Features:
- Two gate-driver channels on one board supply the A and B paths for a single SCR-bridge phase.
- Each gate driver can energize the isolation-current-transformer chain for one to six series-connected SCRs.
- Fourteen optical receivers and one optical transmitter separate firing commands from cell and supply status.
The gate pedestal supplies the initial 20 to 25 A peak, after which the backporch stage maintains 5 A rms at the FGPA output for the remainder of the command.
U101 and U201 receive the two gate commands, U301-U312 collect the FHVA cell indications, and U318 returns the multiplexed status word to the control.
P5, P40, and P90 are supervised by the undervoltage logic; P15 is available as a separate auxiliary level but is not monitored.
The General Electric DS200FGPAG1A Gate Pulse Amplifier Board may still be available for purchase and support from Apter Power beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
General Electric DS200FGPAG1A Gate Pulse Amplifier Board Manuals,Datasheets,Link
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Matching the port to the external device
- Gate A command: U101 / AGATEIN receives the channel-A optical firing command
- Gate B command: U201 / BGATEIN receives the channel-B optical firing command
- Gate A output: E101 AGATE1 and E102 AGATE2 feed the FHVA transformer loop; E103 is AGND
- Gate B output: E201 BGATE1 and E202 BGATE2 feed the second loop; E203 is BGND
Matching the port to the external device
- Cell inputs: U301-U312 receive blocking-state light from as many as twelve FHVA channels
- Return link: U318 transmits twelve SCR status bits plus switching-supply status
- State meaning: Received light indicates that the monitored SCR is blocking voltage
- Cable arrangement: U101/U201 are designed for a duplex command cable; cell-status connectors are simplex
Matching the port to the external device
- P5: 4.7-5.1 V dc logic supply
- P40: 25 V dc gate-backporch supply point
- P90: 81 V dc gate-pedestal supply point
- P15: Typically 13.5-14.5 V dc and not included in undervoltage monitoring
Matching the port to the external device
- Service scope: The board has no fuses or other end-user-serviceable parts
- Power isolation: Turn power off and verify that no voltage remains before touching the board
- Handling: Use a grounding strap and store the board in an antistatic bag or box
- Identification: Record the full part number, equipment order data, LCI model, and board description