Description
- Model & Brand: GE General Electric DS200LDCCH1AGA
- Series: Mark V DS200
- Product Type: Drive Control/LAN Communications Board (LDCC)
- Application: GE DIRECTO-MATIC 2000 drives and exciters; also documented within GE EX2000/DC2000-related architectures.
- Approx. W × H × D: A distributor freight listing reports approximately 160 × 160 × 120 mm; this should be treated as a shipping/handling envelope rather than an OEM dimensional drawing.
- Estimated Shipping Weight: Approximately 0.8–0.9 kg / 1.8–2.0 lb. Published listings vary, so confirm packed weight before issuing a freight quotation.
- What’s in the Box: DS200LDCCH1AGA board; anti-static protective packaging should be used. Programmer module, application EEPROM, or other transferred configuration hardware should not be assumed included unless specifically stated in the quotation. GE documentation treats these items separately during replacement.
Product Introduction
A Mark V LDCC is not simply a communications accessory. The DS200LDCCH1AGA combines drive control, motor-control processing, customer I/O handling, LAN communications, operator-interface functions, and drive-reset functions on one legacy control assembly. GEI-100216 identifies four processor sections: the Drive Control Processor (DCP), Motor Control Processor (MCP), Co-Motor Processor (CMP), and LAN Control Processor (LCP).
That architecture makes exact part identity particularly important during asset replacement. The LCP can interface with five Mark V communication buses—DLAN+, DLAN, Genius, CPL, and C-bus—while the board also exposes analog, digital, encoder, timer, serial, and reset-related interfaces through its terminal-board connections. Configuration is not generic: six flash PROM devices store configuration information, and EEPROM U9 contains field-adjustable drive parameters that may need to be transferred from the existing board.
Core Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GE General Electric |
| Model | DS200LDCCH1AGA |
| Series | Mark V DS200 |
| Functional Acronym | LDCC |
| Product Type | Drive Control/LAN Communications Board |
| Manual Reference | GEI-100216 |
| Processor Architecture | Four processor sections: LCP, DCP, MCP, CMP |
| LCP Bus Support | DLAN+, DLAN, Genius, CPL, C-bus |
| Drive Control Functions | Drive processing, motor processing, customer I/O, peripheral-device control |
| Analog I/O | Multiple 10-bit analog input paths; 8-bit and 12-bit DAC functions are documented at connector level |
| Digital I/O | General-purpose control inputs, relay-control outputs, high-speed signals and related drive interfaces |
| Encoder Interface | Differential encoder A/B channels plus marker input |
| Serial Interface | RS-232C interface through the drive terminal-board connection |
| Reset Functions | Pushbutton, external +5 to +24 VDC reset input, software reset, hardware watchdog |
| Configuration Storage | Six flash PROM devices plus field-adjustable EEPROM U9 |
| Memory Capacity Limit | Exact PROM/EEPROM capacity is not stated in the available GEI-100216 material; do not substitute a generic memory figure |
| Power Interface | +5 VDC logic supply and +24 VDC / −24 VDC interfaces are documented at connector level |
| Standalone Power Consumption | GEI-100216 does not provide a dependable single-board wattage figure; total demand depends on the host drive and connected functions |
| Heat Dissipation | No standalone thermal-dissipation value reliably published in GEI-100216 |
| Jumper Configuration | Hardware jumpers are used for EEPROM write protection, DLAN configuration/termination, feedback circuitry, and processor-clock functions |
| Onboard Operator Interface | Alphanumeric programmer/keypad interface |
| Replacement Sensitivity | Exact catalog-number digits must be matched; configuration and revision must be checked before substitution |
GEI-100216 specifically documents the five-bus communications architecture, connector-level I/O, jumper settings, reset behavior, EEPROM transfer procedure, and flash PROM handling.
Configuration and Revision Control
Do not order against the shortened DS200LDCC designation alone. GE’s replacement instructions state that all digits of the board number are important, and the manual’s board-identification scheme distinguishes assembly, functional-revision, group, and artwork information. The existing board’s exact suffix should be recorded from the edge marking or nameplate before procurement.
