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GE VMIVME-5588 High-precision Analog Input/Output (AIO) module

The VMIVME-2200 is a 32-channel relay output board designed for high-reliability control and drive applications in industrial environments. It integrates advanced relay technology with a VMEbus interface, offering robust performance for mission-critical systems.

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Technical Specifications:

 

  • Relay Configuration:
    • 32 independent channels with mercury-wetted or dry reed relay options, supporting form C (changeover) contact configurations .
    • Contact ratings:
      • AC switching: Up to 250 VAC at 2 A, with 60 W power dissipation.
      • DC switching: Up to 220 VDC at 2 A, with 30 W power dissipation .
      • Continuous carry current: 3 A per channel .
  • Electrical Isolation:
    • Galvanic isolation between relay channels and VMEbus interface (1,000 Vrms), protecting against ground loops and electrical noise .
  • Interface:
    • Full VMEbus compliance (P1/P2 connectors) with 8/16/32-bit data transfer support.
    • DMA controller with 64 KB FIFO buffers for direct memory access, minimizing CPU intervention .
  • Power Requirements:
    • +5V DC (max 1.5A) and ±12V DC (max 0.5A) for relay actuation and logic operations .
  • Environmental:
    • Operating temperature: 0°C to 55°C (industrial grade), with extended variants available.
    • Mechanical robustness: Withstands shock (50g, 11ms) and vibration (10g, 10–2000 Hz) .

 

Functional Features:

 

  • High-Speed Operation:
    • Switching times ≤10 ms (dry reed) and ≤5 ms (mercury-wetted), enabling rapid response to control signals .
  • Programmable Logic:
    • Individual channel control via software, supporting open/close/changeover modes.
    • Built-in self-test logic for fault detection and isolation, with front-panel LED indicators .
  • Redundancy and Protection:
    • Optional overcurrent protection circuitry for DC applications.
    • CRC-32 error checking and parity protection for data integrity .
  • Software Compatibility:
    • Drivers available for real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as VxWorks, Linux, and QNX.
    • API libraries for C/C++ and Python, facilitating integration with control software .
  • Flexible Configuration:
    • Jumpers for hardware addressing and bus timing adjustments.
    • Support for mixed relay types (mercury-wetted and dry reed) in the same module .

 

Application Scenarios:

 

  • Industrial Automation:
    • Controls motor starters and solenoid valves in manufacturing lines, ensuring precise actuation for conveyor systems and robotic arms .
    • Manages high-voltage equipment in power distribution panels, providing isolated switching for circuit breakers .
  • Process Control:
    • Regulates pneumatic actuators in chemical plants by switching analog control signals to digital outputs.
    • Monitors safety interlocks in pharmaceutical reactors, ensuring fail-safe operation during temperature/pressure excursions .
  • Test and Measurement:
    • Configures signal routing in automated test equipment (ATE) for semiconductor wafer probing.
    • Controls high-precision power supplies in aerospace avionics testing, supporting mixed-signal environments .
  • Transportation:
    • Manages railway signaling systems by switching track circuit power and detecting shunt conditions.
    • Controls door locking mechanisms in metro trains, ensuring synchronization with platform edge doors .
  • Medical Equipment:
    • Actuates MRI gradient coils by switching high-current pulses with sub-millisecond precision.
    • Controls sterilization chamber valves in hospitals, managing steam flow during autoclave cycles .

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