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The GE DS200DSPCH1ADA, also cataloged as the DSPC Digital Signal Processor Control Board, operates as a dedicated hardware component for high-performance signal processing and converter control within GE Speedtronic Mark V control systems.

Hardware Specifications

Parameter Specification
Model DS200DSPCH1ADA
Brand GE (General Electric)
Origin USA
Dimensions 15.9 cm high x 17.8 cm wide
Operating Temp -30 to +65 deg C
Power Consumption +5 VDC at 6 A (Logic power supply range 18-32 VDC, nominal 28 VDC)
Form Factor / Mounting VME card rack enclosure (plugs into 1 slot, occupies 2 slots width), DIN-rail mounting option
Relay Channels 12 relay channels
Trip Solenoid Rating 125 VDC
Bus Compatibility VMEbus (A24/D16 slave or bus master), GE Fanuc Series 90/70 PLC compatible P1/P2 connectors

Industrial Control & Processing Architecture

The DS200DSPCH1ADA executes real-time digital signal processing algorithms for large multi-bridge power converters and high-performance drive applications. An integrated Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) controls VMEbus access and arbitrates memory transfers through an 8K dual-ported SRAM interface, optimizing backplane bus communication velocity and I/O density scaling. The module functions as either a VME master or slave device while maintaining dedicated program memory and high-speed local I/O connections to run control loops independently of primary backplane traffic, ensuring complete firmware flash compatibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What rack space does the DS200DSPCH1ADA require when installed in a VME enclosure?

A: The board plugs into a single VME slot but occupies two physical slot widths to accommodate mounted daughterboards (supporting up to four daughterboards).

Q: How does the VME interface manage system bus communications?

A: It operates as an A24/D16 VMEbus slave via an 8K dual-ported SRAM interface, or as a VMEbus master capable of initiating bus transfer cycles with hardware arbitration and asynchronous timeout protection.

Q: What are the input electrical specifications for primary logic and auxiliary power?

A: Main logic power requires +5 VDC at 6 A, while auxiliary power operates across an input voltage range of 18-32 VDC (28 VDC nominal).

Field Installation Guidelines

  1. Power down the host enclosure and confirm that main logic power and auxiliary DC control buses are isolated prior to board insertion.
  2. Wear an ESD grounding wrist strap attached to an unpainted chassis point before handling the circuit board.
  3. Slide the board into the designated VME slot guides, ensuring alignment across both slot positions, and seat the P1/P2 backplane connectors fully.
  4. Tighten top and bottom front-panel retaining screws to establish ground continuity and prevent vibration-induced dislodgement.
  5. Verify field relay interface connections and trip solenoid control wiring to ensure voltage ratings do not exceed the 125 VDC maximum threshold.

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