Product Core Brief
- Model: ICP232 (Order No. 029.359.325)
- Brand: ALSTOM
- Series: ICP232 / ICP200 (now part of GE Grid Solutions legacy line)
- Core Function: VME-bus intelligent control processor for power and traction systems
- Type: Industrial Control Processor Board / Communication Module
- Key Specs: 225 MHz, 8 DI / 4 DO, RS-232/CAN/Ethernet, 24 V DC
- Condition: New Original (New Surplus) or Refurbished (tested) — confirm at order
- ⚠️ Discontinued; limited stock. Verify hardware revision before ordering.
Product Introduction
The ALSTOM ICP232 (029.359.325) is a VME-bus control processor board for generator excitation, drive control, and traction systems. It executes real-time control algorithms and handles signal exchange between the main controller and power stages.
In ALSPA 6000 drive cabinets, this board runs motor speed and torque loops while managing VME backplane communication. Its 225 MHz processor and 1 ms control-loop cycle suit high-power conversion applications where latency affects loop stability. Field units also appear in ECO 100/110/122 wind pitch systems as CANopen communication bridges.
Key Selling Points & Differentiators
- VME backplane + CAN + Ethernet in one board. Reduces protocol converters in legacy Alstom racks. Direct replacement for existing slots without external gateways.
- 1 ms control-loop cycle. The 225 MHz processor supports real-time drive algorithms. In field replacements, this cycle time keeps torque loops stable where slower processors cause oscillation.
- Test evidence available. Functional test on VME rack or simulator, RS-232/CAN handshake, digital I/O full-range check, 24-hour burn-in. Test report and photo evidence provided with shipment.
- Multiple platform compatibility. Appears in ALSPA 6000 drive systems, ECO 100/110/122 wind pitch control, and legacy T20 industrial systems. Confirm your specific cabinet and firmware lineage before ordering.
- Not for standalone operation. This board requires a VME host rack, matched power rails, and Alstom configuration software for firmware and parameters. It will not run on a bench without a backplane.
- Not recommended when the original revision is unknown. Multiple ICP232 hardware variants exist under the same base model. A mismatched revision may power up but fail bus communication or I/O mapping.
