Meggitt VM600 Instruction manual

VM600 MPS quick start manual MAMPS-QS/E
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Title page
QUICK START MANUAL
VM600
machinery protection system (MPS)

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REVISION RECORD SHEET
The duly signed master copy of this page is stored by the Technical publications department of Meggitt SA
and can be obtained by writing to the Technical Publications Manager.
Edition Date
of issue
Written by /
modified by Description Signature
1 30.06.2007 D. Evans Original edition. DE
2 01.10.2018 Peter Ward
Updated to be consistent with the latest VM600 machinery
protection system (MPS) hardware manual and in
accordance with the latest Meggitt brand guidelines.
PW
Department Name Date Signature
Technical content of original
issue approved by Product Management Michaël Hafner 01.10.2018 MH
Document released by Technical Publications Peter Ward 01.10.2018 PW

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Important no tices
IMPORTANT NOTICES
All statements, technical information, and recommendations in this document which relate to the products supplied
by Meggitt SA (Meggitt Sensing Systems) are based on information believed to be reliable, but unless otherwise
expressly agreed in writing with Meggitt SA the accuracy or completeness of such data is not guaranteed. Before
using this product, you must evaluate it and determine if it is suitable for your intended application. You should also
check our website at www.meggittsensing.com/energy for any updates to data sheets, Ex certificates, product
drawings, user manuals, service bulletins and/or other instructions affecting the product.
Unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing with Meggitt SA, you assume all risks and liability associated with use
of the product. Meggitt SA takes no responsibility for any statements related to the product which are not contained
in a current English language Meggitt SA (Meggitt Sensing Systems) publication, nor for any statements contained
in extracts, summaries, translations or any other documents not authored and produced by Meggitt SA.
The certifications and warranties applicable to the products supplied by Meggitt SA are valid only for new products
purchased directly from Meggitt SA or from an authorised distributor of Meggitt SA.
Meggitt SA reserves the right to alter any part of this publication without prior notice.
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Community, USA or other countries. Each recipient of this document is responsible for ensuring that the transfer or
use of any information contained in this document complies with all relevant export control regulations. ECN N/A.
COPYRIGHT
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The names of actual companies and products mentioned
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The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
This information shall not be used, duplicated or disclosed, in whole or in part,
without the express written permission of Meggitt SA (Meggitt Sensing Systems).

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PREFACE
About this manual
This manual provides a summary of how to install a VM600 series machinery protection
system (MPS), from Meggitt’s Vibro-Meter®product line. It also offers some general
information concerning the installation, configuration and general use of the system.
About Meggitt, Meggitt Sensing Systems and Vibro-Meter
Headquartered in the UK, Meggitt PLC is a global engineering group specialising in extreme
environment components and smart sub-systems for aerospace, defence and energy
markets.
Meggitt Sensing Systems is the operating division of Meggitt specialising in sensing and
monitoring systems, which has operated through its antecedents since 1927 under the
names of ECET, Endevco, Ferroperm Piezoceramics, Lodge Ignition, Sensorex and
Vibro-Meter. Today, these operations are integrated under one strategic business unit called
Meggitt Sensing Systems, headquartered in Switzerland and providing complete systems,
using these renowned brands, from a single supply base.
The Meggitt Sensing Systems facility in Fribourg, Switzerland operates as the legal entity
Meggitt SA (formerly Vibro-Meter SA). This site produces a wide range of vibration, dynamic
pressure, proximity, air-gap and other sensors capable of operation in extreme environments,
electronic monitoring and protection systems, and innovative software for aerospace and
land-based turbomachinery. This includes the VM600 machinery protection system (MPS)
produced for the Vibro-Meter®product line.
Who should use this manual?
This manual is written for integrators and operators of process monitoring/control systems
using a VM600 machinery protection system (MPS) and the VM600 MPSx software.
Integrators and operators are assumed to have the necessary technical training in electronics
and mechanical engineering (professional certificate/diploma, or equivalent) to enable them
to install, configure and use the system and software.
This manual SHOULD be read in conjunction with the VM600 machinery
protection system (MPS) hardware manual (MAMPS-HW/E), which is the
reference installation manual.
This manual SHOULD NOT be used as a replacement for the reference
installation manual, since the installation instructions in this manual are
incomplete.

