GE DS200RTBAG2AHC

Technical Parameters

Number of Relays: 10 (K20–K29)

Relay Types:

• K20–K26: DPDT (Double-Pole Double-Throw)
• K27–K29: 4PDT (Four-Pole Double-Throw)

Coil Voltage: 24 V DC (Group G2)

Contact Rating: 

• DPDT Relays: 10 A
• 4PDT Relays: 1 A

I/O Protection: 130 V AC Metal Oxide Varistors (MOVs)

Key Connectors: RPL (16-pin), OPTPL (2-pin), C1PL–C5PL, Y9PL–Y37PL, etc.

Terminal Points: 52 terminals for relay I/O (K20–K26)

Configuration: Configurable via jumpers (JP1–JP15) for power source and signal routing

Mounting: Board-mounted, secured with screws to standoffs

Product Overview

The GE DS200RTBAG2AHC is a critical component within General Electric's RTBA series of Relay Terminal Boards. Designed as an optional expansion board for industrial drive and exciter cabinets, DS200RTBAG2AHC provides ten configurable relays to enhance control logic, interface management, and output capabilities in complex automation systems.

As a Group G2 model, the DS200RTBAG2AHC is characterized by its 24 V DC coil voltage. This makes it ideally suited for modern industrial environments dominated by low-voltage DC control systems, such as those using PLCs and DCSs, enabling direct integration and simplifying overall system architecture.

Features

Low-Voltage Operation

The 24 V DC coil voltage ensures compatibility with modern control systems, enhances operator safety, and allows for direct connection to PLCs, sensors, and other low-voltage devices.

High Configuration Flexibility

Jumpers (JP1-JP15) allow selection of internal (from LTB) or external power sources for each relay coil, enabling customized control strategies.

Robust and Reliable Design

All relay I/Os are protected by MOVs against voltage spikes and transients, ensuring long-term reliability in harsh industrial environments.

Ease of Maintenance

DS200RTBAG2AHC Features pluggable relays with individual LED status indicators for quick troubleshooting. Relays can be replaced individually without removing the entire board, minimizing downtime.

Proven System Compatibility

DS200RTBAG2AHC designed for seamless integration with a broad range of GE industrial drives and control systems, guaranteeing performance and reliability.

Application range

The 24 V DC operating voltage of the DS200RTBAG2AHC makes it a perfect fit for a wide array of modern industrial applications:

PLC & DCS Interface Expansion: DS200RTBAG2AHC Acts as an output expansion module for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Distributed Control Systems (DCSs), translating a single control signal into multiple, isolated output commands for various field devices.

Modern Motor Drive Systems: DS200RTBAG2AHC Integrated into GE's Mark V, Mark VI, and other drive systems to generate auxiliary control signals for cooling fans, pumps, and status indication (Run, Ready, Fault) to HMIs and supervisory systems.

Safety & Interlocking Circuits: DS200RTBAG2AHC Manages interlocking between multiple conveyors, where the start/stop of one conveyor is conditional on the status of another.Implements critical safety functions such as door guard interlocking, pressure/temperature monitoring, and emergency stop circuits in automated machinery and conveyor systems.

Low-Voltage Control Panels: DS200RTBAG2AHC Directly integrated into 24V DC control systems, which are the standard in modern manufacturing, without the need for additional voltage conversion modules.

Signal Isolation: DS200RTBAG2AHC Provides galvanic isolation between sensitive control electronics (like PLC outputs) and field devices, protecting the controllers from electrical noise and voltage transients.

Comparison with RTBA Series