Description
1. Product Title
GE IS230TBAIH2C – Analog I/O Terminal Board
2. Product Overview
The IS230TBAIH2C is a precision Analog Input/Output Terminal Board manufactured by General Electric for integration into GE Mark VIe and compatible turbine control systems. This module serves as an analog I/O interface, providing multiple isolated analog signal channels that support both process measurement and control loop output functions. It conditions, isolates, and routes analog signals from field sensors and transmitters to the control system, enabling accurate real-time monitoring and control in critical industrial environments such as power generation, oil & gas, and process automation.
Designed to withstand harsh industrial conditions and support redundancy, the IS230TBAIH2C facilitates integration with Mark VIe I/O processors and terminal boards, helping maintain precise analog signal fidelity and system reliability.
3. Technical Specifications
- Brand: General Electric (GE)
- Model: IS230TBAIH2C
- Warranty: One Year
- Condition: 100% New & Original
- System Compatibility: GE Mark VIe Speedtronic™ Control Systems
- Function: Analog I/O terminal board for conditioned signal interface
- Input Channels: 10 isolated analog inputs (configurable 4–20 mA/±10 V DC)
- Output Channels: 2 isolated analog outputs (configurable 4–20 mA / 0–200 mA)
- Resolution: 16-bit analog conversion
- Accuracy: Typically ±0.1 % full scale
- Power Supply: 24 V DC (nominal)
- Communication: Mark VIe backplane interface
- Operating Temperature: –40 °C to +70 °C industrial range
- Mounting: DIN rail or rack-mounted terminal board configuration
- Certifications: UL 508, IEC 61010 compliant for safety and industrial use
- Build: Metal housing with IP20 protection rating
- Country of Origin: United States
4. Key Features & Benefits
- Multi-Channel Analog I/O: Supports a combination of 10 isolated inputs and 2 isolated outputs to handle a wide range of current and voltage signals with high precision and low noise.
- High Resolution & Accuracy: 16-bit signal resolution ensures accurate analog measurement and control, critical for precision process regulation.
- Robust Industrial Design: With extended temperature range and rugged construction, the module withstands vibration, temperature extremes, and industrial contaminants.
- Seamless Mark VIe Integration: Directly interfaces with GE Mark VIe I/O processors and terminal boards, simplifying installation and system expansions.
- Diagnostic Support: Integrated diagnostics and signal conditioning help improve maintenance insights and reduce troubleshooting time.
5. Application Scenarios
- Power Generation: Provides conditioned analog signals from sensors monitoring steam pressure, turbine vibration, and temperature instrumentation in fossil, combined-cycle, and nuclear power plants.
- Oil & Gas Controls: Interfaces field instrumentation such as flow meters and pressure transducers in offshore platforms, pipeline stations, and refineries requiring hazardous-area compliance and precision control.
- Industrial Process Automation: Used in chemical, petrochemical, and manufacturing facilities to collect high-resolution analog data for process regulation and quality control.
6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the primary function of the IS230TBAIH2C?
A: The IS230TBAIH2C provides a conditioned analog interface between field sensors and the Mark VIe control system, supporting analog data acquisition and output with high precision.
Q: How many analog channels does the IS230TBAIH2C support?
A: It typically supports 10 isolated analog inputs and 2 isolated analog outputs, configurable for current and voltage signal types.
Q: Is the IS230TBAIH2C suitable for harsh industrial environments?
A: Yes. It has an extended operating temperature range (–40 °C to +70 °C), robust enclosure, and compliance with industrial safety standards for reliable operation.
