Mark* VI to Mark* VIe

Control Platform Upgrade

GE is proud to provide controls you can trust such as the Mark VIe. How It’s Done
With a Mark VI to VIe Platform Upgrade package, you can benefit
Using a new PCMI gateway interface, the existing Mark VI I/O boards
from significant performance enhancements and an improved
communicate to your new Mark VIe controller on the IONet. The
life cycle to your current control system. This upgrade brings you
Mark VI VPRO protection board is also upgraded to the new Mark
up-to-date with today’s technology without impact to site wiring,
VIe PPRO module. The new Mark VIe controllers, IONet switches,
field terminations, or turbine devices while enabling increased
and power distribution are contained in an assembly that mounts
performance, flexibility and maintainability.
into your Mark VI cabinet (in the space provided after removal of the
VPRO rack). Some other existing VME boards and terminal boards
Benefits: may also need to be upgraded. (See table below.)

• I ncreased computing power and memory for new advanced

control applications which improve turbine performance and Before After Brief Description
reliability
VCMI PCMI The PCMI Control Master Interface
• M
 odernized high-speed, redundant networks eliminating module is the Mark Vle control system's
single-point failure risk interface to the existing Mark VI VME
boards, used for the platform upgrade
• S
 treamlined installation enabling total unit upgrade in as
from an existing Mark VI control to the
few as 5 days (with a 2–3 day outage).†
Mark VIe control.
• A
 bility to expand I/O capacity, providing a clear path for future
UCVx UCSB The UCSB controller is a stand-alone,
enhancements and extended life cycle support single-board controller with scalable
processing power. It includes built-in
power supplies and requires no batteries
or jumper settings. UCSBH4A contains a
1066 MHz EP80579 Intel processor.
VPRO and PPRO and The Backup Turbine Protection (PPRO)
TPROH1A TPROH1C I/O pack and associated terminal
boards provide an independent
backup overspeed protection system
with a backup check for generator
synchronization to a utility bus.
VSCA PSCA The Serial Communication PSCA I/O
pack provides the electrical interface
between one or two I/O Ethernet
networks and a serial communications
terminal board.
VAMB PAMC The Acoustic Monitoring Input PAMC
supports combustion dynamics for
†Depending on site conditions heavy-duty gas turbines.

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Latest Processor Future Expandability
and Network Technology With the ability of the Mark VIe I/O blocks to communicate through
CAT 5 or fiber cable, you’ll have the ability to expand your operation
Your existing VME-based processors are replaced with modern leveraging the entire Mark VIe family of modules. Advanced I/O
Mark VIe processors with substantially more computing power. capability includes SIL 3 capable solutions, and remote I/O cabinets
These replacement boards include redundant 100 MB Ethernet enhance existing controls. A variety of I/O busses are also available,
ports which allow operator stations to communicate directly with such as HART® and PROFIBUS-DP™.
the upgraded, redundant controllers and Mark VIe modules.

Operator and Maintenance Software Cyber Security

Upgrading to the Mark VIe control system allows you to take
The Mark VIe runs off a Windows® 7 HMI. With this HMI, your
advantage of GE’s cyber security solutions, helping reduce your risk.
existing operator and maintenance stations will have the latest
Our cyber security solution provides defense-in-depth protection.
HMI/SCADA CIMPLICITY* graphics system featuring easy screen
The SecurityST* Mark VIe Solution and Commissioning Services is
navigation, alarm/event management, and trending tools. Your
Achilles™ Practice Certified – Bronze indicating the solution has
Windows 7 HMIs are able to run GE’s cyber security applications to
undergone strict cyber security best practices demonstrating to
help provide security and compliance with current and emerging
customers that systems are developed and implemented securely.
cyber security standards.
The Security ST appliance and Cyber Asset Protection Subscription
In addition, Windows 7 HMIs use the latest versions of ControlST* are designed to support the plant operation’s compliance to cyber
and ToolboxST*, which will augment your existing Modbus® and security standards and guidelines including NERC CIP, NEI 08-09
TCP-IP GSM links to plant controls. This modern 32-bit software and ISA99/IEC 62443.
suite includes drag-and-drop type editors, math blocks, macros,
and trending tools. Changes can be downloaded online without
rebooting the new controllers. Your existing site-specific software Mechanical Solutions
is converted using GE’s Tree File Importer into the latest ControlST GE’s electromechanical solutions are a critical piece of a control
turbine control application, using an ISO 9001 certified process. system migration or full panel retrofit. Integration considerations
need to be made based on the age of the control system and the
interface with the software and electromechanical components.
Field Wiring and Turbine Devices GE has the expertise and OEM knowledge to evaluate these needs
We retain your existing field wiring and turbine devices, resulting to ensure assets remain reliable. Our solutions have the potential to
in a reduced installation time and elimination of loop checks. The improve performance, online capability, provide redundancy and fit
system modifications and board additions are made within the within the current operations envelope.
existing panels and system footprint.
Critical components that need to be evaluated include transducers
and transmitters, fuel valves and fuel skids, and speed sensing.
GE also provides solutions for Trip Manifold Assemblies (TMAs),
Hydraulic Power Units (HPUs), and other assets that are important
to operations. Our experience includes steam, hydro, and gas
turbines as well as balance of plant. We have the application
knowledge to make sure that your assets are upgraded correctly.

For more information please contact:

GE Oil & Gas
Digital Solutions
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