GE VMIVME-2532A
GE VMIVME-2532A
GE VMIVME-2532A

GE VMIVME-5521 | VMEbus Series Industrial Automation Interface Board

  • Brand: GE (General Electric)
  • Model: VMIVME-5521 (Variant: VMIVME-5521-000)
  • Product Type: VMEbus Series Industrial Automation Interface Board
  • Series: VMEbus (Industrial Automation)
  • Core Function: Serves as a critical interface module in VMEbus-based industrial control systems, enabling reliable data communication and signal transmission between VMEbus chassis and field devices (e.g., CNC machine tools, sensors, actuators). Designed for high-precision applications in industries such as aerospace, defense, and heavy manufacturing.
  • Key Specs:
    • Bus Compatibility: VMEbus Rev. C.1 (supports 8/16/32-bit data transfer)
    • Functionality: VMEbus link module (connects VMEbus systems to external devices)
    • Application Focus: High-precision industrial automation (e.g., CNC machining, turbine control)
    • Operating Temperature: 0°C to +55°C (industrial-grade)
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Description

VMIVME-5521: Product Overview​
The GE VMIVME-5521​ is an industrial automation interface board designed for VMEbus-based systems, widely used in high-precision industrial applications such as CNC machine tools, aerospace manufacturing, and defense systems. As part of GE’s VMEbus ecosystem, it leverages the VME64 standard to provide reliable, real-time signal transmission between VMEbus chassis and field devices, ensuring seamless integration and control in harsh industrial environments.
Role in Automation Systems:
Positioned as a “field signal interface” in VMEbus architectures, the VMIVME-5521 performs two primary functions:
  1. Signal Transmission: Receives digital/analog signals from field devices (e.g., CNC machine tool sensors, turbine position sensors) and transmits them to the VMEbus controller for processing.
  2. System Integration: Acts as a bridge between VMEbus-based controllers (e.g., GE Fanuc 90-30 series) and external devices, enabling unified control of complex industrial systems.
Core Functionality:
  • VMEbus Compatibility: Conforms to VMEbus Rev. C.1, ensuring seamless integration with VME64 backplanes and controllers. Supports 8/16/32-bit data transfer, allowing compatibility with various system configurations.
  • High Reliability: Designed for industrial environments, the board features rugged components and a compact form factor (6U Eurocard) to withstand vibration, temperature fluctuations, and electromagnetic interference (EMI).
  • Flexible Configuration: Supports configurable I/O channels (depending on variant), allowing customization for diverse field device requirements (e.g., digital inputs for limit switches, analog outputs for valve control).
  • Galvanic Isolation: Protects sensitive controller circuits from voltage spikes and noise using optocouplers, ensuring reliable signal transmission in harsh industrial environments.
Platform Benefits (VMEbus Series):
The VMIVME-5521 benefits from GE’s VMEbus platform, which is renowned for:
  • Reliability: Industrial-grade components and a rugged design ensure stable operation in harsh environments (e.g., high temperature, vibration).
  • Scalability: Supports expansion with additional I/O modules to accommodate growing system demands (e.g., adding more sensors to a CNC machine tool).
  • Legacy Integration: Compatible with existing VMEbus systems, reducing the cost and complexity of upgrading industrial control architectures.
    GE VMIVME-2532A

    GE VMIVME-2532A

Technical Specifications​
  • Model Number: VMIVME-5521 (Variant: VMIVME-5521-000)
  • Manufacturer: GE (General Electric)
  • Product Type: VMEbus Series Industrial Automation Interface Board
  • Form Factor: 6U Eurocard (160 mm × 233 mm)
  • Bus Standard: VMEbus Rev. C.1 (supports 8/16/32-bit data transfer)
  • I/O Channels: Configurable (digital/analog, depending on variant)
  • Isolation: Galvanic isolation (optocouplers, 1500 V AC channel-to-channel)
  • Operating Temperature: 0°C to +55°C (32°F to 131°F)
  • Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
  • Humidity: 5–95% non-condensing
  • Weight: 0.2 kg (0.44 lbs)
  • Certifications: CE, UL (inferred from GE industrial product standards)
Core Features & Customer Value​
1. Reliable Signal Transmission:
The VMIVME-5521’s galvanic isolation and VMEbus compatibility ensure accurate signal transmission from field devices to the controller, even in electrically noisy environments. For example, in a CNC machine tool, the board can reliably transmit position signals from a sensor to the VMEbus controller, ensuring precise cutting operations.
2. Flexible Configuration:
Configurable I/O channels allow engineers to customize the board’s functionality for different field devices, reducing the need for additional signal conditioning hardware. This flexibility saves time and money during installation.
3. Rugged Industrial Design:
The board’s operating temperature range (0°C to +55°C) and compact form factor make it suitable for harsh industrial environments. Its DIN rail mounting option simplifies installation in crowded control cabinets, reducing setup time and effort.
4. Easy Integration:
VMEbus compatibility ensures seamless integration with existing VMEbus systems, minimizing downtime and effort during upgrades. This is invaluable for facilities with legacy VMEbus installations, allowing them to enhance system capabilities without replacing entire architectures.

GE VMIVME-2532A

GE VMIVME-2532A

Typical Applications​
The GE VMIVME-5521​ is widely used in industrial automation systems for:
  1. CNC Machine Tools:
    • Transmits position signals from CNC machine tool sensors to the VMEbus controller, enabling precise cutting and milling operations.
  2. Aerospace Manufacturing:
    • Controls actuators and sensors in aircraft assembly lines, ensuring accurate alignment and bonding of components.
  3. Defense Systems:
    • Used in radar systems and missile guidance systems to transmit control signals, ensuring reliable operation in harsh environments.
  4. Heavy Manufacturing:
    • Controls valves and pumps in chemical plants and power generation facilities, ensuring safe and efficient operation.

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