GE DS200SDCCG5AHD – Drive Control Card for DC/AC/EX2000 Series Modernizations and Repairs

The GE DS200SDCCG5AHD is a Drive Control Card used across many GE drive families—typically DC2000, AC2000, and EX2000 cabinets. From my experience, this board acts as the “brain” of the drive, coordinating speed/torque control, feedback processing, and interlocks via the backplane and companion cards. If you’re maintaining a mixed fleet or doing phased upgrades, the DS200SDCCG5AHD seems to be one of those dependable, drop‑in control boards that keeps legacy assets running without rewriting your whole control strategy.

Company’s Order Placement Process and Guarantees

• Warranty: 365 days
• Delivery: 1 week for in‑stock items; no more than one month at the latest
• Payment: 50% advance payment, full payment before delivery
• Express options: FedEx, UPS, DHL

Key Features

• Central drive control – Coordinates regulation loops, sequencing, and protective logic for GE DC/AC/EX2000 drive families.
• Backplane integration – Interfaces directly through the DS200 backplane for power, I/O exchange, and interlocks, reducing field wiring complexity.
• Companion card support – Works with LAN/communications and I/O daughter cards (e.g., DS200SLCC) to add fieldbus or serial links as required.
• Revision-coded hardware – The “G5AHD” suffix indicates a specific hardware group and revision path; in many cases this helps ensure firmware/parameter compatibility during replacements.
• Service-friendly design – Plug-in board format with test points and status LEDs (where fitted) to speed up commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Stable installed base – Typically found in long-running production lines; technicians appreciate that it slots in without cabinet rework.

Technical Specifications

Application Fields

You’ll typically find the DS200SDCCG5AHD in medium to large industrial drives controlling:

• Metals (rolling stands, coil processing, pickling lines)
• Pulp & paper (winders, unwinders, press sections)
• Cranes and hoists (precise torque/speed handling)
• Oil & gas and power auxiliaries (pumps, fans, compressors)
• Material handling and test stands needing stable closed-loop control

A maintenance supervisor once told me, “We swapped in the DS200SDCCG5AHD during a weekend shutdown—no panel rework, and the line was back up before shift change.” That’s fairly typical when the revision and firmware match the installed base.

Advantages & Value

• Reliability: Proven, long-life board in GE drive fleets; replacement reduces unexpected downtime risk.
• Compatibility: G5 hardware group typically aligns with a wide range of DC2000/AC2000/EX2000 builds; helps minimize re-engineering.
• Cost control: A board swap is usually far cheaper than a full drive retrofit, with faster payback.
• Supportability: Accessible test points and common spares (SLCC, I/O cards) simplify on-site service and training.

Installation & Maintenance

• Cabinet & environment: Use a sealed industrial cabinet with proper airflow. Keep filters clean; avoid conductive dust and high humidity.
• Mounting: Power down and lock out the drive. Wear an ESD wrist strap. Seat the board evenly in the DS200 rack connectors; tighten standoffs for any daughter cards.
• Wiring: I/O and comms are handled via the backplane and companion terminal boards—verify ribbon/edge connectors and keying before energizing.
• Commissioning: Load or confirm the correct parameter set and firmware revision. In many cases, an analog zero/span check is recommended after replacement.
• Routine care: Quarterly visual inspection, gentle dust removal, and fan/filter maintenance. Keep a record of any firmware or parameter changes for traceability.
• Safety: Observe arc‑flash boundaries, use insulated tools, and allow DC link capacitors to discharge fully before handling.

Quality & Certifications

• Manufactured to GE industrial standards for drive control assemblies
• Typically compliant with CE/UL for the complete drive system where applicable
• RoHS applicability depends on build date and regional variant; many legacy boards are service parts for installed bases
• Backed by a 365‑day warranty (service exchange or repair options available in most cases)

Common Companion / Supporting Components

• DS200SLCC – LAN Communications Card. Adds serial/fieldbus interfaces commonly used for HMI/PLC links.
• I/O terminal boards (various DS200 series) – Provide analog/digital termination for process signals and feedbacks routed through the SDCC.
• Power and feedback interface cards – For encoder/tach feedback or application-specific conditioning, depending on the drive build.

Tip: Before placing an order, share your existing drive model, firmware set (if known), and a clear photo of the installed SDCC label. Matching the G‑group and revision (G5AHD in this case) typically ensures a smooth, plug‑compatible replacement.