Xycom 42A5BEPM-E3

• Interrupt Support: Programmable interrupt generation for event-driven control applications
• Bus Interface: Full VMEbus slave interface with support for data transfers in A16, A24, and A32 address spaces
• Communication: VMEbus-based messaging and data transfer; compatible with VME64 backplanes
• Power Supply: Operates on standard VMEbus power (+5 V, ±12 V); typical power consumption is 8–10 watts
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C (commercial temperature range)
• Environmental Tolerance: Designed to withstand industrial levels of shock, vibration, and electromagnetic interference
• Firmware: Onboard EPROM for boot code and configuration storage

Features

• Integrated Processor and I/O: Combines a dedicated i960KB RISC CPU with 32-channel digital I/O on a single VME module for compact, high-performance control
• Real-Time Determinism: Enables precise timing and fast response in time-critical automation and motion control tasks
• Rugged Industrial Build: Constructed for reliability in harsh environments, including factory floors, mobile platforms, and outdoor installations
• Flexible I/O Configuration: Digital I/O lines support software-configurable direction and can interface directly with sensors, relays, and logic devices
• Autonomous Operation: Capable of running standalone control programs without host CPU intervention, reducing system latency
• VMEbus Compatibility: Fully compliant with IEEE 1014-1987 VMEbus standard and supports integration into VME64 systems
• Onboard Diagnostics: Includes self-test routines and system monitoring for improved uptime and maintenance

Applications

• Industrial Automation: Used as a local controller in robotic arms, CNC machines, and automated assembly lines
• Military and Defense Systems: Deployed in vehicle-mounted control units, radar subsystems, and electronic warfare equipment
• Transportation Control: Applied in rail signaling, locomotive control, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS)
• Test and Measurement: Functions as a real-time data acquisition and control engine in automated test equipment (ATE)
• Energy and SCADA: Integrated into remote terminal units (RTUs) for monitoring and controlling oil & gas, power generation, and water treatment facilities