IS215VCMIH2CB - VME Communications Card

SPECIFICATIONS

Part No.: IS215VCMIH2CB
Manufacturer: General Electric
Country of Manufacture: United States of America (USA)
Number of channels: 8
Span: 0.3532 to 4.054 V
Product Type: VME Communications Card
Availability: In Stock
Series: Mark VI

Functional Description

IS215VCMIH2CB is a VME Communications Card developed by GE. It is a part of Mark VI control system. It serves as a critical interface for communication between the controller, I/O boards, and the system control network (IONet). Its primary functions include managing data exchange, monitoring power supplies, and providing diagnostic capabilities to ensure system reliability.

Features

• Acts as the communication interface between the controller and the I/O boards, as well as the interface to the IONet, the system control network. The VCMI ensures seamless data transfer and coordination between the controller, I/O modules, and the network, enabling efficient operation of the Mark VI control system.
• Operates as the VME bus master in both the control rack and the I/O rack. As the bus master, it manages data transfers across the VME bus, ensuring efficient communication between all connected boards. Additionally, it assigns and manages IDs for all boards in the rack and their associated terminal boards, ensuring proper identification and addressing of each component.
• The card monitors internal power supply buses to ensure stable operation. It tracks the following voltage levels 5 V, 12 V, 15 V, 28 V.
• The card is equipped with configurable alarm settings for each voltage level. Typically, alarms are set at 3.5% for 5 V, 12 V, and 15 V supplies, and 5.5% for 28 V supplies. These alarms trigger when voltage levels deviate beyond the configured thresholds, enabling early detection of power supply issues.

Diagnostics and Monitoring

• Ground Fault Detection: Identifies ground faults in the system.
• Over/Under Voltage Monitoring: Tracks the P125 V bus for voltage irregularities.
• Analog Inputs: Monitors two differential ±5V DC analog inputs for external signals.
• External Monitor Circuits: Monitors P28A and PCOM for external circuit conditions.
• Digital Inputs: Tracks digital input signals for status and fault detection.

Product Attributes

• VME Bus Master: Ensures efficient data transfer and communication across the VME bus.
• IONet Connectivity: Provides a reliable interface to the system control network.
• Configurable Alarms: Allows customization of alarm thresholds for power supply monitoring.
• Comprehensive Diagnostics: Monitors power supplies, ground faults, and external circuits for enhanced system reliability.

The WOC team is always available to help you with your Mark VI requirements. For more information, please contact WOC.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is IS215VCMIH2CB?
It is a VME Communications Card developed by GE under the Mark VI series.

What diagnostic capabilities does the Card offer?
The card provides comprehensive diagnostics, including Monitoring of ground faults and over/under voltage conditions on the P125 V bus, Tracking two differential 5V DC analog inputs, Monitoring external circuits through P28A and PCOM, and Monitoring digital inputs for status and fault detection.

How does the Card interface with the Power Distribution Module (PDM)?
The card interfaces with the PDM through J301. It monitors diagnostic signals from the PDM, including ground faults, voltage irregularities, and external circuit conditions.