GE VMICPCI-7806

Description

Product Description

Product Parameters

• Module Type: 6U CompactPCI single – board computer (SBC) for embedded/industrial automation (GE Fanuc)
• Core Function: High – performance embedded computing, IPMI remote management, hot – swap, dual PMC expansion, multi – protocol communication
• Processor: Intel Pentium M (1.4/1.6/1.8GHz) or Celeron M (1.3GHz); 400MHz FSB; ~15W typical power
• Memory: Up to 1GB DDR SDRAM (200 – pin SODIMM); up to 1GB CompactFlash; 16 – byte FIFO per serial port
• Graphics: Intel 855GME; 2D/3D acceleration; max 1600×1200; VGA/LVDS video
• Network: Dual Intel 82546EB Gigabit Ethernet (PICMG 2.16); RJ45 front – panel ports
• Expansion: 2 PMC sites (1×64 – bit/66MHz 3.3V, 1×32 – bit/33MHz 5V); Serial ATA; IDE/Floppy; 2×USB 2.0; 2×16550 serial (max 115kbaud)
• Bus: 64 – bit/66MHz CompactPCI; PICMG 2.16 compliant; hot – swap support
• Power: 3.3V/5V from CompactPCI backplane; ~15W typical; 18 – 30VDC tolerance
• Environment: -40°C to +85°C; 5% – 95% non – condensing RH; 6U form factor; ~1.2kg

Advantages and Features

1. Low – Power High Performance

   GE VMICPCI-7806’s Pentium M architecture gives 2.4GHz – equivalent performance at ~50% lower power, perfect for fanless embedded designs.

2. Flexible Expansion

   Two PMC sites let GE VMICPCI-7806 add I/O, communication, or specialty modules without redesigning the base system.

3. Hot – Swap & High Availability

   PICMG 2.16 compliance and hot – swap support enable GE VMICPCI-7806 to be replaced live, minimizing downtime in critical systems.

4. Dual Gigabit Ethernet

   Dual redundant Ethernet ports ensure GE VMICPCI-7806 maintains network connectivity for SCADA/DCS integration via Modbus TCP/IP.

5. Rugged & Long – Life Design

   It operates in -40°C to +85°C harsh conditions, and GE VMICPCI-7806 has a long product lifecycle, fitting industrial/defense long – term deployments.

Application Cases in Application Fields

• Substation Automation: GE VMICPCI-7806 ran protection logic for 10kV feeders, using dual Ethernet for DNP3/Modbus RTU and PMC I/O for 200+ analog/digital signals, achieving 99.99% uptime.
• Military Vehicle Computing: It controlled radar/navigation in a -40°C armored vehicle, with a 64 – bit PMC site for video capture and a 32 – bit site for CANbus, supporting fanless operation for 5,000+ hours.
• Oil/Gas Pipeline Control: GE VMICPCI-7806 monitored pressure/temperature via dual Ethernet to SCADA and a PMC – based flow – metering module, working non – stop in +80°C desert conditions.
• Factory Automation Retrofit: It replaced legacy SBCs in a automotive plant, using CompactFlash for data logging and dual Ethernet for machine – to – machine communication, cutting maintenance costs by 40%.

Comparisons with Competing Products

Selection Suggestions and Precautions

Selection Suggestions

• Choose GE VMICPCI-7806 for embedded systems needing low – power high performance, dual PMC expansion, and -40°C to +85°C operation.
• Prefer it for military, substation, or pipeline applications requiring hot – swap, IPMI, and long – term availability.

Precautions

• Use only qualified 200 – pin DDR SODIMMs (up to 1GB) and 3.3V/5V – compatible PMC modules for GE VMICPCI-7806.
• Follow PICMG 2.16 backplane specs for hot – swap and power sequencing to prevent damage.
• Ground signal lines and use shielded Ethernet/serial cables to reduce noise for GE VMICPCI-7806.
• Verify IPMI firmware version and OS compatibility (Windows 2000/XP/Linux) before deployment.

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