GE IS215UCVEH2AE | Factory Sealed VME CPU Card

• Brand: GE General Electric
• Model: IS215UCVEH2AE
• Alternate Part Numbers: VMIVME-017614-132; 350-017614-132D
• Product Type: VME embedded processor / control board
• Series: GE Mark VI Speedtronic turbine control
• Board Construction: Double-sided VME board with an integrated front faceplate and field-accessible communication interfaces.
• Physical Dimensions: VME-format board; exact packaged dimensions vary with protective packaging and mounting hardware.
• Estimated Shipping Weight: Approximately 0.5–1.0 kg packed (planning estimate; confirm actual packed weight before freight booking).
• Typical Box Contents: IS215UCVEH2AE board, ESD protection, cushioning material, outer carton, and applicable documentation or test report when supplied.

Product Introduction

The GE IS215UCVEH2AE is a VME-based processor/control card associated with the Mark VI Speedtronic turbine control platform, where deterministic computing and communications are required inside a larger VME rack architecture. It is identified by the corresponding VMIVME-017614-132 and 350-017614-132D hardware numbers, making exact board-level identification particularly important during replacement planning.

Treat the full identity as a configuration item, not merely a generic VME computer. Revision, firmware image, memory configuration, and faceplate interfaces can affect interchangeability (that distinction matters when an outage window is measured in hours rather than days). Secondary technical sources disagree on the processor generation and memory population for this exact assembly, so the installed hardware should be verified against the original board before an engineering replacement is approved.

Core Technical Specifications

The processor and memory figures deserve special attention. One secondary source identifies a 300 MHz Intel Celeron with 32 MB DRAM and 16 MB CompactFlash, while another reports a substantially different processor and memory configuration. For procurement, do not substitute based on family naming alone; compare the board label, revision, firmware, and installed memory devices.

GE IS215UCVEH2AE

Global Compliance & Industry Certifications

For a legacy GE Mark VI control board, compliance review should distinguish system-level certification from certification of the individual replacement PCB. The presence of a GE part number does not, by itself, establish that a particular used, refurbished, or surplus board carries the same certification status as the original installed assembly.

For controlled industrial projects, verify the applicable UL/cUL, CE, ATEX/IECEx, marine, and site-specific hazardous-area requirements against the complete Mark VI system configuration and installation environment. Certification requirements can vary according to cabinet construction, enclosure, geographic market, and final application.

Verify specific lot certifications with OEM.

For international shipments, preserve the model number, alternate VMIVME identifier, serial number, country-of-origin documentation, and condition statement as separate procurement records. That makes customs review and incoming inspection considerably easier.

Long-Term Storage & Asset Preservation Guide

Keep the IS215UCVEH2AE in a sealed ESD-safe bag whenever it is outside its VME rack (do not store an exposed PCB on ordinary cardboard or plastic).

Maintain a controlled warehouse environment with low humidity and stable temperature. Avoid condensation cycles, direct sunlight, chemical vapors, and locations adjacent to motors, transformers, or other strong electromagnetic sources.

Before extended storage, photograph the board identification labels, revision markings, memory devices, and front-panel connectors. This creates a useful physical baseline for later compatibility verification. Pay particular attention to storage media and any battery-backed circuitry if present on the specific hardware revision.

For multi-year stockholding, perform periodic visual inspections for oxidation, contamination, connector discoloration, and packaging deterioration. Re-seal ESD packaging after every inspection.

Physical Installation Prerequisites

Install the board only in the specified VME backplane/rack architecture and confirm the board keying, slot assignment, mechanical depth, and neighboring-card clearance before insertion.

Provide adequate cabinet cooling and maintain unobstructed airflow around the board and its faceplate area. A VME processor card should not be treated as a standalone desktop computer; airflow depends on the rack’s installed fan arrangement and the complete card population.

Check backplane power quality, protective earth, chassis bonding, and connector condition before energization. Inspect for bent pins or contamination first (a visually clean edge connector can still have contact wear).

Finally, record the original firmware revision and configuration before replacement whenever the application allows it. A physically identical UCVE board is not automatically a drop-in substitute when firmware or system configuration differs.

Buyer’s FAQ

Q: What HS tariff code should be used for GE IS215UCVEH2AE?
A: Classification depends on the importing country’s tariff schedule and how the board is declared as an industrial control/automatic data-processing component. Use a customs broker or your internal tariff-classification process rather than treating a supplier-provided HS code as universally authoritative.

Q: Can you provide a Certificate of Origin?
A: COO availability depends on the actual inventory lot and supplier documentation. Request the COO together with the commercial invoice and packing list before shipment if origin verification is required.

Q: Should shipping insurance be included?
A: Yes for high-value or difficult-to-replace turbine-control hardware. The is an electrostatic-sensitive PCB, so protection should cover both transit damage and improper handling.

Q: Will the latest firmware be preloaded?
A: Do not assume so. Firmware may depend on the installed Mark VI configuration, revision, and application database; confirm the exact firmware requirement before requesting a preloaded image.