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Key Features and Benefits

– From the Vibro-Meter® product family

– Continuously on-line machinery protection card

– Real-time measurement and monitoring with state-of-the-art DSP technology

– 4 dynamic signal channels and 2 RPM (speed) channels, all individually programmable

– Programmable broadband and narrowband filters

– Simultaneous monitoring of amplitude and phase in sequential tracking mode

– Programmable alarms, hazards and defined setpoints

– Adaptive alarm and hazard levels

– Front panel BNC connector for easy analysis of buffered “raw” transducer signals

– Front panel LEDs to indicate status and alarms

Key Benefits and Features (continued)

– Integrated power supply for sensors and signal conditioners such as IEPE accelerometers and proximity measurement systems

– Real-time plug-in cards (hot-swappable)

– Available in “standard”, “circuit independent” and “safety” (SIL) versions

Applications

– Mechanical protection and/or basic condition monitoring

Description

MPC4 Card

The MPC4 Machine Protection Card is the centerpiece of the VM600 series of Machine Protection Systems (MPS) from Meggitt’s Vibrometer® product line. The card is extremely versatile, capable of measuring and monitoring up to four dynamic signal inputs www.abb-drive.com and two velocity inputs simultaneously.

The dynamic signal inputs are fully programmable and can accept the following signals

acceleration, velocity and displacement (proximity) signals. On-board multi-channel processing allows measurement of a wide range of physical parameters including relative and absolute vibration, Smax, eccentricity, thrust position, absolute and differential case expansion, displacement and dynamic pressure.

Digital processing includes digital filtering, integration or differentiation (if required), rectification (RMS, average, true peak, or true peak-to-peak), order tracking (amplitude and phase), and measurement of transducer-to-target clearance.

The speed (tachometer) input accepts signals from a variety of speed sensors, including systems based on proximity probes, magnetic pulse pickup sensors, or TTL signals. Fractional tachometer ratios are also supported.

Configurations can be expressed in metric or imperial units. Alarm and hazard setpoints are fully programmable Alarm time delay, hysteresis and latching, hysteresis and latching. Alarm and hazard levels can also be adjusted based on speed or any external information. The alarm and hazard levels can also be adjusted based on speed or any external information.

Each alarm level has an internal digital output (on the appropriate IOC4T I/O card). These alarm signals can drive the four local relays on the IOC4T card, and/or relays on optional relay cards such as the RLC16 or IRC4 via the VM600 rack’s raw bus or open collector (OC) bus.

Processed dynamic (vibration) and velocity signals are available as analog outputs at the rear of the rack (on the front panel of the IOC4T). Voltage signals (0 to 10 V) and current signals (4 to 20 mA) are available.

The MPC4 performs self-tests and diagnostic procedures at power-up. In addition, the card’s built-in “OK system” continuously monitors the signal level provided by the measurement chain (sensors and/or signal conditioners) and indicates any problems caused by broken transmission lines, faulty sensors or signal conditioners.

An LED on the front panel of the MPC4 indicates whether a processing or hardware error has occurred. A further six LEDs, one for each input channel, indicate whether the OK system has detected a fault and whether an alarm has occurred on the channel.

There are three versions of the MPC4 card: the “standard” version, the “circuit independent” version, and the “safe” (SIL) version, all of which use the appropriate IOC4T input /output cards as card pairs.

Different versions of the MPC4 card

There are different versions of the MPC4 card, including “Standard”, “Circuit Independent” and “Secure” (SIL) versions. In addition, some versions have a conformal coating applied to the card’s circuitry to provide additional environmental protection against chemicals, dust, moisture and temperature extremes.

Both the “Standard” version and the “Safety” (SIL) version of the MPC4 card are certified to IEC 61508 and ISO 13849 for use in functional safety environments such as SIL 1 according to IEC 61508 and ISO 13849-1 for PL c.

The “standard” MPC4 card is the original version and supports all functions and processing modes.

