GE Fanuc VMIVME2170A 332-102170-110 32-Bit Optically Coupled Digital Output Board

Overview

The GE VMIVME2170A is a specialized digital output board designed for integration with GE's VMIVME industrial computing systems. This robust board provides a reliable solution for controlling external devices, such as relays and solenoids, through digital signals.

Key Features

• Optical Isolation: Ensures high levels of electrical isolation between the board and external devices, protecting against noise and voltage spikes.
• Versatile Output Capabilities: Offers 32 individually controllable outputs, each capable of sourcing or sinking current up to 2.5 mA or 300 mA.
• Flexible Configuration: Includes field-configurable pull-up resistors and supports positive or negative true logic, allowing for application-specific customization.
• Robust Performance: Handles high output voltage tolerances (up to 30V) and provides exceptional isolation potential (1 kV sustained, 6 kV pulsed).
• Efficient Data Transfer: Supports both 8-bit and 16-bit data transfers, optimizing data throughput and system responsiveness.
• Easy Address Selection: Features on-board DIP switches for simple and flexible address configuration within the VMEbus address space.
• Standard VME Compliance: Adheres to VMEbus standards, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of VME-based systems.

Technical Specifications

• Board Function: 32-bit optically isolated digital output board
• Compatibility: VMEbus standard, double-height Eurocard format
• Addressing: Addressable as four 8-bit ports or two 16-bit registers
• Address Selection: 14 on-board DIP switches
• VMEbus Access: Short supervisory or nonprivileged short I/O access
• Data Transfer: D16, D8(EO)
• Access Time: 250 ns maximum