GE IS200CABPG1A IS200CABPG1ACA Control Assembly Backplane

The GE IS200CABPG1A IS200CABPG1ACA serves as the main backplane for the Mark VI series. This board distributes power and data signals across multiple rack slots. You will find this unit in many industrial turbine control assemblies. General Electric designed this backplane for the Speedtronic turbine control platform. Its robust construction ensures reliable signal integrity across all connected cards.

Technical Specifications

This backplane integrates over 250 discrete components onto a multi-layer PCB. Its dimensions measure roughly 10.5 inches wide by 9.8 inches high. The total weight reaches about 1.85 kilograms including the metal stiffener plate. Eight 50-pin backplane connectors interface with individual I/O and control cards. Two power input terminals bring DC power into the assembly. The design stores up to 680 joules of capacitive energy for stable voltage regulation.

Functional Layout and Power Distribution

The GE IS200CABPG1A IS200CABPG1ACA routes power efficiently to each slot in the rack. Each bus trace carries specific voltage levels for different card types. Moreover, the backplane isolates noisy digital lines from sensitive analog paths. This variant includes upgraded power planes for lower impedance. General Electric specifically designed this backplane for the Mark VI Speedtronic system. You can replace an older backplane with this unit without modifying the chassis.

Installation Guidelines and Compatibility

This backplane mounts directly inside a standard Mark VI rack enclosure. Always disconnect all power sources before handling the GE IS200CABPG1A IS200CABPG1ACA. The backplane works with existing GE Mark VI control and I/O cards. Verify your card revisions support this backplane variant. This unit maintains backward compatibility with earlier Mark VI card generations. Proper installation ensures stable power delivery and reliable system operation.