Description
🔹 Product Description
The GE DS3800HADA1B1B is an Address Decode Board for the GE Mark IV Speedtronic control system. It belongs to the DS3800HADA board family and performs address-decoding functions within the Mark IV rack architecture. The board is designed for one rack slot and uses a rack-mounted construction with retention clips. Available technical information identifies 25 circuits and 8 configurable jumpers on this specific board version. As a legacy Mark IV control component, the complete part number and jumper configuration should be matched with the existing system before replacement.
🔹 Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | General Electric (GE) |
| Model | DS3800HADA1B1B |
| Base Model | DS3800HADA |
| Series | Mark IV Speedtronic / DS3800 |
| Product Name | Address Decode Board |
| Board Type | Address Decoder Card |
| Board Style | Rack-Mount |
| Rack Slots | 1 |
| Circuits | 25 |
| Jumpers | 8 |
| Retention Clips | 2 |
| Diagnostic Hardware | Not typically provided |
| Installation | GE Mark IV DS3800 Rack |
| Condition | New Surplus / Original* |
| Power | System-dependent |
| Product Status | Legacy / Discontinued |
*Condition, physical dimensions, weight, and electrical configuration should be verified against the actual unit before installation.
🔹 Key Features
- Designed for GE Mark IV Speedtronic systems
- DS3800HADA address-decoding architecture
- One-slot rack-mounted design
- Two retention clips for rack installation
- 25 onboard circuits
- Eight configurable jumper positions
- Supports address-decoding functions within the Mark IV control architecture
- Suitable for legacy turbine-control maintenance and replacement
- Exact jumper configuration should be matched to the original application
🔹 FAQ
Q: What is the DS3800HADA1B1B used for?
A: It is an Address Decode Board used within the GE Mark IV DS3800 control architecture for address-decoding functions.
Q: What does HADA identify?
A: HADA identifies the GE DS3800 Address Decode Board family.
Q: How many rack slots does the board occupy?
A: Technical information identifies the DS3800HADA1B1B as a one-slot rack-mounted board.
Q: How many jumpers are on the board?
A: The DS3800HADA1B1B is documented with eight jumper positions that may require configuration for the installed application.
Q: How many circuits does the board have?
A: Available technical specifications identify 25 circuits for this board.
Q: Can DS3800HADA1B1B replace another HADA revision directly?
A: Do not assume direct interchangeability. Verify the complete part number, hardware revision, jumper settings, rack position, connectors, and Mark IV system documentation before replacement.
Q: Is DS3800HADA1B1B still a current GE product?
A: It belongs to the legacy Mark IV DS3800 family. Replacement units are generally sourced from existing spare, surplus, or service inventories.
Q: What should I check before installation?
A: Confirm the board number and revision, rack position, jumper configuration, connector arrangement, and original system documentation. Power should be removed before servicing the rack.
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