Description
Product Overview
The GE IS200PMCIH1ABA is a communication and interface board associated with the GE Mark VI turbine control system. Available technical references identify the PMCIH1A family as a Mark VI communication board, while cross-reference information associates the IS200PMCIH1ABA with the IS215UCVEM06A controller assembly. In that configuration, the PMCIH1A board functions as part of the computer/communication architecture rather than as a conventional field I/O module.
For GE IS200PMCIH1ABA, the exact board revision is important. The full IS200PMCIH1ABA designation identifies more than the general PMCI function; it distinguishes a particular hardware configuration and revision. Available product references describe the board as having dual-channel indicating and Ethernet connection capabilities, while other technical references identify it specifically as a Mark VI communication board.
The practical application of GE IS200PMCIH1ABA is therefore centered on communication between the Mark VI control computer and the surrounding control-system network or interface hardware. It should not be confused with Mark VI analog or discrete I/O boards such as VAICH, VAOM, or VCRC families. In a legacy turbine control cabinet, replacing this board requires attention to the host assembly, board revision, network configuration, firmware environment, and physical connector arrangement. A board that powers up correctly is not necessarily a valid operational replacement.
Product Introduction
Communication faults in a Mark VI controller can look like application or I/O failures when the underlying problem is actually the computer interface layer. GE IS200PMCIH1ABA is associated with the Mark VI communication architecture and is documented as a dual-channel board with Ethernet connectivity.
Cross-reference data also associates with the IS215UCVEM06A assembly. For a Mark VI legacy replacement, confirm the complete host-board combination instead of purchasing the PMCI board solely by its physical appearance.
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Electric (GE) |
| Model | |
| Product Family | Mark VI / IS200 |
| Functional Designation | PMCIH1A |
| Product Type | Communication / Interface Board |
| Architecture | PCI-based communication interface |
| Communication | Ethernet connectivity reported |
| Channels | Dual-channel architecture reported |
| Associated Assembly | IS215UCVEM06A |
| Application | GE Mark VI turbine control |
| Installation | Mark VI controller/computer architecture |
| Board Revision | ABA |
| Condition | New Surplus, subject to inspection and functional testing |
Technical caution: Public documentation for this exact board is relatively sparse. The PCI, dual-channel, Ethernet, and IS215UCVEM06A association are supported by available references, but I would not assign unsupported Ethernet speed, connector pinout, power consumption, memory capacity, or firmware version without the GE board documentation for the exact revision.
Related Products
- IS200PMCIH1A — Base PMCIH1A board designation. Useful for family identification, but the complete
ABAsuffix should be matched for replacement. - IS200PMCIH1ACC — Related PMCIH1A variant associated with the Mark VI communication architecture. Its revision differs from , so substitution requires hardware and system verification.
- IS215UCVEM06A — Mark VI controller assembly associated with the PMCIH1A board. It represents the host/controller assembly rather than simply another version of the PMCI board.
- IS215UCVEH2A — UCVE processor/controller board reported as part of the IS215UCVEM06A configuration. It provides the computing function while the PMCI board handles associated communication/interface functions.
- IS215UCVEH2AE — Related UCVE controller variant used in Mark VI VME computer assemblies. The hardware revision should be checked before considering it for a replacement configuration.
- IS200PMLIH1ABA — Mark VI DLAN daughter-board family. It serves a different communication function and should not be treated as a direct PMCI replacement.
- IS200EMCSG1A — Mark VI communication/interface-related board listed in the same product family. Functional compatibility must be established from the specific rack architecture.
- IS200TBCIH1CA — Mark VI terminal/interface board. It operates at a different system layer and is not a replacement for the PMCI board.
IS200PMCIH1ABA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is GE used for?
The is a Mark VI communication/interface board used within the controller computer architecture. Available references describe it as a dual-channel board with Ethernet connectivity.
Its role is communication-related rather than direct field signal acquisition.
Is part of the GE Mark VI system?
Yes. The board is listed as a GE Mark VI component, and technical cross-reference information associates it with the communication/controller assembly.
For procurement, I would still verify the exact Mark VI rack and host-controller configuration.
Is the same as IS200PMCIH1ACC?
No. Both belong to the family, but the complete part numbers have different revision/configuration suffixes.
Use this sequence before substitution:
- Compare the full GE part number.
- Compare PCB artwork/revision.
- Check the host controller.
- Compare Ethernet/interface connections.
- Verify firmware requirements.
- Perform communication testing after installation.
The ABA and ACC versions should not be considered interchangeable merely because their base designation is similar.
Does have Ethernet?
Available product information identifies Ethernet connection capability for the .
However, I would not publish a specific Ethernet speed or connector pinout without the applicable GE hardware documentation for the exact board revision.
Can I hot-swap the ?
Do not assume that it is hot-swappable.
This board participates in the Mark VI computer/communication architecture. Removing it while the controller is energized can interrupt communication and potentially affect turbine control functions.
Unless the specific Mark VI installation procedure explicitly permits online replacement, isolate the equipment before removing the board.
Will replacing erase my Mark VI control logic?
The PMCI board is a communication/interface component, not the primary location of the complete turbine application strategy.
A replacement therefore should not be treated like replacing the controller’s application-storage hardware. The main risks are hardware revision, host-board compatibility, firmware, communication configuration, and network initialization.
Before replacement, document the existing controller configuration and communication settings.
How should I verify a New Surplus ?
For this board, functional communication testing is more valuable than a cosmetic inspection alone.
Recommended incoming inspection:
- Confirm exact marking.
- Record PCB revision and serial information.
- Inspect PCI/board-edge connections.
- Inspect Ethernet connectors and associated circuitry.
- Check for corrosion, contamination, or heat damage.
- Verify the correct host/controller assembly.
- Confirm firmware compatibility.
- Power up under controlled conditions.
- Verify board recognition.
- Test Ethernet communication.
- Check both communication channels where applicable.
- Record the test results before shipment.
One important procurement point: online descriptions are inconsistent. Some references classify the part simply as a “drive board,” while Mark VI-specific references identify it as a communication board and associate it with . For a plant replacement, the physical GE identification, host-board relationship, revision, and communication test report should take priority over a generic catalog description.
