Description
GE IS210AEBIH3BED – AEBI-Series Backplane/Analog Interface Board for GE Mark VIe Control Cabinets
The GE IS210AEBIH3BED is part of GE’s IS200/IS210 AEBI family, typically found inside Mark VI/Mark VIe turbine control cabinets as an internal interface board. From my experience, this board is used where the controller needs a stable, low-noise bridge between the backplane and associated analog/digital sections—no field wiring on the card itself, just clean integration with the GE rack. Plants usually keep one on the shelf because if an AEBI goes intermittent, it can manifest as drifting analogs or nuisance faults that disappear the moment you reseat or replace the board.
One thing I appreciate is how these IS210 revisions tend to improve noise immunity and reliability over earlier runs. You might notice that the H3BED build aligns well with cabinets where temperature and vibration are a concern; it seems to be the variant maintenance teams ask for when they’ve standardized on VIe hardware. A maintenance supervisor recently told us they swapped an IS210AEBIH3BED into a gas turbine enclosure and were back online in under an hour—no field-side rewiring, just a careful ESD-safe changeover and a health check in the controller.
Order Placement Process and Guarantees
- Warranty: 365 days
- Lead time: 1 week when in stock; not more than one month at the latest
- Payment: 50% advance payment; full payment prior to delivery
- Shipping: FedEx, UPS, or DHL, export packing with ESD protection
- Process: Confirm model and revision → formal quotation → PO & deposit → functional test & packing → balance & dispatch → tracking and after-sales support
Key Features
- Designed for GE Mark VI/VIe racks – Fits standard GE control cabinet architecture, used as an internal interface board.
- Backplane-powered – No separate field supply; receives logic power from the rack for simplified service.
- No field-side terminations – Reduces wiring errors; interaction is through the rack/backplane and internal harnessing.
- Revision H3BED – In many cases provides updated component selection and layout robustness compared with earlier AEBI variants.
- Service-friendly – Typically includes test points and clear labeling; quick swap during planned outages.
- Industrial build – Suited for turbine control environments where cabinet temperature and EMI can be challenging.
Technical Specifications
| Brand / Model | GE IS210AEBIH3BED (AEBI-series board) |
| HS Code | 853890 (Parts for switchgear/control panels) |
| Power Requirements | Backplane-supplied logic power (typically 5 VDC; low-power board-level consumption) |
| Dimensions & Weight | Board-level module for GE rack; approx. 0.3–0.5 kg (typical for IS210 PCBs) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +60 °C cabinet ambient (typical for GE control boards) |
| Signal I/O Types | Internal backplane interface; no direct field I/O on the board |
| Communication Interfaces | GE rack/backplane bus; no onboard Ethernet ports |
| Installation Method | Slides into the designated slot; secured with front-panel screws; ESD-safe handling required |
Related or Supporting Products
- IS200AEBI-series (e.g., IS200AEBIH1B) – Earlier hardware revisions; typically interchangeable within the same rack family after BOM and firmware compatibility checks.
- GE Mark VI/VIe terminal boards (e.g., TBCI/TCCA families) – Field-side termination boards that the controller uses; the AEBI board interfaces internally rather than at the field wiring level.
- GE power supply modules (e.g., IS200 power supplies) – Stable 5 VDC/24 VDC rail support for backplane cards; a weak supply often mimics board faults.
- Controller CPUs for Mark VIe – Ensure controller and firmware revision align with the AEBI board; in most cases no special configuration is required after replacement.
Installation & Maintenance
- Cabinet environment: Install in a clean, dry, ventilated control cabinet. Keep ambient within 0–60 °C and avoid direct hot-air discharge onto the board.
- Rack and wiring: This is an internal board; seat fully into the backplane connector and tighten front-panel fasteners evenly. No field conductors terminate on the card.
- ESD safety: Use wrist straps and antistatic packing. Power down and wait for discharge before removal/installation.
- Commissioning check: After replacement, verify controller health, scan for diagnostic alarms, and trend previously affected analog points for stability.
- Routine maintenance: Quarterly dust-out with dry, oil-free air; confirm connector retention; inspect for heat discoloration. Firmware is typically controller-side, so the board itself usually requires no flashing.
- Spares strategy: Many sites keep one AEBI on hand; it reduces outage time if a backplane interface issue arises.
Quality & Certifications
- Manufacturing quality: Produced under ISO 9001 quality systems in GE’s industrial controls supply chain.
- Compliance: CE and UL typically apply at the complete Mark VI/VIe system level; board-level conformity may vary by revision.
- Material standards: RoHS status can differ across H-revisions; we can verify the exact compliance status for IS210AEBIH3BED before shipment.
- Warranty: 365-day replacement/repair coverage; units are functionally tested prior to dispatch.
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