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GE DS200SDCCG5A Mark V Drive Control Card

  • Model: DS200SDCCG5A
  • Brand: GE
  • Series: Mark V Speedtronic
  • Core Function: Drive control and monitoring
  • Product Type: Drive control card
  • Key Specs: 3 microprocessors, onboard EPROM/EEPROM set, 12 VDC system class
  • Condition: New Surplus
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Description

Key Technical Specifications

  • Manufacturer: GE Motors and Industrial Systems
  • Model Number: DS200SDCCG5A
  • Series: Mark V Speedtronic
  • Product Type: Drive control card
  • Power Class: 12 VDC system
  • Processing: 3 microprocessors
  • Memory/Logic: RAM accessible by multiple processors
  • Firmware Storage: 4 EPROMs at U11, U12, U22, U23
  • Nonvolatile Storage: 1 EEPROM
  • Application: Gas turbine and drive control systems
  • Board Size: Standard rack-mounted control board format
  • Condition: New Surplus or tested replacement, depending on stock

 

Product Introduction

GE DS200SDCCG5A is a Mark V Speedtronic drive control card used in GE turbine and industrial drive systems. It handles control, monitoring, and processor coordination on the Mark V platform.

This board is chosen when the existing DS200SDCC family card needs exact-form replacement. The main checks are firmware revision, board suffix, rack compatibility, and whether the site configuration matches the installed EPROM set.

 

Troubleshooting Quick Reference

Symptom Possible Cause Relevance to this Part Quick Check Method Recommendation
No boot LEDs or no startup sequence Missing rack power or failed board ✅ High Measure 12 VDC at the rack supply and check adjacent cards Verify supply first, then replace board if power is correct
Drive trips on start command Control logic mismatch or bad firmware set ✅ High Compare EPROM labels and installed revision to the old board Match the exact firmware set before swapping
Communication timeout in the Mark V system Board revision mismatch or poor rack connection ✅ High Reseat card, inspect edge connector, check diagnostic logs Clean contacts and confirm compatibility
Intermittent reset or random faults Failing EEPROM/EPROM or processor issue ✅ Medium Review fault history and watch for repeat resets during run Usually points to board-level replacement
Other I/O cards fault at the same time Rack power or backplane issue ❌ Low Measure backplane voltage and inspect rack supply Check the rack, not just this card
Board runs hot after install Load issue or wrong replacement revision ✅ Medium Monitor temperature during operation and compare to old unit Stop run and verify revision, then retest

Contact technical support with photos of the board, label shots, and diagnostic logs if the fault is not obvious.

DS200SDCCG5A
DS200SDCCG5A

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is DS200SDCCG5A a direct replacement for every Mark V drive board?
A: No. It must match the rack, revision family, and site configuration. The suffix matters, and so does the firmware/EPROM set.

Q: Can I hot-swap this card?
A: No. Kill power first. Pulling a Mark V control card live can damage the board or the backplane.

Q: Will my old settings transfer automatically?
A: Not always. The board may come with its own EPROM/EEPROM content, so you should document the old card before removal.

Q: Why is this cheaper than OEM new stock?
A: Usually because it is new surplus or tested surplus, not factory fresh production. That is normal for older Mark V hardware.

Q: What condition should I expect?
A: For surplus inventory, expect New Surplus or tested replacement condition, with visual inspection and basic functional verification.

Q: What should I check before ordering?
A: Confirm the exact part number, suffix, board revision, rack type, and any EPROM labels from the failed unit.

Q: Is this still a current production item?
A: No. It is an older Mark V part, so availability is typically limited and tied to surplus channels.