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        IS215VCMIH2B

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        General Electric IS215VCMIH2B is a Mark VI VME communication interface card that coordinates controller, I/O-board, and IONet data exchange.
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        Technical specifications for IS215VCMIH2B

        • Manufacturer:
          General Electric
        • Part Number:
          IS215VCMIH2B
        • Product Family:
          GE Mark VI Gas Turbine Control
        • Product Type:
          VME Communication Interface Card
        • Stock:
          1
        • Board format:
          6U VME board
        • Board width:
          0.787 inch
        • Processor:
          Texas Instruments TMS320C32 32-bit DSP
        • Dual-port memory:
          32 Kbytes in 32-bit transfer configuration
        • SRAM:
          256K x 32
        • Flash memory:
          512K x 8 or 4M x 8
        • System network:
          IONet
        • H2 network ports:
          Three 10Base2 Ethernet BNC ports
        • IONet data rate:
          10 Mbit/s
        • Faceplate serial port:
          One RS-232C port
        • Simplex frame rate:
          10 ms (100 Hz)
        • TMR frame rate:
          40 ms (25 Hz)
        • Rack role:
          VME bus master in control and I/O racks
        • Power feedback:
          Analog and digital status through J301
        • Diagnostics:
          RUN, FAIL, STATUS and per-network TX/RX/CD indicators
        • Tariff Code:
          8538900000
        • Country of origin:
          USA
        • Place of shipment:
          Xiamen,Fujian,China
        By purchasing this item, you agree to the Terms & Conditions, ApterPower is not an authorized distributor for listed manufacturers or tradenames and therefore the manufacturer's warranty does not apply. All our products come with ApterPower's 1-year warranty.

        More Information

        Overview Manuals Rack Traffic IONet Behavior Diagnostic Evidence System Integration

        Features:

        • VCMI bus-master control coordinates board access within the Mark VI VME rack.
        • Three independent IONet interfaces support the network paths used by simplex and redundant controllers.
        • Power-status and board-identity functions give the controller a consistent view of installed rack hardware.
        IS215VCMIH2B schedules the transfer of controller commands and collected I/O data so rack boards do not compete for VME access. Its role is architectural: multiple downstream modules depend on the VCMI path even when their own local diagnostics remain healthy.

        In redundant systems, network exchange and voting occur on a defined frame rather than as unrelated point updates. This timing allows the control paths to compare states before commands are distributed to the I/O layer.

        The module also reads board and cable identities, watches rack power conditions, and reports alarms that help explain why a fitted board may be missing from the controller view.

        Apter Power can assist with quotations and access to official manufacturer documentation for the General Electric IS215VCMIH2B VME Communication Interface Card.
        General Electric IS215VCMIH2B VME Communication Interface Card Manuals, Datasheets, Links Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are shown in USD.

        How IS215VCMIH2B Organizes Rack Traffic

        • Bus ownership: IS215VCMIH2B arbitrates the VME backplane so controller and I/O transfers occur in a controlled sequence.
        • Input collection: the card gathers rack-board data into an organized image for transfer toward the Mark VI controller.
        • Output delivery: controller commands are redistributed through the VME path to the addressed I/O participants.
        • Remote-rack role: an I/O rack relies on its VCMI as the local communication authority while the controller remains on the IONet side.

        IONet Behavior Around IS215VCMIH2B

        • Three network paths: the H2 hardware provides three 10Base2 BNC IONet connections for the intended control architecture.
        • Deterministic frames: simplex operation exchanges data at a 10 ms frame, while TMR communication uses the documented 40 ms frame.
        • State exchange: redundant controllers share and compare data before the resulting command image is sent toward the I/O racks.
        • Voting support: the VCMI communication layer supplies the coordinated input sets required for TMR voting and disagreement detection.

        Using IS215VCMIH2B Diagnostic Evidence

        • Processor state: RUN, FAIL, and STATUS indications separate normal execution from a board-level operating fault.
        • Network evidence: TX, RX, and carrier-detect lamps above each IONet connector show whether traffic is being sent, returned, and physically detected.
        • Watchdog action: a stalled execution path is supervised independently so a frozen communication process does not remain silently active.
        • I/O alarm context: missing board IDs, power feedback, and rack communication alarms should be reviewed together before replacing downstream modules.

