Motorola APM-420A VME PowerPC Embedded Board in stock

Motorola APM-420A is a VME bus embedded single board computer based on PowerPC architecture, widely used in industrial control and turbine control systems. It delivers high-performance real-time computing, multiple communication interfaces and rugged hardware design for harsh industrial control cabinet environments.

This SBC integrates onboard memory, serial ports, Ethernet and VME bus interface, supporting reliable long-term operation under wide temperature range. Widely used in power, chemical and pulp & paper industrial control rack maintenance, spare replacement and system retrofit projects.

Data Parameters

• 1. Brand: Motorola.

• 2. Model: APM-420A.

• 3. Product Type: VME PowerPC Embedded Single Board Computer.

• 4. Application: VME industrial rack, turbine & heavy industry real-time control system.

• 5. Feature: PowerPC processor, multi communication ports, wide temperature design.

• 6. Characteristic: Standard 6U VME form factor, onboard RAM & firmware storage.

• 7. Interfaces: VME backplane, Ethernet, RS232/485 serial ports.

• 8. Package: 6U VME plug-in single board assembly.

• 9. Mounting: Installed inside VME industrial control rack chassis.

• 10. Operating Temperature: -40℃ ~ +85℃.

Core Functions

• 1. Execute real-time control logic and complex algorithm calculation for industrial control platforms.

• 2. Communicate with I/O modules, upper HMI and DCS system via VME bus and Ethernet.

• 3. Collect field measurement data, store event logs, alarm records and process historical information.

• 4. Built-in hardware self-diagnosis function to monitor board health and report fault alarms automatically.

• 5. Rugged construction to resist vibration and electromagnetic interference in power plant cabinets.

Application Scenarios

• 1. Power plant VME turbine control rack SBC spare replacement.

• 2. Petrochemical plant turbocompressor control cabinet maintenance project.

• 3. Pulp and paper mill heavy machinery automation control system upgrade.

• 4. Heavy industry VME bus real-time control spare parts inventory backup.

• 5. Aging PowerPC VME single board computer renewal and retrofit project.

FAQ

• 1. Q: What is Motorola APM-420A?
      A: It is Motorola 6U VME PowerPC embedded single board computer, used as main controller for VME-based industrial control systems.

• 2. Q: What bus standard does it adopt?
      A: It adopts VME bus standard, compatible with VME rack backplane and other VME I/O boards.

• 3. Q: Can it be hot swapped?
      A: Hot swap is not permitted. Cut off rack power before removing or inserting this VME board.