for specific applications. To facilitate trip board functionality, VTUR offers several discrete inputs to monitor signals, including trip relay positions, synchronizing relay coil activation, and ETD power status.
Reproduced from the manufacturer's published data.