GE IS215UCVEM09A | Mark VI Standard VME Controller

• Model & Brand: GE General Electric IS215UCVEM09A
• Related VMIC Identifier: VMIVME-7698
• Associated GE Reference: VMIVME-017614-132
• Series: GE Mark VI Speedtronic / VMIC VME
• Part Type: Standard VME Controller / Single-Board Computer
• Processor: 300 MHz Intel Celeron
• Memory: 32 MB DRAM; 16 MB Flash
• Operating System: QNX real-time operating system
• Primary Ethernet: 10Base-T/100Base-TX RJ45
• Backplane: VMEbus
• Power Requirement: +5 VDC, approximately 6.6 A typical / 8.6 A maximum; +12 VDC and -12 VDC auxiliary rails are also specified
• Physical Dimensions: Approximately 160 × 233 × 20 mm for the VMIC VME controller form factor; verify the exact assembly before cabinet drawings
• Estimated Shipping Weight: Approximately 1.0–1.3 kg packed planning range; confirm actual gross weight before freight booking
• What’s in the Box: IS215UCVEM09A controller board; ESD shielding packaging; VME accessories, cables, mounting hardware, and manuals only when explicitly included on the PO
• Handling Class: ESD-sensitive processor assembly; protect VME connectors, Ethernet port, memory devices, and front-panel interfaces

The IS215UCVEM09A is identified in current technical references as a GE Mark VI standard controller associated with VMIVME-017614-132 / VMIVME-7698. The published configuration includes a 300 MHz Intel Celeron, 32 MB DRAM, 16 MB Flash, QNX, one 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet port, VME backplane communication, and multiple service interfaces.

Product Introduction

Architecture Hook

Mounted as a single-slot VME controller within the GE Mark VI control architecture, the IS215UCVEM09A performs the real-time processing required by the turbine-control application and communicates with I/O hardware over the VME bus. The VMIVME-7698 lineage is a GE Fanuc/VMIC VME single-board computer platform, and GE Fanuc’s software documentation explicitly lists VMIVME-7698 among supported VME single-board computers.

For physical asset management, retain all identifiers together: IS215UCVEM09A, VMIVME-017614-132, and VMIVME-7698. Independent inventory records sometimes describe this model family as a memory module, but the stronger Mark VI technical references identify the M09A configuration as a standard controller, so procurement should not accept a supplier description that conflicts with the actual board function (the nameplate and PCB markings should settle the identity).

Core Technical Specifications

The processor, memory, operating system, Ethernet, PROFIBUS, communication ports, and power figures are reported consistently in independent references.

GE IS215UCVEM09A

🚨 Global Compliance & Industry Certifications

• CE Mark: Do not assume standalone CE conformity for . Any declaration should apply to the relevant GE Mark VI equipment configuration.
• UL / cUL: No exact standalone UL/cUL certificate was verified for this specific board revision. Record certification only when the certificate scope matches the actual hardware.
• ATEX / IECEx: No standalone hazardous-area certification was verified for the loose controller board. Where the turbine installation is classified, compliance must be established for the complete approved system, enclosure, wiring, and installation arrangement.
• Marine Approvals: No -specific DNV or ABS approval was verified from the reviewed records.
• EMC: The controller’s Ethernet and VME interfaces operate within a turbine-control cabinet containing high-energy equipment; grounding and cable segregation remain important installation controls.
• Functional Safety: Do not assign a SIL rating to the board itself. Any safety function belongs to the complete Mark VI application and validated system architecture.

A certification mark on a board is not sufficient evidence for an audit unless its scope covers the exact hardware and intended installation.

Verify specific lot certifications with OEM.

🚨 Long-Term Storage & Asset Preservation Guide

Keep the controller in an ESD shielding bag. Protect the VME connector, RJ45 Ethernet socket, COM interfaces, and processor circuitry from static discharge and mechanical impact.

Control warehouse humidity below 60% RH where practical. VME contacts are particularly susceptible to oxidation when stored through repeated humidity swings. Avoid condensation cycles and keep the board away from washdown areas, steam lines, and unconditioned outdoor storage.

Inspect the battery-backed memory area before commissioning. The documented controller architecture includes battery-backed SRAM. Check the actual board for battery date code, swelling, leakage, and corrosion around the battery area after prolonged shelf storage (a clean-looking PCB does not guarantee a healthy backup battery).

Preserve firmware and application records. Record the hardware revision, serial number, date code, firmware/version information where accessible, and the Mark VI application configuration associated with the spare.

Do not apply an arbitrary capacitor-reforming schedule. Use the applicable GE maintenance procedure and a controlled power-up test instead.

Physical Installation Prerequisites

Install the only in a compatible GE Mark VI VME chassis. The controller is a single-slot VME board and depends on the correct backplane, power rails, and application environment.

The VMIC VME-7698 family uses the VMEbus architecture and requires the corresponding chassis/backplane environment. GE Fanuc documentation specifically recognizes VMIVME-7698 as a supported VME single-board computer.

No verified GE-specific universal 50 mm top-and-bottom clearance requirement was established for the exact . Do not add an arbitrary value to a cabinet drawing. Preserve the original Mark VI rack ventilation and provide enough room for Ethernet cables, service ports, retaining hardware, and board extraction.

The power requirement deserves attention. The controller uses multiple VME supply rails, with +5 VDC at up to 8.6 A maximum and auxiliary ±12 VDC rails. Verify the chassis power budget before installation; a replacement that fits mechanically can still create a rack-level power problem if the supply is undersized.

Before removal, document the VME slot position, Ethernet connection, serial-port usage, PROFIBUS connection where present, battery condition, and controller software revision. After installation, verify the application startup sequence rather than stopping at a successful power-on indication.

Buyer’s FAQ — Logistics & Compliance Focus

Q1. What HS tariff code should be used for ?
Do not assign a final HS code from the model number alone. This is a dedicated VME turbine controller, and customs classification can vary by destination and tariff interpretation. Use a precise description such as “GE Mark VI VME Standard Controller, / ”, then have the destination-country customs broker validate the final tariff heading.

Q2. What should be declared as Country of Origin?
Do not infer COO from the GE name or warehouse location. The actual manufacturing origin must be supported by shipment-specific documentation. Retain the COO statement, serial number, commercial invoice, and packing list together.

Q3. Should shipping insurance cover replacement value rather than board weight?
Yes. The controller is relatively compact, but it is a processor-level turbine component, so its downtime exposure can exceed its physical value. Record the serial number, hardware revision, condition, 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. This is a programmable controller running QNX, with application software and firmware dependent on the installed Mark VI configuration. Independent technical references identify the use of Control System Toolbox software to load application-specific software onto the controller. Before release to service, verify the existing firmware/application revision and compare it with the replacement.

Q5. What should receiving inspection retain before this controller enters controlled spare inventory?
Record , VMIVME-017614-132, , serial number, hardware revision, memory configuration, battery condition, firmware/application information where accessible, COO evidence, applicable certification records, and actual package measurements. Also retain the approved VME slot, Ethernet, serial, and PROFIBUS configuration with the asset record so the spare remains installation-ready years later.