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IS220PAICH2A

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General Electric IS220PAICH2A is a Mark VIe analog I/O pack with 200 mA output capability, providing ten analog inputs and two analog outputs for turbine and process control signals.
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Technical specifications for IS220PAICH2A

  • Manufacturer:
    General Electric
  • Part Number:
    IS220PAICH2A
  • Product Family:
    GE Mark VIe Distributed I/O
  • Product Type:
    Mark VIe analog I/O pack with 200 mA output
  • Stock:
    1
  • Analog Inputs:
    10 channels
  • Analog Outputs:
    2 current-loop channels
  • High-Current Output:
    Output 1 configurable for 0–200 mA
  • Input Channels 1–8:
    1–5 V dc, ±5 V dc, ±10 V dc, or 0–20 mA
  • Input Channels 9–10:
    0–20 mA or ±1 mA
  • Input Conversion:
    16-bit analog-to-digital converter
  • Normal Scan:
    5 ms (200 Hz)
  • Measurement Accuracy:
    0.1% full scale with TBAI/STAI; 0.3% with SAII
  • Input Filtering:
    500 rad/s hardware pole plus configurable two-pole software filter
  • Common-Mode Rejection:
    60 dB ac at 60 Hz; 80 dB dc
  • Output Conversion:
    14-bit D/A, 0.5% accuracy
  • Output Load:
    800 Ω at 4–20 mA; 50 Ω at 200 mA
  • Power Consumption:
    5.3 W typical; 6.2 W worst case
  • Pack Supply:
    28 V dc nominal
  • IONet Interfaces:
    Two RJ-45 Ethernet ports
  • Field Connector:
    DC-37 connection to terminal board
  • Terminal-Board Compatibility:
    TBAIH1C and STAI/SAII configurations; not DTAI
  • Operating Temperature:
    -30 to +65°C
  • Tariff Code:
    8538900000
  • Country of origin:
    USA
  • Place of shipment:
    Xiamen,Fujian,China
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Overview Manuals Input Ranges Output Behavior Installation Diagnostics

Features:

  • The pack places analog measurement and command functions close to the terminal board while IONet carries values to and from the controller.
  • Input span, engineering-unit scaling, filter choice, output behavior, and terminal-board jumpers must describe the same physical loop.
  • Front indicators and controller diagnostics help separate pack status, network health, and field-channel conditions.
For commissioning, technicians can inject known signals at the terminal board and compare the resulting controller value with the configured range and polarity.

Output work should begin with the intended fail behavior and load requirement, followed by a controlled current test before the actuator or external circuit is returned to service.

Where an older electronics pack is being replaced, software support and the connected terminal hardware should be reviewed as part of the change record.

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General Electric IS220PAICH2A Mark VIe analog I/O pack with 200 mA output Manuals, Datasheets, Links Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are shown in USD.

Input-range setup

  • Voltage selection: Choose the supported unipolar or bipolar span that matches the transmitter or conditioned sensor output.
  • Current-loop selection: Confirm the terminal-board burden path and use the corresponding current input setting in ToolboxST.
  • Low-current channels: The final two inputs can be assigned to the channel-specific milliampere ranges when the application requires them.
  • Scaling review: Enter low and high engineering values assigned to the instrument, then verify them with at least two test points.
  • Filter choice: Select only enough software filtering to stabilize the signal without masking a required process response.

Managing analog output states

  • Standard loops: Match each receiving device and loop supply to the configured current range before commanding an output.
  • High-current channel: Reserve the extended-current function for output 1 and align its hardware jumper with the software setting.
  • Load check: Measure total circuit resistance so the requested current can be achieved without saturating the driver.
  • Offline response: Choose whether a communication loss powers down, holds the last command, or applies a predefined value according to the control strategy.
  • Proof test: Verify the low, midpoint, and high command at the field termination after maintenance.

Installing the PAICH2A pack

  • Terminal-board confirmation: Read the board catalog and revision before seating the pack; unsupported hardware can generate a compatibility alarm.
  • Mechanical support: Adjust the mounting bracket so the threaded studs secure the pack without side load on the DC connector.
  • Network routing: Connect the required IONet cables to their assigned controller paths and preserve the established port convention.
  • Power connection: Apply the approved pack supply through the side connector after terminal and network checks are complete.
  • Configuration download: Load the reviewed device configuration and confirm electronic identification before enabling field commands.

