ALSTOM ICP232 029.359325 rev 06 Intelligent Control Processor Module

Product Description

The ICP232 (029.359325, revision 06) is an Alstom VME-bus intelligent control processor board, also associated with GE / Converteam legacy power control systems. It integrates processor, Ethernet, CAN bus and local I/O interfaces, serving as a core logic and communication controller for turbine, generator and power conversion control systems. Rev 06 is a stable hardware revision with optimized firmware and component layout. It mounts in VME rack chassis and exchanges real-time control data with other system boards via the VME backplane.

Features

• Part number: 029.359325, Revision: 06, Model: ICP232
• VME bus architecture, designed for power plant and rotating machinery control
• Onboard interfaces: Ethernet, CAN bus, local I/O channel support
• Real-time logic processing, sequence control and interlock protection
• Onboard self-diagnostics, fault logging and status LED indicators
• High vibration and EMI resistance, suitable for turbine/generator cabinets
• Manufactured in Germany, weight approx 0.4 kg
• Compatible with related Alstom / Converteam control rack family

Applications

• Steam turbine, gas turbine control and protection system
• Generator excitation and power conversion control
• Legacy Alstom / Converteam power automation spare replacement
• Industrial drive and synchronous machine control cabinets
• Power plant retrofitting, maintenance and emergency spare parts

FAQ

Q: What is the meaning of rev 06?
A: Rev 06 is the hardware revision of 029.359325, it fixes early hardware issues and is one of the widely used stable revisions.

Q: Is this part still in production?
A: No, this is end-of-life legacy Alstom hardware, only available as surplus, refurbished tested spares.

Q: What is the difference between ICP232 and SPU232?
A: ICP232 is main intelligent control processor; SPU232 is auxiliary signal processing board in the same rack series.

Q: What communication protocols does it support?
A: It supports CAN and Ethernet-based proprietary control protocols for Alstom turbine control platforms.