Product Details
The GE VMIVME-7807, also cataloged as the VMIVME-7807 Single Board Computer, operates as a dedicated hardware component for processing control logic and managing local arithmetic calculations within VMEbus platforms.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | VMIVME-7807 |
| Brand | GE Fanuc |
| Origin | United States |
| Weight | Standard Single-Slot VME Weight |
| Dimensions | Single-Slot VME Eurocard Form Factor |
| Operating Temp | 0 - 60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | VMEbus Backplane Dependent (Refer to Manual) |
| Processor | Intel Pentium M (Up to 1.8 GHz options) |
| Memory Capacity | Up to 1.5 GB DDR SDRAM |
| Primary Storage | CompactFlash (Bootable) / Ultra ATA/100 IDE |
| Networking | 10/100 Ethernet / Dual Gigabit Ethernet |
| Serial Interfaces | Four 16550-compatible serial ports |
| USB Interface | Four USB 2.0 ports (2 front, 2 rear) |
| Video Interface | Integrated sVGA (Up to 1600x1200) / DVI |
Deterministic Network Profiles and Firmware Flash Compatibility
The processor card interfaces with high-velocity deterministic networks via integrated Gigabit Ethernet controllers. Real-time operating systems such as VxWorks or QNX rely on exact firmware flash compatibility to resolve the hardware abstraction layers across the VMEbus backplane. Mismatches between the board support package (BSP) flash version and the real-time application runtime kernel interrupt parallel data sequencing, generating immediate bus faults.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the VMIVME-7807 board support live insertion and hot-swapping?
A: No. The standard VMEbus mechanical architecture utilized by this single board computer does not feature staggered pin layouts for hot-swap operations. Powering down the entire chassis rack is required before extraction to avoid permanent component destruction.
Q: How is system stability maintained under high vibrational conditions regarding memory modules?
A: For environments susceptible to mechanical movement, the board is populated with optional factory-soldered DDR SDRAM directly on the PCB. This design replaces conventional socketed DIMMs, eliminating structural trace contact oxidation and intermittent memory detachment faults.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Chassis Pin Engagement: Align the board edges with the Eurocard card guides. Slide the module slowly until the rear VME connectors meet the backplane pin assembly, then toggle both front ejector handles simultaneously to complete pin locking.
- CompactFlash Installation: Insert the primary bootable CompactFlash storage device into the onboard slot prior to mounting the card into the VME frame. Ensure the card is fully locked within its structural guide rail.
- Cooling Clearance: Maintain unobstructed airflow paths directly below and above the VME slot allocation. The Intel Pentium M microprocessor generates a high localized thermal load that requires steady forced-air convection to prevent automatic thermal throttling.
Additional Information
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