GE Fanuc VMIPCI-5565 Reflective Memory Interface Card – Product Description

Product Overview

The GE Fanuc VMIPCI-5565 is a high-performance PCI reflective memory card designed for engineers who need deterministic and real-time data sharing across distributed systems. It delivers extremely low latency communication between computers, controllers, and simulators, which helps maintain synchronized system behavior in demanding environments. Moreover, its fiber-optic network design ensures reliable operation in applications where timing accuracy and fault tolerance are essential.

This card uses hardware-managed data transfers to eliminate CPU overhead, therefore improving system responsiveness under heavy workloads. Engineers value this approach because it reduces integration complexity while supporting very large nodes networks. In addition, the VMIPCI-5565 offers strong error suppression and flexible fiber configurations that suit both short-range and long-distance installations.

Technical Specifications

Network Technology

• Fiber-optic reflective memory network

• Serial speed: 2.12 Gbaud

• Up to 256 nodes supported

Data Transfer

• Dynamic packet size: 4–64 bytes

• Transfer rate: 47.1 MB/s (4-byte packets) to 174 MB/s (64-byte packets)

• Automatic data replication to all nodes

Memory Options

• 64 MB or 128 MB SDRAM

DMA & Interrupts

• Two independent DMA channels

• Interrupt generation to any or all nodes

Error Handling

• Built-in error detection

• Redundant transfer mode for improved reliability

PCI Interface

• 64-bit, 66 MHz PCI bus

• PCI revision 2.2 compliant

Fiber Connectivity

• Multimode fiber distance: up to 300 m

• Single-mode fiber distance: up to 10 km

Processor Load

• Hardware-managed transfers without CPU involvement

• Transparent to OS and application software

General Details

• Manufacturer: GE Fanuc Embedded Systems

• Model: VMIPCI-5565

• Condition: In stock

• Weight: 400 g

• Origin: USA

• Warranty: 12 months

• Shipping: FedEx / DHL

• Payment: T/T, Western Union

FAQ

Q1: What is reflective memory and why is it important?
Reflective memory replicates data across all nodes in real time, ensuring every system works with identical information without software delays.

Q2: Does the VMIPCI-5565 require special drivers?
Most operating systems recognize the card through standard interfaces, and GE provides compatible drivers for industrial and simulation environments.

Q3: How many nodes can I connect in one network?
You can connect up to 256 nodes, which supports very large distributed systems.

Q4: Can I mix multimode and single-mode fiber in one network?
No, each network ring must use the same fiber type to maintain timing accuracy and predictable performance.

Q5: Does this card increase CPU load?
No, the hardware manages all transfers, which keeps processor usage extremely low even during large data exchanges.