GE IS420UCSCH1B
1. Overview
The GE IS420UCSCH1B is a Quad Core Controller manufactured by General Electric (GE). As a core product of the Mark VIe series, it is applied to GE Distributed Control Systems (DCS). Classified as the main controller specified in GEH-6855 Volume II Manual, this device functions as a real-time supervisor controller powered by the QNX Neutrino multitasking operating system.
2. Key Specifications
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Parameter Item
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Specification
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Processor
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1.2 GHz AMD G-Series Quad-Core Processor
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Memory
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2 GB DDR3-1066 SDRAM with Error Correction Code (ECC)
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NVSRAM
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3067 non-volatile program variables, 64 accumulators, 338 force values
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Input Voltage
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18-30 V DC
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Maximum Power Consumption
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30.8 W
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Ethernet Ports
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6 ports (5 on the front panel, 1 bottom port for Predix connection)
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Dimensions
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H 8.03 in × D 5.99 in × W 2.17 in (approximately 204mm × 152mm × 55mm)
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Weight
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Approximately 1327g
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Environmental Specifications
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
- Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
- Operating Altitude: 0-1000 meters (101.3 kPa to 89.9 kPa)
- Cooling Method: Fanless design with natural convection cooling
3. Product Features
- High-Performance Quad-Core Processor: Delivers powerful computing capability to support complex control algorithms and real-time data processing.
- QNX Neutrino Real-Time Operating System: Optimized for high-reliability and high-speed industrial application scenarios.
- Multiple Redundancy Configurations: Compatible with TMR, Simplex and Dual redundancy modes to meet diverse industrial reliability requirements.
- Embedded Field Agent (EFA) Technology: Enables real-time data transmission with Predix cloud applications and web applications.
- Diversified Communication Protocols: Supports mainstream industrial protocols including IONet, Modbus TCP, OPC UA and PROFINET.
- ControlST Human-Machine Interface (HMI): Compatible with ControlST V07.00.00C and higher versions.
- Backplane-Free Design: Independent of backplane connection, does not carry I/O applications, and ensures zero data loss during maintenance.
- High Reliability: Achieves an MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) of 414,248 hours and complies with SIL3 safety certification standards.
4. Structure and Composition
Main Control Unit
Adopts a 1.2GHz AMD quad-core processor as the core processing unit to undertake core computing and control tasks.
Memory System
- 2GB DDR3-1066 SDRAM with ECC error correction function for stable data operation
- NVSRAM non-volatile memory for persistent storage of program variables, accumulators and force values
Communication Interfaces
- 6 Ethernet ports (5 front-panel RJ45 ports + 1 bottom dedicated port)
- IONet interface for synchronous clock calibration of I/O modules
- Supports UDH, Modbus TCP and OPC UA communication protocols
Indicator and Installation
- Status Indication: Equipped with multiple LED indicators to display device health status and operating state in real time
- Installation Method: Standard DIN rail mounting
Interface Configuration Rules
- All three ports are adopted for TMR redundant applications
- S/SL2 and R/SL1 ports are adopted for dual redundant applications
5. Application Fields
Power Generation and Energy Industry
- Control and monitoring of gas turbines, steam turbines and water turbines
- Energy distribution and load management for distributed energy systems
Industrial Manufacturing Industry
- Oil & Gas: Control of oil and gas field compressors, pump stations and pipeline systems
- Petrochemical industry production control
- Steel manufacturing and machinery manufacturing industrial control scenarios
Other Application Scenarios
- Wind power generation system control
- Turbine system precise control
- Balance of Plant (BOP) controller application
6. Installation and Maintenance
Installation Requirements
- Mounting Mode: Standard DIN rail installation
- Port Connection: Adopts RJ45 connectors and 10Base-TX/100Base-TX twisted pair cables; supports EGD (Ethernet Global Data) protocol communication via UDH Ethernet ports
- Redundancy Configuration Specifications: All three ports for TMR redundant applications; S/SL2 and R/SL1 ports for dual redundant applications
Maintenance Requirements
- Storage Conditions: Store the device in an anti-static storage box under standard environmental conditions to avoid functional damage caused by improper storage and operation.
- Maintenance Operation: The backplane-free and I/O-independent design ensures no loss of application program input points when the controller is shut down for maintenance.
- Diagnostic Functions: Built-in comprehensive diagnostic modules support system limit inspection and hardware limit inspection.
- Remote Monitoring: Supports remote monitoring and fault diagnosis of Predix cloud applications via EFA technology.

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