GE IS200BPIAG1AEB Drive Bridge Personality Interface Card
GE IS200BPIAG1AEB is a Drive Bridge Personality Interface Card for Mark VIe systems. It enables seamless communication between drives and controls, supports protocol conversion, offers galvanic isolation, operates at -40°C to +70°C, meets UL/CE, ensuring reliable industrial automation performance.
The GE IS200BPIAG1AEB is a specialized Drive Bridge Personality Interface Card engineered
exclusively for GE’s Mark VIe Distributed Control System (DCS)—a critical communication bridge
that enables seamless data exchange between industrial drives (e.g., motor drives, turbine drives) and
Mark VIe controllers. Designed to resolve interoperability challenges in drive-centric operations, this
card translates drive-specific protocols into Mark VIe-compatible signals, ensuring real-time, low-
latency control of speed, torque, and load for mission-critical machinery. Built to GE’s industrial-
grade standards, it delivers consistent performance in harsh environments (extreme temperatures,
EMI, dust), making it indispensable for power generation, oil & gas, and heavy manufacturing sectors
where drive-controller synchronization directly impacts safety, efficiency, and uptime.
Core Features
1. Drive-Specific Protocol Translation
Acts as a “personality adapter” for industrial drives, translating proprietary drive protocols (e.g., Siemens Drive-CLIQ, ABB DTC) and standard protocols (PROFIBUS DP) into Mark VIe-compatible signals. Eliminates the need for external drive gateways, reducing hardware costs by 35% and system complexity.
2. Real-Time Drive Control
Delivers <1ms latency for critical drive signals (speed setpoints, torque limits, emergency stops), ensuring precise synchronization between Mark VIe controllers and machinery. Critical for applications like turbine speed regulation or conveyor belt torque control, where even minor delays risk equipment damage.
3. Industrial-Grade Reliability
EMI/EMC Shielding: 2.5kV AC electrical isolation blocks interference from high-voltage drives and heavy machinery, preventing signal corruption.
Durable Construction: Conformal coating and gold-plated connectors extend service life to 10+ years in harsh environments (e.g., refinery motor rooms, power plant turbine halls).
Fault Resilience: Built-in overvoltage/short-circuit protection on drive-side channels prevents board damage from drive electrical anomalies.
4. Plug-and-Play Mark VIe Integration
Auto-detected by GE Mark VIe Configuration Studio, which includes preloaded “drive personality” templates (for GE, Siemens, ABB drives). No custom coding required—simply select the drive model, configure parameters, and deploy. Cuts drive-integration time by 50% vs. generic interface cards.
5. Proactive Drive Diagnostics
Dual LED Indicators: Separate lights for “drive communication” (amber) and “drive fault” (red) enable instant troubleshooting (e.g., identify a disconnected drive in seconds).
Parameter Monitoring: Logs 200+ drive parameters (temperature, current, fault codes) to Mark VIe CIMPLICITY software, enabling predictive maintenance (e.g., alert to rising drive bearing temperatures).
6. Hazardous Zone Compliance
ATEX/IECEx certification allows deployment in Zone 2 (flammable gas) and Zone 22 (combustible dust) areas—ideal for oil refinery pump drives, chemical plant mixer drives, and grain elevator conveyor drives.
Applications
Optimized for industries where drive-controller synchronization is critical:
Power Generation: Gas/steam turbine drive control (synchronizes turbine speed with grid frequency), boiler feedwater pump drive regulation.
GE Mark VIe Configuration Studio V9.0+, GE CIMPLICITY (for drive monitoring), PROFIBUS DP Configurator (for protocol testing)
Why Choose GE IS200BPIAG1AEB
Genuine GE Engineering: Built to match Mark VIe’s strict performance standards—avoids drive-controller compatibility errors, signal latency, or premature failure common with third-party cards.
Total Cost Savings: Eliminates external drive gateways (35% hardware cost cut) and reduces integration labor (50% time saved); 10-year lifespan lowers total cost of ownership (TCO) vs. generic alternatives.
Drive Expertise: Preloaded drive personality templates and GE’s decades of industrial drive experience ensure seamless, reliable integration—no need for specialized drive programming skills.
Global Support: Backed by GE’s 24/7 industrial service network—on-site drive integration support, 2-day spare parts delivery (North America/Europe), and remote troubleshooting via GE Digital Services.
Future-Proof: Compatible with upcoming Mark VIe software updates and new drive models (via firmware upgrades), ensuring long-term usability.
Availability & Support
Stock Status: In stock (bulk orders of 5+ units qualify for 5–15% volume discounts)
GE Mark VIe DCS; Works with IS200 Series Controllers (IS200CPUH1A
IS200CPURH1A) and industrial drives (GE PowerFlex drives
Siemens Sinamics drives
ABB ACS drives)
Supported Protocols
Drive-specific: PROFIBUS DP (drive profile)
Modbus RTU/TCP (for drive monitoring); Mark VIe-compatible: GE VMEbus
Ethernet/IP; Auto-protocol translation for plug-and-play drive integration
Data Performance
32-bit RISC processor; Data transfer rate: Up to 12 Mbps (PROFIBUS DP); Latency: <1ms (for drive control signals); Supports 200+ concurrent drive parameters (speed
torque
fault codes)
Electrical Ratings
Operating Voltage: 5V DC (powered via Mark VIe backplane); Voltage Tolerance: ±10%; Isolation: 2.5kV AC (EMI/RFI protection); Short-circuit protection (drive-side channels)
Environmental Durability
Operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F); Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F); Humidity: 5–95% (non-condensing); Vibration: IEC 61131-2 (5g
UL 508 (Industrial Control Equipment); CE (EN 61010-1); ATEX/IECEx (Zone 2/22 for hazardous areas); RoHS 2 compliant; PROFIBUS International Certified (DP drive profile)
Physical & Mounting
Dimensions: 148mm (L) × 92mm (W) × 30mm (H); Backplane-mounted (fits 19-inch Mark VIe I/O racks); Tool-less installation; Drive-side terminal block (24V DC signal inputs/outputs)
