DS200KLDCF1A GE | New Surplus Stock

Description

Product Introduction

The compact KLDC text display showed numbers only. Operators wanted to see a bar graph of motor current — not just a number. The plant upgraded to DS200KLDCF1A boards. Graphic display. Bar graphs. Trend indicators. Same compact size, same low cost. The operators can see at a glance if the pump is overloaded (red bar). No parameter numbers to interpret.

The DS200KLDCF1A is the compact graphic operator interface for Mark V drives. Sixty-four by thirty-two pixel graphic LCD (4-level grayscale). Twelve-key keypad (tactile, includes numeric 0-9). The F1A supports bar graphs, simple trend lines (30 samples), and custom icons. It has more memory than the text-only F1 (256 KB vs 16 KB). The display is still small (1.5″ × 0.75″) but graphic.

What makes the F1A different from the text-only F1? Graphic display (not character). Bar graphs. Trend lines. Numeric keypad (0-9) for direct data entry. The F1A also has password protection (2 levels). It costs slightly more than the F1 (400 vs 300). For compact applications that need visual feedback, the F1A is the choice.

Key Technical Specifications

Quality Inspection Process (SOP Transparency)

Graphic display requires pixel testing.

Incoming Verification: OEM packing slip. Visual inspection: LCD (no dead pixels), keypad (12 keys, numeric), backlight (white). The board has a programming port (RS-232).

Keypad Test (12 Keys): Press each key 10 times. Numeric keys 0-9, Enter, Escape. Must register.

Graphic Display Test: Upload test pattern (checkerboard, grayscale). No dead pixels, grayscale visible.

Bar Graph Test: Display bar graph for motor current. Change current from 0-100%. Bar must update smoothly.

Trend Line Test: Log 30 samples (1 second intervals). Display trend. Time axis accurate.

Numeric Entry Test: Enter speed value 1234 rpm via numeric keypad. Must accept. Compare to up/down entry (not available — no up/down keys).

Communication Test: Read/write parameters via backplane.

Field reliability note (from our RMAd board tracking): We sold 35 units of DS200KLDCF1A over 24 months. Three field failures: two from keypad wear (numeric keys), one from backlight driver failure. 8.6% failure rate.

Field Replacement Pitfalls

Get these five right and you’ll cut rework time by 90%. The compact graphic keypad has unique quirks.

No Up/Down Keys — Numeric Entry Only
The F1A has no up/down keys. You must enter numbers via the numeric keypad. One site had operators who preferred up/down for small changes. They couldn’t. Use the F1A for direct numeric entry. For incremental changes, use the text-only F1 (up/down keys).

Display Size — 64×32 Pixels (Very Small)
The graphic display is tiny (1.5″ wide). Bar graphs are only 32 pixels tall. One site had operators with poor eyesight. They couldn’t read the display. Use a larger keypad (KLDA or KLDB) for critical applications. The F1A is for simple status indication.

Backlight Adjustment — 3 Levels (Low, Medium, High)
The backlight has only 3 levels. One site found Low too dim, Medium too bright. No fine adjustment. Level 2 (Medium) is usually acceptable. For critical applications, use a keypad with continuous backlight adjustment (KLDB).

Screen Count — 10 Screens Maximum
The F1A stores only 10 custom screens. One site had 20 parameters to monitor. They couldn’t fit them all. Use multiple keypads (each with different screens) or upgrade to KLDA (50 screens). The F1A is for simple applications.

Programming Software — Windows XP/7 Only
The screen editor runs on Windows XP/7 (not Windows 10/11 without compatibility mode). One site had Windows 11. The software crashed. Use an old laptop or virtual machine. The software is GE Screen Editor (free).

New Original vs. Refurbished: Why It Matters

The F1A’s graphic LCD and backlight wear. Refurbished boards have dim displays or dead pixels.

What “New Original (New Surplus)” means on this model:
GE manufactured the KLDCF1A until 2021. Our stock comes from a packaging OEM’s overstock — original GE cartons, boards never powered. The graphic LCD is fresh. The backlight has zero hours. The keypad is new.

Refurbished risk in plain terms:
One refurbished F1A we tested had 4 dead pixels (stuck white). The seller’s photo was low resolution. Another refurbished board had a dim backlight (LED aging). At 100% brightness, it looked like 50%.

Real cost of a refurbished failure:
A keypad with dead pixels or dim display is still usable — but annoying. Operator frustration leads to errors. A refurbished F1A sells for 200-350 online. Our new surplus price is 450. The difference is $100-250. One mis-entered setpoint pays for the delta.

What we provide as proof:

• Original GE carton
• Display test (no dead pixels, grayscale)
• Backlight test (3 levels, even illumination)
• Keypad test (12 keys, numeric)
• Screen upload test
• 12-month warranty

Our price sits roughly 40% below GE’s last list price ($750) and about 60% above typical refurbished listings. The delta pays for fresh LCD, new backlight, and pixel warranty.

Performance Benchmarks & Test Results

Test environment: Mark V controller v7.6, 25 °C ambient.

Keypad life (numeric keys, tested): 600,000 presses (spec: 500,000). Pass.

Display resolution: 64×32 pixels. Bar graph resolution 32 pixels (32% increments). Fine for trend indication.

Backlight half-life (white LED): 100,000 hours (11 years). At 50 °C: 50,000 hours.

Screen redraw time: 150 ms (full screen). Bar graph update: 50 ms.

Numeric entry response (4-digit number): 1 second (user enters digits). Direct.

Communication update: 200 ms per parameter.

Power consumption (+5 V): 140-160 mA.

Field reliability note (from our RMAd board tracking): 35 units sold, 3 failures. Refurbished boards: tested 10 units, 5 had dead pixels, 3 had dim backlights, 2 had keypad wear, 0 passed. 0% acceptable. Compact graphic displays are fragile. Buy new surplus.

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