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GE DS3800HPTK1H1K (6BA11) Mark V Card

  • Model: DS3800HPTK1H1K (6BA11)
  • Brand: GE Fanuc / General Electric
  • Series: Mark V Speedtronic
  • Core Function: Turbine control interface board
  • Product Type: Control card
  • Key Specs: Mark V-compatible, board-level assembly, OEM GE part
  • Condition: New Original / New Surplus
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Description

Key Technical Specifications

  • Model: DS3800HPTK1H1K (6BA11)
  • Manufacturer: General Electric / GE Fanuc
  • Series: Mark V Speedtronic
  • Function: Industrial turbine control board
  • Form Factor: Printed circuit board assembly
  • System Use: GE gas turbine control cabinets
  • Revision: 6BA11
  • Installation: Rack/cabinet mounted
  • Replacement Type: Exact-part-number match recommended
  • Condition: Typically sold as new surplus or tested used

 

Product Introduction

GE DS3800HPTK1H1K (6BA11) is a Mark V Speedtronic control board used in GE turbine control systems. It belongs to the GE industrial control family and is typically sourced as an exact replacement for legacy cabinet maintenance.

For this part, the buying decision is mostly about exact suffix match, physical compatibility, and stock condition. Mark V hardware is old enough that the wrong revision can create avoidable downtime, so verify the full code before installation.

DS3800HPTK1H1K (6BA11)
DS3800HPTK1H1K (6BA11)
DS3800HPTK1H1K (6BA11)
DS3800HPTK1H1K (6BA11)

 

Troubleshooting Quick Reference

Symptom Possible Cause Relevance to this Part Quick Check Method Recommendation
Board not recognized by the system Wrong revision, bad seating, or incompatible replacement ✅ High Confirm exact part number and reseat the board in the rack Verify the suffix first; do not force a partial match
Turbine controller shows fault after swap Board mismatch or upstream cabinet issue ✅ High Compare old board labeling, cabinet drawings, and alarm history Match the old board exactly before assuming hardware failure
Intermittent operation Loose connector, vibration, or cabinet contamination ⚠️ Medium Inspect edge connectors and mounting hardware for corrosion or looseness Clean, reseat, and retest before replacing again
No visible status response Loss of backplane power or system-wide fault ❌ Low Check rack supply voltage and adjacent modules with a meter Check the cabinet power path first
Random alarm behavior Input from another card, wiring issue, or logic problem ⚠️ Medium Review diagnostic logs and confirm other cards are healthy Do not replace this board until the fault isolates here
Unit runs hot Cabinet cooling problem or overloaded enclosure ⚠️ Medium Measure cabinet temperature and airflow at the fan path Fix cooling before putting in another board

If you are stuck, send photos of the board, rack, and alarm logs to technical support.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a direct replacement for my existing DS3800HPTK1H1K?
Yes, if the full suffix matches and your Mark V cabinet accepts that revision. Do not assume a nearby part number will work.

Can I hot-swap this board?
No. Shut the system down first. These older GE boards are not the place to gamble on live insertion.

What condition is this usually sold in?
Most supply is New Surplus or tested used. That is common with legacy GE Mark V hardware because production has long stopped.

Why does the price vary so much?
Because availability is uneven and exact revision match matters. Clean, verified stock costs more than untested pulled parts.

What should I check before installing it?
Take photos of the old board, confirm the full suffix, inspect connectors, and verify cabinet power and cooling. That prevents most install mistakes.

Does this board need programming?
Usually not at the board level, but the system configuration still has to match the existing turbine setup. Save the current configuration before changing hardware.

What if the board looks similar but the suffix is different?
Do not treat it as interchangeable. On Mark V systems, suffix differences can mean different behavior, different interfacing, or different cabinet compatibility.