Description

The GE VMIVME-5567-000 (also labeled 350-005567-000) is a high-performance, 96-channel digital input/output (I/O) board designed for the VMEbus (VersaModule Eurocard) embedded computing standard. Originally developed by GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms (now part of Abaco Systems), this 6U-format VME module provides flexible, opto-isolated digital interfacing for real-time control, test equipment, defense systems, and industrial automation.

Each of the 96 channels can be individually configured as input or output via software, supporting voltages from 5 VDC up to 48 VDC with robust isolation—making it ideal for interfacing with sensors, relays, PLCs, and safety interlocks in electrically noisy environments.

Application Scenarios

At a U.S. Navy shipboard radar modernization program, legacy control systems required reliable discrete signaling to manage waveguide switches and cooling interlocks. The GE VMIVME-5567-000 was selected for its conduction-cooled variant (–CC option), which operates without fans in sealed enclosures. Its 96 configurable channels replaced three older I/O cards, reducing rack space and power draw. During sea trials, the board maintained error-free operation despite salt fog, shock, and EMI from adjacent transmitters—proving its suitability for mission-critical naval applications.

Technical Principles and Innovative Values

Innovation Point 1: Per-Channel Direction Control – Unlike fixed I/O boards, the VMIVME-5567-000 allows each of the 96 lines to be independently set as input or output at runtime—enabling dynamic reconfiguration in multi-mode test systems.

Innovation Point 2: True Industrial Voltage Compatibility – With support for up to 48 VDC signals and robust opto-isolation, the board interfaces directly with factory floor devices (e.g., 24 VDC PLC outputs) without external level shifters or relays.

Innovation Point 3: Rugged Embedded Design – Available in conduction-cooled versions, the VMIVME-5567-000 meets MIL-STD-810 for shock/vibe and operates in extreme temperatures—critical for aerospace, defense, and energy applications.

Innovation Point 4: Low-Latency VME Integration – Direct memory-mapped I/O and interrupt capability enable sub-microsecond response times, making it suitable for hard real-time control loops in synchrotron or particle accelerator systems.

Application Cases and Industry Value

In a European nuclear research facility, the GE VMIVME-5567-000 controls beam dump shutters and vacuum valve interlocks in a radiation-hardened VME crate. Its ability to source/sink current at 24 VDC eliminated intermediate relay panels, reducing failure points. Over 12 years of continuous operation, zero I/O faults were attributed to the board—despite high gamma exposure near the experimental hall.

Similarly, an automotive crash-test lab uses multiple VMIVME-5567-000 boards to trigger high-speed cameras, pyrotechnic actuators, and data acquisition start signals with microsecond precision. Engineers praise its “plug-and-play reliability” in Windows/Linux real-time OS environments using VxWorks or RTAI drivers.

Related Product Combination Solutions

GE VMIVME-7750: Single-board computer (SBC)—often paired with VMIVME-5567-000 as system controller in VME crates.

Abaco Systems VPX5567: VPX successor—offers higher density but requires chassis migration; VMIVME-5567-000 remains key for VME sustainment.

National Instruments PXI-6528: Competitor isolated I/O—but lacks VME compatibility and 48 VDC support.

VMIC 5565 Reflective Memory: Often used alongside 5567-000 in multi-node synchronized control systems.

Linux VME Drivers (vmelinux.org): Open-source kernel modules—enable integration with real-time Linux for cost-sensitive labs.

GE IC695ACC003: Terminal block breakout cable—connects SCSI-68 to screw terminals for field wiring.

Mentor Graphics Nucleus RTOS: Embedded OS—supports VMIVME-5567-000 for deterministic aerospace applications.

Rugged Conduction-Cooled Chassis (e.g., Elma 3U/6U): Required for –CC variants in sealed military deployments.

Installation, Maintenance, and Full-Cycle Support

Installation requires mounting the GE VMIVME-5567-000 in a 6U VME chassis with proper backplane alignment (P1/P2 connectors). The front-panel SCSI-68 connector links to a breakout cable (e.g., IC695ACC003) that terminates to field devices. Configuration is handled via software registers—typically through C/C++ drivers or real-time OS APIs.

Maintenance is minimal due to solid-state design, but periodic inspection of connector strain relief and grounding is recommended in high-vibration environments. If failure occurs, the board is typically replaced as a unit—no user-serviceable parts inside.

As part of our full-cycle support, we supply only tested, genuine GE/Abaco VMIVME-5567-000 (350-005567-000) units—new surplus or factory refurbished—with burn-in validation, firmware verification, and 24-month warranty. We also provide pinout diagrams, sample driver code, and compatibility checks against your VME backplane and OS environment.

Contact us for a customized solution—whether you need a single GE VMIVME-5567-000 to keep a legacy radar system operational or a strategic stock for a fleet of industrial test rigs. In embedded control, continuity matters: trust the authentic VME I/O workhorse that’s powered critical systems for over two decades.