About the IC3600KHVB2
The IC3600KHVB2 is a GE FANUC component for the Mark I or Mark II series for gas or steam turbine management for heavy-duty turbines. FANUC was a joint venture between GM and Fujitsu Ltd that began in 1982 as GM FANUC and became GE FANUC in 1987 to produce CNC (computer numerical control) parts. Many of these parts were produced in GE’s Charlottesville, Virginia manufacturing location. The goal of CNC machining is to continually produce parts that closely match the original CAD with little deviation or loss of quality. The MKI and MKII are now considered obsolete by General Electric; however, they are still in use by many facilities due to their adaptability, scalability, and GE’s original design focus of creating systems that would be easy to use and have longevity.
The IC3600KHVB2 is a reed relay board. It is populated by two GE reed relays. Reed relays can switch faster than armature-based relays. They require less power and have lower contact capacitance. Reed relays are built with magnetic contacts sealed within a glass tube. The electromagnet (the magnetized coil,) acts directly on these contacts without an armature. Both reed relays carry the GE logo, a relay diagram, and several codes. Wires attach from the relays to the line of pins connected to one edge of the board. These pins function as a communication device or backplane. The board has two diodes.
A static reducing sleeve will protect the IC3600KHVB2 during shipment. Retained manuals or data sheets from the manufacturer may provide information on safety data or installation procedures.