        Where IS215VCMIH2B Fits in Mark VI Projects

        • Main control rack: IS215VCMIH2B links the Mark VI controller with the VME I/O boards that execute turbine-control input and output functions.
        • Remote I/O rack: the board manages local VME traffic and returns the rack data image to the main controller over IONet.
        • Simplex turbine control: one communication path supports installations where the controller and rack do not use triple redundancy.
        • TMR turbine control: three coordinated network paths support state exchange, voting, and output distribution across redundant control sections.
        Description
        General Electric IS215VCMIH2B VME Communication Interface Card occupies the VCMI position in a Mark VI VME rack, where it serves as the bus master and organizes the exchange between the controller and installed I/O boards.

        Three IONet channels on IS215VCMIH2B carry deterministic control data to the rack network. In a simplex arrangement the board distributes controller commands and returns collected inputs; in TMR arrangements it participates in input voting and state exchange among the redundant control paths.

        Board and terminal-board identity management is handled by IS215VCMIH2B as part of rack initialization. The module also receives analog and digital power-status feedback through the backplane, giving the controller a consolidated view of power conditions and fitted hardware.

        Maintenance personnel can use the faceplate indications of IS215VCMIH2B to distinguish processor, bus, and IONet activity before disturbing rack wiring. Its watchdog, reset control, and alarm reporting support controlled recovery when a communication path or I/O participant stops responding.
        Alternative Names
        IS215-VCMI-H2B IS215 VCMI H2B IS215VCMIH2B GE GE IS215VCMIH2B GE Mark VI IS215VCMIH2B IS2I5VCMIH2B IS215VCMIH28 Speedtronic IS215VCMIH2B
        Technical notes
        IS215VCMIH2B communication depends on retained rack and IONet assignments; document both before exchanging the board.
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        FAQS

        The following is a list of questions commonly asked by our customers. Please contact us if you have a question about our process that is not answered below.
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        How should a site preserve rack identity when replacing IS215VCMIH2B?
        Before removing IS215VCMIH2B, record its rack position, connected IONet paths, controller assignment, and board-ID configuration. Restoring those relationships prevents the new card from presenting the wrong I/O population to the controller.
        Why can healthy I/O boards appear unavailable after an IS215VCMIH2B change?
        IS215VCMIH2B is the VME bus master and communication interface for the rack. Check its seating, board identification, IONet activity, and controller communication before assuming that several downstream I/O boards failed simultaneously.
        What do the IONet indicators reveal when troubleshooting IS215VCMIH2B?
        On IS215VCMIH2B, TX, RX, and carrier-detect indications help separate missing transmitted traffic, absent return traffic, and a physical network condition. Compare all three ports with the documented redundancy arrangement.
        Can IS215VCMIH2B be exchanged between simplex and TMR racks as a direct swap?
        IS215VCMIH2B supports both architectures, but their frame timing, IONet paths, and voting behavior differ. Treat a move between simplex and TMR as a controlled configuration change rather than a location-only swap.
        Before exchanging IS215VCMIH2B, which rack and network details must be retained?
        For IS215VCMIH2B, review rack power-status feedback, backplane seating, watchdog-related alarms, controller communication, and the event sequence around each reset. Repeated recovery without correcting the initiating fault can obscure the original cause.
        How can technicians distinguish an IS215VCMIH2B fault from an IONet cable problem?
        Compare the IS215VCMIH2B port indicators and diagnostics across the three network paths, then inspect termination, connectors, and the communicating peer. A fault that follows one cable path points away from the common VME processing section.
        Which records reduce commissioning risk after an IS215VCMIH2B replacement?
        Retain the IS215VCMIH2B toolbox configuration, rack board list, terminal-board identities, IONet assignments, alarm snapshot, and pre-outage communication status. Those records provide a baseline for resolving mismatched IDs or missing data after restart.

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