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Ruggedized for real-world abuse – Unlike modern commercial boards, this thing shrugs off voltage spikes and EMI in environments like substation control rooms. You might notice it keeps running when newer gear glitches during welding operations nearby.
Drop-in replacement for aging fleets – If your facility still runs MVME162 systems (and trust me, many do), this avoids the nightmare of rewriting 20-year-old VxWorks code. Typically saves weeks of engineering headaches.
SCSI interface that actually works – Sounds basic, but in many cases it's the only way to connect those legacy tape backup systems still holding critical calibration data.
No hidden obsolescence traps – Since we're dealing with proven hardware, you won't get hit with surprise "end-of-life" notices mid-production run like with newer IoT controllers.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand/Model | Motorola MVME162-403 (now supported via NXP legacy channels) |
| HS Code | 8537.10.00 (Programmable controllers for industrial VMEbus systems) |
| Power Requirements | +5V @ 2.5A, ±12V @ 0.2A – watch your backplane current draw in high-density racks |
| Dimensions & Weight | 6U VME (233 x 400mm), 1.8kg – fits standard Eurocard cabinets but check depth clearance |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C – industrial grade, but avoid mounting near furnace exhausts like I've seen some plants do |
| Signal I/O | VMEbus master/slave, dual RS-232/422 serial, SCSI-2 – no Ethernet (you'll need a carrier board) |
Don't bother with this if you're designing new equipment – it's strictly for keeping aging systems operational. Think paper mills where the original control software won't run on modern hardware, or military depots maintaining 1990s radar arrays. Just last month, a customer in Ohio used these to replace failed boards in their bottling line's palletizer controller – saved them $87k versus a full system overhaul. It seems to be the go-to solution when your PLCs are talking to hardware that predates Wi-Fi.
Procurement folks care about three things with legacy gear: will it fit, will it last, and what happens when it breaks. This board typically arrives with tested memory modules (critical since DRAM was the weak point), and we include basic VME slot compatibility notes – no one wants to discover 2mm alignment issues after powering up. The 365-day warranty covers field failures, which matters because you're probably installing this in a hard-to-reach cabinet above a conveyor belt. Payment's straightforward: 50% to pull it from our climate-controlled stock (we keep these in anti-static lockers), balance when it ships via your choice of FedEx/UPS/DHL. If it's in stock – and we usually have 3-4 – you'll have it before next Friday.
Keeping It Running Without HeadachesInstall this in a standard 6U VME chassis with at least 20mm clearance on both sides – I've seen too many failures from cramming these into tight spaces. Ventilation's non-negotiable; if your cabinet hits 60°C, you're gambling with the 68040 processor. Maintenance-wise, wipe dust off the heat sink quarterly (those aluminum fins trap sawdust in woodworking plants), and check electrolytic capacitors every 18 months. No firmware updates needed – which is either a blessing or curse depending on your perspective. Safety note: always discharge static before handling; the gold fingers don't forgive careless fingers.
Certifications That Actually Matter HereOriginal Motorola certifications still hold weight: CE marked for industrial environments, UL 61010-1 compliant, and RoHS exempt (as expected for legacy hardware). The real value? We test every unit to original Motorola MIL-STD-810G shock/vibe specs – not because you need military spec, but because it means surviving forklift vibrations in warehouse control rooms. Warranty's clean: 365 days from shipment date covering component failures, no fine print about "environmental factors" that void coverage.
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