The “standard” MPC4 is suitable for safety systems using the VM600 rack. Safety systems. The “standard” MPC4 card is the original version and supports all functions and processing modes. The “Standard” MPC4 card is the original version and supports all functions and processing modes. card pairs and the RLC16 relay card. It has a VME-compatible slave interface so that it can be configured via software via VME when VME is available. It is software configurable via VME when acting as a rack controller in a VM600 rack. It is also software configurable via RS-232 (on the front panel of the card).

The ‘Secure’ (SIL) MPC4 card (MPC4SIL) has been developed to provide a wider range of installation options. Specifically, the VM600 rack also contains condition monitoring cards (e.g. XMx16) and relay cards (e.g. IRC4). In order to certify the security of these configurations, it is necessary to ensure that the MPC4SIL is isolated from the other cards in the VM600 chassis so that its configuration is not inadvertently modified.

As such, the MPC4SIL card does not include a VME-compatible slave interface, does not support tachometer (speed) channels, and does not provide all of the signal processing features of the “standard” MPC4 card (see “Additional Specifications – ‘Standard’ Only” on page 9). “ and “Circuit Independent” MPC4 cards).

Isolation of MPS and CMS

The VM600 rack, Mechanical Protection Card, Condition Monitoring Card and associated software have been designed to comply with the API670 standard for the isolation of the Mechanical Protection System (MPS) and Condition Monitoring System (CMS) to ensure that the functionality of the MPS is not dependent on, or in any way affected by, the operation of the CMS.

Therefore, whilst Mechanical Protection and Condition Monitoring cards can easily share sensor signals from the measurement chain, in a VM600 rack, the MPC4/IOC4T card pair does not share any communication buses with the XMx16/XIO16T Condition Monitoring card pair and the MPC4/IOC4T card pair is configured and operated using the VM600 MPSx software (whereas the XMx16/XIO16T card pair is configured and operated using the VM600 MPSx software (whereas the XMx16/XIO16T card pair is configured and operated using the VM600 MPSx software). XIO16T card pair is configured and operated using VibroSight® software).

Application Information

The MPC4. when used in pairs with the IOC4T I/O cards, is ideally suited for machinery monitoring and protection in a variety of industrial applications.

Vibration Meter VM600 Mk2

The Vibrometer VM600Mk2 is an advanced vibration monitoring and protection system for complex and critical rotating machinery.

Its high channel density and fully configurable 19” card structure make it suitable for complex installations and large (critical) machinery.

Benefits

Modular System Architecture

The efficient 19-inch modular card structure allows the creation of application-specific monitoring, protection or combination systems.

SIL-certified protection

The VM600Mk2 protection card is designed to meet the vibration protection requirements of SIL 2 certification, making the system suitable for protecting the most critical rotating machinery.

Centralized architecture

Its centralized architecture allows for high channel density, making the VM600Mk2 excellent at providing advanced vibration protection and monitoring for large (critical) machinery.

“State-of-the-art vibration protection and monitoring system for critical rotating machinery”

Design

The Vibrometer VM600Mk2 is designed to provide state-of-the-art vibration monitoring and protection (SIL 2), especially for large critical rotating machinery with high channel counts.

Its modular 19-inch card allows the user to build a system to suit specific application requirements.

In addition, the system can be integrated with VibroSight software, which provides detailed insight into the condition of rotating machinery and a wide range of analysis options.

Applications

The VM600Mk2 is suitable for plants where rotating machinery is concentrated in one area, requiring centralized monitoring and a high channel count.

Typical applications include:

■ Gas turbines

■ Steam turbines

■ Water turbines

Other critical rotating machinery

Features

System isolation

The VM600Mk2 uses a single type of card (MPC4Mk2) for monitoring and condition monitoring.

However, these functions are tightly segregated to ensure API 670 compliance and reduce costs.

A separate (optional) XMV16 condition monitoring card is available for applications with a large number of channels.

High channel density

The standalone VM600Mk2 protection card has 4 input channels, but each VM600 can be expanded to a maximum of 48 input channels Mk2 racks, allowing vibration protection to be extended to the most demanding rotating machinery.

Advanced Monitoring

The stand-alone VM600Mk2 condition monitoring card offers 16 dynamic channels and 4 tachometer channels, which can all be independently configured to provide unrivaled accuracy and reliability.

