Description
Key Technical Specifications
- Model Number: DS200LDCCH1ALA
- Manufacturer: GE (General Electric)
- Product Type: LAN Drive Control Communication Board
- Communication Interface: GE DLAN+ (Proprietary Drive LAN)
- Typical Systems: GE DC2000, AC2000, EX2000, Mark V
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to +60°C (Cabinet installation, non-condensing)
- Power Requirements: 5 VDC logic and ±15 VDC analog rails (via backplane)
- Dimensions: Approx. 330 × 280 × 30 mm
- Weight: ~0.9 kg (Board only)
- Signal I/O Types: Backplane analog/digital control signals via multipin connectors
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Functional Role & Application Analysis
The GE DS200LDCCH1ALA is a critical control and communication board designed specifically for GE’s heavy-duty industrial drive platforms. It serves as the central processing node for managing drive commands and providing the proprietary DLAN+ network interface. This board solves the complex integration challenge of keeping legacy GE DC and AC drives networked with higher-level plant controls without requiring a full system retrofit.
Its core value lies in maintaining continuous production in demanding environments. By handling high-speed I/O processing and secure LAN communication, it ensures that critical parameters are transmitted without delay. The board is heavily utilized in industries where drive failure means massive financial loss, providing a stable link between the physical motor control and the digital control system.
Typical use cases include:
- Heavy Process Lines: Managing networked drives in steel and metals rolling mills where continuous torque control is mandatory.
- Power Plant Auxiliaries: Controlling large fans and pumps in turbine systems, interfacing directly with the Mark V Speedtronic architecture.
- Mining and Pulp/Paper: Providing reliable communication links for conveyors and section drives in harsh, high-vibration environments.
- Legacy System Maintenance: Acting as a direct drop-in replacement to restore failed communication nodes in older EX2000 or DC2000 cabinets.
Our Quality Standard & Testing Process
We understand that the cost of an unreliable part is far greater than its purchase price. A failed drive control board can halt an entire production line for days. We have established a rigorous, multi-stage testing process to ensure every GE DS200LDCCH1ALA we ship is 100% functional.
- Visual & Component Inspection: All boards undergo professional cleaning and visual inspection under magnification to ensure no physical damage, corrosion, or compromised components.
- Live System Test: The module is installed in a live GE drive test rack and run for 24 hours to verify continuous operation, LED status indicators, and stable DLAN+ communication.
- Full-Function Diagnostics: We simulate backplane analog and digital signals to test the full range of I/O channels, verifying signal accuracy and logic execution.
- Warranty Backing: Only parts that pass all diagnostic tests are approved for shipment and backed by our full 12-month warranty.
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Compatibility & Migration Paths
To ensure this DS200LDCCH1ALA is 100% compatible with your system, you must check these key compatibility points. Failure to verify this is a common project risk that leads to costly downtime.
- Firmware/Hardware Revisions: You must confirm your existing drive firmware supports the “ALA” hardware revision. Mismatched revisions can cause DLAN+ communication timeouts or prevent the drive from initializing.
- Required Components: Verify that your backplane provides the correct 5 VDC and ±15 VDC power rails. Insufficient backplane power will cause erratic board behavior.
- Replacement & Alternatives: This model is specific to the DS200 LAN drive family. If you are running an Innovation Series drive, confirm this is the exact board specified in your cabinet build sheet.
- Get Expert Help: Unsure about your system configuration or revision level? Contact our technical team today for a free compatibility check.
