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VMIC PCI-5565PIORC-110000 Reflective Memory Node
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VMIC PCI-5565PIORC-110000 Reflective Memory Node

Original price was: $25,000.00.Current price is: $24,888.00.

Parameter Value / Specification
Model Number PCI-5565PIORC-110000
Brand / Manufacturer VMIC / GE Fanuc / Abaco Systems
Form Factor PCI Standard (32-bit, 33/66 MHz, universal 3.3 V / 5 V signaling)
Onboard SDRAM 128 MB
Network Data Rate 2.12 Gbps (Raw fiber-optic link rate)
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Description

VMIC PCI-5565PIORC-110000 Reflective Memory Node

The VMIC PCI-5565PIORC-110000 (maintained by Abaco Systems, formerly GE Intelligent Platforms / Fanuc) is a high-speed, deterministic Reflective Memory (RFM) interface module. It is engineered to establish real-time, fiber-optic data replication networks between decoupled computer systems, such as hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulators, complex industrial test benches, and multi-node control networks.

By bypassing traditional network protocol stacks and operating system overhead, this module automatically replicates memory writes across all network nodes via a self-healing ring or star topology, ensuring ultra-low latency data determinism.

Technical Specifications

Parameter Value / Specification
Model Number PCI-5565PIORC-110000
Brand / Manufacturer VMIC / GE Fanuc / Abaco Systems
Form Factor PCI Standard (32-bit, 33/66 MHz, universal 3.3 V / 5 V signaling)
Onboard SDRAM 128 MB
Network Data Rate 2.12 Gbps (Raw fiber-optic link rate)
User Data Transfer Rate 47 MB/s to 174 MB/s (Based on burst write sizes)
Fiber Optic Connection Multimode fiber (LC connector type)
Max Network Nodes Up to 256 nodes per ring
Node-to-Node Distance Up to 300 meters (984 feet) using multimode fiber
Latency ~400 nanoseconds per node hop (excluding fiber transit delay)
Interrupt Generation 4 channel-programmable network interrupts with parameters
Operating Voltage +5 V DC ($\pm 5\%$) from the PCI backplane
Power Consumption ~2.5 A at 5 V DC typical
Operating Temperature 0 to +60 °C (+32 to +140 °F) with forced-air cooling

Commercial and Logistics Status

  • Condition: New Original, New Surplus, or Refurbished (tested and verified with optical loopback diagnostics) available.

  • Warranty: 12-month comprehensive depot warranty from the date of shipment.

  • Availability: In stock. Standard order preparation time is 1 to 2 business days.

  • Lead Time: 3 to 5 business days globally via DHL Express, FedEx, or UPS.

  • Pricing Note: Price varies depending on market conditions, inventory levels, and hardware revision numbers. Contact our sales department for a formal, firm quotation.

Architectural Principles and Data Flow

The PCI-5565PIORC-110000 operates independently of the host CPU’s networking stack. To the host application, the board appears simply as a block of standard memory address space allocated on the PCI bus.

   [ Host Node 1 (PCI)]           [ Host Node 2 (PCI)]           [ Host Node 3 (PCI)]
   +------------------+           +------------------+           +------------------+
   | Memory Write     |           | Automatic        |           | Automatic        |
   | to Local SDRAM   |           | Hardware Copy    |           | Hardware Copy    |
   +------------------+           +------------------+           +------------------+
            |                              ^                              ^
            v                              |                              |
   +------------------+  TX (Fiber)  +------------------+  TX (Fiber)  +------------------+
   |  PCI-5565PIORC   |------------->|  PCI-5565PIORC   |------------->|  PCI-5565PIORC   |
   |      Node 1      |<-------------|      Node 2      |<-------------|      Node 3      |
   +------------------+   RX (Fiber) +------------------+   RX (Fiber) +------------------+
            ^                                                                     |
            +---------------------------------------------------------------------+
                                         Fiber Optic Ring

  1. Local Write: The local host computer writes a variable or dataset to its allocated segment of the 128 MB onboard Reflective Memory.

  2. Hardware Broadcast: The onboard transmitter circuit automatically serializes this data packet and broadcasts it over the 2.12 Gbps fiber-optic link.

  3. Network Replication: Downstream nodes intercept the packet at the hardware layer, write the data into their matching local memory addresses within a few hundred nanoseconds, and pass the packet forward to the next node in the ring.

Engineering Considerations and Field Constraints

Operating System and Driver Support

The exact part number suffix (-110000) dictates the specific hardware configuration and memory distribution. Ensure that your real-time operating system (RTOS) or target environment is compatible. Driver packages are typically available for Windows, Linux, VxWorks, and LabVIEW Real-Time; verify the driver version match against your host kernel version before deployment.

Optical Budget and Link Integrity

The standard multimode fiber transceiver is calibrated for a maximum distance of 300 meters between active nodes.

Optical Power Constraint: Excessive signal attenuation can cause packet drops, forcing the module to issue a network loop-broken interrupt. Ensure that the fiber-optic cables have a maximum insertion loss of less than 2.0 dB across the run. If node-to-node distances must exceed 300 meters, single-mode transceiver variants or external active media converters are required.

Redundancy and Error Handling

The PCI-5565PIORC incorporates redundant network packet checking via a trailing Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC). If a packet is corrupted during fiber transit due to EMI or optical degradation, the receiving node discards the corrupted packet and asserts an error flag register. Applications demanding high availability should monitor the status register byte on the board to catch synchronization anomalies before running critical simulation loops.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the digits in the “-110000” suffix represent?

In VMIC/GE ordering nomenclature, the suffix positions indicate factory options such as conformal coating, operating temperature ranges, fiber transceiver type (multimode vs. single-mode), and mechanical profile variations. The standard 110000 sequence represents a commercial temperature range card with standard multimode fiber interfaces, standard PCI bracket sizing, and no specialized conformal coating.

Can I mix PCI-5565PIORC modules with PMC or PCIe variants on the same network?

Yes. The 5565 series architecture allows mixed form-factors on a single fiber ring. You can connect a PCI card (PCI-5565PIORC), a PCI Express card (PCIE-5565RC), and a PMC module (PMC-5565PIORC) together, provided all boards are configured for the same link speed (2.12 Gbps) and use compatible fiber cabling.

How is a broken loop diagnosed using the onboard LEDs?

The board features front panel LEDs indicating link status. A green LINK LED confirms that the receiver is sensing a valid optical carrier signal from the upstream node. If the LINK LED turns off or flashes amber, the optical loop is open. Check for a broken fiber patch cable, inverted TX/RX polarities at the LC connector, or a powered-down adjacent node.

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