Description
Product Overview
The GE VMIPMC – 5565 is a high – performance optic reflective memory card engineered for advanced automation applications. It is part of the GE Fanuc Embedded Systems VMI xxx – 5565 family of reflective memory (RFM) real – time network products. This module serves as a crucial bridge, allowing diverse systems like computers, workstations, PLCs, and other embedded controllers, regardless of their operating systems, to share data in real – time. In an industrial automation system, the VMIPMC – 5565 plays a pivotal role in ensuring seamless data flow, which is essential for coordinated operation of various components. Its ability to enable real – time data sharing enhances the overall efficiency and responsiveness of the automation system, making it an indispensable asset for modern industrial setups.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter Name | Parameter Value |
|---|---|
| Product Model | VMIPMC – 5565 |
| Manufacturer | GE |
| Product Type | Optic Reflective Memory Card |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 2.125 Gbps |
| Memory Capacity | 128 MB or 256 MB |
| Network Size | Up to 256 nodes |
| Fiber Optic Distance | Up to 300 m (multimode), up to 10 km (single – mode) |
| Interrupt Capability | Supports hardware interrupts |
| Data Bus Width | 32 bits |
| Power Consumption | 5 watts |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C – 60 °C |
| Storage Temperature | – 40 °C – 85 °C |
VMIPMC-5565
Main Features and Advantages
High – speed data transfer: The GE VMIPMC – 5565 can transfer data at up to 2.125 Gbps over fiber – optic cable, enabling real – time data sharing among multiple systems. This feature is particularly beneficial for applications that require rapid data processing and exchange, such as industrial automation and aerospace systems.
Long – distance transmission: It supports long – distance fiber – optic links, reaching up to 300 meters with multimode fiber and up to 10 km with single – mode fiber. This allows for the connection of devices over large distances, facilitating the integration of distributed systems.
Low latency: The module offers less than 1 – microsecond latency, ensuring timely data delivery and minimizing delays in critical applications. Its small form factor, as a PMC module, allows for easy integration into existing systems, saving space and reducing installation complexity. In addition, it has a rugged construction, designed to withstand harsh industrial environments, withstanding temperature fluctuations and mechanical stress.
Long – distance transmission: It supports long – distance fiber – optic links, reaching up to 300 meters with multimode fiber and up to 10 km with single – mode fiber. This allows for the connection of devices over large distances, facilitating the integration of distributed systems.
Low latency: The module offers less than 1 – microsecond latency, ensuring timely data delivery and minimizing delays in critical applications. Its small form factor, as a PMC module, allows for easy integration into existing systems, saving space and reducing installation complexity. In addition, it has a rugged construction, designed to withstand harsh industrial environments, withstanding temperature fluctuations and mechanical stress.
Application Field
The GE VMIPMC – 5565 is widely used in various fields. In the defense industry, it is applied to radar, sonar, and electronic warfare systems, where high – speed and reliable data transfer is crucial for mission – critical operations. In aerospace, it plays a vital role in flight control systems, navigation systems, and data loggers, ensuring the accurate and timely exchange of information for safe and efficient flight. In industrial control, it is used in SCADA systems, robotic controllers, and machine vision systems, contributing to the seamless operation and precise control of industrial processes.
Related Products
- VMIVME – 5565: A VME – compatible board in the same family as the VMIPMC – 5565, used in VME – based systems for data sharing and control. It has a different form factor suitable for VME platforms but shares the real – time data – sharing functionality.
- VMI PCI – 5565: A PCI – compatible board similar to the VMIPMC – 5565, but with a PCI interface. It is designed for PCI – based systems, offering high – speed data sharing capabilities for systems with PCI slots.
- PMC – 5565 PIORC: This is a reflective memory card with interrupts, an enhanced version of the basic PMC – 5565. It offers low – latency data transfer with guaranteed delivery, catering to applications with strict requirements for data transfer reliability and latency.
- VMIPCI – 5565 – 110000: A reflective memory interface by GE. It is designed for high – speed, low – latency data sharing across multiple systems, similar to the VMIPMC – 5565 but may have specific configurations or optimizations for certain applications.
- GE IS200WREAS1ADB: A turbine – related control board. While it has a different primary function related to turbine protection and emergency trip in the Mark VIe series, in a large – scale industrial setup, it may interact with the VMIPMC – 5565 as part of a complex control and data – sharing ecosystem.
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Installation and Maintenance
Pre – installation preparation: Before installing the GE VMIPMC – 5565, ensure that the target system has a compatible PCI mezzanine slot. Verify that the system’s power supply can meet the module’s 5 – watt power consumption requirement. Check the operating temperature and humidity conditions of the installation environment, ensuring they are within the specified 0 °C – 60 °C temperature range. Inspect the module for any visible physical damage during transit.
Maintenance recommendations: Regularly monitor the data transfer performance of the VMIPMC – 5565 to detect any potential degradation. Check for any signs of overheating, such as unusual warmth or discoloration of the module. Clean the fiber – optic connectors periodically to maintain optimal data transfer speeds. If any hardware interrupt – related issues occur, refer to the product manual for troubleshooting steps.
Maintenance recommendations: Regularly monitor the data transfer performance of the VMIPMC – 5565 to detect any potential degradation. Check for any signs of overheating, such as unusual warmth or discoloration of the module. Clean the fiber – optic connectors periodically to maintain optimal data transfer speeds. If any hardware interrupt – related issues occur, refer to the product manual for troubleshooting steps.
Product Guarantee
GE stands firmly behind the quality of the VMIPMC – 5565. The product undergoes rigorous quality control procedures during manufacturing to meet high – industry standards. In case of any manufacturing defects, GE provides a comprehensive warranty. Their global network of technical support teams is available to assist customers. Whether it’s providing guidance on installation, helping with troubleshooting complex issues, or offering advice on maintenance, GE’s experts are dedicated to ensuring the long – term reliable operation of the VMIPMC – 5565, reflecting their commitment to customer satisfaction and product excellence.
