Description
- Manufacturer: General Electric (GE)
- Part Number: IS200VCMIH2BCC
- Product Type: Mark VI VME Bus Master Controller / VME Communication Interface Board
- Ordering Family: IS200VCMIH2B / related IS215VCMIH2B assembly references are reported for this VCMI hardware family.
- Board Format: 6U VME board; approximately 0.787 inch wide according to published technical listings.
- Approximate Physical Dimensions: Published sources report approximately 193 × 160 × 43 mm; other supplier listings give larger packed/shipping dimensions, so verify the physical envelope against the actual board before cabinet planning.
- Estimated Shipping Weight: Approximately 0.45–0.80 kg, depending on packing and source specification. Use the actual packed weight for freight documentation.
- Typical front-panel hardware: Three IONet connectors, one 9-pin serial interface, reset switch, and multiple diagnostic/status LEDs.
- What’s in the Box: Board assembly as ordered; terminal boards, cables, manuals, mounting hardware, and software are not assumed included unless explicitly listed on the purchase order.
Product Introduction
The IS200VCMIH2BCC is a GE Mark VI VME communication and bus-master board. Its job sits at the architecture level rather than at a conventional analog or discrete I/O point: it provides communication between the controller and I/O boards while also managing the VME bus within Mark VI control and I/O racks.
Pay particular attention to the revision suffix. The H2 configuration belongs to the VCMI family, and field literature identifies IS215VCMIH2B as the associated VME Bus Master Controller assembly used with Mark VI systems. That relationship should not be treated as permission to substitute another revision without checking the system configuration and application software (especially in redundant architectures).
Core Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Electric |
| Model | IS200VCMIH2BCC |
| Product Family | GE Mark VI |
| Functional Acronym | VCMI |
| Function | VME Bus Master / Communication Interface |
| Board Format | 6U VME |
| Processor | Texas Instruments TMS320C32, as reported in supplier technical listings |
| IONet Interfaces | 3 |
| Serial Interface | 1 × 9-pin serial port |
| MPU Pulse Rate Range | 2 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Reported Nominal Voltage | 28 V in supplier documentation |
| Reported Frame Rate | 40 ms / 25 Hz |
| Approx. Dimensions | 193 × 160 × 43 mm |
| Approx. Weight | 0.45 kg board-level; packing weight can be higher |
| Mounting Location | Typically Slot 1 of the Central Control Module |
| Cooling | Primarily cabinet/rack airflow; no standalone heatsink specification established |
| Power Dissipation | Verify against GE system documentation; a reliable board-level wattage figure was not established in the reviewed sources |
The communication role is the important engineering characteristic: VCMI interfaces the controller with I/O and IONet, acts as the VME bus master, and manages rack board identification.
GE IS200VCMIH2BCC
Global Compliance & Industry Certifications
For an audit-controlled spare, do not infer certification status from the board part number alone.
- CE Mark: Verify the certification applicable to the complete Mark VI equipment configuration rather than assuming the PCB itself carries an independent CE approval.
- UL / cUL: Verify the applicable GE system-level certification and the specific board revision.
- ATEX / IECEx: Do not treat this PCB as independently hazardous-area certified without lot-specific documentation. The turbine-control application does not by itself establish an ATEX/IECEx rating.
- Marine approvals: DNV GL or other marine approvals must be confirmed from the equipment certificate and exact hardware configuration before marine deployment.
- Quality documentation: Maintain part number, hardware revision, serial number, date code, country of origin, inspection record, and test report as separate traceability fields.
Verify specific lot certifications with OEM.
Long-Term Storage & Asset Preservation Guide
- Keep the board in its original ESD protective packaging. Use a conductive or static-dissipative enclosure and avoid ordinary polyethylene bags (which can create an electrostatic hazard).
- Control warehouse humidity. A dry, temperature-stable cabinet is preferred; maintaining relative humidity below approximately 60% reduces corrosion and contamination risk, especially around connectors and exposed metalwork.
- Inspect before energization after extended storage. Check the connector contacts, PCB surface, conformal-coating condition where present, and any battery-equipped circuitry. Do not apply power solely to “wake up” a long-stored board until its storage history and configuration have been reviewed.
Physical Installation Prerequisites
- Confirm the VME rack/backplane compatibility before insertion. The board is a 6U VME design, so the cabinet slot height and connector geometry must match.
- Verify the intended VCMI position, particularly where the Mark VI configuration specifies Slot 1 for the central control module.
- Inspect the backplane connectors for bent pins, oxidation, contamination, or mechanical damage.
- Maintain the rack’s designed forced-air path. Do not obstruct neighboring card ventilation or add loose packing material inside the cabinet.
- Confirm cabinet grounding and chassis bonding before installation. ESD handling procedures should be used whenever the card is removed or installed.
- Record the existing board’s revision, serial number, LED status, and field configuration before replacement.
- Verify all three IONet connections and the serial connector against the site wiring documentation. Physical connector similarity does not establish functional compatibility.
- For redundant Mark VI installations, validate the specific R/S/T or equivalent system architecture before commissioning.
Buyer’s FAQ
Q: What HS tariff code should be used for IS200VCMIH2BCC?
A: A board-level automation controller may fall under an electronic control or parts classification depending on its jurisdiction and how the complete equipment is declared. Do not rely on an unverified supplier HS code. Confirm the classification with the importer-of-record or customs broker using the technical description and intended use.
Q: What is the country of origin?
A: Several commercial listings identify the origin as the United States, but origin should be supported by the actual manufacturer’s marking, COO, or supplier traceability documentation for the specific unit.
Q: Should shipping insurance be purchased?
A: Yes for high-value international spare shipments. Record the packed weight, package dimensions, declared value, serial number, and photographs before dispatch so a transit claim has documentary support.
Q: Does the board arrive with the latest firmware pre-loaded?
A: Do not assume it does. Mark VI VCMI replacement procedures can involve downloading system topology/configuration to the replacement board, and field discussions specifically distinguish hardware replacement from the subsequent system download process. Verify firmware/configuration against the site’s approved Mark VI software baseline before commissioning.
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