Product Details
The GE IS400AEBMH3A, also cataloged as the IS400AEBMH3A Controller Circuit Board, operates as a dedicated hardware component for primary control execution and signal processing within Mark VIe CompactPCI system platforms.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IS400AEBMH3A |
| Brand | GE / General Electric |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 2.9 cm x 27.9 cm x 17.8 cm |
| Operating Temp | -30 to +65 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 15 W |
| Form Factor | 6U High CompactPCI (cPCI) Card |
| System Compatibility | GE Mark VIe Control System |
| Enclosure Integration | 6U High cPCI Rack with Integrated Cooling Fan |
Backplane Bus Communication and Firmware Flash Compatibility
The IS400AEBMH3A connects directly through the high-density backplane bus interface inside the 6U CompactPCI rack. High-speed backplane bus communication velocity enables deterministic control cycle execution and real-time data exchange across neighboring I/O modules. The board maintains strict firmware flash compatibility across Mark VIe system architectures, preventing logic execution delays and ensuring synchronized processing performance during deterministic network cycles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What structural form factor does the IS400AEBMH3A board use within the chassis?
A: The board uses a 6U high CompactPCI (cPCI) single-board design that slides into standard 6U cPCI rack slots equipped with guide rails and backplane pin connectors.
Q: How is thermal dissipation handled for the IS400AEBMH3A inside a cPCI enclosure?
A: Heat dissipation relies on forced-air convection driven by the integrated cPCI enclosure cooling fans, maintaining component temperatures within specified operational limits.
Field Installation Guidelines
- De-energize the 6U cPCI rack power supplies and apply proper lockout/tagout procedures prior to inserting or removing the board.
- Wear an grounded ESD wrist strap connected to cabinet frame ground before touching the IS400AEBMH3A assembly.
- Align the 6U card edges carefully with the top and bottom guide rails of the designated cPCI slot.
- Push the board firmly into the slot until the rear high-density pin connectors seat completely into the backplane bus.
- Tighten the top and bottom panel captive mounting screws to 0.8 Nm to ensure solid grounding and mechanical retention.
- Restore power to the rack and verify that board status indicators confirm proper initialization and firmware loading.
Additional Information
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