Product Description
The GE VME Stand I/O Board DS200SIOCG1AEA features five wire terminals that can connect a maximum of up to 33 signal wires. It is also populated with one fuse and four 2-pin connectors. Three of the wire terminals each support three signal wires. And two of the wire terminals each support twelve signal wires. When you plan to replace the GE VME Stand I/O Board DS200SIOCG1AEA you first diagram where the signal wires are connected. Each terminal is assigned an ID and you can write down the ID on a small strip of paper. Then, attach the paper to the signal wire. In that way, you can quickly reattach the signal wire to the terminals on the replacement board.
The terminal IDs are the same on the old board and the replacement board. However, there is a newer version of the same model board that has the latest design changes and components changes. For this reason you might find that some components are arranged differently on the board but you can use the IDs to know where to attach the signal wires, even if they are in a different location.
The board also contains a fuse that protects the board from over current situations. The components might be damaged if too much current is introduced to the board. If you inspect the board and the fuse has blown, you can easily replace it. However, you must make sure the replacement fuse is the same rating as the blown fuse.