Name: V7768-320000 6U VME64x Single Board Computer, Intel Core2 Duo - MASSIVE
Brand: General Electric

Description

V7768-320000 6U VME64x Single Board Computer, Intel Core2 Duo

Product Application

V7768-320000 belongs to the VMIVME VME SBC family. It is the host CPU for VME bus based real-time embedded control systems, most commonly found in older power generation turbine control racks. It executes real-time control application, communicates over VMEbus to VMIVME I/O cards, and uses front-panel Ethernet ports to exchange data with operator HMI and DCS. Supported OS: VxWorks, Linux.

V7768-320000

Product Specifications

Part Number: V7768-320000
Manufacturer: GE Fanuc / Abaco Systems
Form Factor: 6U Eurocard, single slot VME64x
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo L2400 @1.66GHz, 2MB L2 Cache
Chipset: Intel 945GME + ICH7-M
Memory: Up to 2GB DDR2 SODIMM
Storage: IDE CompactFlash socket, 2 × SATA interfaces
VME Interface: Tundra Universe II VME bridge; support A24/A32, D32, BLT32, MBLT64
Front Panel Interfaces:
- 2 × 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45)
- 2 × RS232 serial ports
- 2 × USB2.0
- SVGA video, PS/2 KB/Mouse
Expansion: 1 × PCI-X PMC site
Power Source: +5V, ±12VDC from VME backplane
Typical Power Consumption: 18W
Watchdog: Hardware programmable watchdog timer
RTC: Battery backed real-time clock
Operating Temperature: 0 ~ +55°C standard; extended temp version optional
Humidity: 5% ~95% RH non-condensing
Shock/Vibration: Ruggedized for industrial embedded rack environment
Certification: CE, FCC
Product Status: EOL, surplus/refurbished spare parts only
Approx. Weight: 0.82 kg

Core Technical Parameters

Universe II VME bridge supports VME master/slave operation, hardware byte swap for big/little-endian data conversion
Dual independent Gigabit Ethernet ports for redundant network or network segregation (control network / HMI network)
PMC PCI-X expansion slot for adding reflective memory, high speed serial or custom I/O modules
Diskless boot from CompactFlash, ideal for embedded real-time control without rotating hard disk
Hardware watchdog automatically resets system when OS or application crashes
Front panel accessible I/O for local commissioning, diagnostics and troubleshooting
Compatible with VMIVME family: VMIVME-4150 analog output, VMIVME-3122 analog input, VMIVME-5565 reflective memory

Recommended Matching Spare Parts & Accessories (8 Items)

6U VME64x chassis and backplane
VME rack power supply (+5V, ±12VDC)
VMIVME I/O boards (VMIVME-4150, VMIVME-3122, VMIVME-5565)
Industrial CompactFlash card for OS & application storage
CAT6 shielded Ethernet cables
VxWorks/Linux BSP and system diagnostic software
PMC expansion modules (if needed)
RTC backup battery

Product Features

✅ Rugged 6U VME64x SBC Designed for industrial embedded real-time control, widely used in legacy turbine VME racks.

✅ Dual Gigabit Ethernet Two GbE ports support redundant network architecture or separate control and monitoring networks.

✅ Universe II VME Bridge High performance VME bus master/slave with 64-bit MBLT block transfer for fast I/O data access.

✅ PMC PCI-X Expansion Slot Flexible expansion for special high-speed communication or custom I/O without occupying additional VME slots.

✅ Multiple front panel interfaces Ethernet, serial, USB and VGA for convenient on-site debugging and configuration.

✅ Hardware Watchdog & RTC Watchdog provides fail-safe reset; battery RTC provides time stamp for alarms and sequence of events.

✅ Diskless CompactFlash Boot Solid state boot media with no moving parts, improves reliability for continuous running turbine control.

Installation Guidelines

Power off VME chassis, insert V7768-320000 into target VME slot and secure front panel screws.
Install CompactFlash preloaded with real-time OS and turbine control application.
Connect front panel Ethernet, serial or VGA cables as required.
Power on chassis, enter BIOS to configure boot order and system parameters.
Boot real-time OS, load VME driver and scan all VMIVME I/O modules on backplane.
Assign IP addresses for dual Ethernet ports and test communication to HMI/DCS.
Execute VME bus read/write test with all VMIVME I/O boards.
Verify watchdog timer function before putting the system online.

V7768-320000

Maintenance Instructions

Daily Maintenance Check board power and status LEDs; monitor system health and network alarms from HMI.

Periodic Maintenance (Every 6–12 months) Clean chassis air filter and PCB dust. Check RTC battery voltage, replace battery if low. Backup OS image and application program. Inspect backplane connector pins.

Fault Maintenance

System fails to boot: Check CompactFlash integrity, VME rack power supply and BIOS settings.
VME bus communication failure: Inspect backplane connection, VME address mapping and driver.
Network port down: Check cable, negotiation settings, switch port, use second GbE port for backup test.
Do not modify BIOS or turbine control application without turbine control engineer approval.

Long-Term Operation Tips Keep chassis operating temperature 0~55°C. Store spare V7768-320000 in dry, anti-static environment. Keep full OS and application backup image.