GE Unveils Enhanced DS200SHVMG1AFE High-Voltage Sensing Module for Precision Drive System Analytics
ATLANTA, GA – GE Power Conversion has announced the release of the DS200SHVMG1AFE, an advanced high-voltage measurement and sensing module for its Mark V series drive control systems. This module is engineered to deliver precise, isolated measurements of medium-voltage AC signals, providing critical data for protection, control, and performance analysis in large-scale variable frequency drive (VFD) applications such as compressor trains, high-power pumps, and mine hoists.
The DS200SHVMG1AFE builds upon GE’s proven high-voltage interface technology with enhanced accuracy, thermal stability, and diagnostic capabilities. It accurately conditions line and bus voltage signals from the drive’s power stages, converting them into safe, low-voltage analogs for the controller. This real-time data is essential for implementing advanced algorithms for voltage regulation, power factor correction, harmonic analysis, and system-wide protection schemes, ensuring both operational safety and energy efficiency.
«Understanding the electrical characteristics of the drive’s power stages at a granular level is key to optimizing performance and preventing faults,» stated a lead engineer for GE’s Drive Systems. «The DS200SHVMG1AFE provides that clarity. Its enhanced measurement fidelity and integrated diagnostics give system operators and engineers the insights needed to fine-tune drive operation, anticipate maintenance needs, and protect multi-million-dollar mechanical assets from electrical abnormalities.»
Key Features and Benefits of the DS200SHVMG1AFE include:
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High-Fidelity Voltage Measurement: Incorporates precision instrumentation-grade transformers and signal conditioning circuits to provide highly accurate and stable measurements of phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground voltages, even in the presence of electrical noise and harmonics.
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Advanced Power Analytics Enabler: Supplies the clean, reliable data required for the drive controller to calculate real-time power (kW), reactive power (kVAR), power factor, and harmonic distortion, supporting energy optimization and grid compatibility initiatives.
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Integrated Diagnostic and Health Monitoring: Features continuous self-monitoring of its measurement circuits and isolation integrity, providing early warnings of potential degradation or fault conditions within the sensing subsystem itself.
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Robust Safety and Isolation: Designed with reinforced insulation and high-voltage clearances to meet stringent international safety standards, ensuring reliable operator protection and system safety in medium-voltage environments.
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Seamless System Integration and Configuration: As a native Mark V series component, it is easily configured and calibrated using GE’s dedicated drive software suite, with measurement values seamlessly integrated into the drive’s control logic, alarm system, and data historian.
The DS200SHVMG1AFE high-voltage sensing module is now available for integration into new Mark V drive systems and as a performance upgrade for existing installations. It represents a strategic component for industries seeking to enhance the intelligence, efficiency, and reliability of their high-power drive applications through precise electrical measurement.
