Abaco Systems / SBS / Greenspring VIPC616 IndustryPack Carrier

The Abaco Systems VIPC616 is a 6U VMEbus IndustryPack carrier that bridges IndustryPack modules to VME systems via mechanical mounting and electrical interconnection. It accommodates up to four single-wide or two double-wide IndustryPack modules, with front panel I/O routed through 50-pin ribbon cable connectors. The carrier supports I/O, ID, memory, and interrupt cycles across 1024 bytes of A16 VMEbus short I/O space, allocating 128 bytes per IndustryPack module.

Technical Specifications

• Form Factor: 6U VME


• IndustryPack Capacity: 4 single-wide or 2 double-wide modules


• I/O Addressing: 1024 bytes total A16 space; 128 bytes per module (0x80 hex offset)


• Front Panel Connectors: 50-pin flat ribbon cable


• Supported Cycle Types: I/O, ID, memory, interrupt


• Operating Frequency: 8 and 32 MHz per module specification


• VMEbus Functions: Power-up, power-down, and bus reset support; does not drive BERR (Bus Error)

Key Features

• Filtered and fused power rails on all IndustryPack lines with RF filtering and decoupling capacitance


• Front panel activity LEDs for individual IndustryPack slot monitoring


• Power monitor LEDs on front panel


• Custom IRQ mapping via PLD programming


• Fuse protection architecture prevents power distribution faults from affecting module operation


• Bus error handling via CPU board time-out circuits for non-existent address access

Typical Applications Industrial VMEbus systems requiring flexible I/O expansion through IndustryPack module integration, particularly analog signal conditioning and custom interface applications benefiting from integrated power filtering and monitoring.

Compatibility & Integration Designed for VMEbus systems supporting standard IndustryPack modules. Compatible with modules rated for 8 and 32 MHz operation. The VIPC616 remains available through select third-party vendors beyond its End-Of-Life status.