Product Details
Configured for discrete temperature sensing in Mark VIe control systems, the GE IS200TRTDH1D (IS200TRTDH1D RTD Input Terminal Board) provides direct physical/electrical execution. This terminal board accepts 16 three-wire RTD inputs via two barrier-type terminal blocks, providing integrated surge and high-frequency noise suppression to maintain signal integrity before data is processed by the associated PRTD I/O packs.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IS200TRTDH1D |
| Brand | General Electric |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | Not specified |
| Dimensions | Standard Mark VIe terminal board form factor |
| Operating Temp | Industrial standard range |
| Power Consumption | Dependent on input loop configuration |
| Inputs | 16 x 3-wire RTD |
Industrial Control and Drives Technical Characteristics
The TRTDH1D module architecture facilitates simplex operation, interfacing with two PRTD I/O packs to capture 16 RTD signals. The design incorporates dedicated noise suppression circuitry to mitigate EMI at the input stage, ensuring high-fidelity temperature data conversion. Deterministic communication is managed through I/O processor integration; users must ensure firmware flash compatibility between the PRTD packs and the central control processor to maintain accurate temperature reporting. I/O density is scaled through the use of high-density terminal blocks, supporting up to #12 AWG wire gauge, requiring precise adherence to backplane bus communication velocity settings for synchronized data scanning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the IS200TRTDH1D support triple modular redundancy (TMR)?
A: No. The TRTDH1D is designated for simplex application topologies. It interfaces with two PRTD I/O packs to provide 16 inputs, whereas TMR configurations require different terminal board hardware variants (e.g., TRTDH1B) capable of fanning inputs to three VRTD boards.
Q: How should double-shielded RTD wiring be terminated on this board?
A: All double-shielded wires must be terminated at the shield terminal strip integrated into the terminal blocks. These strips are connected to the chassis ground, providing a continuous path to drain electromagnetic interference away from the RTD sensing elements.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Wiring Termination: Land RTD signal wires directly on the barrier-type terminal blocks. Each of the 24-terminal blocks accepts up to #12 AWG wire. Secure terminal blocks using the two provided mounting screws to prevent vibration-induced loosening.
- Shielding: Utilize double-shielded wire for all RTD connections. Terminate shields at the board's shield terminal strip; ensure end shields are correctly terminated at the field device to eliminate ground loops.
- Processor Interfacing: Connect the board to the two PRTD I/O packs using the dedicated DC-type connectors. Verify that these connections are fully seated and free of debris to maintain reliable signal transmission to the I/O processors.
- Noise Mitigation: Ensure the terminal board chassis is bonded to a low-impedance earth ground. Avoid running RTD input cables in parallel with high-voltage AC power lines to prevent signal induction and measurement errors.
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