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The GE DS200SIOBH1ABA, also cataloged as the DS200SIOB VME Stand I/O Card, operates as a dedicated hardware component for localized signal processing and backplane I/O routing within GE Speedtronic Mark V platforms.

Hardware Specifications

Parameter Specification
Model DS200SIOBH1ABA
Brand GE General Electric
Origin USA
Weight 0.40 kg
Dimensions Standard Mark V VME Board Dimensions
Operating Temp 0 to 60 deg C
Power Consumption Board-level VME backplane power draw
System Series Mark V
Hardware Jumpers 20 Hardware Jumpers
Dual In-Line Switches 3 Switch blocks (6 switches each, 18 switches total)
System Interface One 40-pin connector
Local Diagnostics 1 Status LED

Backplane Bus Communication Velocity and Firmware Compatibility

The DS200SIOBH1ABA manages localized field signal routing into the Mark V VME backplane architecture. Featuring 20 hardware jumpers and 18 DIP switches distributed across three 6-switch blocks, the card provides hardware-level signal path configuration. This discrete physical selection method ensures direct firmware flash compatibility across varying Mark V software releases without modifying core operating parameters. Hardwired signal routing prevents processing overhead, maintaining total backplane bus communication velocity during real-time I/O scanning cycles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can the 20 hardware jumpers on the DS200SIOBH1ABA be configured freely?

A: No. Certain jumper positions on the board are factory-set to fixed positions and are restricted from adjustment. Unrestricted jumpers must be configured to match the exact physical alignment of the original board being replaced.

Q: Does the board support hot-swapping inside the VME rack during system operation?

A: No. All rack power must be completely disconnected before removing or inserting the module to prevent electrical damage to backplane bus lines and onboard integrated circuits.

Field Installation Guidelines

  1. Disconnect and isolate all electrical power sources feeding the Mark V VME rack enclosure prior to board maintenance.
  2. Wear a grounding wrist strap connected to an unpainted metal chassis surface to prevent electrostatic discharge.
  3. Remove the retaining screws holding the faulty card in the board rack, then pull the module straight out using both hands without striking adjacent cards.
  4. Place the removed card on a flat, anti-static protective bag and align all 18 DIP switches and active jumper positions on the new DS200SIOBH1ABA to match the old card.
  5. Slide the replacement board into the VME card guide, press firmly into the backplane connector, and tighten the retaining screws securely.

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