GE BK698A201S12 BK698 Series Industrial Control I/O & Microgrid Controller Module
Manufacturer: GE Vernova (General Electric Industrial Automation & Grid Solutions)
Model: BK698A201S12 (BK698 series universal control card)
Compatible Systems: GE Series 90-30 PLC, Mark V Speedtronic Turbine Control, DCS power plant systems, microgrid energy storage control systems
Type: Sealed metal plug-in module, dual-function: discrete digital input module / microgrid energy optimization controller
Core Function: 1. Isolated digital dry contact signal acquisition for switchgear, valves, auxiliary equipment; surge & EMI noise filtering, signal level conversion for PLC/turbine CPU; 2. Microgrid real-time energy scheduling, PV/battery/generator coordination, grid-connected/off-grid seamless switching, peak shaving algorithm; support Modbus TCP, EGD, Genius bus communication protocols
1. Product Overview
BK698A201S12 is a heavy-duty sealed industrial control card under GE BK698 product line, widely deployed in power plant auxiliary control, gas/steam turbine control, petrochemical distributed automation and off-grid microgrid energy storage systems.
Two core application modes:
1. Discrete DI expansion module: Multi-channel opto-isolated digital input, receives 24–220VDC dry/wet contact signals from circuit breakers, isolation switches, pump/fan status feedback; built-in RC anti-jamming filter, MOV surge absorption circuit to resist substation high electromagnetic interference. Compatible with GE 90-30 CPU372 main CPU and CMM301 Genius bus module for long-distance distributed I/O collection.
2. Microgrid master controller: Embedded dedicated energy management DSP chip, executes real-time power balance algorithms, coordinates distributed photovoltaic, energy storage batteries and backup diesel generators; realizes smooth grid-connected/island mode switching, load optimization, carbon emission reduction control, and two-way power interaction with utility grid.
Integrated all-metal shockproof housing, wide temperature industrial hardware, IP65 dust/water splash protection grade. GE stopped mass production, only surplus new stock and refurbished replacement spare parts available in aftermarket, standard 12-month warranty for replacement parts.
2. Complete Technical Specifications
• Operating Voltage: 120–240VAC 50/60Hz industrial cabinet auxiliary power
• Digital Input Range: 24–220VDC dry/wet contact, opto-isolation 2000VAC withstand
• Communication Protocols: Modbus TCP, EGD Ethernet Global Data, Genius Fieldbus, Serial SNP-X
• Operating Temperature: -40℃ ~ +85℃ ventilated control cabinet
• Environmental Rating: IP65 sealed metal casing, anti-vibration, dust & splash resistant
• Power Consumption: Max 12W full load operation
• Physical Form: Compact plug-in rectangular metal module, rear golden pin bus connector for rack installation
• Certifications: UL508, CE, RoHS industrial control compliance
• Weight: ~0.32kg
3. Internal Hardware Composition
1. Multi-channel optocoupler isolation DI signal conditioning circuit with RC low-pass filter
2. Embedded energy management DSP core for microgrid load scheduling algorithm operation
3. Dual communication interface: Ethernet RJ45 + Genius bus terminal block for multi-system interconnection
4. Full-surge protection array (MOV + TVS) for all field signal wiring terminals
5. Front panel multi-color LED indicators: RUN, FAULT, COMM, POWER status alarm
4. Compatible Matching Equipment (GE Series)
• PLC Platform: IC693CPU372 (90-30 main CPU), IC693CMM301 (Genius bus communication module)
• Turbine Control: DS200DSPCH1ADA (Mark V DSP main board), DS200RTBAG2AFB relay terminal output board
• Protection Relay: UR6EV / UR6PH / UR8FV UR series substation protection I/O & analog modules
5. Core Industrial Application Scenarios
• Thermal power plant auxiliary DCS: Boiler fans, water pumps, valve position digital signal centralized acquisition
• Combined-cycle gas turbine Mark V control rack: Auxiliary equipment status remote I/O expansion
• Petrochemical cogeneration microgrid: PV + energy storage hybrid energy automatic scheduling control
• Military base independent power supply system: Off-grid microgrid peak load regulation & safety power guarantee
• Metallurgy continuous production line: Mass switchgear discrete status signal collection via Genius distributed bus
GE Vernova © BK698A201S12 BK698 Series Industrial Control I/O & Microgrid Controller Module
