Description
VMIVME-7452
The part number VMIVME-7452 refers to a legacy industrial computing module manufactured by VMIC (VME Microsystems International Corporation, later acquired by GE Fanuc / Emerson).
Product Overview
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Manufacturer: VMIC / GE Fanuc / Emerson
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Part Number / Model: VMIVME-7452
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Component Type: Single-Slot VMEbus Mass Storage Module (Floppy / Hard Disk / Flash Drive Module)
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Platform: VMEbus Architecture (6U Eurocard Form Factor)
Key Functions & Specifications
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Storage Options: Designed to accommodate onboard mass storage configurations typically featuring combinations of 2.5-inch ATA/IDE hard disk drives, solid-state Flash drives, or 3.5-inch floppy disk drives depending on the specific factory configuration code.
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VMEbus Interface: Interfaces directly into standard 6U VMEbus backplanes using dual 96-pin DIN connectors, providing localized boot storage, OS loading, or data logging capabilities for legacy industrial computer racks.
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Power Requirements: Powered primarily by standard +5 VDC backplane rails.
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Industrial Deployment: Widely used in defense, aerospace, telecommunications, and heavy industrial automation systems running on rugged VME-based single-board computer (SBC) platforms.
VMIVME-7452
Product Overview
Technical Specifications
| Item | Parameter |
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| Part Number | VMIVME-7452 |
| Module Type | VMEbus Disk Storage Carrier Module |
| Manufacturer | VMIC / GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms |
| Form Factor | 6U VMEbus, single slot |
| Supported Storage Devices | 1.44MB 3.5” floppy drive, 2.5” IDE HDD, optional flash storage |
| Bus Connection | VME P2 user-defined interface |
| Power Supply | +5 VDC, +12 VDC supplied from VME backplane |
| Dimensions | 233.25 mm × 160 mm |
| Operating Temperature | 0℃ ~ +55℃ |
| Storage Temperature | -40℃ ~ +85℃ |
| Ambient Humidity | 5%–95% non-condensing |
| Installation | Standard VME rack plug-in mounting |
| Spare Part Status | Original production discontinued; surplus new and refurbished units available |
Key Features
- Passive carrier design with IDE and floppy signal wiring, stable data transmission for local storage
- Integrated mounting brackets to securely fix disk drives inside the VME enclosure
- Compatible with a series of VMIC VME single-board computers for embedded control systems
- Occupies only one VME slot to save cabinet space and simplify rack layout
- Industrial-grade PCB layout with anti-vibration design for continuous long-term operation
- Different hardware variants cannot be directly interchanged; full part number verification is required before replacement
