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SKU: DS200KLDBG1ABC

GE DS200KLDBG1ABC Mark V Display and Keypad Interface Board

The GE DS200KLDBG1ABC is a high-performance Display Keypad Board designed for the Mark V and EX2000 series. It features a tactical keypad, LCD interface, and 16-segment LED displays to provide comprehensive monitoring and control over 24 input and 12 relay channels in industrial excitation systems.

Product Overview

The DS200KLDBG1ABC serves as the primary local operator interface for General Electric’s Mark V and EX2000 excitation control systems. This multi-functional component integrates a high-visibility liquid crystal display (LCD) with a tactile keypad and diagnostic LED indicators to facilitate real-time monitoring and manual parameter adjustment. By providing a direct link between the operator and the control logic, this board ensures that critical system variables remain accessible and adjustable without the need for external diagnostic tools.

Functional Capabilities

  • Operator Interaction: The module features a robust keypad that allows technicians to navigate complex menus, acknowledge alarms, and modify setpoints within the EEPROM memory.
  • Visual Monitoring: Equipped with seven 16-segment LED displays, the board provides high-contrast numerical readouts for vital statistics such as turbine speed, pressure, and thermal levels.
  • Signal Processing: The architecture supports the management of 24 discrete input channels, enabling the integration of various external sensors and feedback signals into the control loop.
  • Control Outputs: Integrated circuitry includes 12 relay channels specifically designed to trigger external devices, including a trip solenoid rated for 125 V DC operations.

Technical Specifications

  • Manufacturer: GE (General Electric)
  • Series Architecture: Mark V Turbine Control / EX2000 Excitation
  • Hardware Revision: DS200KLDBG1ABC
  • Display Type: LCD with secondary 16-segment LED indicators
  • Mounting Configuration: Pre-drilled factory points for standoff or screw-in panel installation
  • I/O Density: 24 Input Channels / 12 Relay Output Channels
  • Communication Protocol: Integrated for DCS and Ethernet router environments
  • Physical Dimensions: 25.5 cm x 10.2 cm x 3.1 cm
  • Net Weight: 0.38 kg

Operational Applications

This board is specifically engineered for industrial power generation environments where reliability is paramount. Consequently, the software design utilizes a modular library of functional blocks, including logical gates and signal regulators. This flexibility allows the DS200KLDBG1ABC to emulate traditional analog controls while maintaining the precision of a digital open-architecture system. Furthermore, the inclusion of software-configurable jumpers allows operators to set critical safety thresholds, such as under-excitation limits, based on specific site requirements.