GE DS200LDCCH1AGA
🚨 Global Compliance & Industry Certifications
The available documentation identifies the DS200LDCCH1AGA through as a GE Mark V control board, but I did not verify a standalone product certificate for this exact board covering CE, UL/cUL, ATEX/IECEx, or Marine/DNV GL certification.
For compliance files, treat certification as a system- and installation-dependent matter unless a valid certificate, nameplate marking, or OEM declaration specifically identifies this exact part and revision. A board used inside a certified Mark V drive assembly should not automatically be represented as independently certified.
For customs and customer audits, retain the exact part number, serial/reference markings, country-of-origin documentation, condition statement, inspection record, and any available OEM documentation with the commercial invoice.
Verify specific lot certifications with OEM.
🚨 Long-Term Storage & Asset Preservation Guide
- Store the DS200LDCCH1AGA in an anti-static bag with the board protected from mechanical impact. GE’s replacement guidance explicitly treats the LDCC as static-sensitive and recommends anti-static storage.
- Keep the board in a clean, dry, temperature-controlled storage area. Avoid condensation cycles and uncontrolled humidity, especially when the board will remain boxed for multiple years.
- Protect the VME/board-edge connections, PROM devices, EEPROM U9 socket, jumper headers, and plug-in interfaces from dust, oxidation, and mechanical contact damage.
- Preserve any removed EEPROM U9 or application-specific memory components together with the original board identification. U9 contains field-adjustable drive parameters, so losing the configuration component can materially increase commissioning work.
- For long-term spare inventory, record the full suffix and serial/assembly information in the asset register rather than storing it under the generic LDCC family name.
Physical Installation Prerequisites
Installation is performed inside the host GE drive/control cabinet rather than on a generic DIN rail.
Before replacement, remove drive power, allow the DC-link/control supply capacitors to discharge, and verify absence of voltage with appropriate test equipment. GE’s instructions explicitly prohibit removing boards or connections, or inserting them, while drive power is applied.
The board is retained by plastic holders/snaps, with mounted accessories such as a Signal Processor Board or Programmer module requiring careful handling of standoffs and mating connectors. Ribbon cables should be removed by gripping the connector rather than pulling the cable itself. Jumper settings on the replacement LDCC should be compared against the board being replaced, while application-specific EEPROM and software configuration must be handled separately.
No universal cabinet-clearance dimension should be assumed from generic PLC installation practice. Use the original Mark V cabinet assembly drawing and the installed terminal-board arrangement for actual clearance, cable bend radius, grounding, and service access.
Buyer’s FAQ — Logistics & Compliance Focus
Q: What HS Tariff Code should be used for ?
A: A distributor listing associates this type of industrial control board with HS 85389091, but tariff classification can vary by importing country and the exact customs description. Confirm the final classification with your customs broker before filing.
Q: What should be shown for Country of Origin (COO)?
A: Use the physical product’s documented origin from the supplier’s COO record or manufacturer documentation. Do not infer COO solely from the GE brand or a reseller’s warehouse location.
Q: Should shipping insurance be purchased?
A: For a legacy, configuration-sensitive PCB, insurance is generally worth considering for international shipments, particularly where the declared replacement value is significant. Pack the board in ESD protection with impact-resistant outer packaging and retain pre-shipment photographs/serial records.
Q: Does the arrive with the latest firmware pre-loaded?
A: Do not assume that. identifies flash PROM software and EEPROM U9 as configuration-related components, and the manual describes transferring U9 parameters from the existing LDCC or programming replacement memory through the applicable software tools. The delivered unit’s programmed image must therefore be verified against the specific drive application.
Asset-management note: The belongs to the legacy Mark V ecosystem. For a critical drive, record the exact installed revision, application configuration, terminal-board pairing, and spare-board provenance before the failure event rather than relying on the generic DS200LDCC family designation.
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