2400-21004 / 2010-3101-0442 – Redundant Power Supply Module for Mark VIe Turbine Control

GE 2400-21004 / 2010-3101-0442 – Redundant Power Supply Module for Mark VIe Turbine Control

Description

The 2400-21004/2010-3101-0442 is a redundant 24 VDC power supply module engineered by GE for use in the Mark VIe turbine control and protection system—a cornerstone of GE’s Speedtronic™platform.

Designed to deliver stable,high-reliability power to critical I/O modules,controllers,and safety circuits,this unit supports N+1 redundancy and real-time diagnostics essential for continuous-operation power generation and industrial drives.

Application Scenarios

At a 700 MW combined-cycle power plant in California,an unexpected failure of a non-redundant legacy power supply caused a full Mark VIe rack shutdown—triggering a costly forced outage during peak demand.The facility replaced all primary PSUs with the GE 2400-21004/2010-3101-0442.enabling true N+1 redundancy:when one unit later failed due to capacitor aging,the system seamlessly shifted load to the backup without interrupting turbine control logic.The 2400-21004/2010-3101-0442’s built-in health monitoring also alerted maintenance via the ToolboxST™software two weeks before the failure,allowing proactive replacement during a scheduled window—avoiding an estimated$850K in lost revenue.

Parameter

Main Parameters Value/Description

Product Model 2400-21004/2010-3101-0442

Manufacturer General Electric(GE)

Product Category Redundant 24 VDC power supply module for Mark VIe systems

Output Voltage 24 VDC±2%(regulated)

Maximum Output Current 10 A continuous per module

Redundancy Support N+1 capable—multiple units share load via diode-or’ing backplane

Input Voltage Range 85–264 VAC,47–63 Hz(universal input)

Efficiency>89%at full load(IEC 62301 compliant)

Protection Features Over-voltage,over-current,short-circuit,and thermal shutdown

Diagnostics Status LEDs(OK,Fault),remote health signal to Mark VIe controller

Operating Temperature 0°C to+60°C(derating above 50°C)

Mounting Slide-in module for GE Mark VIe I/O or controller racks,hot-swappable

Note:The dual-part numbering reflects GE’s internal revision tracking—2400-21004 is the functional model;2010-3101-0442 is the specific hardware/build code.

Technical Principles and Innovative Values

Innovation Point 1:True N+1 redundancy architecture—multiple 2400-21004/2010-3101-0442 units operate in parallel,so failure of any single unit does not affect system availability,a requirement for ISO 13849 PL e and IEC 61511 SIL 2/3 applications.

Innovation Point 2:Integrated diagnostic interface reports real-time voltage,current,temperature,and fault codes directly to the Mark VIe controller,enabling predictive maintenance and reducing mean time to repair(MTTR).

Innovation Point 3:Wide universal AC input eliminates need for external transformers—ideal for global deployments with varying grid standards(e.g.,110 VAC in North America,230 VAC in Europe).

Innovation Point 4:Optimized for low harmonic distortion and high power factor(>0.95),minimizing stress on upstream UPS and generator systems in isolated grids.

Innovation Point 5:Hot-swap design allows replacement under full load—critical for gas turbines that cannot tolerate control system interruptions during startup or synchronization.

Application Cases and Industry Value

During a black-start test at a hydroelectric facility in Canada,the plant’s auxiliary boiler control system—powered by Mark VIe—failed due to unstable DC bus voltage from aging supplies.After upgrading to the 2400-21004/2010-3101-0442.the system maintained rock-solid 24 VDC even during generator ramp-up transients.Over 14 months,zero power-related faults were recorded,and the plant passed its NERC compliance audit with full marks on SIS power integrity.Operators noted that the clear“Power OK”LED eliminated guesswork during night-shift troubleshooting—enhancing both safety and response speed.

Related Product Combination Solutions

GE IS200VAOCH1B:Analog output card powered by 2400-21004/2010-3101-0442

GE IS200TVIBH1A:Vibration monitoring module requiring stable 24 VDC

GE Mark VIe Controller(VCMI,VPRO):Main CPU modules dependent on clean power rails

GE 2400-21003:Lower-current(5A)variant for non-critical racks

GE ToolboxST:Software suite for monitoring PSU health and system diagnostics

GE IC695PSD040:Alternative redundant PSU for PACSystems(complementary platform)

GE 2010-3101-0441:Predecessor build revision(backward compatible)

GE Rack Mount Kit RMK-24V:Optional mounting bracket for standalone PSU testing

These components ensure end-to-end power integrity—from utility feed to final I/O actuation—in mission-critical turbine and compressor applications.