Product Details
The GE IS215UCVEH2AE, also cataloged as the IS215UCVEH2 Single Slot VME CPU Controller Card, operates as a dedicated hardware component for real-time Boolean control execution and backplane processing within Mark VIe network architecture.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IS215UCVEH2AE |
| Brand | GE (General Electric) |
| Origin | United States |
| Weight | 0.91 kg (2 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 8.26 cm high x 4.19 cm wide |
| Operating Temp | -30 to 65 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 30 W (+5 VDC at 6 A typical, 8 A max) |
| System Series | Mark VIe / Mark VI |
| Product Type | CPU Processors |
| Processor | Intel Celeron 300 MHz |
| Operating System | QNX real-time OS |
| Onboard Memory | 32 MB DRAM, 16 MB Flash memory |
| Primary Network | 1x 10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| Serial Interface | 1x COM1 port |
| Rack Interface | VMEbus single-slot form factor |
Backplane Bus Communication & Deterministic Processing
The module controls continuous system operations across the VMEbus rack interface using an integrated Intel Celeron 300 MHz processor paired with the deterministic QNX real-time operating system. System firmware and active logic routines reside within the 16 MB flash memory and 32 MB DRAM arrays to ensure high backplane bus communication velocity during sequence execution.
I/O density scaling and device synchronization across the Mark VI control architecture are sustained via non-blocking backplane data transfer. Network exchange with operator HMIs and supervisory systems passes through the primary twisted-pair RJ-45 interface connected directly to the Unit Data Highway (UDH), preserving signal integrity across high-density industrial control environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the backplane power consumption parameters for the module?
A: The card draws power directly from the VME backplane +5 VDC bus, requiring 6 A under typical operating conditions and up to 8 A under maximum operational loading.
Q: Is hot-swapping supported for the IS215UCVEH2AE module during active system operation?
A: No. System power to the VME chassis backplane must be completely switched off before removing or inserting the module to prevent electrical damage to the board connectors and signal disruptions on the parallel bus.
Q: How is primary Ethernet communication handled on the controller card?
A: Ethernet communication is routed through a single 10BaseT/100BaseTX RJ-45 connector (Ethernet 1) dedicated to transmitting control data to the Unit Data Highway (UDH).
Field Installation Guidelines
- Power Disconnection: De-energize all primary power feeds to the VME chassis backplane prior to inserting or extracting the card.
- Electrostatic Discharge Protection: Connect an ESD grounding wrist strap to an unpainted metal surface of the grounded system rack before handling the module assembly.
- Card Alignment: Align the top and bottom edge margins of the single-slot board with the card guides of the designated VME chassis slot.
- Connector Engagement: Slide the card smoothly into the slot until the rear multi-pin connectors make contact with the backplane. Firmly press the extraction handles inward to seat the card, then tighten the top and bottom mounting screws.
- Network Cabling: Connect the twisted-pair RJ-45 cable to the front-panel Ethernet port for UDH communication, ensuring the cable strain relief is secured away from high-voltage wiring paths.
Additional Information
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