GE Mark VI Series IS415UCVGH1AE VME Controller Card

Specification

Part Number: IS415UCVGH1AE

Manufacturer: General Electric

Country of manufacture: United States (USA)

Microprocessor: Intel Ultra Low Voltage Celeron 650 MHz

SDRAM: 128 MB

Compact Flash Module: 128 MB

Advanced Transfer Cache: 256 KB

Operating System: QNX

Expansion Site: PMC Expansion

Technology: Surface Mount

Temperature: -30 to 65oC

Product Type: VME Controller Card

Availability: In stock

Series: Mark VI

Functional Description

The IS415UCVGH1AE is a VME controller card developed by GE. It is part of the Mark VI control system.

This motherboard is a high-performance, single-slot computing module designed for robust and efficient operation.

It is powered by Intel's ultra-low voltage Celeron processors running at 650 MHz, ensuring reliable performance while maintaining low power consumption.

Equipped with 128 MB of Flash memory and 128 MB of Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), the board provides ample storage space and fast data access for seamless task execution.

Features

For network connectivity, the UCVG features two 10BaseT/100BaseTX-compliant Ethernet ports, each utilizing an RJ-45 connector. These Ethernet ports support a variety of communication functions.

The primary Ethernet port on the UCVG is designed for integration with the Universal Data Center (UDH), facilitating configuration tasks and peer-to-peer communications.

This ensures that the UCVG can be easily managed and can communicate efficiently with other devices or systems in the network, making it a suitable choice for a variety of applications that require stable and fast data transmission.

Status LED Indicators

B (Boot): This red LED indicates that the BIOS boot process is currently in progress.

When this LED is on, it indicates that the system is initializing and loading the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) firmware required for the hardware to communicate with the operating system.

I (IDE Activity): This yellow LED illuminates to indicate that IDE activity is taking place.

This means that the board is actively reading or writing to an IDE storage device, such as a hard disk drive or solid state drive, indicating that a data transfer operation is in progress.

P (Power): The green LED indicates that power is present and the board is receiving the power it needs to operate.

When this LED is on, it confirms that the board is properly powered and ready to operate.

R (Board Reset): This red LED illuminates to indicate that the board is in the reset state.

It indicates that the system is being manually or automatically reset, signaling the restart process that will reinitialize the board's hardware and software components.

COM Ports

COM1: This port is primarily used for diagnostic purposes, providing the necessary connections for troubleshooting and system monitoring tasks.

It operates at a baud rate of 9600 using an 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit configuration.

With this setup, COM1 serves as a reliable interface for accessing diagnostic information and performing system checks.

COM2: The second COM port is designated for serial Modbus communication, enabling seamless interaction with Modbus-compatible devices or systems.

It supports flexible baud rate configurations, allowing communication at 9600 or 19200 baud rates, depending on the specific requirements of the Modbus network.

This port facilitates efficient data exchange and control in Modbus-based industrial automation or process control environments.