Product Details
Configured for rack communication management and network synchronization in Mark VI control systems, the GE IS200VCMIH2BCC (IS200VCMI Bus Master Controller Board) provides direct physical/electrical execution.
Suffix Breakdown & Model Matrix
The catalog code IS200VCMIH2BCC details specific structural and functional design parameters:
- IS200: Standard Mark VI series printed circuit board assembly.
- VCMI: Functional acronym designating VME Communication Interface board.
- H2: Hardware group 2 variant with designated connector and component layouts.
- B: Primary functional revision grade B.
- C: Secondary functional revision grade C.
- C: Artwork/firmware revision grade C.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IS200VCMIH2BCC |
| Brand | General Electric |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 0.45 kg |
| Dimensions | 20 x 160 x 233 mm (6U single-slot VME) |
| Operating Temp | 0 to 60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 12 W |
| System Series | Mark VI |
| Form Factor | 6U high VME board (0.787 inch width) |
| Onboard Processor | Texas Instruments TMS320C32 |
| MPU Pulse Rate Range | 2 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Board Function | VME Bus Master Controller |
| Network Interface | IONet system control network interface |
Backplane Bus Communication Velocity and Firmware Flash Compatibility
Driven by an onboard Texas Instruments TMS320C32 digital signal processor, the IS200VCMIH2BCC manages deterministic backplane bus communication velocity across local 6U VME I/O racks. As the bus master controller, the board coordinates I/O board data sampling cycles and relays time-stamped feedback to the main system control network (IONet). Integrated memory components maintain strict firmware flash compatibility across connected terminal boards and rack modules, preventing timing jitter during high-density I/O polling operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What primary role does the IS200VCMIH2BCC serve within a Mark VI VME rack?
A: It acts as the VME bus master controller (VCMI), orchestrating data exchange between local rack I/O boards, the main controller, and the IONet control network.
Q: What processor architecture powers the onboard logic execution?
A: The board utilizes a Texas Instruments TMS320C32 digital signal processor to handle local bus arbitration and data serialization.
Q: Can the IS200VCMIH2BCC be hot-swapped while the VME backplane is energized?
A: No, power to the VME rack rack must be fully isolated before removing or inserting the 6U board to prevent backplane bus disruption and hardware damage.
Field Installation Guidelines
Ensure main source power to the VME rack enclosure is shut down before inserting or removing the IS200VCMIH2BCC card. Ground yourself using an ESD wrist strap attached to an unpainted metal surface of the cabinet frame. Align the 6U card with the top and bottom guide rails of the designated VME slot, slide the board inward until the rear DIN connectors align with the backplane, and seat the module firmly by pressing the top and bottom ejector handles. Tighten the retaining screws at the top and bottom of the front panel to lock the assembly in place and complete chassis ground bonding.
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