GE DS3800HCMB1C1C

Product Brief The GE DS3800HCMB1C1C is a universal communication protocol card from the DS3800 series of industrial control boards. This board serves as a communication processor daughterboard, managing protocol translation and data exchange between different communication networks in GE’s industrial automation systems. The HCMB board features a microprocessor that uses firmware stored in EEPROM to control processing activities, enabling flexible protocol support through firmware updates.

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Description

GE DS3800HCMB1C1C

Technical Specifications

  • Part Number: DS3800HCMB1C1C
  • Manufacturer: General Electric
  • Series: DS3800
  • Product Type: Universal Communication Protocol Card / Daughterboard
  • Connectors: 1 port, 5 vertical pins
  • LEDs: IMOK indicator
  • Test Points: NMI, DCOM
  • Microprocessor: With EEPROM firmware storage

Key Features

  • Universal communication protocol support
  • Microprocessor-based firmware-controlled operation
  • EEPROM firmware storage for reliable operation
  • IMOK status LED for operational monitoring
  • NMI and DCOM test points for diagnostics
  • Daughterboard configuration for flexible system integration

Application Scenarios Industrial automation protocol translation, distributed control system communication, process control network interfaces, manufacturing execution system integration, multi-protocol industrial networks

Performance Parameters

  • Board Type: Communications protocol daughterboard
  • Connector Configuration: 1 port, 5 vertical pins
  • Diagnostic Features: IMOK LED, NMI and DCOM test points

Material Composition Industrial-grade printed circuit board with microprocessor and EEPROM components. The board features robust construction suitable for industrial control environments.

Structural Characteristics Daughterboard form factor designed for mounting on a main processor board. The board includes a 5-pin vertical connector for communication port interface, an IMOK status LED, and test points for diagnostic access.

Working Principle The microprocessor on the DS3800HCMB1C1C reads firmware and operational code from the EEPROM module. The processor executes the firmware to manage communication protocol translation, data routing, and network management functions. The EEPROM storage ensures that the firmware is retained during power cycles and cannot be accidentally modified during normal operation. The IMOK LED provides visual indication that the processor is operating correctly. The NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt) and DCOM test points allow technicians to access diagnostic signals for troubleshooting.