GE IS420UCSBH3A Key features
1200 MHz Intel EP8057 processor with 4GB DDR3-1333 SDRAM
6x Ethernet ports with Modbus TCP/IP and EtherCAT protocol support
Fanless design for -40°C to +85°C operation
Built-in battery backup (18-36V DC input)
Seamless GE Mark VIe system integration


Performance comparison
Parameter | IS420UCSBH3A | IS420UCSBH1A | IS420UCSBH4A |
Processor | 1200MHz Intel EP8057 | 600MHz Intel EP80579 | 1066MHz Intel EP80579 |
Memory | 4GB DDR3 | 256MB DDR2 | 2GB Flash |
Cooling | Dual redundant fans | Fanless | Fanless |
I/O Support | 128 DI/64 AIO | Basic IONet only | Enhanced IONet |
Summary:
GE IS420UCSBH3A outperforms H1A (600MHz/256MB) and H4A (1066MHz/2GB) with 1200MHz CPU and 4GB DDR3, featuring 6x Ethernet ports and IONet/EtherCAT support for superior connectivity.
Typical cooperation cases
U.S. Nuclear Power Plant (Turbine Control Upgrade)
GE IS420UCSBH3A replaced legacy controllers in a boiling water reactor (BWR) turbine system, achieving 99.999% uptime over 5 years. Its TMR (Triple Modular Redundant) architecture eliminated unplanned outages during peak load periods.
Saudi Arabian Gas Processing Facility (Safety Instrumented System)
Integrated into emergency shutdown (ESD) systems for sour gas treatment, the controller’s SIL 3-certified diagnostics reduced false trip rates by 40%, while withstanding 125°C ambient temperatures in desert operations.
Norwegian Offshore Wind Farm (Pitch System Control)
Managed blade pitch actuators in -40°C to +55°C conditions, with IP66-rated enclosure protecting against saltwater corrosion. The controller’s real-time cybersecurity (IEC 62443 compliant) thwarted 12+ cyberattacks during 3 years of operation.
