Description

Alstom ICP232 029.359 325 Intelligent Control Processor Module

Technical Specifications

• Product Model: ICP232
• Part Number: 029.359 325
• Brand: Alstom
• Warranty: One Year
• Input Voltage: 5 VDC, 15 VDC, 24 VDC multi‑rail backplane‑powered
• Processor: 32‑bit industrial real‑time CPU, 225 MHz clock speed
• Memory: 128 MB error‑correcting RAM; 256 MB onboard flash for firmware & configuration
• Operating Temperature: ‑20 °C ~ +60 °C rack‑mount
• Storage Temperature: ‑40 °C ~ +85 °C
• Response Time: Control‑loop cycle down to 1 ms
• Protection Class: IP20, VME rack‑mount card, cabinet‑only installation
• On‑board I/O: 8 digital inputs; 4 digital outputs; analog signal sampling channels
• Communication Interfaces: VME backplane bus; 10/100 Ethernet; CAN bus; RS‑232 serial diagnostic port
• Diagnostics: Front‑panel status LEDs; watchdog supervision; fault‑event logging; self‑test routines
• Humidity: 5‑95 % RH non‑condensing
• Mounting: Standard VME 6U rack slot
• Dimensions / Weight: 267 mm × 191 mm × 25 mm; approx 0.82 kg

Product Overview

The ICP232 029.359 325 is Alstom ICP‑series Intelligent Control Processor VME‑format board, designed as core embedded controller for heavy‑duty power conversion and drive systems. It executes real‑time control algorithms, acquires analog and digital field feedback signals, and generates drive trigger commands for power electronic stacks. Multiple communication interfaces enable data exchange with supervisory HMI, host control systems and peripheral I/O units. Integrated fault logging and hardware‑watchdog improve system safety and simplify post‑failure troubleshooting under high‑vibration and high‑EMI conditions typical in power‑plant and heavy‑industry cabinets.

This processor module addresses high‑power drive‑system control challenges: VME‑based real‑time embedded control, multi‑protocol industrial communication, comprehensive on‑board diagnostics, drop‑in spare‑part compatibility for legacy Alstom power‑conversion retrofit‑maintenance projects. Power‑electronics control engineers, power‑plant maintenance technicians and retrofit integrators benefit most. Typical applications: large‑capacity industrial drives, generator excitation systems, rolling‑mill power conversion cabinets, heavy‑duty traction auxiliary control systems.

Key Application Notes

‑VME rack‑mount processor board; cannot operate standalone. Requires VME host rack, matched power rails and Alstom dedicated configuration software for firmware download and parameter setup. ‑Full part‑number 029.359 325 must be strictly matched for replacement; other ICP232 hardware revisions are not interchangeable. ‑Not hot‑swap capable: Full VME rack power must be disconnected before card insertion or removal. ‑Original OEM production discontinued; only aftermarket surplus/refurbished spare parts available. ‑Conformal‑coated PCB variant exists for high‑humidity, corrosive cabinet environments. ‑Follow Alstom ICP232 hardware manual for VME backplane address setting, communication wiring and fault‑diagnostic procedures.