Features:Double height VME moduleMC68LC040 or MC68040 microprocessor1MB, 4MB, or 8MB parity protection DRAM512KB SRAM storage unitThe MOTOROLA MVME162 is a dual-height VME module with the MC68LC040 or optional MC68040 microprocessor. The MC68040 microprocessor has a floating-point coprocessor; the MC68LC040 does not. The MVME162 has 1MB, 4MB or 8MB parity-protected DRAM; 512KB SRAM (with spare battery); TOD clock (with spare battery); An optional LAN Ethernet transceiver interface with DMA, two serial ports (EIA-232-D and EIA-232-D/EIA-530); 6 tick timers with watchdog timer; Optional SCSI bus interface with DMA; VMEbus interface (local bus to VMEbus/VMEbus to local bus, with A16/A24/A32, D8/D16/D32 bus width and VMEbus system controller).
The MVME162PA-252SE is an embedded single-board computer manufactured by MOTOROLA and now part of Emerson Automation Solutions [1,2,3,4]. It is designed for industrial automation and control applications that require a powerful and reliable computing platform.
Here's a breakdown of its features and applications:
Features:
Central Processing Unit (CPU) : The MC68040 processor provides processing power for running control algorithms, automated programs, and data acquisition tasks.
Floating-point coprocessor (with some models) : This enhances the performance of applications involving complex mathematical calculations.
Memory: Supports memory expansion for storing programs, data, and the operating system.
Input/Output (I/O) : Connectivity to various industrial devices is provided via VMEbus (high performance Industrial backplane bus) and other interfaces such as SCSI (small computer System Interface) for storage devices and Ethernet for networking.
Real-time operation: Designed for deterministic operation, ensuring timely response to control events in the process.
Applications:
The MVME162PA-252SE was used in a variety of industrial automation applications prior to possible discontinuation. Here are some examples:
Factory Automation:
Control and monitor complex production lines and robotic systems.
Image processing and machine vision applications.
High-speed data acquisition and analysis.
Process control systems: Monitor and control critical processes in power generation, oil and gas production, or chemical plants.
Transportation systems: Control systems for automated material handling and transportation applications.
Main features:
MC68040 25 MHz CPU (some models may be equipped with the MC68LC040 processor).
Optional floating-point coprocessor.
VMEbus interface for high-speed communication within the control system.
Supports memory expansion for increased processing power.
SCSI and Ethernet interfaces for storage and networking options.