Systems

System Features

SIL 2 certified (TÜV Nord)

Hot-swappable monitor card

Suitable for accelerometers, proximity probes, speed, dynamic pressure and icing detection sensors

Suitable for integration with VibroSight www.abb-drive.com analysis and data processing software

Protection card (MPC4Mk2): 4 dynamic channels and 2 auxiliary channels

Monitoring card (XMV16): 16 dynamic channels and 4 tachometer channels

Standard 19-inch 6U machine

Key Features and Benefits

– From the Vibro-Meter® product family

– Signal interface card with 4 dynamic signal inputs and 2 tachometer (speed) inputs for MPC4 mechanical protection cards

– Screw terminal connectors for all input/output connections (48 terminals)

– Includes 4 relays that can be used for alarm signaling under software control

– 32 fully programmable open collector outputs (jumpers optional) for connection to IRC4 and RLC16 relay cards

– Buffered “raw” sensor signals and analog output signals (voltage or current) www.abb-drive.com for vibration channels

– EMI protection for all inputs and outputs

– Real-time plug-in cards (hot-swappable)

– Available in “standard” and “circuit independent” versions

Applications

– Mechanical protection and/or basic condition monitoring

Description

IOC4T Card

The IOC4T Input/Output card is the signal interface for Meggitt’s VM600 series MPC4 machine protection card.

It is mounted on the rear of the VM600 rack and connects directly to the rack backplane via two connectors.

Each IOC4T card is associated with the corresponding MPC4 card and is mounted directly to the rear of the VM600 rack (ABE04x or ABE056).

The IOC4T operates in slave mode and communicates with the MPC4 through connector P2 using the Industrial Packet (IP) interface.

The front panel of the IOC4T (rear of the VM600 frame) contains terminal strip connectors for connecting the transmission cables from the measurement chain (sensors and/or signal conditioners).

The threaded terminal connectors are also used to input all signals from any external control system and output all signals to any external control system.

The IOC4T card protects all inputs and outputs from electromagnetic interference (EMI) and signal surges and complies with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards.

The IOC4T connects raw dynamic (vibration) and velocity signals from sensors to the MPC4.

These signals are processed and passed back to the IOC4T and made available on its front panel (rear of the VM600) terminal strip.

For dynamic signals, four on-board digital-to-analog converters (DACs) provide calibrated signal outputs in the 0 to 10 V range.

In addition, four on-board voltage-to-current converters provide current output signals in the 4 to 20 mA range (jumper optional).

The IOC4T contains four local relays that can be used for any specific alarm signal under software control.

For example, in a typical application, these relays can be used to signal an MPC4 fault or a problem detected by the common alarms (Sensor Normal, Alarm, and Hazard).

In addition, 32 digital signals representing alarms are transmitted to the rack backplane and can be used by the optional RLC16 Relay Card and/or IRC4 Intelligent Relay Card (with optional jumpers) mounted in the rack.

Application Information

The IOC4T, when paired with the MPC4 Machinery Protection Card, is ideally suited for machinery monitoring and protection in a variety of industrial applications.

For more information on using the MPC4/IOC4T card pair, see

VM600 Machinery Protection System (MPS) Hardware Manual and the VM600 MPSx Software Manual.

For information on using the MPC4/IOC4T card pair in a functional safety environment, refer to the VM600 Functional Safety manual.

Parameters

Dynamic Signal Input

Filtering: Filtering to prevent electromagnetic interference (EC compliant).

Refer to the VM600 MPC4 Mechanical Protection Card datasheet for more information.

Buffered dynamic signal output

Filter: Filtered to prevent electromagnetic interference (EC compliant).

Refer to the VM600 MPC4 Machine Protection Card datasheet for more information.

Speed/phase reference input

Filter: Filtered to prevent electromagnetic interference (EC compliant).

Refer to the VM600 MPC4 Machine Protection Card datasheet for more information.

Discrete Signal Interface (DSI) inputs

Control signals

– Alarm Reset (AR): A closed contact between the DSI AR and DSI RET inputs resets (clears) the MPC4/IOC4T card’s alarm to lockout.

