Description
The IS420UCSBH1A is a single-module industrial control processor developed by General Electric for the Mark VIe Control Safety System Series. Operating with the functional abbreviation UCSB, this hardware acts as the first generation of UCSB-type standalone control units executing real-world application logic for infrastructure and power plant applications. The IS420UCSBH1A is dynamically engineered with native configuration maps that allow it to function interchangeably as a primary controller within Mark VIe, EX2100e excitation control, and LS2100e static starter systems. Built around an embedded 600 MHz Intel EP80579 microprocessor, the module processes complex turbine application logic and controls communication interfaces without requiring a system backup battery or an integrated mechanical cooling fan assembly. It runs an operating software platform nearly identical to the subsequent UCSC series to maintain firmware compliance and configuration consistency across multi-generation system lifecycles.
Features
- Integrated 600 MHz EP80579 Intel industrial microprocessor for consistent, deterministic processing loop execution.
- Solid-state hardware design completely eliminates internal cooling fans and volatile backup battery requirements.
- Multi-platform multi-purpose identity certified for Mark VIe, EX2100e, and LS2100e control architectures.
- Compatible operating system structure delivering nearly identical application logic execution as the UCSC system controllers.
- Certified for secure installation in both standard non-hazardous operating environments and Class I, Division 2 locations.
Applications
- Gas, steam, and hydro turbine control systems within the Speedtronic product family.
- EX2100e generator excitation control loop management.
- LS2100e Static Starter control system logic execution.
- Hazardous area process automation requiring Class I, Zone 2 or Division 2 safety standards.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification Value |
| Manufacturer |
General Electric (GE) |
| Model/Part Number |
IS420UCSBH1A |
| Functional Abbreviation |
UCSB |
| System Series Compatibility |
Mark VIe Control Safety System, EX2100e, LS2100e |
| Microprocessor Type |
Intel EP80579 (600 MHz clock speed) |
| Minimum Control Voltage |
18 VDC |
| Nominal Power Supply Ratings |
24 VDC / 28 VDC |
| Maximum Control Voltage |
30 VDC |
| Maximum Current Rating |
1.5 ADC |
| Ambient Operating Temperature Range |
-22 to 149 degF (-30 to 65 Celsius) |
| Cooling Mechanism |
Natural Convection (Fanless Architecture) |
| Manual Reference Guide |
GEH-6725 / GEH-6721 |
| Country of Origin |
United States |
Compliance and Certifications
| Location Type |
Certification / Listing Agency Codes |
| ATEX Zone 2, Group IIC |
UL DEMKO 12 ATEX 1114875X |
| Class I, Zone 2, Group IIC |
UL E207685 |
| Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D |
UL E207685 |
| Non-Hazardous Locations |
UL E207685 |
Installation Guidelines
CRITICAL WARNING:
De-energize all secondary power distribution networks before inserting or disconnecting this module. Live maintenance in ATEX Zone 2 environments can trigger volatile ignition or cause permanent circuit damage to the processor base board.
1
Ensure proper cabinet clearance for passive vertical convection cooling. Air passage lanes around the chassis must remain unblocked by adjacent hardware assemblies.
2
Confirm the primary control voltage supply lines are conditioned within the structural operational envelope of 18 VDC to 30 VDC.
3
Verify structural grounding pads comply strictly with hazardous deployment guidelines detailed inside GEH-6725 documentation before starting system initialization sequences.