{"product_id":"is215vcmih2cb-ge-fanuc-mark-vie-interface-board-technical-manual","title":"IS215VCMIH2CB GE Fanuc Mark VIe Interface Board Technical Manual","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGE Fanuc IS215VCMIH2CB VME Communication Interface Module\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGE Fanuc IS215VCMIH2CB\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance 6U VME Communication Interface Module engineered specifically for the GE Mark VI and Mark VIe Control Systems. Operating as a critical data-bridge layer, this card establishes deterministic, high-speed communication between the VMEbus backplane and the primary control processors. It orchestrates real-time data transfers, diagnostic packaging, and control command synchronization for heavy industrial applications, including gas turbines, steam turbines, and generator networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel \/ Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIS215VCMIH2CB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVME Communication Interface Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral Electric (GE \/ Fanuc)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE Mark VI \/ Mark VIe Control Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore Processor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTexas Instruments 32-bit DSP (TMS320C32)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard 6U VME Board (Single-slot, 0.787 inches \/ 20 mm wide)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e233 mm × 312 mm × 20 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.45–0.55 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+5 VDC, ±12 VDC sourced directly from VME backplane rail links\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork Interfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 × 10Base2 BNC IONet Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 ms execution sequence at 50 Hz frame frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–40 °C to +70 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–40 °C to +85 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCE, UL, CSA, IEC compliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBackplane Bus Communication Velocity and Network Determinism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDriven by a dedicated Texas Instruments 32-bit digital signal processor (DSP), the IS215VCMIH2CB optimizes internal backplane bus communication velocity to maintain an ultra-tight 20 millisecond frame rate. This ensures zero data-packet throttling or processing lag when moving process variables across the VME backplane. For external control loops, the module leverages triple-redundant 10Base2 BNC IONet interfaces to map critical process metrics directly onto Profinet \/ EtherNet\/IP deterministic networks and proprietary GE automation fabrics. Heavy galvanic and optical isolation zones isolate the onboard processing registers from external inductive switching transients, preserving stable firmware flash compatibility and ensuring consistent data transmission under harsh electrical substation conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can the IS215VCMIH2CB module be hot-swapped while the VME chassis is powered up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The VMEbus structural design does not support active hot-swapping. Control power to the standard 6U rack assembly must be completely isolated before extracting or inserting this card to prevent severe inductive arcing across the gold connector pins or fatal logical memory breakdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does the communication module maintain parameter maps and routing settings during updates?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The board utilizes on-chip non-volatile flash memory monitored by an internal firmware flash compatibility algorithm. System update sequences stage new control binary profiles into an inactive block and run checksum calculations before execution, ensuring pre-existing network addresses, node configurations, and calibration registers remain uncompromised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the primary function of the three 10Base2 ports on the front plate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e These BNC coaxial connections facilitate triple-redundant communication across the GE proprietary IONet architecture. This layout allows the module to send identical control and diagnostic data packets across three distinct pathways simultaneously, preventing single-point-of-failure network trips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide the 6U VME board assembly carefully along the chassis guide rails, applying steady pressure until the front injector\/ejector tabs completely lock into place and seat the backplane pins firmly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure all front-panel retaining screws into the rack framework to establish a solid physical frame-ground and counter structural high-frequency vibration profiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerminate all 10Base2 IONet connections using high-quality 50-ohm coaxial cables, and verify that appropriate BNC 50-ohm inline terminators are placed correctly at each end of the bus chain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure adjacent rack spaces do not block or trap airflow; maintain unhindered convective system ventilation to ensure stable internal component cooling across the full –40 °C to +70 °C operating range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GE Fanuc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43869326508131,"sku":"IS215VCMIHIC","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5246\/8067\/files\/316_9b7433a5-834f-4e0a-86bb-5732477c87bd.jpg?v=1764754287","url":"https:\/\/www.autocontrolglobal.com\/products\/is215vcmih2cb-ge-fanuc-mark-vie-interface-board-technical-manual","provider":"AutoControl Global","version":"1.0","type":"link"}