Description
1. Product Title
GE IS215UCVEM01A – Mark VI VME Controller Card
2. Product Overview
The GEIS215UCVEM01A is a high-performance VME-based controller module designed for the Speedtronic™ Mark VI turbine control system. This module serves as the primary computational engine, utilizing a VMIVME-7614-133 single-board computer platform. It is engineered to execute complex turbine control algorithms, manage automatic synchronization, and provide overspeed protection for gas and steam turbines. The IS215UCVEM01A acts as the central intelligence in a VME rack, processing high-speed I/O signals and facilitating communication between the turbine hardware and the operator HMI via Ethernet Modbus and IONet protocols.
3. Technical Specifications
- Brand: General Electric (GE) / VMIC
- Model:IS215UCVEM01A
- Warranty: One Year
- Condition: 100% New & Original
- Processor: Intel Celeron 300MHz
- Operating System: QNX Real-Time OS
- Memory: 64MB SDRAM with 256KB L2 Cache
- Communication: Ethernet (10BaseT/100BaseTX), RS-232C Serial (COM1/COM2)
- Interface: Dual-slot VMEbus (6U form factor)
- Part Number Reference: 350-017614-133 E
- Status Indicators: Front panel LEDs (Run, Fail, Status) and Reset button
- Operating Temp: 0°C to +70°C (+32°F to +158°F)
4. Key Features & Benefits
- High-Performance Architecture: Built on the reliable VMIVME-7614 platform, providing a robust Intel-based environment for deterministic real-time control.
- Redundant Control Capability: Supports TMR (Triple Modular Redundancy) configurations, ensuring that a single module failure does not result in a turbine trip.
- Integrated Ethernet Modbus: Allows for seamless third-party integration with PLCs and DCS systems, providing universal response capability for data exchange.
- Advanced Diagnostics: The <span style=”color: blue;”>IS215UCVEM01A</span> features built-in self-test (BIST) and continuous hardware monitoring to identify and report circuit faults instantly.
5. Application Scenarios
- Gas Turbine Control: Deployed as the primary controller for GE Frame 6, 7, and 9 gas turbines, managing fuel flow, temperature, and sequencing.
- Steam Turbine Regulation: Used in large-scale power generation for steam valve modulation and load-sharing logic.
- Generator Synchronization: Manages the precise timing and frequency matching required to safely connect large generators to the electrical grid.
6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What is the primary function of the IS215UCVEM01A ?
- A: It is a VME controller card that serves as the central processing unit for the Mark VI system, executing all application-specific turbine control logic.
- Q: Is the IS215UCVEM01A hot-swappable?
- A: No. In a Mark VI system, the VME rack should be powered down or the specific control path isolated before removing the module to prevent data corruption or system trips.
