Description
🔹 Product Description
The GE DS3800DLBA1A1A is a Load Balance Auxiliary Board designed for the GE Mark IV DS3800 control system. The board provides adjustable load-balancing and auxiliary circuit functions within compatible drive and turbine control equipment. It features 12 screw terminals for adding components to designated circuits, 16 single-wire pin connectors, seven trimmer resistors for circuit calibration, and onboard TTL logic circuitry. The trimmer resistors allow qualified service personnel to adjust circuit characteristics according to the application. The complete DS3800DLBA1A1A part number should be matched carefully before replacement.
🔹 Product Datasheet
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | General Electric (GE) |
| Model | DS3800DLBA1A1A |
| Series | Mark IV DS3800 |
| Product Name | Load Balance Auxiliary Board |
| Functional Type | Load Balance / Auxiliary Circuit Board |
| Place of Manufacture | USA |
| Product Status | New Surplus / NOS |
| Dimensions | Approx. 28 × 20 cm; verify actual unit |
| Weight | Approx. 0.5–0.8 kg |
| Board Type | Auxiliary Control Board |
| Power | System-dependent |
| Discontinued | Legacy product; verify current OEM availability |
🔹 Key Features
• Designed for GE Mark IV DS3800 control systems
• Load Balance Auxiliary Board configuration
• 12 screw terminals for designated auxiliary circuit connections
• 16 single-wire pin connectors
• Seven onboard trimmer resistors for circuit adjustment and calibration
• Integrated TTL logic circuitry
• Terminals allow qualified technicians to add selected resistors or capacitors when required by the application
• Trimmer resistors can be used to recalibrate associated circuits
• Suitable for maintenance, repair, and replacement of legacy GE control equipment
• Static-sensitive electronic assembly requiring appropriate ESD handling
🔹 Q&A
Q: What is the DS3800DLBA1A1A used for?
A: It is a Load Balance Auxiliary Board used in compatible GE Mark IV DS3800 control and drive equipment.
Q: What does the DLBA board provide?
A: The board provides load-balancing and auxiliary circuit functions, with adjustable circuitry for application-specific requirements.
Q: How many terminals are provided?
A: The board has 12 screw terminals that can be used for designated circuit connections and, where required, additional components.
Q: What are the trimmer resistors used for?
A: The seven trimmer resistors provide adjustment points for calibrating associated circuits.
Q: Can additional components be installed on the board?
A: The board design provides terminals for adding selected components. Such modifications should only be performed by qualified technicians familiar with the specific Mark IV application.
Q: Is the DS3800DLBA1A1A interchangeable with every DS3800DLBA board?
A: Interchangeability should not be assumed. The complete part number, revision, connector arrangement, and application configuration should be verified before replacement.
Q: What precautions are recommended during installation?
A: Remove the board from energized equipment, follow the applicable lockout/tagout procedure, use ESD protection, and verify all wiring and adjustment settings before returning the system to service.
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