Description
GE DS3800NSFE1B1A
Technical Specifications
- Series: Mark IV Speedtronic
- Function: Turbine protection and sequencing.
- Technology: Through-hole and early surface-mount components.
Functional Features
- Monitors vital turbine parameters (speed, vibration, temperature).
- Initiates safe shutdown sequences upon fault detection.
- Interfaces with operator interface panels.
Application Scenarios
Found in aging power generation facilities still operating Mark IV control systems.
Performance Parameters
- Proven reliability in decades of continuous operation.
- Hardwired safety logic for fail-safe operation.
Material Composition
Vintage industrial PCB with robust through-hole construction.
Structural Characteristics
Standard Mark IV board dimensions with wire-wrap or soldered connections.
Working Principle
Continuously evaluates sensor inputs against safety limits and triggers protective relays if parameters exceed safe operating boundaries.
Installation Requirements
- Power down the Mark IV rack completely.
- Document all jumper and potentiometer settings before removal.
Usage Precautions
- Inspect for capacitor leakage or trace corrosion before installation.
- Source from reputable suppliers due to obsolescence.
