The GE VMIVME-4116 is a versatile I/O module designed for use in industrial automation and control systems. It is typically used in systems that require real-time data acquisition and high-performance analog input/output operations.

Product Name:

VMIVME-4116 – Analog Input/Output Module

Product Description:

The VMIVME-4116 is a high-performance analog input/output (I/O) module from General Electric’s VMEbus-based automation systems. This module is designed to provide precise and reliable analog data acquisition and output for industrial and embedded control applications. The module typically supports multiple analog input channels and output channels, making it suitable for a wide variety of applications including process control, measurement, and automated testing.

The VMIVME-4116 is commonly used in systems that require fast sampling, high resolution, and wide input/output voltage ranges, such as industrial equipment monitoring, robotics, data logging, and complex automation systems.

Product Parameters:

• Input Type: Analog Voltage
• Output Type: Analog Voltage/Current
• Resolution: Typically 16-bit or 12-bit resolution (depending on the configuration)
• Number of Channels:
  • Input Channels: 16 analog input channels
  • Output Channels: 4 analog output channels
• Input Voltage Range: ±10V, 0-5V, or other configurable ranges depending on the system’s needs
• Output Voltage Range: ±10V or 0-5V (depending on configuration)
• Data Bus: VMEbus
• Data Conversion Rate: Typically 100kHz to 1MHz (depending on the configuration)
• Accuracy: ±0.1% of full-scale range
• Triggering: Software and hardware-triggered data acquisition
• Power Consumption: 5V, 3A typical (dependent on configuration)

Specifications:

• Bus Type: VMEbus (Versatile Mezzanine Equipment Bus)
• Form Factor: VME 6U form factor
• Sampling Rate: Adjustable from 100 kHz to 1 MHz
• Calibration: Onboard self-calibration
• Analog Input:
  • Differential and Single-ended configurations
  • Programmable gain for different ranges
  • Input impedance: >10 MΩ
  • Filtering capabilities for noise reduction
• Analog Output:
  • 12-bit DAC for each output channel
  • Output current or voltage modes
  • High-speed DACs for fast response times
• Communication Interface:
  • VMEbus interface for fast data transfer
  • Supports multiple VMEbus cycles (DMA or interrupt-based)
• Environmental Specifications:
  • Operating Temperature: Typically -40°C to +85°C (depending on configuration)
  • Storage Temperature: -55°C to +125°C
  • Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
• Compliance: CE marked, RoHS compliant

Product Use:

The VMIVME-4116 module is designed to be used in a variety of industrial and laboratory settings where analog signals need to be acquired, processed, and output in real-time. Common uses include:

• Process Control: Monitoring and controlling physical variables such as temperature, pressure, and flow.
• Test Equipment: For interfacing with external test equipment, such as sensors or actuators, to facilitate automated testing and data logging.
• Data Acquisition Systems (DAQ): Collecting analog signals for analysis and processing in embedded systems, machine control, and industrial automation.
• Embedded Control Systems: It can be integrated into systems where precise and reliable analog data is crucial for decision-making processes.
• Research and Development: Used for scientific research or prototype testing where analog input/output is required for experimental setups.