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SKU: IS200TBCIH2BBC

General Electric IS200TBCIH2BBC Termination Brand Card

The General Electric IS200TBCIH2BBC is a 24-channel Contact Input Termination Board for the Mark VI turbine control system. Featuring high-density terminals and optical isolation, this TBCI board delivers reliable discrete signal monitoring and excitation for critical industrial turbine applications.

Technical Overview

The General Electric IS200TBCIH2BBC functions as a high-reliability Contact Input Termination (TBCI) board within the Mark VI Speedtronic turbine control system. This board serves as the physical interface between the turbine’s field-mounted sensors and the internal control logic. By consolidating and conditioning various discrete signals, the IS200TBCIH2BBC allows the controller to monitor critical switch positions, relay states, and alarm contacts. Because this module belongs to the Mark VI series, it supports both simplex and redundant configurations, ensuring continuous operation in power generation and industrial processing environments.

Operational Logic and Enhanced Connectivity

The IS200TBCIH2BBC manages the input path for up to 24 dry contact signals from the field. To ensure maximum signal integrity, the board provides a 125 Vdc or 24 Vdc excitation voltage to the field contacts, detecting the “open” or “closed” status through current-limited sensing circuits. Moreover, since this is a “H2” variant, the board incorporates specific hardware improvements for noise immunity and faster response times compared to the H1 version.

To further safeguard the internal control processors, the IS200TBCIH2BBC employs optical isolation for every input channel. Furthermore, the board includes high-density terminal blocks that allow technicians to wire field cables directly to the PCB. In addition to these features, the BBC revision indicates a specific firmware and hardware compatibility set designed for seamless integration into multi-rack systems. Consequently, the board facilitates rapid diagnostic troubleshooting via onboard status indicators, which immediately signal input activity or power faults to the maintenance team.

Key Technical Characteristics

  • Manufacturer: General Electric (GE)
  • Model Number: IS200TBCIH2BBC
  • Product Series: Mark VI Speedtronic Control
  • Function: Contact Input Termination Board (TBCI)
  • Input Capacity: 24 Discrete (Dry Contact) Inputs
  • Excitation Voltage: 125 Vdc (typical) or 24 Vdc
  • Hardware Variant: H2 (High-density/Enhanced)
  • Revision Code: BBC
  • Isolation: Optically isolated input channels
  • Connectivity: Two 36-point screw terminal blocks

Primary Applications

  • Monitoring circuit breaker status and disconnect switch positions in power plants.
  • Tracking auxiliary relay contacts for turbine trip and alarm logic.
  • Interfacing with remote pushbuttons and control switches on the operator floor.
  • Managing input signals for gas turbine flame detection and fuel valve sequencing.
  • Providing redundant contact sensing for high-availability machinery protection.