Product Details
The GE IS200STAIH2ABB, also cataloged as the IS200STAIH2ABB Simplex Analog Input Terminal Board, operates as a dedicated hardware component for localized analog field signal processing and loop distribution within GE Mark VIe control system platforms. Configured to interface directly with two-wire, three-wire, four-wire, and externally powered transmitters, the board converts physical process variables into digitized data pathways across the system I/O network.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IS200STAIH2ABB |
| Brand | GE |
| Origin | USA |
| Dimensions | 15.9 cm x 10.2 cm |
| Operating Temp | -30 to +65 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Standard Backplane Bus Draw |
| Product Type | Analog Input Terminal Boards |
| Analog Inputs | 10 channels |
| Analog Outputs | 2 channels (0-20 mA jumper-configurable, 1 supports 0-200 mA) |
| Max Lead Resistance | 15 ohms |
| Mounting Type | DIN rail mounting with sheet metal carrier and plastic insulators |
Backplane Bus Communication Velocity and Density Scaling
The GE IS200STAIH2ABB integrates Euro-block termination hardware with internal trace routing to maintain high backplane bus communication velocity and minimize noise coupling on sensitive 4-20 mA circuits. Onboard ID chip technology automatically transmits board identification and hardware revision data to the active I/O pack, enabling real-time diagnostic tracking, optimized I/O density scaling, and continuous firmware flash compatibility across the Mark VIe network frame.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How is the high-current 0-200 mA analog output channel configured on the IS200STAIH2ABB?
A: Output current range selection is managed via physical onboard jumpers that reconfigure output drive circuitry between standard 0-20 mA mode and the 0-200 mA high-current threshold.
Q: How does the onboard ID chip function within the Mark VIe system?
A: The ID chip holds hardcoded board type, serial number, and revision status data, which the connected I/O pack reads upon power-up to validate system hardware configuration automatically.
Q: What transmitter power wiring configurations are natively supported by this terminal board?
A: The board supports two-wire, three-wire, and four-wire field transmitters, as well as self-powered external instrumentation loops, directly through its Euro-block terminal connections.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Disconnect all power feeds to the Mark VIe cabinet and verify zero voltage across field terminal connections before installing the board.
- Snap the sheet metal carrier with its plastic insulating base securely onto the 35 mm DIN rail within the I/O cabinet.
- Tighten ground strap connections to establish a solid ground path from the metal carrier frame to the cabinet enclosure.
- Route field sensor cables through cable trays, stripping wire ends and securing conductors into the Euro-block screw terminals while observing maximum 15 ohm lead resistance limits.
- Connect the dedicated I/O pack onto the board D-sub interface connectors and ensure locking screws are fully tightened before applying power.
Additional Information
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