Abaco Systems / SBS / Greenspring VIPC610 VMEbus IP Carrier

The Abaco Systems VIPC610 is a 6U VMEbus IP Carrier designed to integrate IndustryPack modules into VMEbus systems. This double-wide card occupies a single VME slot and provides four sites for IndustryPack modules, expanding system I/O capabilities while maintaining IEEE 1014C VMEbus compliance.

– Technical Specifications

• Form Factor: 6U VMEbus double-wide card
• IndustryPack Sites: 4 sites per carrier
• Module Configuration: Supports four single-wide IndustryPacks or combinations within the four available sites
• Interface Standard: IEEE 1014C compliant VMEbus
• Electrical Interface: VME backplane to IndustryPack interconnection via carrier-mounted connectors

– Key Features

• Consolidates up to four IndustryPack modules in a single VME slot footprint
• Mechanical and electrical interface bridging between VMEbus backplane and IP module array
• I/O access provided through front-panel connectors on the carrier card
• Compatible with standard 6U VMEbus chassis environments

– Typical Applications

The VIPC610 serves applications requiring modular I/O expansion within constrained VME system architectures. It enables deployment of specialized data acquisition, signal conditioning, and communications modules without dedicated slot allocation per function. Use cases include industrial control systems, test and measurement platforms, and embedded computing environments operating within 6U VME form factors.

– Compatibility & Integration

The VIPC610 operates within standard 6U VMEbus systems conforming to IEEE 1014C specifications. It accommodates a wide range of IndustryPack modules, offering flexible I/O expansion architecture. The product entered Restricted Production Phase status on September 30, 2003. Documentation includes the VIPC610 manual and associated installation guides. Support for product migration strategies is available.