{"product_id":"vp32502x-alstom-processor-single-board-computer","title":"Ordinateur monocarte processeur ALSTOM VP32502X","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVP32502X (VP32502X)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a high-performance, VME-based Single Board Computer (SBC) designed for demanding industrial control and transport automation. Powered by an Intel Pentium M architecture, this board functions as the central processing unit for ALSTOM’s modular control systems, offering a robust platform for real-time task execution. It is frequently utilized in mission-critical applications such as railway traction management, defense telemetry, and complex industrial plant control where deterministic performance is mandatory. The VP32502X provides a unique balance of high-speed processing and native support for legacy VME backplanes, ensuring a smooth transition for system modernizations without sacrificing reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Configuration (Deep Dive)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VP32502X architecture is optimized for high-speed data throughput and system-level redundancy, ensuring continuous operation in harsh electrical environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor \u0026amp; Memory:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-15 citation-end-15\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEquipped with a 1.6 GHz Intel Pentium M processor and up to 2 GB of DDR DRAM, providing approximately 0.5 times the performance of a standard PM862 unit while maintaining lower power dissipation.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedundancy Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-14 citation-end-14\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe board supports CPU redundancy with switch-over times of less than 10 ms, allowing for high-availability configurations (including CPU, CEX-Bus, and I\/O) essential for safety-critical infrastructures.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-13\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Expansion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-13 citation-end-13\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFeatures a CompactFlash interface for non-volatile storage and an onboard BIOS Flash EPROM.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIts functionality can be further expanded via PMC (PCI Mezzanine Card) modules for specialized I\/O or communication requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-12\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Ports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-12 citation-end-12\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe base plate includes dual RJ45 Ethernet ports for Control Network integration and dual serial ports (COM3\/COM4), one of which is isolated for secure configuration tool connection.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVP32502X\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALSTOM \/ Concurrent Technologies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA \/ UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntel Pentium M 1.6 GHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 GB to 2 GB DDR DRAM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 to 55 deg C (Standard)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e119 x 186 x 135 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.2 kg (K01) \/ 2.9 kg (K02 with base)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: How does the VP32502X handle network identity in a redundant setup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-11\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-11 citation-end-11\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEvery base plate is provided with a unique Ethernet address located on the hardware label, ensuring that each CPU maintains a distinct hardware identity regardless of its position in the redundancy logic.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: What should I check if the Run and Fault LEDs are both off?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis typically indicates the unit is in the configuration process. If it persists, verify the hardware configuration in the controller software, check the CEX-Bus fuse, or initiate an INIT signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: Is the VP32502X compatible with standard PMC modules?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA3:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes, the board features PMC slots that allow for the addition of high-speed mezzanine cards to increase the board's I\/O or specific protocol capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering \u0026amp; Installation Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlide \u0026amp; Lock Attachment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-10 citation-end-10\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUtilize the integrated slide and lock mechanism for DIN rail mounting.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEnsure the unit is securely clicked into place to prevent intermittent backplane connections caused by vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompactFlash Handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOnly insert or remove the CompactFlash card when the module is fully powered down. Hot-swapping the storage media can lead to filesystem corruption or hardware damage to the controller board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooling Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDue to the 1.6 GHz processor clock speed, ensure that the rack's forced-air cooling system is operational. Blocked airflow can trigger thermal throttling, reducing the execution performance of the VCU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-9 citation-end-9\"\u003eThe ALSTOM VP32502X stands out for its high-functionality one-slot VME design, allowing for maximum performance within a minimal physical footprint.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIts specialized BIOS and real-time clock are optimized for industrial synchronization, ensuring that time-stamped event logs remain accurate across distributed networks. Furthermore, the board’s RoHS compliance (on VP32502X-U variants) and rigorous testing for defense-grade applications make it a premier choice for long-term deployments in the world’s most demanding environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Alstom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52695212720491,"sku":"VP32502X","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/alstom-vp32502x-processor-single-board-fi0te3k3jzv_6a28c5e9-675f-4a14-b15c-e3cbff3ba127.jpg?v=1766130876","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/fr\/products\/vp32502x-alstom-processor-single-board-computer","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}