Description
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Model | VMIVME-7750-760000 |
| Part Number | 350-027750-760000 N |
| Manufacturer | VMIC / GE Fanuc Embedded Systems |
| Product Type | VME Single Board Computer |
| Processor | Intel Pentium III |
| Maximum CPU Speed | Up to 1.26 GHz |
| Chipset | Intel 815E |
| System Bus Frequency | 133 MHz |
| Memory | Up to 512 MB PC133 SDRAM |
| VME Interface | VMEbus Rev. C.1 |
| VME Addressing | A16/A24/A32 |
| VME Data Transfer | D32, BLT32, BLT64 |
| Ethernet Interface | Dual 10BaseT/100BaseTX |
| PMC Expansion | One 5V PMC site |
| Nonvolatile Memory | 32 KB SRAM |
| USB Interface | Front panel USB host controller |
| Video Interface | AGP SVGA controller with 4 MB display cache |
| Operating System Support | Windows XP/2000, VxWorks, QNX, LynxOS, Linux |
| Form Factor | 6U Eurocard single-slot VME |
| Power Supply | +5VDC, +12VDC, -12VDC |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 50°C standard |
Product Introduction
GE VMIVME-7750 VMIVME-7750-760000 Product Introduction
GE VMIVME-7750 VMIVME-7750-760000 350-027750-760000 N is a VMEbus single board computer designed for industrial control, simulation, instrumentation, and embedded automation systems. The board uses an Intel Pentium III processor architecture and can operate as a VME system controller or as a processor node in multi-CPU VME configurations.
The main value of VMIVME-7750-760000 is its compatibility with long-running VME-based control platforms where replacing the complete computer architecture would require major engineering changes. It provides processor resources, VME communication, Ethernet connectivity, and PMC expansion in a single-slot industrial computer format. Verify operating system support, VME backplane configuration, and application software compatibility before replacement.
VMIVME-7750-760000
Application Scenarios & Field Pitfalls (The Engineer’s Perspective)
Engineering Pain Point
A legacy VME computer failure can bring down an entire test system, industrial controller, or machine supervisory application. The hardware may still be reliable, but the real challenge is preserving the existing software environment. Many VME systems run custom applications developed years ago under specific operating systems, drivers, and board support packages.
Replacing a CPU board is not only a hardware task. The engineer must restore the original boot configuration, memory settings, VME addressing, and application environment.
Typical Applications
- Power Generation – Embedded control computers for turbine monitoring, simulation systems, and auxiliary control applications.
- Industrial Test Equipment – Automated test benches, measurement systems, and data acquisition platforms requiring VME processing.
- Defense and Aerospace Systems – Legacy embedded computing platforms using VME architectures for long service life applications.
- Factory Automation – Industrial machine controllers and supervisory systems based on VME computer platforms.
Technical Pitfalls to Avoid
- Verify Software and Operating System Compatibility
The platform supports several operating systems, but existing applications may depend on specific drivers, BIOS settings, or VME libraries. Confirm the software environment before replacement. - Check VME Slot and System Controller Configuration
When installed as a VME system controller, the board configuration affects bus arbitration, SYSCLK, and interrupt handling. Incorrect settings can prevent other VME modules from communicating. - Confirm Memory and PMC Configuration
Legacy systems may rely on specific SDRAM sizes, PMC modules, or I/O assignments. Verify installed accessories before transferring the application to a replacement board.
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