Description
Product Overview
The GE IS200WEMAH1AEA is a specialized Communication and Control Module from the General Electric (GE) Mark VI Speedtronic™ gas/steam turbine control system. The designation «WEMA» strongly suggests it functions as a Wedgemount Ethernet Module Adapter or a specialized Ethernet interface module. This module serves as a critical Ethernet Communication Gateway, likely designed to interface with specific GE subsystems or field devices, such as the Wedgemount flame detection system or other intelligent field equipment. Its primary function is to provide a deterministic, high-integrity Ethernet communication path between the Mark VI controller and these external subsystems. It may translate proprietary device protocols into a format usable by the Mark VI, or it may act as a managed switch/bridge for a dedicated, high-availability network segment dedicated to critical I/O, such as flame scanners and associated safety devices.
The value of the GE IS200WEMAH1AEA lies in its role in enabling reliable, high-speed communication for critical turbine subsystems. In complex turbine control architectures, dedicated communication modules like the WEMA are used to segregate and manage traffic for time-sensitive and safety-related functions. By providing a robust and isolated network link, it ensures that critical data—such as real-time flame status from multiple scanners or commands to fuel safety valves—is exchanged with minimal latency and high reliability. This is essential for the fast-acting protection functions of the Burner Management System (BMS). For turbine engineers, the WEMA module facilitates the integration of intelligent field device networks into the overarching Mark VI control scheme, enhancing diagnostics, simplifying wiring, and improving overall system response and availability for safety-critical loops.
Technical Specifications
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Product Model
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GE IS200WEMAH1AEA
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Manufacturer
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General Electric (GE)
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System Platform
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Mark VI Speedtronic™ Turbine Control System
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Product Type
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Specialized Ethernet Communication Interface Module
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Primary Function
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Provides deterministic Ethernet connectivity for critical subsystems (e.g., Wedgemount flame detection network).
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Ethernet Ports
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Likely features multiple 10/100Base-T or 100Base-FX ports. May have dedicated ports for uplink to the Mark VI controller network and for daisy-chaining to field devices.
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Network Protocols
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Supports real-time industrial Ethernet protocols. May implement:
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Key Features and Advantages
GE IS200WEMAH1AEA is distinguished by its application-optimized design for critical subsystem networking. Its primary advantage is providing a dedicated, high-performance communication channel for devices that cannot tolerate network jitter or latency, such as flame detection systems. By isolating this traffic onto a dedicated module and potentially a separate physical network, it protects the timing of safety-critical data from being affected by other plant network traffic. This segregation enhances both performance and security.
Enhanced reliability and deterministic performance are engineered into its core. The module is built for 24/7 operation in a control cabinet environment. Its support for protocols like Ethernet Global Data (EGD) allows for efficient, low-overhead, and predictable data exchange between the Mark VI controller and the field devices. Fast, reliable communication is non-negotiable for functions like flame loss detection, where milliseconds count. The module’s diagnostic capabilities allow for proactive monitoring of the communication health of the entire subsystem.
Simplified integration and enhanced diagnostics are key benefits. The WEMA module acts as a standardized gateway, simplifying the connection of complex field device networks to the Mark VI. Configuration through the unified ToolboxST environment provides a single point of setup. For maintenance, the module provides clear visibility into the network status of connected field devices, which can significantly reduce troubleshooting time compared to point-to-point wiring systems. In summary, the IS200WEMAH1AEA provides the robust and intelligent networking «backbone» required to integrate modern, networked field devices into the turbine’s safety and control systems, enabling advanced functionality while maintaining the reliability expected of critical infrastructure.
Application Areas
The GE IS200WEMAH1AEA module is deployed in GE Mark VI turbine control systems where specialized, high-integrity Ethernet communication with field subsystems is required.
Its most likely application is within the Burner Management System (BMS) for:
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Gas Turbine Combustion Monitoring: Serving as the communication hub for a network of Wedgemount flame scanners. It aggregates flame signals from multiple scanners and communicates the consolidated status to the Mark VI controller for voting and trip logic.
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Integrated Safety System Networks: Providing a dedicated network for other critical I/O related to fuel safety, purge sequences, or valve proving.
It may also be used to interface with other intelligent field device networks that require deterministic communication. Essentially, it is used in applications where a group of field devices are best connected via an Ethernet network rather than individual analog/digital wires, and where the data on that network is critical for protection or fast control.
Related Products
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Wedgemount Flame Scanners & Controllers: The intelligent field devices that likely communicate over the network managed by the WEMA module.
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GE Mark VI Controller: The main controller that receives data from and sends commands via the WEMA.
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Other Mark VI Network Modules (e.g., IS200WREA): For general plant network connectivity, whereas the WEMA is for specialized subsystems.
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Industrial Ethernet Switches & Cables: The network infrastructure (if the WEMA acts as a bridge/switch).
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GE ToolboxST Software: For configuration and monitoring.
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Fuel Trip Solenoid Interface Modules: The devices that ultimately execute the trip command based on data received through the WEMA network.
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