Abaco Systems / SBS / Greenspring VIPC310 3U VMEbus IP Carrier

The Abaco Systems VIPC310 is a 3U VMEbus carrier card designed to integrate Industry Pack (IP) modules into VMEbus systems. This general-purpose carrier provides a cost-effective solution for expanding system I/O capabilities by accommodating two single-high IndustryPacks or one double-high IndustryPack. The VIPC310 supports both A16 and A24 addressing, facilitating memory access for IP modules. It is engineered to meet VMEbus Specification C.1, ensuring compatibility within standard VMEbus environments.

### Technical Specifications

* **Form Factor:** 3U VMEbus
* **IndustryPack (IP) Slots:** Supports two single-high IndustryPacks or one double-high IndustryPack
* **Addressing:** Supports A16 and A24 addressing
* **Memory Configuration:**
* Provides VMEbus A24/D16 “standard memory space” access for IPs with memory.
* Configurable memory per IP from 64 kilobytes to 2 megabytes.
* Maximum total memory of 4 megabytes.
* **Interrupts:**
* Fully supported.
* Each IP can generate up to two separate interrupt requests.
* Supports VMEbus interrupt levels 1, 2, 4, and 5.
* Each IP must provide its own 8-bit vector for interrupt service, which is supplied to the VMEbus during interrupt acknowledge cycles.
* **Connectors:**
* Front Panel 50-Pin Ribbon Connectors
* **Indicators:** Access acknowledge and power check LEDs on the front panel.
* **Compliance:** Meets VMEbus Specification C.1 (IEEE P1014/D1.2, IEC 821 bus) for 3U form factor.
* **Operating Temperature:** Extended temperature range of -40°C to +85°C is supported by similar models like the VIPC326-ET, suggesting potential for ruggedized variants or applications. (Note: Specific extended temperature for VIPC310 not explicitly confirmed in provided data.)

### Physical Characteristics

* **Dimensions:** 3U VMEbus card format. Specific physical dimensions are not detailed in the provided search results.

### Compatibility

* **VMEbus Systems:** Designed for integration into 3U VMEbus systems.
* **IndustryPack Modules:** Compatible with IndustryPack (IP) modules. The VIPC310 supports a mix of single and double-high IP modules. It is noted that there are over 125 IP modules available from SBS GreenSpring, indicating broad compatibility with the IndustryPack ecosystem.
* **Software:** While specific software requirements are not detailed, the VIPC310 is part of the IndustryPack family, which typically requires appropriate drivers and operating system support for the VMEbus host system and the installed IP modules. Documentation and software for this product may be available in the downloads section, as it has entered a Restricted Production Phase (RPP).

### Product Status

* The Abaco Systems VIPC310 has entered a Restricted Production Phase (RPP) as of January 30, 2004. Documentation and software may still be available for existing users.

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