Bus & System Architecture

Bus type: Single-slot VME, compliant with VME64 standard

Communication Interfaces

Ethernet:

1 × 10/100Base-TX Ethernet (RJ45), Unit Data Highway (UDH)

Serial interface:

1 × RS-232C for configuration and debugging

Operating System

OS: QNX real-time operating system

Power Requirements

Input voltage: +5 VDC

Current consumption:

Typical: 6 A

Maximum: 8 A

Environmental Specifications

Operating temperature: 0 °C to +60 °C (industrial grade)

Storage temperature: –40 °C to +85 °C

Relative humidity: 5%–95% (non-condensing)

Mechanical Specifications

Form factor: Standard 6U VME board

Dimensions (approx.): 366 mm × 160 mm × 40 mm

Documentation

Handbooks: GEH-6421M, GEH-6371

Product Lifecycle

Status: Discontinued (EOL)

Support: Third-party suppliers can provide spare parts and maintenance services

Core Features

Expanded storage capability
Optional 128 MB Flash memory supports complex control applications and large volumes of historical or diagnostic data, making it suitable for data-intensive control scenarios.

Single-slot VME integration
Fully compatible with Mark VI system VME racks, supporting hot swapping to simplify installation, maintenance, and system expansion.

Deterministic real-time control
The 300 MHz processor ensures reliable execution of critical real-time algorithms, including turbine speed regulation, combustion control, and emergency shutdown (ESD).

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Stable communication architecture
A dedicated UDH Ethernet interface provides high-speed system communication, while the RS-232C port supports local configuration and fault diagnostics.

High-reliability design
Built-in hardware watchdog and voltage/temperature monitoring protect against software anomalies and hardware faults, enhancing long-term system stability.