MVME162-023
May 15, 2026

MVME162-023

MVME162-023 is a 6U single-height VMEbus single board computer developed by Motorola. It adopts Motorola MC68LC040 25MHz processor, belongs to the standard version of MVME162 series. This model integrates 4 IndustryPack slots + Onboard SCSI-2 + Onboard Ethernet, the full configuration version of the MVME162 series, no industrial ruggedized screening, for standard industrial control, real-time embedded systems, VME bus test and data acquisition equipment.

Description

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1. General Description

MVME162-023 is a 6U single-height VMEbus single board computer developed by Motorola. It adopts Motorola MC68LC040 25MHz processor, belongs to the standard version of MVME162 series.
This model integrates 4 IndustryPack slots + Onboard SCSI-2 + Onboard Ethernet, the full configuration version of the MVME162 series, no industrial ruggedized screening, for standard industrial control, real-time embedded systems, VME bus test and data acquisition equipment.

2. Core Specifications

  • Processor: MC68LC040 @ 25MHz, without FPU, built-in 8KB cache and MMU

  • Main Memory: 4MB parity DRAM, expandable to 8MB

  • Battery-backed SRAM: 512KB

  • Flash Memory: 1MB for 162BUG boot firmware

  • NVRAM/RTC: 8KB non-volatile RAM with real-time clock, battery backup

  • VMEbus: A32/D32, support master/slave mode, system controller function

3. Onboard Interfaces

  • IndustryPack Interface: 4 single-width IP slots, support analog, digital, serial and fieldbus IP modules

  • SCSI-2 Interface: 50-pin narrow SCSI-2, support DMA, connect SCSI hard disk and peripheral devices

  • Ethernet Interface: 10Mbps, support AUI and 10BASE-T

  • Serial Ports:

    1 channel console port EIA-232-D

    1 channel configurable port EIA-232-D / EIA-530

  • Timer: Onboard multi-channel timer and watchdog timer

  • Front Panel: LED status indicators, reset button, abort button

  • Configuration: Standard commercial temperature version, no enhanced rugged design

4. Environmental & Mechanical

  • Form Factor: 6U VME single slot board

  • Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ +55°C

  • Storage Temperature: -40°C ~ +85°C

  • Humidity: 5% ~ 95%, non-condensing

5. Firmware & Operating System

  • Boot Monitor: 162BUG firmware

  • Supported Systems: VxWorks, LynxOS, pSOS+, OS-9 and other real-time operating systems

  • Main Functions: Power-on self-test, memory and VME address mapping, serial console debug, SCSI/Ethernet/IP module configuration, watchdog management

6. MVME162 Related Model Comparison

  • MVME162-020: 4×IP, no SCSI, no Ethernet

  • MVME162-021: 4×IP + SCSI, no Ethernet

  • MVME162-022: 4×IP + Ethernet, no SCSI

  • MVME162-023: 4×IP + SCSI + Ethernet, standard version

  • MVME162-023A: 4×IP + SCSI + Ethernet, industrial high-reliability rugged version

7. Application Scope

  • VME bus system requiring full configuration of network, storage and multi-channel IP expansion I/O

  • Industrial automation DCS and large mechanical control system

  • Real-time data acquisition and onboard SCSI storage logging system

  • Standard environment equipment replacement and spare parts

8. Maintenance Instructions

  • Replace onboard backup battery regularly to avoid loss of SRAM and RTC data

  • Set VME bus master-slave mode, IP address and SCSI ID via onboard jumpers

  • Check SCSI terminal resistance, Ethernet line connection and IP module installation before power on


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