GE DS200SNPAH1A DS200SNPAH1ABA

The GE DS200SNPAH1A DS200SNPAH1ABA belongs to the Mark VI Speedtronic series. General Electric designed this board as a serial communication interface. This component handles SNP protocol messages between devices. It also connects the turbine control to external networks.

Technical Specifications

The table below lists all key parameters for the GE DS200SNPAH1A DS200SNPAH1ABA.

Parameter	Specification
Manufacturer	General Electric (GE)
Full Model	DS200SNPAH1A / DS200SNPAH1ABA
Product Type	Speedtronic Printed Circuit Board
Series	Mark VI Speedtronic
Width	10.0 inches (25.4 cm)
Height	7.0 inches (17.8 cm)
Weight	1.0 lb (0.45 kg)
Component Count	Over 130 surface-mount devices
Main Interface	One 64-pin male DIN connector
Communication Ports	Two RS-232/485 serial ports
Protocol Support	SNP, SNP-X, Modbus RTU
Baud Rate Range	300 to 115200 bps
Isolation Voltage	1500 V RMS between ports
Energy Storage	Ceramic and tantalum capacitors
Status Indicators	Three LEDs (power, TX, RX)

Speedtronic Communication Features

The GE DS200SNPAH1A DS200SNPAH1ABA uses a rugged four-layer PCB. Over 130 resistors, capacitors, and line drivers process serial signals. A single 64-pin DIN connector links this board to the backplane. Consequently, SNP messages flow smoothly to the main processor. Three onboard LEDs show power, transmit, and receive activity. Moreover, tantalum capacitors provide stable energy for communication chips.

Protocol and Port Capabilities

You get two serial ports on this Speedtronic printed circuit board. Each port supports RS-232 and RS-485 electrical standards. The GE DS200SNPAH1A DS200SNPAH1ABA handles SNP, SNP-X, and Modbus RTU protocols. Baud rates range from 300 to 115200 bits per second. Therefore, this board connects easily to legacy GE control networks.

Isolation and Protection

Each communication port provides 1500 V RMS of galvanic isolation. This isolation protects the main processor from ground loops. The GE DS200SNPAH1A DS200SNPAH1ABA also includes transient suppression on all signal lines. As a result, the board survives industrial electrical noise without data corruption.

Power and Energy Storage

You must install this board inside a protected Mark VI cabinet. The backplane supplies 5 VDC to the GE DS200SNPAH1A DS200SNPAH1ABA. Ceramic capacitors filter high-frequency noise on power lines. Tantalum capacitors store energy for short hold-up during transients. Consequently, the board delivers reliable serial communication consistently.

Mechanical Layout

This Speedtronic PCB measures exactly 25.4 cm in width. Its height reaches 17.8 cm. The total weight equals just 0.45 kg. As a result, this board saves valuable rack space. The lightweight design also reduces stress on the backplane connector. Always handle this PCB by its edges. This precaution prevents electrostatic discharge damage.

Installation Context

This board works alongside other Mark VI I/O and processor cards. Its compact size allows easy placement near network cables. The robust design handles continuous industrial communication. Choose the GE DS200SNPAH1A DS200SNPAH1ABA for your Speedtronic serial network needs.