Description
🔹 Product Description
The GE IS200ERBPG1A, also identified as IS200ERBPG1ACA, is an Exciter Regulator Backplane Board used in GE Mark VI turbine excitation and control systems. The ERBP provides the backplane interface for associated exciter regulator and control boards, distributing power and signals between plug-in boards and the control system wiring. It is designed for rack-level integration within the Mark VI excitation architecture and works with compatible boards through its backplane connectors and terminal interfaces. The board is intended for maintenance, replacement, and spare-parts applications where the existing Mark VI hardware configuration requires a matching ERBP assembly.
🔹 Product Datasheet
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | General Electric (GE) |
| Model | IS200ERBPG1A / IS200ERBPG1ACA |
| Series | Mark VI |
| Product Name | Exciter Regulator Backplane Board |
| Functional Acronym | ERBP |
| Place of Manufacture | USA |
| Product Status | New Surplus / Original |
| Dimensions | Approx. 16 × 16 × 12 cm |
| Weight | Approx. 0.5–0.8 kg |
| Application | Excitation Control / Regulator Interface |
| Power | System-dependent |
| Discontinued | Legacy product; verify current OEM availability |
🔹 Key Features
• Designed for GE Mark VI excitation control systems
• Provides backplane-level interconnection for compatible exciter regulator boards
• Distributes control signals and system power between installed boards
• Supports rack-level Mark VI excitation architecture
• Multiple board connectors for plug-in control and interface modules
• Detailed board number IS200ERBPG1ACA identifies the specific board assembly/revision
• Suitable for generator excitation and turbine control maintenance applications
• Intended as a direct hardware replacement when the installed system uses the matching ERBP configuration
• Verify board revision and rack configuration before installation
🔹 Q&A
Q: What is the IS200ERBPG1A used for?
A: It is an Exciter Regulator Backplane Board used to interconnect compatible boards within a GE Mark VI excitation control system.
Q: What does ERBP stand for?
A: ERBP is the functional acronym for Exciter Regulator Backplane.
Q: What is the difference between IS200ERBPG1A and IS200ERBPG1ACA?
A: IS200ERBPG1A identifies the base board model, while IS200ERBPG1ACA is the more detailed board assembly/revision identification.
Q: Is the IS200ERBPG1A a processor board?
A: No. It is primarily a backplane/interface board rather than a standalone processor or controller.
Q: Where is this board used?
A: It is used in GE Mark VI excitation control hardware where the ERBP backplane configuration is required.
Q: Can it be substituted by another ERBP revision?
A: Substitution should not be assumed. The complete part number, revision, connector arrangement, and system configuration should be checked before replacement.
Q: What should be checked before installation?
A: De-energize the system and verify the complete board number, revision, connector locations, mating boards, rack wiring, and excitation-system configuration before installation.
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