Diagnostic checks

  • Compatibility fault: Compare the installed terminal-board revision with the supported hardware list before replacing the I/O pack.
  • Unstable reading: Inspect shielding, grounding, common-mode voltage, range selection, and transmitter supply at the affected channel.
  • Incorrect scaling: Check the applied test current or voltage against the configured engineering endpoints and polarity.
  • Output shortfall: Review circuit resistance, loop power, range selection, and the output-1 jumper before changing calibration values.
  • Network alarm: Test each Ethernet path independently and confirm that the controller is receiving the correct device identity.
Description
Distributed measurement and command conversion for Mark VIe control nodes is provided by the General Electric IS220PAICH2A Analog I/O Pack. The higher-current first output distinguishes this version from standard PAIC arrangements and must be considered when matching field loads.

The ten analog inputs on IS220PAICH2A accept configured voltage or current signals through the compatible terminal board. A 16-bit conversion path, input filtering, and the defined common-mode limits support process measurements, while the two output channels provide separate analog command paths with their own load and accuracy requirements.

Dual Ethernet ports connect IS220PAICH2A to the Mark VIe I/O network, and the dc supply feeds both processing and field-interface functions. Terminal-board selection governs loop landing, transmitter power, and the output wiring, so an exchange should keep the installed board code and channel assignments tied to the project records.

When commissioning IS220PAICH2A, check the 200 mA circuit independently from the standard analog output, confirm polarity and loop resistance, and review channel scaling in ToolboxST. These steps help isolate an overloaded field circuit or incorrect range setting before the processor pack is judged defective.
Revisions

Revision Part #

Also known as

IS220PAICH2B
IS220PAICH2-B, Series B, Rev B
IS220PAICH2A
IS220PAICH2-A, Series A, Rev A
Alternative Names
GE IS220PAICH2A IS220PAICH2A PAIC IS220PAICH2-A PAICH2A analog I/O pack Mark VIe 200 mA analog pack GE 10 AI 2 AO module IS220 PAIC H2A Mark VIe PAICH2A
Technical notes
The 0–200 mA selection applies only to analog output 1 on General Electric IS220PAICH2A; terminal-board jumper JO must match the configured range before the loop is energized.
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FAQS

The following is a list of questions commonly asked by our customers. Please contact us if you have a question about our process that is not answered below.
Can General Electric IS220PAICH2A be replaced by IS220PAICH2B without engineering checks?
No. Although GE identifies IS220PAICH2B as the updated-technology successor, General Electric IS220PAICH2A replacement planning must confirm ControlST support, terminal-board revision, firmware, redundancy, and loop configuration.
Why does output 1 on General Electric IS220PAICH2A not reach 200 mA?
Check that General Electric IS220PAICH2A output 1 is configured for 0–200 mA, jumper JO matches that selection, the correct high-current hardware path is present, and the connected load is suitable.
What causes a board-compatibility alarm after mounting General Electric IS220PAICH2A?
A common cause is an unsupported TBAI revision or a DIN-rail DTAI board; General Electric IS220PAICH2A should be matched to the required H1C-compatible analog terminal hardware.
How should noisy analog inputs on General Electric IS220PAICH2A be investigated?
For General Electric IS220PAICH2A, compare raw and filtered values, verify shield termination and common-mode voltage, inspect current-loop burden resistors, and confirm that the selected input span matches the transmitter.
Can General Electric IS220PAICH2A operate with one Ethernet cable?
General Electric IS220PAICH2A can communicate over either IONet port, but cable use must follow the configured simplex or redundant architecture and the site network assignment.
What should be checked if General Electric IS220PAICH2A outputs go to zero after a network loss?
Review the offline output-state setting for General Electric IS220PAICH2A: the configuration can power down, hold the last value, or drive a predefined value, subject to the approved control strategy.
Which tests are appropriate after servicing General Electric IS220PAICH2A?
After work on General Electric IS220PAICH2A, verify channel scaling and polarity, exercise both outputs including the selected current range, check alarms and diagnostics, and compare controller readings with calibrated loop signals.