GE IS415UCVHH1A Vibration Monitoring Processor
GE IS415UCVHH1A Technical Specification
1. Product Description
The GE IS415UCVHH1A is a Vibration Monitoring Processor for GE’s Mark VIe turbine control system. It provides real-time machinery protection by processing vibration and speed signals from sensors, enabling critical shutdown decisions for rotating equipment.
2. Key Parameters & Specifications
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Category
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Specification
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Part Number
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Series
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Mark VIe Speedtronic™ Safety System
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Type
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Vibration/Speed Monitoring Processor
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Processor
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Dual-core PowerPC, 800 MHz
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Input Channels
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8x Analog Inputs (Velocity/Acceleration), 2x Speed Inputs (MPU sensors)
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Signal Resolution
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24-bit ADC
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Sampling Rate
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Up to 10 kHz per channel
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Communication
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Dual Ethernet (RJ45), RS-485, USB 2.0
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Protection Functions
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ISO 10816/7919 compliance, Overspeed detection, Customizable alarm thresholds
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Power Requirement
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24V DC (±10%) via backplane; 12W max
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Operating Temperature
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-30°C to +65°C (-22°F to +149°F)
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Safety Certification
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IEC 61508 SIL 2/3, ISO 13849 PL e
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Dimensions
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160 x 130 x 45 mm (6.3 x 5.1 x 1.8 in)
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3. Series & Variants
- Series: Core component of GE Mark VIe UCVH Series (Vibration Health Monitoring).
- Compatible Modules:
- IS200VRTDH1A: Vibration Signal Conditioner
- IS215VCMIH2B: Vibration Sensor Interface
- Variant Comparison:
ModelKey DifferenceIS415UCVHH1BEnhanced seismic sensing (10g range)IS415UCVHJ1AJet engine monitoring version
4. Key Features
- Multi-Channel Analysis: Simultaneous processing of 8 vibration + 2 speed signals.
- Advanced Diagnostics: FFT spectrum analysis, orbit plots, phase measurements.
- Redundancy Support: Dual-module hot backup for critical applications.
- Real-Time Alarms: Programmable trip thresholds (Danger/Alert levels).
- Secure Data Logging: Stores 90+ days of waveform history.
- Sensor Health Check: Automatic detection of faulty accelerometers/MPUs.
5. Function & Role
- Machinery Protection: Triggers emergency shutdowns on vibration/overspeed events.
- Condition Monitoring: Tracks bearing wear, imbalance, misalignment.
- Data Integration: Streams vibration data to Mark VIe controllers and plant historians.
- Compliance Reporting: Generates ISO 10816-compliant machine health reports.
6. Applications & Use Cases
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Application Domain
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Implementation
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Power Generation
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Steam/Gas turbine vibration protection (coal, nuclear, combined-cycle plants).
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Oil & Gas
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Compressor train monitoring (offshore platforms, pipelines).
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Hydroelectric
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Hydro turbine shaft runout and bearing health analysis.
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Industrial Manufacturing
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Critical pump/motor protection (chemical, paper mills).
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Aerospace Test Rigs
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Jet engine spin testing with overspeed safeguards.
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7. System Integration
[Accelerometers/Proximitors] → IS200VRTDH1A (Signal Conditioning)
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IS415UCVHH1A (Processing)
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[Ethernet] → Mark VIe Controller → SCADA/Asset Performance Management (APM)
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[Relay Outputs] → Emergency Shutdown System
8. Protocol Support & Data Flow
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Direction
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Protocol
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Function
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Input
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IEPE (Analog)
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Sensor signal acquisition
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Output
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Modbus TCP
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Integration with DCS/SCADA
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Diagnostics
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GE SRTP
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ToolboxST™ connectivity
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Time Sync
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IEEE 1588 PTP
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Precision timestamping for events
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Summary
The GE IS415UCVHH1A delivers mission-critical machinery protection for rotating equipment in energy and industrial sectors. With SIL 3 safety certification and advanced vibration analysis capabilities, it prevents catastrophic failures while enabling predictive maintenance strategies.
⚙️ Configuration Note: Requires ToolboxST™ (v07.08+) with VDOK Configurator. Firmware updates via USB. Compliant with API 670 machinery protection standards. Lifecycle support by GE Bently Nevada Services.
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