{"product_id":"ge-is215vcmih2cb-vme-communications-card","title":"GE IS215VCMIH2CB VME Communications Card","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGE IS215VCMIH2CB VME Communications Card\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGE IS215VCMIH2CB\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eIS215VCMIH2CB\u003c\/strong\u003e VME communications card, serves as the primary communication and monitoring interface for controller‑to‑I\/O data exchange across Mark VI VME racks. It operates as the VME bus master, manages rack‑level board identification, and conditions diagnostic signals for the IONet system control network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIS215VCMIH2CB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral Electric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVME Communications Card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMark VI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChannels\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAnalog Span\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3532 to 4.054 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMonitored Voltages\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 V, 12 V, 15 V, 28 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiagnostic Inputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifferential ±5 V analog, digital logic inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExternal Monitor Lines\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP28A, PCOM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGround Fault Detection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBus Role\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVME bus master\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBackplane Bus Communication Velocity Licenses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the VME bus master, VCMI governs deterministic communication cycles across both control and I\/O racks. It assigns board IDs, arbitrates bus access, and synchronizes data transfers with fixed timing windows. The card’s firmware flash defines alarm thresholds, analog‑input scaling, and IONet communication parameters. Deterministic Ethernet behavior ensures stable I\/O density scaling across the Mark VI platform, with VCMI acting as the authoritative timing source for rack‑level coordination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can IS215VCMIH2CB be replaced while the VME rack is energized?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: No. The rack must be powered down to avoid undefined bus‑master states and IONet communication faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What diagnostic functions does the card provide?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: It monitors ground faults, P125 V dc over\/undervoltage, differential ±5 V analog inputs, external P28A\/PCOM lines, and multiple digital logic channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does VCMI interface with the PDM?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: Through connector J301, the card receives diagnostic signals such as ground faults, voltage deviations, and external circuit conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower down the Mark VI rack before inserting or removing the VCMI card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat the module firmly into the VME backplane to ensure full connector engagement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTighten captive screws to maintain retention under vibration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify J301 diagnostic cabling and IONet Ethernet connections prior to energizing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain shielded wiring practices for analog and digital diagnostic lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter startup, confirm voltage‑monitoring alarms and ground‑fault indicators through controller diagnostics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"General Electricneral Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47975041532094,"sku":"IS215VCMIH2CB","price":560.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/1145\/5422\/files\/general-electric-is215vcmih2b-vme-communication-interface-card-flgcz5sps4v.png?v=1759044331","url":"https:\/\/www.autooiltech.com\/ar\/products\/ge-is215vcmih2cb-vme-communications-card","provider":"AutoOilTech Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}