GE Mark VIe & RXi-XP Simulator Panel Kit

GE Mark VIe & RXi-XP Turbine Control Simulator Panel Assembly (IS420UCSBH3A / IS420UCSBS1A / IS220PPDAH1B / RXE2N0F7G132A)

This integrated GE Simulator Panel Assembly combines primary deterministic turbine execution, SIL 3 functional safety logic solving, 28 VDC/AC power distribution telemetry, and local HMI/simulation hosting into a single marine- and industrial-grade control cabinet architecture. Engineered for marine propulsion gas/steam turbines, offshore FPSO power generation, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) operator training simulators, the assembly pairs the GE IS420UCSBS1A Safety Controller, IS420UCSBH3A Universal Control System Board, GE IS220PPDAH1B Power Distribution Feedback I/O Pack, and GE RXE2N0F7G132A RXi-XP Industrial PC.

Unlike backplane-dependent legacy PLCs, the UCSB controllers mount directly to panel sheet metal and communicate with distributed I/O packs over redundant 10/100 Mbps IONet Ethernet networks, preventing single-point backplane failures during maintenance or live simulation fault injection.

Model Details

• Primary Control MPN: IS420UCSBH3A — Mark VIe Stand-Alone UCSB Controller Module (1200 MHz Intel EP80579, 256 MB SDRAM, QNX Neutrino OS)
• Safety Logic Solver MPN: IS420UCSBS1A — Mark VIeS Safety UCSB Controller Module (600 MHz Intel EP80579, 256 MB DDR2 SDRAM, IEC 61508 SIL 2/3)
• Power Telemetry I/O MPN: IS220PPDAH1B — Mark VIe Power Distribution System Feedback I/O Pack (16-bit ADC, Dual RJ-45 IONet)
• Host Simulation / HMI IPC MPN: RXE2N0F7G132A — GE Intelligent Platforms RXi-XP 2-Slot Industrial PC (2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 Dual-Core, 8 GB DDR3 ECC, 128 GB SSD, Windows 7 Pro 64-bit)

Technical Specifications

Features

1. Deterministic Dual-Controller Architecture: Pairs the 1200 MHz EP80579 in the IS420UCSBH3A for high-speed turbine governing with the 600 MHz EP80579 in the IS420UCSBS1A running QNX Neutrino RTOS for isolated SIL 3 emergency shutdown logic.
2. Zero-Battery, Jumperless Hardware: Both UCSB controllers eliminate onboard lithium coin cells and hardware dip-switches, storing firmware in field-upgradable flash memory with internal 24/28 VDC power regulation.
3. Granular Power Rail & Ground Fault Supervision: The IS220PPDAH1B utilizes a 16-bit analog-to-digital converter to monitor dual 28 VDC buses, six fused 115/230 VAC signals, and earth leakage when mated to a JPDE board.
4. High-Throughput Simulation Computing: The RXE2N0F7G132A provides 5 × 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports with IEEE 1588/802.1AS precision time synchronization, 8 GB DDR3 ECC RAM, and 512 kB nv-SRAM for deterministic state retention.
5. Passive Thermal Management for Harsh Environments: Fanless heatsink fins on the UCSB controllers and rugged aluminum housing on the RXi-XP IPC eliminate mechanical fan failure modes under continuous marine engine-room vibration.

Compatible Equipment Models

• Control Platforms & Software: GE Speedtronic Mark VIe, Mark VIeS Functional Safety Systems, ControlST V04.04+ software suite, and ToolboxST engineering workstation software.
• Power Distribution Terminal Boards (for IS220PPDAH1B): GE JPDS, JPDM, JPDC, JPDG primary 28 VDC distribution boards, plus JPDF, JPDB, and JPDE (ground-fault detection) expansion boards.
• Turbine & Propulsion Prime Movers: GE LM2500, LM6000, and LMS100 marine/aeroderivative gas turbines, Frame 5/6/7/9 heavy-duty gas turbines, and marine steam turbine propulsion plants.
• Companion IONet Hardware: IS420ESWBH3A / IS420ESWAH1A unmanaged/managed IONet Ethernet switches and IS200VSVOH1B servo valve modules.

Part Number Cross-References

• IS420UCSBH3A Cross-References: Supersedes earlier hardware revision IS420UCSBH2A and IS420UCSBH1A; functionally related to master controller IS420UCSCG1A / IS420UCSCG2A and conformal-coated/extended-temp variant IS421UCSBH3A / IS420UCSBH4A.
• IS420UCSBS1A Cross-References: Pairs with conformal-coated safety sibling IS421UCSBS1A.
• IS220PPDAH1B Cross-References: Direct hardware evolution of IS220PPDAH1A.
• RXE2N0F7G132A Cross-References: SSD-equipped equivalent to HDD model RXE2N0F7H132A (320 GB HDD); expandable to 4-slot chassis RXE4N0F7G134A or quad-core variant RXE2N0Q7G132A.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the functional difference between the IS420UCSBH3A and the IS420UCSBS1A?

The IS420UCSBH3A runs a 1200 MHz Intel EP80579 processor for high-speed standard Mark VIe turbine and process control, whereas the IS420UCSBS1A uses a 600 MHz Intel EP80579 processor running safety-certified QNX firmware specifically engineered for IEC 61508 SIL 2 and SIL 3 functional safety loops.

How many power distribution boards can a single IS220PPDAH1B monitor?

One IS220PPDAH1B mounts directly to a host board (JPDS, JPDM, JPDC, or JPDG) for Signal Group A and supports up to four additional daisy-chained boards (Groups B through E) via 50-pin ribbon cables, monitoring up to five boards total.

Why is the RXE2N0F7G132A preferred over the RXE2N0F7H132A for marine simulator panels?

The RXE2N0F7G132A replaces the spinning mechanical 320 GB hard drive of the H132A with a solid-state 128 GB SSD, eliminating read/write head crashes caused by continuous hull vibration and shock in marine engine rooms.

Do the UCSB controllers require periodic battery replacement?

No. Both the IS420UCSBH3A and IS420UCSBS1A are battery-free designs that retain application code and firmware in non-volatile flash memory, receiving time synchronization over IONet rather than an onboard battery-backed clock.