Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | GE |
| Model | DS200CDBAG1B DS200CDBAG1BDB |
| Category | Contactor Driver Board |
| Weight | 0.86 lbs (0.39 kg) |
| Dimensions | 6.5 x 4.8 x 1.4 inches |
| PCB Layers | 4-layer board |
| Component Count | 124 discrete components |
| Driver Channels | 8 independent channels |
| Output Voltage | 24V DC or 120V AC |
| Output Current | 1.5A per channel maximum |
| Coil Suppression | Built-in flyback diodes (DC) |
| Input Logic | 5V or 24V compatible |
| Response Time | 5 ms typical |
| Protection | Short-circuit, overtemperature |
| Status Indicators | 8 green LEDs |
| Operating Voltage | 24V DC control supply |
| Current Draw | 150 mA + load current |
| Energy Storage | 4 x 470µF, 4 x 100µF |
| Temperature Range | 0°C to 55°C |
Physical Construction and Component Layout
This DS200CDBAG1B DS200CDBAG1BDB contactor driver board measures 6.5 inches in length. Its width reaches 4.8 inches with a thickness of 1.4 inches. The total weight comes to approximately 0.86 pounds. Manufacturers placed 124 discrete components on this four-layer PCB. These components include driver transistors, optocouplers, flyback diodes, and current limiters. Both DS200CDBAG1B and DS200CDBAG1BDB share the same driver circuit design.
Driver Channels and Output Specifications
DS200CDBAG1B DS200CDBAG1BDB provides eight independent contactor driver channels. Each channel delivers either 24V DC or 120V AC output voltage. Output current reaches 1.5 amps per channel for coil energization. Built-in flyback diodes suppress voltage spikes for DC coil applications. For AC coils, the board includes zero-crossing switching for longer life. Input logic accepts both 5V and 24V control signals without external converters. Response time measures 5 milliseconds typical from input to output.
Protection Features and Status Indication
DS200CDBAG1B DS200CDBAG1BDB includes essential protection for reliable contactor control. Short-circuit protection limits output current during wiring faults. Overtemperature protection reduces duty cycle when the board runs hot. Eight green LED indicators show the status of each channel clearly. Each LED illuminates when the corresponding driver activates. The board draws 150 milliamps from the 24V control supply plus load current. Individual load currents add to the total power draw accordingly.
Energy Storage and Application Use
DS200CDBAG1B DS200CDBAG1BDB integrates four 470µF capacitors for bulk energy storage. Four additional 100µF capacitors filter high-frequency switching noise. You will find this board in GE drive and turbine control systems. It energizes contactors, relays, and small motor starters directly. The board operates reliably from 0°C to 55°C ambient temperature. For example, it activates main contactors, bypass contactors, or auxiliary relays. Therefore, this contactor driver board provides reliable coil control for industrial power switching applications.
Details
| Weight | 0.1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 108 × 127 mm |
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