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MVME162-013
May 15, 2026

MVME162-013

The MVME162‑013 is a 6U single‑height VMEbus SBC (Single Board Computer) manufactured by Motorola (later Emerson). It uses the MC68LC040 @ 25 MHz CPU (optional MC68040 with FPU) and is designed for industrial control, real‑time systems, VMEbus data acquisition, and embedded applications requiring both SCSI‑2 and Ethernet on‑board.

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1. General Description

The MVME162‑013 is a 6U single‑height VMEbus SBC (Single Board Computer) manufactured by Motorola (later Emerson). It uses the MC68LC040 @ 25 MHz CPU (optional MC68040 with FPU) and is designed for industrial control, real‑time systems, VMEbus data acquisition, and embedded applications requiring both SCSI‑2 and Ethernet on‑board.
Key uniqueness in MVME162 family:

  • MVME162‑013 = SCSI‑2 + Ethernet, no IndustryPack (IP) slots

  • 011A: SCSI only；012/012A: Ethernet+IP only；013: SCSI+Ethernet, no IP

2. Core Specifications

  • Processor: Motorola MC68LC040 @ 25 MHz (standard, no FPU, 8 KB cache + MMU)

    Optional: MC68040 @ 25 MHz (with FPU)

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

  • Battery‑Backed SRAM: 512 KB

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

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

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

3. Onboard Interfaces

  • SCSI‑2: Narrow SCSI‑2 (50‑pin) with DMA (NCR53C710 controller), supports up to 7 devices

  • Ethernet: 10 Mbps Ethernet (AUI / 10BASE‑T) with DMA (Intel 82596CA controller)

  • Serial Ports:

    • 1 × Console: EIA‑232‑D (DCE)

    • 1 × Configurable: EIA‑232‑D / EIA‑530 (DCE/DTE)

  • Timers: Six tick timers + watchdog timer

  • Front Panel:

    • 8 LEDs: FAIL, STAT, RUN, SCON, LAN, FUSE, SCSI, VME

    • 2 pushbuttons: RESET, ABORT

  • Not included: IndustryPack (IP) slots (013 = SCSI+Ethernet, no IP)

4. Mechanical & Environmental

  • Form Factor: 6U VMEbus, single slot

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

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

  • Humidity: 5%–95% non‑condensing

5. Firmware & Software Support

  • Boot Monitor: 162BUG (Motorola proprietary)

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

  • Functions: POST, memory/VME mapping, serial console, Ethernet/SCSI configuration, watchdog control

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

  • MVME162‑012A: Ethernet + IP slots, no SCSI (industrial rev)

  • MVME162‑013: SCSI‑2 + Ethernet, no IP slots

7. Typical Applications

  • VMEbus systems needing both disk storage (SCSI) and network (Ethernet)

  • Industrial automation & DCS with local SCSI peripherals

  • Real‑time data logging and acquisition systems

  • Legacy MVME162 fleet replacement requiring SCSI+Ethernet

8. Maintenance Notes

  • Replace onboard backup battery every 3–5 years to preserve SRAM/RTC data

  • Configure VMEbus master/slave via onboard jumpers

  • Verify SCSI termination and Ethernet link status before power‑on


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