TVME200
Product Name
TEWS Technologies TVME200 6U VMEbus IndustryPack (IP) Carrier Module(The naming follows TEWS Technologies’ industrial computing conventions:
- “TVME200”: Identifies the “VMEbus Carrier” series (TVME) with 200 as the base model for IndustryPack module integration.
- “6U VMEbus”: Highlights compliance with the 6U form factor VMEbus standard (ANSI/VITA 1-1994), the industry benchmark for ruggedized computing.
- “IndustryPack (IP) Carrier”: Emphasizes its core function—providing physical and electrical interfaces for up to four single-size or two double-size IndustryPack modules (ANSI/VITA 4-1995 compliant).
This module acts as a “modular I/O bridge,” translating signals between IndustryPack peripherals (e.g., data acquisition, communication modules) and VMEbus controllers in mission-critical systems.)
2. Product Description
The TVME200 is an industrial-grade VMEbus carrier module engineered by TEWS Technologies to address core challenges in modular system design: rigid I/O configuration, limited peripheral compatibility, and reliability gaps in harsh environments. Compliant with VMEbus (ANSI/VITA 1-1994) and IndustryPack (ANSI/VITA 4-1995) standards , it integrates flexible slot expansion, ruggedized protection features, and seamless VMEbus integration—making it indispensable for:
- Industrial Automation: Enabling data acquisition and machine control in manufacturing lines, where modular I/O (e.g., analog input, digital output) adapts to changing production needs.
- Medical Systems: Supporting precision sensor data processing in diagnostic equipment and patient monitoring devices, where reliability and compliance are critical.
- Telecommunications: Facilitating signal routing and network management in base stations and switching systems, requiring scalable I/O for diverse communication protocols.
- Traffic Control: Integrating sensor inputs (e.g., vehicle detectors) and actuator outputs (e.g., traffic lights) in intelligent transportation systems .
Key Functional Advantages
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Flexible IndustryPack ExpansionSupports up to four single-size or two double-size IndustryPack modules, with all 200+ I/O lines from the IP slots accessible via front-panel connectors . This modularity allows users to mix-and-match peripherals (e.g., AI/DI modules, CAN/LIN communication cards) without redesigning the core system—reducing deployment time by 40% compared to fixed I/O solutions.
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Robust VMEbus CompatibilityAdopts VME64x-compliant connectors while maintaining standard VME electrical interfaces, ensuring compatibility with nearly all VMEbus CPU modules . It maps IP module memory to VME A16/D16 (base I/O) and A24/A32 (extended memory) spaces, enabling direct controller access to peripheral data with sub-
