1. General Description

• 014A = Ethernet + 2 × IndustryPack (IP) slots, no SCSI

• Industrial temperature grade, enhanced reset/noise immunity, improved VME arbitration timing

• Position: high‑reliability version of 012/012A with IP + Ethernet

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 (factory fixed, non‑expandable)

• 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

• 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)

• IndustryPack (IP): 2 × single‑height IP slots (expandable I/O: analog, digital, serial, fieldbus, etc.)

• Timers: Six tick timers + watchdog timer

• Front Panel:

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

  • 2 pushbuttons: RESET, ABORT

• Not included: SCSI interface (014A = Ethernet+IP, no SCSI)

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 configuration, IP slot setup, 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 / 012A: Ethernet + IP slots, no SCSI (standard/rev)

• MVME162‑013 / 013A: SCSI‑2 + Ethernet, no IP (standard/industrial)

• MVME162‑014A: Ethernet + 2×IP slots, no SCSI, industrial high‑reliability rev

7. Typical Applications

• VMEbus systems needing Ethernet + flexible I/O via IndustryPack

• Industrial automation & DCS with custom IP I/O modules (AI/AO/DI/DO, fieldbus)

• Real‑time control systems requiring expandable I/O without SCSI

• Legacy MVME162 fleet replacement for 012/012A → 014A upgrade

8. Maintenance Notes

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

• Configure VMEbus master/slave and IP slot mapping via onboard jumpers

• Verify Ethernet link status and IP module ID before power‑on