GE IS200BPIBG1AEB Drive Bridge Personality Interface Card

The GE IS200BPIBG1AEB is a high-performance Drive Bridge Personality Interface Card, purpose-built 

for seamless integration between GE’s Mark VIe Distributed Control System (DCS) and a wide range 

of industrial drives. This critical component acts as a sophisticated protocol translator and 

communication hub, enabling real-time, bidirectional data exchange between Mark VIe controllers 

and motor/turbine drives. By converting drive-specific protocols into Mark VIe-compatible signals, it 

ensures precise control over speed, torque, and load, while simultaneously providing comprehensive 

drive health monitoring. Engineered for extreme industrial environments, the IS200BPIBG1AEB 

delivers unmatched reliability and performance in sectors where drive-controller synchronization is 

paramount, such as power generation, oil & gas, and heavy manufacturing.

1. Advanced Drive Protocol Translation

Acts as a “personality module” that seamlessly translates between Mark VIe control signals and the specific protocols of various industrial drives. This eliminates the need for expensive, standalone drive gateways, reducing system complexity and initial hardware costs by up to 35%.

2. Real-Time, Deterministic Control

Delivers ultra-low latency (<1ms) for critical drive commands such as speed setpoints and torque limits. This ensures precise and immediate response, which is essential for applications like turbine speed synchronization and high-precision manufacturing lines.

3. Robust Industrial Design

• EMI Immunity: 2.5kV AC isolation protects against electromagnetic interference from nearby high-voltage equipment, ensuring signal integrity.

• Extended Lifespan: Conformal coating and rugged construction guarantee reliable operation for 10+ years in harsh environments, minimizing replacement costs and downtime.

• Enhanced Connectivity: Gold-plated connectors ensure superior electrical contact and resist corrosion, even in humid or chemically aggressive atmospheres.

4. Plug-and-Play Integration with Mark VIe

The card is automatically recognized by GE’s Mark VIe Configuration Studio, which includes pre-configured “personality” templates for popular drive models. This intuitive setup drastically reduces engineering and commissioning time by up to 50% compared to manual integration.

5. Comprehensive Diagnostics & Predictive Maintenance

• Dual-Color LED Indicators: Provide at-a-glance status of power, communication activity, and drive faults, enabling rapid troubleshooting.

• Parameter Logging: Continuously monitors key drive health metrics (temperature, vibration, current) and sends this data to the Mark VIe system, facilitating predictive maintenance strategies and preventing unplanned downtime.

6. Hazardous Area Certified

ATEX and IECEx certifications allow safe deployment in Zone 2 (gas) and Zone 22 (dust) hazardous areas, making it suitable for critical applications in oil refineries, chemical plants, and grain processing facilities.

• Genuine GE Quality: Ensures perfect compatibility with Mark VIe systems and optimal performance, avoiding the risks associated with third-party adapters.

• Total Cost of Ownership: Reduces hardware, engineering, and maintenance costs through its integrated design, ease of use, and long lifespan.

• GE’s Drive Expertise: Benefits from GE’s deep understanding of industrial drives, ensuring reliable and efficient integration every time.

• Global Support Network: Backed by GE’s 24/7 technical support, extensive service network, and readily available spare parts.

• Stock Status: In stock (bulk orders of 5+ units qualify for 5–15% volume discounts)

• Lead Time: 1–3 business days (standard orders); 

• Warranty: 12-month manufacturer warranty 

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