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August 7, 2024 – General Electric (GE) today announced the addition of an innovative VME control module to its Mark VIe family, the IS415UCVHH1A.
The control module is a high-performance single-board computer (SBC) designed for gas turbine control systems and marks another important advance in GE’s industrial automation and control technology.
The IS415UCVHH1A control module is based on the Intel Ultra Low Voltage Celeron 650 MHz microprocessor, equipped with 128MB SDRAM memory,
and runs the QNX real-time multitasking operating system, ensuring the strict requirements for speed and reliability in industrial applications.
The module supports 6 channels, is suitable for 200-250Vac power supply, and can operate steadily over a wide temperature range of 0°C to 70°C, demonstrating its excellent environmental adaptability
As part of the Mark VIe family, the IS415UCVHH1A control module is designed for complex control tasks and is capable of executing logic
code up to 100,000 rung or blocks per second while synchronizing to within 100 microseconds with the VCMI communication board via an
external clock interrupt. In addition, the control module is connected to the turbine I/O board via the
VME bus for efficient data exchange and control logic execution
The introduction of the IS415UCVHH1A control module not only enhances GE’s product line in the field of distributed control systems,
but also provides a high-performance, highly reliable solution for the global industrial automation market. It is suitable for gas turbine control,
power systems and a wide range of industrial process control applications to meet the need for precise control in different industries
The GE IS415UCVHH1A control module has been designed with several key elements of industrial automation in mind to ensure its efficiency
and reliability in harsh industrial environments. Here are some of the main design considerations:
High performance processor: The Intel Ultra Low Voltage Celeron 650 MHz microprocessor ensures the ability to process control logic and data quickly.
Real-time operating system: Run QNX, a real-time, multi-tasking operating system designed for industrial applications to ensure timely task execution and system stability.
Memory capacity: Equipped with 128MB SDRAM, it provides enough memory space to handle complex control algorithms and data storage requirements.
Environmental tolerance: It can work stably in a wide temperature range from 0°C to 70°C and adapt to different industrial environmental conditions.
Power adaptability: Support for 200-250Vac power supplies, enabling it to operate with standard power supplies in most parts of the world.
Communication capabilities: Multiple communication ports, including Ethernet and RS-232C ports, are available for seamless connectivity with other devices and systems.
VME bus interface: The VME bus is connected to the turbine I/O board for efficient data exchange.
Redundancy design: Supports simplex, dual-redundancy, and triple-redundancy system configurations, enhancing fault tolerance and reliability of the system.
Compact size: 3.4 “x 6.37” size design for easy integration in space-constrained industrial environments.
Easy maintenance: Designed with ease of maintenance in mind, including easily accessible components and interfaces.
Safety features: With fault diagnosis function, it can quickly locate and handle faults, reducing system downtime.
User interface: Provides a human-machine interface for easy operation and monitoring.
Data acquisition and processing: The ability to collect data from sensors and perform real-time processing and analysis to support precise control decisions.
Scalability: Supports multiple I/O extensions and can be flexibly configured according to different application requirements.
