VMIC VMIC-WSPRO Workstation Processor Board

Module Feature

VMIC-WSPRO is a single-slot 6U VMEbus high-performance workstation processor module developed by VMIC (GE Fanuc). It acts as VMEbus master controller inside VME chassis,runs real-time operating system for hardware-in-loop simulation and industrial test applications. Equipped with high-performance onboard CPU,soldered RAM and onboard solid-state storage for firmware,user application and high-speed data logging. It integrates multi-channel communication interfaces and VME bus arbitration logic,capable of controlling all slave VME I/O boards on backplane. Front panel carries Ethernet,serial port and status LED indicators for power,run and fault. Built-in BIT self-test automatically verifies CPU,memory,storage and VME interface at power-up;detailed fault codes can be read via register. Rugged PCB with conformal coating,shock and vibration screened for power plant cabinet environment,widely used in gas/steam turbine test rack,aerospace ground test bench and hardware-in-loop real-time simulation VME chassis.

Working principle

After power-on, BIT routine executes to validate hardware integrity. The processor boots real-time OS from onboard SSD. As VME bus master,it performs bus arbitration,reads/writes data to all VME slave I/O modules,executes real-time control algorithm and records sampled data to local storage. External Ethernet/serial ports are used for host PC connection,parameter configuration and data upload. VME FPGA manages bus timing,interrupt routing and fault flag reporting.

Onboard components

VME interface FPGA,high-performance CPU,onboard RAM chip,onboard SSD storage,multi-channel serial & Ethernet controller,BIT power-on self-test hardware,VME J1/J2 edge backplane connector,front-panel communication ports and status LED array.

LED indicators

Front panel LED indicators for power supply,system running state and module fault alarm.

Hardware self-diagnosis

Visual inspection of PCB,components and solder joints;board ID register readback verification;RAM/SSD full read-write test;VME backplane communication validation;Ethernet and serial port loopback test.

Programming software

VMIC real-time BSP package and configuration utility,supports VxWorks,Linux and QNX real-time operating systems;software tool for application deployment,network setup,storage management and BIT fault log reading.

Electrical & Process Parameters

Model: VMIC-WSPRO Brand: VMIC (GE Fanuc) Device type: 6U VMEbus single-width workstation processor module Bus standard: VMEbus,A24/A32 addressing,D08/D16/D32 data transfer Memory: Onboard soldered RAM,SSD for program and data storage Interface: Front panel Ethernet,RS232/RS485 serial ports Control mode: VME bus master,real-time operation,interrupt management,BIT power-on self-test,ESD surge clamping Power supply: +5 V from VME backplane Cooling: Convection cooling with onboard heatsink Protection: Backplane signal ESD clamping,undervoltage protection Mounting: Standard single-height 6U VME front panel ejector locking Protection class: PCB with optional conformal coating

Mechanical & Structure

Mounting: Single-slot 6U VME Eurocard Protection class: PCB with optional conformal coating

Environmental

Operating temperature:0℃ ~ +70℃ Storage temperature:-40℃ ~ +85℃ Ambient humidity:20~80% non-condensing Certification: CE compliant Status: VMIC 6U VME high-performance real-time workstation processor board

Installation

Follow ESD safety procedure before handling.Fully power off VME chassis.Insert VMIC-WSPRO into vacant 6U VME master slot and lock front panel ejector latches.Connect Ethernet and serial cable on front panel as required.Power on chassis,load VMIC BSP,run BIT power-on diagnostic before commissioning.

Interface

VME J1/J2 backplane edge connector,front-panel Ethernet port,serial communication port,system status and fault register pins.

Diagnostic

Board undetected: poor VME backplane contact,damaged edge connector or incorrect slot assignment. BIT memory test failure: RAM or SSD chip degradation. VME slave communication loss: bus timing misconfiguration or faulty I/O module. Network disconnect: Ethernet cable fault or IP address misconfiguration.

Product Brief

VMIC VMIC-WSPRO single height 6U VME workstation processor module,onboard CPU,RAM and SSD storage with front communication ports,acts as VME bus master supporting real-time OS and BIT self-test,used as real-time computing core for turbine test systems and aerospace hardware-in-loop simulation VME racks.