8626-FT-IS Mark VIe Control System

Functional Overview
The 8626-FT-IS is a 24-channel discrete (digital) input module in the GE Mark VIe control system. Its primary function is to collect discrete signals (contact open/close signals) generated by field devices such as sensors,
 switches, and relays, convert them into digital signals that can be recognized and processed by the PLC or control system CPU,
and transmit the processed data to the GE Speedtronic turbine control system or other control equipment, enabling automated control and monitoring.

Key Technical Specifications
Rated Voltage: 24.0 VDC (Nominal)
Maximum Rated Voltage: 28.6 VDC
Maximum Rated Contact Input Voltage: 32 VDC
Number of Input Channels: 24 Discrete Inputs
Operating Temperature Range: -30°C to +65°C
Environmental Adaptability: Passes rigorous environmental testing, capable of long-term stable operation in harsh industrial environments

Compatible Terminal Boards
The 8626-FT-IS can be paired with a variety of GE terminal boards, including but not limited to:
IS200STCIH1A / IS200STCIH2A
IS200STCIH8A
IS200TBCIH2C / IS200TBCIH4C
IS400STCIH1A / IS400STCIH2A / IS400STCIH8A
IS400TBCIH2C

Certifications and Safety

This module is UL certified and can be used in both hazardous and non-hazardous locations. The UL certification covers various classes and divisions, and relevant UL mark documents are available for reference.

ABB Group recently signed a memorandum of understanding on strategic cooperation with the Shanghai Municipal Government, announcing that it will invest US$150 million (approximately 1 billion yuan) to build a world-leading robot super factory in Shanghai. The new factory will cover an area of ​​more than 60,000 square meters. meters and is expected to be operational by the end of 2020.

Shanghai is an important base for ABB’s development in China, and the new super factory will help strengthen cooperation between ABB and Shanghai’s high-end equipment manufacturing companies. ABB will expand the types and variants of robots for many companies in Shanghai, and provide digital solutions to strengthen the automation, flexibility and intelligence of manufacturing companies, thereby promoting the improvement of Shanghai’s urban energy level and core competitiveness.

The agreement also clarifies the key areas of future cooperation between ABB and Shanghai, including industrial automation, new energy development and utilization, smart cities, smart transportation and other fields. Currently, China is ABB Group’s second largest market globally. Since its global robotics business headquarters settled in China in 2006, ABB has been committed to using its rich technical expertise and industry experience to promote the localization of technology research and development, and has continuously improved local innovation capabilities through continuous investment and optimized R&D layout.

ABB will apply digital twin technology to fully connect to the industrial Internet and improve factory production efficiency through artificial intelligence, machine learning and collaborative automation. In addition, the company will also launch a new robot product design model, apply the compact YuMi single-arm robot and the new generation robot inspection software Safe Move2 to the new super factory, striving to create a fully digital “future factory”.