GE

Power Conversion

LCI Drive
Modernization
Engineered drive solutions for complex
drive and control applications
So Many Reasons to Upgrade Now
If you are currently relying on vintage LCI controls, obsolescence Vintage LCI Control Upgrade Advantages
is a risk that cannot be ignored. You can avoid obsolescence, and
Antiquated control and data Modern controls, HMIs
save the time and expense of a complete systems replacement
• Local push buttons • Touchscreens
with a reliable and cost-effective upgrade by GE Power Conversion
• Meters • Multiple networks …
experts.
• Serial interface Profibus, EGD
This simple upgrade will modernize your controls and data
Waning services Extended Services
interfaces and substantially improve control capabilities and
• Limited service capability • Local service support
performance. Extensive diagnostics and self-test capability can
• Limited parts and • Parts and repairs support
make your system easier to maintain, and GE’s outstanding drive
repair capability • Remote support via GE Visor
services can help you get the most value possible out of your LCI
• Local diagnostic tools (illustrated in the figure below)
controls.
The external control interface—GE’s P80i Control System Toolbox—
is widely considered one of the best tools for configuring, Benefits and Features
troubleshooting, and maintaining legacy LCI drives and controls. • E
 xperts that fully understand your industry match our drive
features to meet your specific requirements
Vintage LCI Control Upgrade Advantages • Consistent and cost-effective project execution from start to finish
Obsolete Control Hardware Industrial PC based control • Phased upgrades and uprates that fit your operating budget
• Limited parts and service • Improved reliability • Improved process control resulting in lower operating expenses
• Decreasing reliability • Reduced parts count
• Modular power interface • Extend the life cycle of your existing DC Drive systems and
• Active devices not available
• Improved diagnostics defer moving to AC drive technology until the time is right

Limited Control Functionality Enhanced Control Performance

• Fixed regulator and • Inherent control flexibility
I/O configuration • Multiple data LANs
• Serial data interface • Enhanced drive performance
• Limited software tools • Advanced configuration and
diagnostic software

Remote Monitoring - Visor Connect

Anywhere GE Customer Site
Proven LCI Control Technology
Power Electronics Controller (PECe) Typical HMI Operator Screen
• Standard industrial PC Provides overview of drive for operation, status and alarms.
• Intel based chipset
• VXWorks operating system
• IEC1131 Compliant Function Block
• Deterministic Ethernet
• 5 x 10/100 Ethernet ports
• 1.2 to 2.5 GHz
• 60ºC Ambient
• Fanless operation
• 2 or 4 PCI slots allows Profibus, Profinet,
Reflective Memory, CANbus, Modbus, EGD, etc.

Power Interface Board (PIBe)

• 24 copper or 32 fiber optic outputs Typical HMI Alarm Screen
to power devices Provides listing of active alarms and alarm history.
–– 8 Digital inputs
–– 4 Digital outputs
–– 8 Analog inputs
–– 4 Analog outputs
–– 2 Current transformer inputs
• Capable of 60 V, 10 amp outputs to power devices
• 1 Encoder input

Field I/O
• Modular construction
• Digital inputs/outputs … 24 VDC
• Analog inputs/outputs … +/- 10 VDC P80i Toolbox – Drive Commissioning
and Maintenance
• Fast deterministic EtherCat
interface from PECe High speed trending
• Unlimited signals per trending
Touchscreen for operator control
and maintenance • Up to 3000 samples per signal

Replacing antiquated meters and pushbuttons with • Limited only by PECe Memory capacity
modern touchscreen controls will immediately improve
Tool capabilities
your ability to operate and maintain your LCI controls.
• Configure trend (trigger, period, variables to be recorded)
• Trend can be set to be uploaded to a compact flash drive
• Upload records from the drive
• Display records in a trend
• Display “live” or “logged” data
Why GE Services?
Most production processes must run continuously without Single-Source Provider for Start-Up and
interruptions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We’re there when
Commissioning of Your GE Equipment
and where you need us with:
Proper start-up and commissioning of power distribution and
• OEM expertise control equipment is vital to the long term health of an electrical
• A local presence globally system. Our Start-up and Commissioning Services provide the
• 24/7 Availability people and knowledge to complete the job right and on schedule.
With GE Industrial Solutions Start-up and Commissioning Services,
• Installation and commissioning services
your equipment will be installed properly and meet the factory
• Field engineering services
standards for operation.
• Performance auditing
• Spare parts/exchange units/life-cycle services Field Engineering Services
We offer a complete line of engineering services for:
OEM Advantages
You can expect reliability from your drive application when you put • Planned and on-demand engineering
your trust in GE as the original equipment manufacturer. As the • Modifications and upgrades
OEM, we provide: • Appraisals and studies (see Performance Auditing below)
• In-depth product knowledge. We’ve been there at every step • Project engineering
of the process from design to manufacturing to installation,
commissioning and continued maintenance. We have an in-depth Performance Auditing
understanding of our drive products, not only as an individual Understanding the health of your drive system lets you plan
component, but as part of a coordinated system. maintenance, and equipment upgrades to meet productivity
• OEM data. We have exclusive access to invaluable information objectives. A GE Drives Performance Audit is a comprehensive
including engineering drawings, operational performance data review of the system and its ability to maintain performance levels.
and a vast repairs database. Benefits include:
• Field and factory engineering resources. We can create • Improving system operation and reliability
proactive solutions to maintain, enhance, and extend key
• Enhancing equipment capacity
infrastructure assets.
• Prolonging equipment life
• Genuine GE parts and repair services. We also provide
• Identifying opportunities to improve equipment
factory approved testing—unlike non-GE providers
performance and spare parts inventory
Local Presence Backed by a Global GE Parts Repair/Replacement
Organization Our flexible program lets you choose the solution that best fits your
Our advanced technology Global Customer Service and Support schedule and budget:
Center is available 24/7 for 365 days a year. We have strategic
distribution centers and authorized distributors that carry extensive • Test and certification – Affordable option to verify inventory
inventory for GE Drives. We support your genuine replacement part • Repair/return – Most cost effective
needs any time or any place. • Exchange – Fastest method to receive reconditioned parts
With over 1,300 service engineers and technicians globally, GE is • Remanufactured – Lower cost alternative to new parts
uniquely positioned to provide you with the knowledge, experience, • New – Genuine OEM parts
and skills for the full range of your industrial service needs. From • Life-cycle solutions – To extend the life of your GE drives with:
system design to maintenance and outage support, GE has the – Scheduled GE Drive Part/Service Reviews
resources and capabilities to assure that you are enhancing your – Proactive refurbishment programs
equipment's performance and reliability.
– Whole drive services

For OEM reliability, you can always count on GE.

For more information, contact your local GE office,

call 1-888-GE4-SERV, 540-378-3280 or 800-533-5885
or visit www.gepowerconversion.com

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