DS200FCGDH1B Mark V Gate Distribution and Status Card FCGD

The DS200FCGDH1B is a gate distribution and status card (FCGD). Developed by General Electric for

their Mark V board series, this card can be installed in a number of GE brand drives. When installed,

this card acts as an interface system for the six pulse, phase controlled non-reversing bridge. The

DSPC (digital signal processing card) relays information to this board to decipher. From this, signals

regarding diagnostic information and system feedbacks are produced. These feedbacks are then sent out using the drive’s integrated VME backplane.

DS200FCGDH1B collects a large amount of data from the drive’s integrated DSPC. Signals received by the board are

translated into cell gating signals.

DS200FCGDH1B

All system bridge legs receive this cell gating signals and return multiplexed

cell status information to this card. Feedback signals are also received and scaled by the FCGD board. Three FGPA

boards send feedback signals via fiber optic connections found on board. Included feedback are frequency, voltage,

and board status information. An integrated IMOK LED status indicator provides users with basic system status.

Manufacturer provided installation parameters for the board should be met to minimize risk of device malfunction

or error. Board function is dependent upon wiring the system correctly. An illustrated guide to wiring and installing

DS200FCGDH1B is available in the device’s manual and datasheet. The entire Mark V series was originally provided technical support by General Electric.