Schneider KP1ETH VME Computer | 400MHz 256MB Single-Board

The KP1ETH serves as a VME computer for industrial control applications. This single-board computer fits into standard VME bus chassis systems. Its rectangular frame measures 233 millimeters in width. The board height reaches 160 millimeters exactly. Depth stays at 20 millimeters. You will find this unit weighs approximately 0.75 kilograms. Therefore, installation requires sliding the board into a standard VME card cage. Two front-panel Ethernet ports provide network connectivity.

Physical Layout and Connectors

The front panel features two shielded RJ45 Ethernet ports for networking. One RS-232 serial port supports console and debugging connections. Four status LEDs indicate power, activity, and link conditions. A 96-pin P1 connector interfaces with the VME backplane. Four ejector handles secure the board firmly in the card cage.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Board Width	233 mm (6U format)
Board Height	160 mm
Board Depth	20 mm
Unit Weight	0.75 kg
Processor	32-bit @ 400 MHz
RAM Memory	256 MB SDRAM
Flash Storage	64 MB
Ethernet Ports	2 x 10/100 Mbps RJ45
Serial Port	1 x RS-232 DB9
VME Interface	96-pin P1 connector
Component Total	486 discrete parts
Internal Energy Storage	1500 µF capacitor bank
Power Consumption	8W typical
Operating Temperature	0°C to +55°C

Internal Design and Energy Storage

The KP1ETH contains exactly 486 discrete components onboard. A 1500 microfarad capacitor bank filters noise from the VME bus power supply. The 32-bit processor runs at 400 megahertz for fast computation. Dual network controllers handle Ethernet traffic independently. The board includes boot flash for operating system storage. SDRAM provides 256 megabytes of working memory for applications.

Operational Performance

This VME computer runs real-time operating systems for control applications. It communicates with other VME modules through the backplane. Moreover, the unit supports standard networking protocols via Ethernet ports. You can deploy this board for data acquisition or machine control. The computer boots from onboard flash without external storage. Four LEDs provide clear visual indication of system status. Consequently, you achieve embedded computing power for VME systems. Schneider designed this board for industrial reliability and longevity. Its rugged construction suits factory automation and process control.

In summary, the KP1ETH delivers VME computer performance. Use this board for upgrading legacy VME systems. It provides modern processing power in a standard form factor. Order this VME computer for your industrial control application.