NOTE: The alarm reset input (DSI AR) is edge sensitive and requires a high to low transition to activate the reset.

– Danger Bypass (DB) : A closed contact between the DSI DB and DSI RET inputs inhibits (bypasses) the Danger Relay output.

– Trip Multiplier (TM): The closed contact between the DSI TM and DSI RET inputs multiplies the alarm level by a scaling factor (configurable via software) for adaptive monitoring.

Principle of operation: Detects open or closed circuits on the inputs Alarm outputs

Alarm relays: 4 per IOC4T card.

The MPC4 card can drive the four local relays on the IOC4T card, as well as the relays on the RLC16 relay card and/or the IRC4 Smart Relay card via the Raw bus or open collector (OC) bus in the VM600 chassis.

See Relay Characteristics on page 4 for IOC4T card relay functions.

Key Features and Benefits

– From the Vibro-Meter® product family

– Card Pair Provides 8 Channels of Temperature and Process Monitoring for VM600 www.abb-drive.com Systems Provides 8 Channels of Temperature and Process Monitoring for VM600 Systems

– 8-channel software configuration capability:

Thermocouple (TC), Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD), Current and Voltage Inputs

– Analog signal inputs from 0 to 25 mA and 0 to 10 V Range of analog signal inputs

– Cold Junction Compensation (CJC) sensor processing on two optional channels

– Current output (optional voltage output)

– Programmable alarm, hazard, and OK setpoints

– Includes 4 relays that can be used for alarm signaling under software control

– Control outputs to RLC16 relay card on VM600 frame

– Front panel LEDs indicate status and alarms

– Real-time plug-in card (hot-swappable)

– Available in ‘standard’ and ‘circuit independent’ versions

Applications

– Mechanical protection and/or condition monitoring

Description

AMC8 Card

The AMC8 is an analog monitoring card designed for use in the VM600 rack-mounted system in the Meggitt Vibrometer® product family for machinery monitoring and protection applications.

This versatile card is capable of measuring and monitoring up to eight analog signal inputs simultaneously.

The AMC8 card is available in two versions: a “standard” version and a “circuit independent” version, both of which are available as card pairs using the corresponding IOC8T input/output card.

The AMC8 card is mounted on the front of the VM600 rack (ABE04x or ABE056) and the IOC8T I/O card is mounted on the rear.

Both cards connect directly to the rack backplane via two connectors.

A pair of AMC8/IOC8T cards provides eight channels of temperature monitoring that accept resistance temperature detector (RTD) and thermocouple (TC) temperature inputs as well as process inputs.

The source and type of each channel is selectable during card configuration.

Cold Junction Compensation (CJC) sensor processing is used for the thermocouple temperature channel and can be used for two of the eight channels, also selectable during card configuration.

All inputs are conditioned and compared to user-configurable alarms that are defined through Meggitt’s VM600 MPSx software.

A pair of AMC8/IOC8T cards is configured (i.e. operated independently) via the RS-232 port on the front panel of the relevant AMC8 card.

The AMC8 card also provides access to the CPUx card (ABE04x only) in slot 0 of the VM600 rack via the VME bus.

These interfaces allow the operator to configure the VM600 card, access measurements, view detailed board status, upload firmware updates, and more.

The AMC8 card can drive the four local relays on the IOC8T card, as well as any of the 16 relays on the RLC16 card using the VM600 rack’s raw bus and/or open collector (OC) bus.

These cards also provide analog signal outputs based on current (0 to 25 mA). Voltage outputs are also supported.

Application Information

The AMC8/IOC8T card pair is ideally suited for machinery monitoring and protection in a variety of industrial applications.

VM600 ABE056 Ultra Slim Racks

(houses the MPC4 mechanical protection card)

Key Features and Benefits

– From the vibro-meter® product family

– 19-inch slim rack with 1U standard height

– Rugged metal construction

– Modular concept allows the addition of specific modules (cards) for machine protection or condition monitoring

– Rack or panel mounting

– Backplane supports open collector (OC) bus and power distribution for VM600Mk2/VM600 systems

– Integrated AC input or DC input power supply

– Power check relay

Applications

– VM600Mk2/VM600 Mechanical Protection and/or Condition Monitoring Systems

VM600Mk2/VM600 Mechanical Protection and/or Condition Monitoring Systems

The VM600Mk2/VM600 ABE056 slimline rack is used to house the hardware for the www.abb-drive.com  VM600Mk2/VM600 series of machine protection and/or condition monitoring systems in the Vibrometer® product line.

