Product Description
GE (General Electric) created the DS3800XAIH printed circuit board (PCB) as part of the Mark IV (MKIV) system. The MKIV system was developed to control gas and steam turbines. The MKIV is a component in the Mark series. The first Mark series called Mark I was introduced in 1968. The Mark turbine systems control all of the turbine’s functions which include the regulation of fuels, shutdown, and startup, regulation of temperature and troubleshooting as well as many other auxiliary functions. The MKIV controls emissions, air, and fuel.
The Mark turbine management systems were developed using processes which have been improved since the late 40s. The Mark technologies have been improved for decades. The Mark IV employs state-of-the-art technologies. The Mark IV system protects both the turbine equipment and the operators of the turbine from danger. The DS3800XAIH is what is called an analog interface circuit board. Because this PCB is small, it does not feature that many components. Five large components cover much of the DS3800XAIH board. Three of the long components are plastic and black in color. The other metal and gold. Each of these long components is labeled with the initials TB. Aligned on one edge of the DS3800XAIH are three light blue jack connector ports. Each connector port contains male connector pins. Aligned on one side of the DS3800XAIH is a group of small capacitors which are solid and colored bluish-green. A series of banded resistors which are small in size are lined up next to these capacitors.