GE IS215UCVEH2AB | Mark VI Standard Controller Board

Description

• Model & Brand: GE General Electric IS215UCVEH2AB
• Series: GE Mark VI Speedtronic
• Functional Acronym: UCVE
• Part Type: Standard Mark VI Controller / Single-Board Computer
• Architecture: VME rack controller; H2 group variation
• Processor: 300 MHz Intel Celeron
• Memory: 32 MB DRAM + 16 MB Flash
• Operating System: QNX real-time operating system
• Ethernet: 1 × RJ45 Ethernet port
• Monitor Interface: SVGA
• Typical Power Requirement: +5 VDC, approximately 6 A typical and 8 A maximum
• Physical Format: 6U single-slot controller
• Reported Dimensions: Approx. 33.0 cm high × 17.8 cm wide; depth should be verified against the actual VME carrier/chassis
• Estimated Shipping Weight: Approximately 1.0–1.5 kg packed planning range; verify actual freight weight before shipment
• What’s in the Box: IS215UCVEH2AB controller board and ESD protective packaging; VME accessories, cables, mounting hardware, or documentation only when explicitly included on the PO
• Handling Class: ESD-sensitive processor board with battery, memory, and Ethernet interfaces

Independent technical records identify IS215UCVEH2AB as a Standard Mark VI Controller, with a 300 MHz Intel Celeron processor, 32 MB DRAM, 16 MB Flash, QNX OS, one RJ45 Ethernet port, and +5 VDC power requirements.

Product Introduction

Architecture Hook

The IS215UCVEH2AB is a 6U VME controller used in the GE Mark VI control architecture to execute turbine application code and exchange data with other Mark VI I/O boards through the VME backplane. The H2 controller variation uses a 300 MHz Intel Celeron processor, 32 MB DRAM, and 16 MB Flash, with QNX serving as the real-time operating environment.

For lifecycle and physical asset control, this board should be treated as a processor-level spare, not a generic VME computer. Its network connections, backplane requirements, application software, and controller revision all affect compatibility. Independent technical references note that replacing certain earlier controller types can require a backplane or Ethernet-cable change, so the existing Mark VI cabinet configuration should be documented before purchasing a substitute.

Core Technical Specifications

The core processor, memory, operating-system, Ethernet, VME, and power figures are documented by independent Mark VI technical references.

GE IS215UCVEH2AB

🚨 Global Compliance & Industry Certifications

• CE Mark: Do not assign standalone CE conformity to the bare IS215UCVEH2AB board without documentation covering the applicable GE Mark VI system.
• UL / cUL: No exact standalone UL/cUL certificate was verified for this particular controller revision.
• ATEX / IECEx: No standalone ATEX/IECEx certification was verified for the bare UCVE board. Hazardous-area compliance must be established from the complete certified turbine-control installation.
• Marine / DNV: No -specific DNV or ABS approval was verified from the available records.
• EMC: The controller communicates over Ethernet and VME inside a turbine cabinet; grounding, shielding, and network routing should follow the original GE system design.
• Functional Safety: Do not assign a SIL rating to the board itself. Any safety function depends on the complete Mark VI architecture, software application, and validated system configuration.

A processor board can be installed inside a certified turbine-control system without carrying every system-level certification as a standalone item.

Verify specific lot certifications with OEM.

🚨 Long-Term Storage & Asset Preservation Guide

Keep the UCVE board in an ESD shielding bag. Protect the edge connector, Ethernet socket, memory devices, and front-panel interfaces from electrostatic discharge and mechanical impact. Use rigid separators for multi-board inventory.

Control humidity below 60% RH where practical. Long-term storage should avoid condensation cycles that can oxidize VME contacts and Ethernet connectors. A stable indoor warehouse is preferable to an unconditioned equipment container.

Inspect the battery and battery area before release to service. Independent technical references for closely related UCVE controller revisions document onboard lithium batteries. Check the actual for battery condition, leakage, swelling, or date-code concerns before energization.

Preserve the firmware and application record. Record hardware revision, serial number, firmware/version information, and the installed controller configuration. For a legacy CPU, the spare’s physical condition alone does not establish that it is ready to replace the installed unit.

Physical Installation Prerequisites

Install only in a compatible GE Mark VI VME rack/controller position. The H2 configuration is documented as a single-slot controller, and the board communicates with other Mark VI I/O boards through the VME backplane.

The reported envelope is approximately 330 mm high × 178 mm wide, but cabinet documentation should use the verified dimensions of the actual controller and its chassis/carrier. Depth was not reliably established from the available sources.

No GE-specific universal 50 mm top-and-bottom clearance was verified for this controller. Preserve the original VME rack ventilation and service arrangement, with enough space for Ethernet cabling, monitor connection, retaining screws, board extraction, and cooling airflow.

Grounding and chassis bonding must follow the Mark VI cabinet design. Keep Ethernet and low-level control wiring away from high-energy switching paths where practical.

Power isolation is required before removal. The controller uses a +5 VDC supply with approximately 6 A typical and 8 A maximum current demand. Isolate the controller rack, verify the supply is de-energized, and use ESD precautions before removing the board.

Before installation, document the Ethernet connection, VME slot, firmware/application information, and any attached peripheral connections. A processor replacement that powers up successfully can still fail at application startup if the configuration is not matched.

Buyer’s FAQ — Logistics & Compliance Focus

Q1. What HS tariff code should be used for GE ?
Do not assign a final HS classification from the part number alone. The correct code depends on the importing country’s tariff schedule and customs treatment of a dedicated turbine controller. Use a precise description such as “GE Mark VI UCVE Standard Controller Board, ”, then have the destination-country broker validate the applicable tariff code.

Q2. What should be declared as Country of Origin?
Do not infer COO from GE branding or the seller’s warehouse location. Obtain a shipment-specific COO declaration tied to the actual serialized controller or lot and retain it with the commercial invoice and packing list.

Q3. Should shipping insurance cover the controller’s replacement value?
Yes. The controller is physically larger and heavier than a simple terminal PCB, but replacement exposure is driven primarily by its role as a turbine application processor. Record the serial number, hardware revision, declared value, actual gross weight, package dimensions, and pre-shipment photographs before carrier handoff.

Q4. Does a New Original include the latest firmware pre-loaded?
Do not assume it does. The UCVE is a programmable Mark VI controller running QNX, with application code stored in its memory architecture. The replacement must be checked for hardware revision, application software, firmware compatibility, and controller configuration before being placed into service.

Q5. What should receiving inspection retain before this controller enters controlled spare inventory?
Record the complete identity, serial number, hardware revision, memory configuration, firmware/application information where accessible, battery condition, Ethernet-port condition, COO evidence, certification records where applicable, and actual package measurements. For lifecycle control, also record the Mark VI controller architecture in which the spare is approved, since some controller substitutions can require backplane or Ethernet-interface changes.