Product Details
The GE IS200STTCH2ABA, also cataloged as the IS200STTCH2 Simplex Thermocouple Board, operates as a dedicated hardware component for temperature signal conditioning and millivolt acquisition within Mark VIe control platforms. It provides direct physical termination for 12 thermocouple input channels, conditioning analog signals for downstream processing modules.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IS200STTCH2ABA |
| Brand | GE |
| Origin | United States |
| Weight | 0.35 kg |
| Dimensions | Standard Mark VIe Terminal Board Form Factor |
| Operating Temp | -30 to 65 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Passive / System Powered via I/O Pack Interface |
| Input Channel Count | 12 thermocouple channels |
| Supported Thermocouple Types | E, J, K, S, T |
| Signal Span Range | -8 mV to +45 mV |
| Processor Compatibility | PTCC Thermocouple Processor Pack / VTCC Module |
| Cold Junction Compensation | Onboard CJC sensor circuitry |
Deterministic Temperature Acquisition & Dynamic I/O Scaling
The GE IS200STTCH2ABA simplex terminal board integrates local cold junction compensation (CJC) references to stabilize millivolt inputs spanning -8 mV to +45 mV across types E, J, K, S, and T thermocouples. Direct ribbon cable or header interconnects route conditioned signals to the PTCC or VTCC processor pack, supporting deterministic data throughput over Mark VIe I/O networks. Onboard EEPROM identification chips transmit board hardware revision data to the system controller, maintaining strict firmware flash compatibility and diagnostic tracking across high-density I/O configurations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which GE processor packs can interface directly with the IS200STTCH2ABA terminal board?
A: The IS200STTCH2ABA is engineered to mate directly with either the PTCC thermocouple processor pack on Mark VIe systems or the VTCC thermocouple processor module.
Q: How is cold junction compensation handled on the IS200STTCH2ABA board?
A: The terminal board incorporates onboard cold junction reference sensors located near the field wiring terminal blocks to compensate for thermal variations at the connection junction.
Q: Can the IS200STTCH2ABA accept millivolt signals outside the standard thermocouple voltage tables?
A: Signal acquisition is scaled for a specific input span range of -8 mV to +45 mV, accommodating standard millivolt outputs generated by E, J, K, S, and T type thermocouples.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Disconnect all system power and field wiring excitation sources prior to mounting or servicing the IS200STTCH2ABA terminal board.
- Mount the board assembly into the designated Mark VIe enclosure carrier using standard panel mounting hardware.
- Terminate thermocouple leads to the 12 input channel block locations, observing correct polarity for specified thermocouple types (E, J, K, S, T).
- Connect cable shield drain wires to the designated chassis ground bar at a single point to mitigate high-frequency signal noise.
- Verify header pin alignment before plugging in the PTCC or VTCC processor pack, and tighten all terminal block screws ensuring minimum 5-thread engagement.
Additional Information
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