Description
Product Overview
The GE IS215UCVGM06A, supported by the IS215UCVGH1A VME carrier board and VMIVME-7666-11100 base hardware assembly, is a single-slot 6U Universal VME Controller (UCV) built for the GE Speedtronic Mark VI and Mark VIe turbine control systems. It acts as the core computing and logic execution unit for rotating machinery control, running real-time regulation algorithms, orchestrating I/O data exchange across the backplane, and managing system-wide communication.
This integrated controller assembly fits one standard VME chassis slot and operates as the main processing node for turbine supervision, protection and sequence control. It supports simplex, dual and triple modular redundant (TMR) architectures to match different reliability and safety requirements. Engineered with industrial-grade components and fanless cooling, it delivers stable, long-term operation in harsh turbine hall and power plant environments.
Core Product Features
- Embedded low-power processor delivers deterministic real-time performance for turbine control logic, sequence routines and protection functions.
- Fully compliant with the VME64x backplane standard, operating as bus master to coordinate data transfer between I/O modules and the control core.
- Dual front-panel 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports support EGD, Modbus TCP/IP and peer-to-peer controller communication for SCADA integration and redundant network topologies.
- Onboard PMC expansion site accepts custom I/O, communication or acceleration modules to adapt to specific application needs.
- Built-in watchdog timer, continuous self-diagnostics and front-panel status LEDs enable fast fault detection and simplified on-site troubleshooting.
- Passive heat-sink cooling supports completely fanless operation across a wide industrial temperature range, eliminating moving-part failure points.
- Drop-in compatibility with Mark VI and Mark VIe control racks reduces downtime for system upgrades, retrofits and spare part replacement.
Technical Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model Identifiers | IS215UCVGM06A (functional controller); IS215UCVGH1A (VME carrier board); VMIVME-7666-11100 (hardware board number) |
| Product Type | 6U VME Universal Control (UCV) Module |
| Compatible Platform | GE Speedtronic Mark VI / Mark VIe Turbine Control Systems |
| Processor | Intel Ultra Low Voltage Celeron, 650 MHz (standard configuration) |
| Memory | 128 MB SDRAM; 128 MB non-volatile flash memory |
| Bus Interface | VME64x, 32-bit data path, 33 MHz; master/slave operation |
| Front-Panel I/O | 2× 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (RJ-45); RS-232/485 serial; SVGA video; USB; keyboard/mouse |
| Expansion | 1× 3.3 V PMC expansion site |
| Power Input | +5 V DC, ±12 V DC via VME backplane |
| Typical Power Consumption | 25 W |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +70°C (industrial grade, fanless) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Humidity | 5% – 95% RH, non-condensing |
| Form Factor | 6U Eurocard, single VME slot |
| Certifications | CE, UL, IEEE 101.1, industrial EMC compliance |
Application Fields
- Core control and supervision for gas and steam turbines in thermal and combined-cycle power plants
- Turbine control system retrofit, performance upgrade and spare part replacement for power generation facilities
- Compressor train and pump set control in oil & gas production and refining facilities
- Distributed control system computing nodes for heavy process and manufacturing industries
- Critical rotating machinery protection systems requiring TMR fault-tolerant architecture
- Legacy Mark V control system migration to Mark VI / Mark VIe platforms
Related Model Recommendations
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- IS220PAICH2A: Mark VIe analog I/O pack that interfaces field sensors and actuators with the UCV controller over the redundant control network.
- IS200VCMIH2CAA: VCMI bus interface module that works with UCV controllers to manage backplane communication and signal routing.
