VME7768-320000
VME7768-320000
VME7768-320000
VME7768-320000
VME7768-320000

GE VME7768-320000 | 6U Dual-Slot VME SBC – Field Service Notes

  • Model: VME7768-320000
  • Alt. P/N: 350-9301007768-320000-A0
  • Product Series: Abaco / GE V7768 VME SBC Platform
  • Hardware Type: 6U dual-depth VME single board computer
  • Key Feature: Core 2 Duo processing with VME64 system controller capability
  • Primary Field Use: Primary CPU and backplane arbitration for climate-controlled turbine and DCS racks
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Description

Hard-Numbers: Technical Specifications

  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo L7400 @ 2.16 GHz
  • Chipset: Intel 945GME + ICH7-M peripheral hub
  • Max System Memory: 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM
  • VME Interface: VME64 compliant, master/slave and bus arbitration capable
  • Ethernet: 2×10/100/1000BASE-T gigabit front panel ports
  • Onboard Storage: CompactFlash socket for fixed industrial OS loads
  • Expansion: 3.3V only PMC PCI-X mezzanine slot
  • Operating Temperature: 0°C to +55°C commercial temperature range
  • Power Consumption: 25 W typical at 5 VDC input
  • Form Factor: 6U Eurocard, dual-slot chassis footprint
VME7768-320000

VME7768-320000

The Real-World Problem It Solves

Older single-core VME processors lack throughput for modern Mark VIe firmware and high-volume timestamped data logs. Underpowered hardware creates slow backplane scans and unplanned network timeouts.

Where you’ll typically find it:

  • Climate-controlled power plant Mark VIe turbine control cabinets
  • Indoor refinery and chemical plant DCS central processing racks
  • Industrial manufacturing VME chassis with regulated ambient cooling

Bottom line: It delivers dual-core processing and gigabit I/O in a dual-slot VME form factor for standard indoor industrial environments.

 

Hardware Architecture & Under-the-Hood Logic

This dual-depth VME SBC operates as a rack-level system controller, using industry-standard chipset architecture with isolated VME bridge hardware to reduce backplane noise.

  1. Core 2 Duo CPU handles real-time control loops, firmware execution, and network traffic processing.
  2. Intel ICH7-M chipset manages all front-panel I/O, storage, and serial communication pathways.
  3. Dedicated VME bridge IC governs bus timing, interrupt routing, and multi-card backplane arbitration.
  4. PMC expansion bus routes filtered PCI-X bandwidth for site-specific add-on I/O modules.
  5. Hardware watchdog and thermal sensors trigger protective resets or throttling during system overloads.

 

Field Service Pitfalls: What Rookies Get Wrong

Temp Rating MisalignmentTechs install this commercial-grade board in unconditioned cabinets. Ambient spikes above 55°C cause thermal throttling, random resets, and premature capacitor failure.

  • Field Rule: Restrict to cooled spaces; use -320001 or -322001 for unregulated heat or cold zones.

Dual-Slot Physical Fit ErrorsRookies force dual-depth boards into single-slot chassis or shallow cutout racks. Bent card edges, backplane pin damage, and incomplete seating occur regularly.

  • Quick Fix: Verify 6U dual-slot chassis compatibility before insertion; lock both top and bottom retention levers.

Bus Arbiter Configuration ConflictsMultiple VME master devices enabled in one rack create bus collisions. Fault codes, I/O drops, and intermittent comms failure show up during peak load cycles.

  • Field Rule: Designate only slot 1 as VME system controller; disable master mode on all secondary SBCs.
VME7768-320000

VME7768-320000

Commercial Availability & Pricing Note

Please note: The listed price is for reference only and is not binding. Final pricing and terms are subject to negotiation based on current market conditions and availability.

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