Product Description
This DS200CPCAG1 General Electric printed circuit board is a Contactor Pilot Board that was originally developed for the Mark V Series of turbine control systems, as briefly explained above. This DS200CPCAG1 Contactor Pilot Board surprisingly exists as the original Contactor Pilot Board that was designed for placement within the Mark V Turbine Control Series, as evidenced by the apparent absence of any trailing digits at the end of its DS200CPCAG1 functional product number.
Hardware Tips and Specifications
This DS200CPCAG1 Contactor Pilot Board is a Mark V Series product that adopts a standard number of hardware components and component specifications into its normal Mark V Series assembly and configuration. The GE Contactor Pilot Board DS200CPCAG1 features one 12-pin connector, and two 2-pin connectors. It also features four terminal blocks to connect a maximum of twelve signal wires. The DS200CPCAG1 Contactor Pilot Board is also populated with a 24VDC socket power relay. When you are inserting the board into the drive cabinet and maneuvering it into position, make sure the relay doesn’t hit any metal structures or other components in the drive. The relay is a large component on the board and is sensitive to rough treatment and might be damaged. All of these mentioned hardware components should receive at least some basis of protection from the normal PCB coating style afforded to this DS200CPCAG1 product offering from General Electric. This CPCA-abbreviated printed circuit board additionally features a standard number of voltage-limiting hardware components, including diodes, capacitors, resistors, and integrated circuits, although no optional customizable hardware is available in this Mark V Series product offering's assembly.
The terminal blocks in the assembly of this DS200CPCAG1 PCB require some special consideration when you are replacing the board. Each terminal block can accommodate a maximum of three signal wires, and when you remove them it is vital that you install them in the right location on the new board. Original General Electric instructional manual materials instruct the prospective DS200CPCAG1 Board terminal block installer to attach to each wire a sticker, tape, or note with the terminal block identifier for the terminal the wire is attached to. From there, corrective activity involves using a small screwdriver to loosen the screw that secures the wire in the terminal, ensuring not to remove the screws entirely. When you are ready to reattach the wires, use a screwdriver to open the terminal block opening enough so the wires can fit inside. Press the wire into the terminal and tighten the screw over the wire. Use the identifier to know which terminal to attach the wire to. Make sure the wires are not liable to come loose but don’t tighten them so that the wires are damaged or the terminal screws are damaged.
