IS230TNCIH4C | Turbine Network Communication Interface

Key Features and Advantages

High-Speed Data Exchange: The IS230TNCIH4C provides gigabit Ethernet connectivity between Mark VIe controllers and plant networks, enabling real-time data transfer for critical turbine monitoring and control.

Redundant Network Architecture: Dual Ethernet ports with automatic failover capability ensure continuous communication availability, preventing data loss during network disruptions in critical power generation operations.

Advanced Cybersecurity: Integrated firewall functionality with IP filtering, port security, and VPN support protects turbine control systems from unauthorized access and cyber threats, meeting NERC CIP requirements.

Precise Time Synchronization: Hardware-assisted IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) enables submicrosecond clock synchronization across distributed control systems, essential for sequence of event recording.

Robust Industrial Design: With extended temperature operation (-40°C to +70°C) and high immunity to electromagnetic interference, the IS230TNCIH4C performs reliably in harsh power plant environments.

IS230TNCIH4C

Application Fields

The IS230TNCIH4C serves as the communication backbone in modern turbine control systems. In combined-cycle power plants, it enables real-time data exchange between gas/steam turbine controllers and distributed control systems (DCS) for coordinated plant operation.

Hydroelectric facilities utilize this interface for remote monitoring of turbine governors and excitation systems. Wind farm applications include communication between turbine controllers and SCADA systems for performance optimization. The module’s rugged design makes it suitable for offshore platforms and remote power generation sites where environmental conditions challenge electronic equipment.

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Installation and Maintenance

Installation Preparation: Before installing the IS230TNCIH4C, verify compatible Mark VIe rack slot and sufficient power budget. Use shielded Ethernet cables with proper grounding. Configure network parameters according to plant standards before module installation.

Maintenance Recommendations: Monitor network status LEDs and communication diagnostics through ToolboxST software. Perform firmware updates during scheduled outages following GE technical bulletins. Clean ventilation openings annually using low-pressure air. Verify time synchronization accuracy quarterly using the IS230TNCIH4C‘s PTP diagnostics.