GE IS200WETAH1AGC | WETA Topbox A Signal Interface PCB

Description

• Model & Brand: GE General Electric IS200WETAH1AGC
• Series: GE WETA / Mark VI turbine-control architecture
• Functional Reference: WETA Topbox A signal-interface board
• Part Type: Turbine control signal-interface PCB / WETA daughterboard
• Associated Board: Commonly documented with IS215WETAH1BB in the WETA Topbox A assembly
• Application: GE turbine control and monitoring
• Reported Signal Role: Analog and digital field-signal interface within the associated WETA assembly
• Reported Channel Arrangement: 16 analog inputs + 16 digital outputs in independent technical listings
• PCB Protection: Conformal-coated construction reported for the associated WETA assembly
• Physical Dimensions: Exact standalone OEM dimensions not reliably established from verified GE documentation
• Estimated Shipping Weight: Approximately 1.0–1.5 kg packed planning range; verify the actual serialized unit before freight booking
• What’s in the Box: IS200WETAH1AGC PCB and ESD shielding packaging; IS215WETAH1BB motherboard, cables, mounting hardware, and documentation only when specifically included on the PO
• Handling Class: ESD-sensitive turbine-control PCB; protect connectors, board edges, and mating interfaces from impact and contamination

Current technical listings identify IS200WETAH1AGC as the matching signal-interface board used with the IS215WETAH1BB WETA Topbox A assembly. However, supplier descriptions vary significantly, so the exact function should be confirmed from the physical board marking and the installed GE WETA assembly before acceptance.

Product Introduction

Architecture Hook

The IS200WETAH1AGC is associated with GE’s WETA Topbox A architecture and works with the corresponding WETA main board to interface turbine field signals with the control system. Current technical references describe the board as a signal-interface PCB paired with IS215WETAH1BB, with the combined assembly handling analog and digital field data for turbine monitoring and control.

For asset control, keep the IS200WETAH1AGC identity separate from the associated IS215WETAH1BB board. They are frequently sold or described as a matched assembly, but they are not the same physical board. The available evidence also contains conflicting descriptions of the exact channel architecture, so the receiving record should rely on the actual GE nameplate, PCB marking, assembly drawing, and installed cabinet configuration rather than a generic supplier description (this distinction is important when approving a replacement).

Core Technical Specifications

*These values are reported by independent technical sources for the WETA assembly and should not be treated as final GE engineering specifications without verification against the exact hardware revision.

GE IS200WETAH1AGC

🚨 Global Compliance & Industry Certifications

• CE Mark: Do not assign standalone CE conformity to without documentation covering the exact board or complete GE WETA assembly.
• UL / cUL: No exact standalone UL/cUL certificate was verified for this board. Certification should be recorded only when the certificate scope matches the hardware and installation.
• ATEX / IECEx: No standalone ATEX/IECEx certificate for was verified. Hazardous-area suitability must be established for the complete approved turbine-control assembly.
• Marine Approvals: No specific DNV, ABS, or other marine certificate was verified for this board.
• EMC: The WETA assembly operates in a turbine environment with substantial electrical switching activity. Correct grounding, shielding, and cable routing are therefore important at cabinet level.
• System-Level Safety: Do not assign a standalone SIL rating to this PCB. Any safety function depends on the complete turbine-control architecture and validated application.

A compliance mark on an associated WETA assembly should not automatically be copied to a loose board.

Verify specific lot certifications with OEM.

🚨 Long-Term Storage & Asset Preservation Guide

Keep inside an ESD shielding bag. The PCB interfaces with another electronic assembly, so connector contamination or static damage can prevent successful integration even when the board appears visually clean.

Keep warehouse humidity below 60% RH where practical. Conformal coating, where present on the specific revision, protects much of the PCB surface but does not eliminate oxidation at connectors, mounting points, and exposed contacts. Avoid condensation cycles and uncontrolled outdoor storage.

Preserve the board-to-main-board relationship. Record together with the associated configuration, serial information, hardware revision, and cabinet location. This avoids the common inventory problem of a daughter/interface PCB being stocked without knowing which mating assembly it belongs to.

Do not apply a generic capacitor-reforming schedule without evidence. No board-specific GE storage instruction establishing such an interval was verified. Use controlled visual, electrical, and functional testing before field release.

Physical Installation Prerequisites

Install the only within the compatible GE WETA Topbox A assembly and confirm the mating or applicable main-board configuration before installation. Current technical references describe the two boards as a paired WETA assembly.

Do not use unverified supplier dimensions for cabinet redesign. The exact standalone mechanical envelope of was not reliably established from the available GE documentation, so use the actual board and approved assembly drawing for clearance calculations.

No universal 50 mm top-and-bottom clearance requirement was verified for this board. Preserve the original cabinet airflow and service envelope, including connector access, board-removal space, and cable bend radius.

Grounding and bonding must follow the complete GE turbine-control cabinet design. Keep signal wiring away from high-current switching conductors where the original installation requires separation.

Inspect the mating connectors before installation. The board is part of a paired WETA architecture, so a damaged connector on either side can appear as a board failure after replacement.

Before removing the existing board, photograph the complete assembly, record connector assignments, hardware revisions, and any visible configuration information. Do not assume a replacement board can be installed successfully without reproducing the original assembly relationship.

Buyer’s FAQ — Logistics & Compliance Focus

Q1. What HS tariff code should be used for ?
Do not assign a final HS code from the part number alone. The correct classification depends on the importing country’s tariff schedule and how customs treats a dedicated turbine-control interface PCB. Use an accurate description such as “GE WETA Topbox A turbine control signal-interface PCB, ”, then have the destination-country customs broker validate the final tariff classification.

Q2. Does the GE brand establish Country of Origin?
No. Brand identity does not determine manufacturing origin. Current supplier records associate the WETA assembly with U.S. origin, but that information should not be generalized to every historical board or revision. Obtain COO evidence tied to the actual serialized unit or shipment lot.

Q3. Should shipping insurance cover the replacement value?
Yes. Although the board is relatively compact, its economic exposure is tied to the availability of the complete WETA assembly and the turbine downtime risk. Record serial number, condition, declared value, gross weight, package dimensions, and pre-shipment photographs before carrier handoff.

Q4. Does a New Original include the latest firmware pre-loaded?
Do not assume it does. The is an interface PCB associated with a programmable WETA main board, and the available evidence does not establish a universal firmware revision for the daughter/interface board itself. Verify the associated main-board revision and system configuration before commissioning.

Q5. What should receiving inspection retain before this board enters controlled spare inventory?
Record the complete identity, serial number, hardware revision, PCB and connector condition, COO evidence, applicable certification records, actual package measurements, and photographs. Most importantly, retain the associated /WETA Topbox A assembly reference so the spare is not later misidentified as a generic turbine I/O card.