MOTOROLA MVME-376 VMEbus High-Speed Ethernet Communications Controller

Description

• • Physical and Power Parameters
    • Dimensions and Weight: The shipping dimensions are 380 x 350 x 20 mm, and the shipping weight is 3.8 lbs. The net weight of the module itself reaches 1.8 kg, conforming to the installation size requirements of industrial standard modules.
    • Power Supply Requirements: Adapts to a wide input voltage range of 35 – 269 VAC with a working frequency of 48 – 67 Hz, and also compatible with an input voltage range of 89 – 280 VAC, which can adapt to unstable power supply environments in various industrial sites.
• Function Features
  • Stable VMEbus Compatibility

    The module is fully compatible with the VMEbus standard, and can be directly inserted into VMEbus system backplanes to achieve plug-and-play integration with other VME modules such as core processing boards and I/O expansion boards. It does not require complex interface adaptation modifications, which greatly reduces the difficulty of system integration.

  • Reliable Nonvolatile Data Storage

    The 630 kb nonvolatile memory can permanently store key communication configuration parameters, application program objects and other data. Even if the system suddenly loses power, the stored data will not be lost. This ensures that the communication system can quickly restore normal operation parameters after power recovery without reconfiguring data.

  • Diversified Peripheral Connection Capabilities

    In addition to the core Ethernet communication function, it is also equipped with Remote I/O ports and RS232 printer interfaces. This multi-interface design allows the module to not only undertake network data transmission tasks but also connect to peripheral equipment such as remote sensors and on-site printers, realizing the integration of data communication and on-site equipment interaction.

  • Wide Voltage Adaptability

    The wide input voltage range enables the module to operate stably in industrial environments with large fluctuations in power supply voltage. It avoids malfunctions caused by unstable power sources, which enhances the reliability of the entire VMEbus system in harsh power supply conditions.

• Application Scenarios
  • Industrial Automation Control Systems

    It is integrated into the control systems of automated production lines in fields such as automobile manufacturing and electronic component processing. It connects the core control module of the production line to the industrial Ethernet, realizing real-time transmission of production data such as equipment operation status and product testing results between the on-site control end and the upper monitoring platform.

  • Legacy Embedded Test Equipment

    It is applied to obsolete VMEbus-based electronic test instruments and measurement systems. It provides Ethernet communication functions for these devices, allowing the test instruments to upload test data to the computer terminal for centralized analysis and processing, and extending the service life of the legacy test equipment.

  • Industrial Communication Gateway Equipment

    It serves as a communication conversion component in industrial gateway devices. It converts data from VMEbus-based control modules into Ethernet-compliant data formats, and transmits them to the enterprise-level monitoring network. It also receives control instructions from the upper network and feeds them back to the on-site VME control system to achieve bidirectional data interaction.

  • Refurbished Legacy Industrial Equipment Maintenance

    It is used as a key replacement part for the maintenance of legacy industrial equipment in power plants, petroleum refineries and other fields. When the original Ethernet communication module of the equipment fails, the MVME-376 can directly replace it to restore the network communication function of the equipment, avoiding the high cost of replacing the entire control system.