Technical Manual (Condensed English Version)

1. General Description

2. Core Specifications

• Processor: Motorola MC68LC040 @ 25 MHz (standard, no FPU); optional MC68040 @ 25 MHz (with FPU)

• Cache: 8 KB internal cache + MMU

• DRAM: 4 MB parity‑checked DRAM (expandable to 8 MB)

• SRAM: 512 KB battery‑backed SRAM

• Flash: 1 MB Flash (for 162BUG firmware)

• NVRAM/RTC: 8 KB NVRAM + Real‑Time Clock, battery‑backed

3. Onboard Interfaces

• Ethernet: Onboard 10 Mbps Ethernet (AUI/10BASE‑T, with DMA)

• IndustryPack (IP): 4 IP slots (single‑width) or 2 double‑width IP modules

• Serial Ports:

  • 1 × Console (EIA‑232‑D)

  • 1 × Configurable (EIA‑232/422/530 selectable)

• VMEbus: A32/D32, master/slave, system controller capable

• Front Panel: 8 LEDs (FAIL, STAT, RUN, LAN, etc.), RESET and ABORT switches

• NOT included: SCSI interface (unlike 011A)

4. Mechanical & Environmental

• Form Factor: 6U VMEbus, single slot

• Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ +55°C (industrial)

• Storage Temperature: -40°C ~ +85°C

• Humidity: 5%–95% non‑condensing

5. Firmware & Software

• Boot Monitor: 162BUG (Motorola proprietary)

• Supported OS: VxWorks, LynxOS, OS‑9, pSOS+, VRTX, OpenBSD/mvme68k, NetBSD/mvme68k

• Functions: Boot, self‑test, memory/VME mapping, serial console, Ethernet/IP configuration

6. MVME162 Series Comparison (Key Models)

• MVME162‑010A: IP slots + dual serial, no SCSI/Ethernet

• MVME162‑011A: SCSI‑2 + 512KB SRAM, no Ethernet/IP

• MVME162‑012: Ethernet + IP slots, no SCSI

• MVME162‑013: SCSI + Ethernet, no IP slots

7. Typical Applications

• VMEbus industrial automation & DCS

• Test & measurement systems (ATE)

• Embedded control with Ethernet and I/O expansion via IP modules

• Upgrade/replacement for legacy MVME162 systems

8. Maintenance Notes

• Replace backup battery periodically to preserve SRAM/RTC data

• Configure VMEbus master/slave via jumpers

• Check Ethernet termination and IP module seating before power‑on