{"product_id":"ge-wesdacd20me-controller-module","title":"GE WESDACD20ME Controller Module","description":"\u003cp\u003eConfigured for substation automation and SCADA master gateway communication, the \u003cstrong\u003eGE WESDACD20ME\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eWESDACD20ME\u003c\/strong\u003e Controller Module) provides direct physical\/electrical execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWESDACD20ME\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard D20 rack form factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard D20 module enclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20 deg C to 70 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDependent on rack power supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndustrial Control and Drive Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfinet \/ EtherNet\/IP deterministic networks\u003c\/strong\u003e: The architecture interfaces with deterministic network modules to ensure time-critical communication and synchronization across distributed industrial nodes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackplane bus communication velocity Licences\u003c\/strong\u003e: The system configuration permits scalable data transfer velocities over the backplane bus to optimize master-slave cycle times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eI\/O density scaling\u003c\/strong\u003e: The modular design allows flexible adaptation of digital and analog channel expansions to match varying automation footprint requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirmware flash compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e: Integrated non-volatile memory supports secure and verifiable firmware updates via standard programming interfaces without hardware replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Does the controller module support hot-swapping within the D20 rack housing during operation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: System design guidelines mandate powering down the rack prior to module insertion or extraction to prevent electrical transients and safeguard backplane circuitry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What is the primary functional role of the controller module within the substation environment?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The module acts as the core gateway interfacing downstream intelligent electronic devices (IEDs), feeders, and substations to SCADA master stations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure the controller module tightly within the designated D20 rack slot, ensuring proper mechanical alignment and adequate clearance around the chassis for thermal dissipation across the operating temperature range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerminate communication and power wiring to the appropriate terminal blocks, verifying correct pinouts and network connections before energizing the system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoute serial and Ethernet communication cables separately from high-voltage switchgear paths and power lines to mitigate electromagnetic interference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure that chassis grounding points are securely bonded to the cabinet earth bar to maintain proper noise suppression and system protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45270641508467,"sku":"WESDACD20ME","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/4348\/2227\/files\/226_ecb1a882-98bc-4792-97ee-3ecaf37b4278.png?v=1784711420","url":"https:\/\/www.dcssupplier.com\/ar\/products\/ge-wesdacd20me-controller-module","provider":"DcsSupplier Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}