The VM600Mk2/VM600 ABE056 slimline rack has a standard height of 1U and provides mounting space (rack slots) for a single wide VM600Mk2/VM600 processing module (card pair) and a relay module (card).

This rack is particularly suitable for industrial environments where the equipment must be permanently installed in a 19-inch cabinet or panel.

Different versions of the integrated RPS1U power supply can power the VM600Mk2/VM600 ABE056 slimline racks from an external AC or DC power supply.

Both power supplies support a wide input voltage range.

The rack has an integrated backplane that provides electrical interconnection between the integrated power supply (RPS1U) and the installed VM600Mk2/VM600 modules (cards).

The rack also has a power check relay on the rear of the rack to indicate if the integrated power supply is functioning properly.

The VM600Mk2/VM600 Processing Module (Card) is mounted at the front of the rack and the associated Input/Output Module (Card) is mounted at the rear of the rack.

The input/output modules (cards) provide connectors for connecting sensors/measurement chains and for sharing various signals with external systems such as DCS or PLC.

In general, the VM600Mk2/VM600 ABE056 Ultra Slim Racks are factory-configured before shipment and are therefore ready for use.

Optionally, each module (card) can be reconfigured to meet the needs of a specific machinery monitoring application.

Each module (card) can be reconfigured to meet the needs of a specific machinery monitoring application using the appropriate software package from Meggitt Vibro-Meter: VibroSight® or VM600 MPSx.

SPECIFICATIONS

OVERVIEW

Housing: Painted galvanized steel sheet

Color: Off-white (RAL 9002)

Power supply: Integrated RPS1U power supply for VM600Mk2/VM600

The integrated RPS1U power supply provides +5 VDC and ±12 VDC for the VM600Mk2/VM600 and all installed modules (cards).

See also AC Input Power on page 3 and DC Input Power on page 3.

Power Input: The power input has an AC or DC connector (with RFI filter) and an on/off switch.

See Ordering Information on page 6 for information on the main power cord (power strip).

Backplane: Proprietary VM600Mk2/VM600 rack bus (open collector (OC) bus) for data/signal sharing between modules (cards)

Rack Slots (module (card) locations):

Front of rack:

– 1 × slot – module (card) position 01 – for handling modules (cards) such as MPC4Mk2. XMx16. MPC4. or AMC8.

Rear of rack:

– 1 × Slot – Module (Card) Position 01 – For associated input/output modules (cards) such as IOC4Mk2. XIO16T, IOC4T or IOC8T.

– 1 × slot – module (card) position 00 – for the relevant relay module (card), e.g. RLC16Mk2 or RLC16.

Remarks

In general, the associated input/output module (card) is required and the relay module (card) is optional.

For safety reasons, VM600Mk2/VM600 rack slots that do not have a module (card) installed must VM600Mk2/VM600 rack slots that do not have a module (card) installed must be covered by a blank panel.

AC Input Power

Input voltage range: 90 to 264 VAC

Input frequency range: 47 to 63 Hz

Input current: 2.5 A / 115 VAC or 1.5 A / 230 VAC

Output voltage: +5 VDC and ±12 VDC

DC Input Power

Rated input (line) voltage: 24 VDC

Input voltage range: 18 to 58 VDC

Input current: 3.0 A / 24 VDC

Output voltage: +5 VDC and ±12 VDC

Power check relay

Rated input (line) voltage: 110/220 VAC

Rated switching capacity (resistive load)

: 0.5 A / 125 VAC, 0.3 A / 110 VDC, 1 A / 30 VDC

Maximum switching voltage : ±30 VRMS / ±42.4 VAC (peak) or 60 VDC

Maximum switching current : 1 A