GE VMIVME-7700-110000

Description

Technical Specifications

• Form Factor: 6U single-height VMEbus module (1 slot)
• Processor: Intel Ultra-Low Voltage Celeron (650 MHz core, 100 MHz front-side bus)
• Chipset: Intel 815E
• System Memory: 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 512 MB)
• Storage: 128 MB CompactFlash (bootable); supports up to 1 GB IDE flash
• VMEbus Interface: VMEbus Rev. C.1; VME64 mode; transparent PCI-to-VMEbus bridge
• I/O Interfaces:
  • 2× 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports
  • 2× RS-232 serial ports
  • 1× VGA video output
  • 1× parallel port
  • 2× USB 1.1 ports
  • PS/2 keyboard/mouse connectors
• Timers & Memory: 2× 16-bit timers, 2× 32-bit programmable timers; 32 KB non-volatile SRAM
• Expansion: 1× PMC (PCI Mezzanine Card) extension site
• Power Requirements: +5 V DC from VMEbus; 2.0 A typical
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to +55°C (32°F to +131°F)
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)
• Humidity: 5%–95% (non-condensing)
• Dimensions (H×W×D): 233 mm × 160 mm × 20 mm (9.2 in × 6.3 in × 0.8 in)
• Weight: 0.45 kg (0.99 lbs)
• Compliance: CE marked; meets IEC 61000-6-2 for industrial EMC

Key Features

1. Ultra-Low Voltage Processor: 650 MHz Celeron delivers balanced performance with minimal power consumption and heat generation.
2. Passive Cooling Design: No onboard fans, ensuring reliability in dusty, humid, or vibration-prone industrial environments.
3. VME64 Compliance: Supports 64-bit VMEbus data transfers, enabling high-speed communication with VMEbus peripherals.
4. Transparent PCI-to-VMEbus Bridge: Facilitates seamless data sharing between PCI and VMEbus domains in multi-CPU systems.
5. Rich Integrated I/O: Dual Ethernet, serial, VGA, USB, and parallel ports eliminate the need for additional I/O modules in basic setups.
6. Non-Volatile SRAM: 32 KB battery-backed SRAM preserves critical data during power outages.
7. PMC Expansion Site: Enables customization with industry-standard PMC modules for additional I/O or processing capabilities.
8. Industrial-Grade Reliability: Rugged PCB construction and wide environmental tolerance ensure long-term operation in harsh conditions.

Application Scenarios

• Industrial Automation: Serves as the main controller for VMEbus-based PLCs, manufacturing execution systems (MES), and assembly line control.
• Process Control: Deployed in chemical, petrochemical, water treatment, and power generation plants for real-time monitoring and control of industrial processes.
• Data Acquisition: Used in research laboratories and industrial facilities for high-speed data logging, signal processing, and sensor integration.
• Aerospace & Defense: Integrated into ruggedized VMEbus systems for avionics, ground control stations, and military vehicle computing.
• Transportation: Applied in railway signaling, mass transit control, and onboard data systems for trains and buses.
• Legacy System Upgrades: Replaces aging VMEbus SBCs in legacy industrial systems while maintaining compatibility with existing VMEbus infrastructure.

Functional Overview