DS3800DFCD1B1B

About the DS3800DFCD1B1B

The GE Regulator Board DS3800DFCD1B1B features 17 single-pin connectors and 3 potentiometers for adjusting the amperage. The GE Regulator Board DS3800DFCD1B1B also is populated with 4 jumpers.  

Opportunities for troubleshooting the board are limited because of the lack of test points and indicator LEDs. If you have a need to trace a problem that seems to originate with the GE Regulator Board DS3800DFCD1B1B you can run the diagnostic programs available with the drive. The diagnostics programs produce a report that describes the operation of the boards and other components. To start the diagnostic programs, you use the control panel which has a menu-driven user interface. Use the keys on the keypad to locate the menu item and select it.

You can view the report on the control panel two-line display or download it to a laptop. The drive has a serial port to which you can connect a serial cable for downloading the report. It is possible to store multiple diagnostic reports on the laptop and compare them as you diagnose an issue on a drive.

The serial cable should be less than 6 feet long and must have the proper connections for use on the serial ports. Use a menu selection on the control panel user interface to initiate the download function. When the download is complete, a message displays on the 2-line display. Make sure the serial port on the laptop is properly configured. Use the setup utility on the laptop to check the configuration if you are unable to complete the download.