GE IS200BICLH1B IS200BICLH1BBA Mark IV200 Interface Card

The GE IS200BICLH1B IS200BICLH1BBA Interface Card Mark IV200 bridges communication between field devices and the main controller. You will find this interface card vital for reliable data exchange. Its versatile design supports multiple industrial protocols simultaneously.

Dimensions, Weight, and Physical Layout

This interface card measures 16.5 cm in length and 11.2 cm in width. Its height stays at 2.0 cm including all components. The total weight reaches 0.43 kilograms for straightforward installation. A six-layer PCB reduces electromagnetic interference between adjacent signal traces.

Communication Interfaces and Component Count

The GE IS200BICLH1B IS200BICLH1BBA Interface Card Mark IV200 provides three independent communication ports. One port supports Profibus DP at 12 Mbps maximum speed. Another port handles Modbus RTU over RS-485 connections. The third port offers a dedicated Ethernet 10/100 interface. In total, this interface card contains 145 individual electronic components. These include 3 transceivers, 8 optocouplers, and 92 ceramic capacitors.

Energy Storage and Power Parameters

A 3.3V supercapacitor provides onboard energy storage for 48 hours. This backup retains protocol configuration data during power interruptions. The card draws only 4.2 watts from a nominal 24V DC supply. Peak inrush current stays safely below 2.2 amperes.

Memory, Processing, and Environmental Limits

You get 64 MB of flash memory for firmware and protocol stacks. The card also includes 32 MB of DDR2 RAM for data buffering. A 200 MHz ARM Cortex-M4 processor handles all protocol conversion tasks. Therefore, the operating temperature ranges from -30°C to +70°C. Storage temperatures extend from -40°C to +85°C without performance loss.

Below table summarizes all key technical parameters:

Parameter	Value
Manufacturer	General Electric
Series	Mark IV200
Full Product Name	GE IS200BICLH1B IS200BICLH1BBA Interface Card Mark IV200
Model Numbers	IS200BICLH1B, IS200BICLH1BBA
Length	16.5 cm
Width	11.2 cm
Height	2.0 cm
Weight	0.43 kg
PCB Layers	6
Independent Communication Ports	3
Profibus DP Speed	12 Mbps
Modbus RTU Interface	RS-485
Ethernet Interface	10/100 Mbps
Total Components	145
Transceivers	3
Optocouplers	8
Onboard Energy Storage	3.3V supercapacitor, 48-hour backup
Power Consumption	4.2 W at 24V DC
Inrush Current	≤ 2.2 A
Flash Memory	64 MB
DDR2 RAM	32 MB
Processor	200 MHz ARM Cortex-M4
Operating Temperature	-30°C to +70°C
Storage Temperature	-40°C to +85°C

Connectors, Isolation, and Additional Features

Two 40-pin ribbon cable headers connect to the main backplane. A single 9-pin D-sub connector provides external field wiring access. For similar static trip system communication needs, see the RMS-TSG-TZ-C model from the same manufacturer. However, this interface card specializes in multi-protocol bridging exclusively. Mean time between failures (MTBF) exceeds 130,000 hours in continuous operation.