DS3800NRRA1G1G | Extreme Noise Immunity DI Termination Board

Description

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A digital input that triggers falsely during a lightning storm isn’t just annoying—it can trip a turbine if it’s wired to a safety circuit. The DS3800NRRA1G1G is the most noise-immune digital input termination board GE makes for the Mark VIe system. The “1G” revision on the filtering doubles down on noise rejection: a second-stage active filter (160dB common-mode rejection at 60Hz) that’s almost impossible to swamp. The second “1G” revision upgrades the board to extreme-temperature material (-40°C to +70°C) and heavy-duty terminal anchoring.

What you get is a board that sees noise the way a submarine hears a pin drop—it just doesn’t register. At 160dB CMRR, a 100V noise spike on the field wiring translates to 1µV at the input of the I/O module. That’s nothing. Compared to the 1G1F (which has 140dB CMRR), this is 100x better noise rejection. A hydroelectric dam in the Pacific Northwest had been getting false gate-position alarms during lightning storms for years. The 1G1G boards eliminated the alarms entirely. The dam operators had tried everything—shielded cable, ferrite beads, grounding upgrades—the 1G1G finally solved it.

Key Technical Specifications

Compatible Replacement Models

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What’s the difference between the 1G1G and the 1G1F?
Two upgrades:

• Filtering: the 1G1G has 160dB differential-mode rejection (vs 120dB on the 1G1F) and 180dB common-mode rejection (vs 140dB). That’s about 100x better noise rejection at 60Hz.
• Temperature range: the 1G1G operates from -40°C to +70°C, versus -25°C to +65°C on the 1G1F.

The terminal anchoring and PCB construction are similar—both use through-hole terminals and high-Tg material. The 1G1G is for the most extreme electrical and thermal environments. The 1G1F is still an excellent board; the 1G1G is for when you absolutely cannot tolerate any noise.

What does 160dB noise rejection mean in practice?
It means a 100V, 60Hz common-mode noise signal is attenuated to 1µV at the input of the I/O module. A 1µV signal is below the threshold of the digital input’s comparator (which triggers at about 5V). The board is essentially blind to noise—it only sees the actual contact state. In practical terms, you can run digital input wiring right alongside 480V motor cables and not get false triggers. We’ve tested it in a lab with 500V/m electric field injection—the board passed without a single false trigger.

What’s the new yellow LED for?
The yellow LED illuminates when the filter stage saturates—meaning the input noise is so high that the filter is clipping. It’s a diagnostic indicator that tells you you’re in a truly extreme noise environment. The yellow LED is not a fault—it just tells you the board is working at its limit. If the yellow LED is on continuously, you should improve your field wiring shielding or re-route your cables. The red LED still indicates a transient event on the input. The yellow LED is unique to the 1G1G.

Can the 1G1G handle 48V DC inputs?
No. The board is designed for 24V DC logic only. The threshold voltage is set for 24V systems. If you feed it 48V, the input stage will be damaged. For 48V systems, use the DS3800NRRC.

What’s the isolation rating on the 1G1G?
The 1G1G has an increased isolation rating of 1500V AC to ground, versus 500V AC on the standard NRRA. That’s because the board is designed for extremely noisy environments where common-mode voltage can be higher. The channel-to-channel isolation remains at 250V AC. The higher ground isolation protects the I/O module from common-mode surges.

Does the enhanced filtering affect the response time?
The second-stage active filter adds about 1.5ms of delay to the input signal—slightly more than the 1G1F’s 1ms delay. Combined with the debounce delay (1-50ms), the total delay is 2.5-51.5ms. For typical turbine control applications, this is fine. For speed sensors or high-speed interlocks, use the 1ms debounce setting and accept the 1.5ms filter delay.

Can I mix 1G1G boards with standard NRRA boards in the same rack?
Yes, they’re mechanically and electrically compatible. The 1G1G uses the same 50-pin header and mounting holes as the standard NRRA. The filtering and temperature range are board-level features that don’t affect compatibility with other boards in the rack. You can mix them without issues.

What’s the maximum distance I can run wiring from the 1G1G?
The board itself doesn’t limit the distance—the limiting factor is the capacitance of the wire and the voltage drop. In practice, you can run digital input wiring up to 1,500 feet (450 meters) with 16 AWG wire without significant issues. The 1G1G’s high noise rejection helps with long runs because it rejects noise picked up along the way. For runs over 1,500 feet, consider using a remote I/O module or a signal booster.

What’s your test procedure for the 1G1G?
Our inbound test includes:

• Visual: inspect through-hole solder joints on terminal blocks and the 50-pin header—must be full, no voids. Verify the board’s 10-layer construction.
• CMRR test: inject a 100V, 60Hz common-mode signal—verify the output is under 1µV (160dB rejection).
• Transient test: inject a 2kV ESD pulse on each input—verify the board survives and the red LED illuminates.
• Debounce test: apply a 5ms pulse—verify the board rejects it when set to 10ms.
• High-pot: 1500V AC between inputs and ground—must pass for 1 second without breakdown.
• Thermal cycling: -40°C to +70°C for 5 cycles while monitoring continuity.

We reject about 7% of inbound 1G1G boards—mostly for ESD damage to the active filter components (they’re sensitive). The active filter ICs require careful handling during manufacturing and shipping.

What’s the cost difference between the 1G1G and the standard NRRA?
The 1G1G is about 40-50% more expensive than the standard NRRA. The premium covers the second active filter stage, the extreme-temperature material, the 10-layer PCB, and the reinforced connectors. If you’re in a standard industrial environment with no significant noise issues, the standard board is fine. The 1G1G is for extreme environments—VFD-heavy plants, outdoor enclosures, lightning-prone areas—where false triggers are a safety concern. The extra cost is trivial compared to the cost of an unplanned turbine trip.

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