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Applicability of the manual
This manual applies to a VM600 machinery protection system (MPS) using the new
generation of VM600 MPC4 cards (hardware versions 03x, 11x, 21x and subsequent
models). These later cards are easily distinguished from earlier models as they have seven
LEDs on their panels, whereas previous versions (01x and 02x) had only one LED (identified
as DIAG). Users of systems having earlier versions of the MPC4 card should refer to an
earlier edition of this manual.
Please note that this manual describes use of the VM600 MPSx software with a standard
Microsoft®Windows®configuration in English. If using a different locale, you may need to
modify certain parameters, for example, use a comma (“,”) as the decimal mark in numbers.
Related publications and documentation
For further information on the use of a VM600 machinery protection system (MPS), refer to
the following Meggitt Sensing Systems (MSS) documentation:
•VM600 machinery protection system (MPS) hardware manual
(MSS document ref. MAMPS-HW/E)
•VM600 MPS1 configuration software for machinery protection systems software manual
(MSS document ref. MAMPS1-SW/E)
•VM600 MPS2 configuration software for machinery protection systems software manual
(MSS document ref. MAMPS2-SW/E).
•IRC4_configurator for intelligent relay cards software manual
(MSS document ref. MAIRC4-SW/E).
Operators of networked VM600 racks should also refer to the following document:
•VM600 networking manual
(MSS document ref. MAVM600-NET/E).
Operators of safety-related systems (SRSs) should also refer to the following document:
•VM600 safety manual
(MSS document ref. MAVM600-FS/E).
For information on the use of a VM600 condition monitoring system (CMS), refer to the
following Meggitt Sensing Systems (MSS) documentation:
•VM600 condition monitoring system (CMS) hardware manual
(MSS document ref. MACMS-HW/E).

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Symbols and styles used in this manual
SAFETY
SAFETY
Symbols and styles used in this manual
The following symbols are used in this manual where appropriate:
NOTE: The NOTE symbol. This draws the operator's attention to complementary
information or advice relating to the subject being treated.
The WARNING safety symbol
THIS INTRODUCES DIRECTIVES, PROCEDURES OR PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES WHICH
MUST BE EXECUTED OR FOLLOWED. FAILURE TO OBEY AWARNING CAN RESULT IN
INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTIES.
The CAUTION safety symbol
This draws the operator's attention to information, directives or procedures
which must be executed or followed. Failure to obey a caution can result in
damage to equipment.
The ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE device symbol
This indicates that the device or system being handled can be damaged by
electrostatic discharges. See Handling precautions for electrostatic
sensitive devices on page x for further information.

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Important remarks on safety
SAFETY
Important remarks on safety
Every effort has been made to include specific safety-related procedures in this manual using
the symbols described above. However, operating personnel are expected to follow all
generally accepted safety procedures.
All personnel who are liable to operate the equipment described in this manual should be
trained in the correct safety procedures.
Meggitt Sensing Systems does not accept any liability for injury or material damage caused
by failure to obey any safety-related instructions or due to any modification, transformation or
repair carried out on the equipment without written permission from Meggitt SA. Any
modification, transformation or repair carried out on the equipment without written permission
from Meggitt SA will invalidate any warranty.
Electrical safety and installation
Read this manual carefully and observe the safety instructions before
installing and using the equipment described.
By doing this, you will be aware of the potential hazards and be able to work
safely, ensuring your own protection and also that of the equipment.
WHEN INSTALLING AVM600 RACK, OBSERVE ALL SAFETY (WARNING AND CAUTION)
STATEMENTS IN THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW ALL NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL
CODES.
ONLY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED PERSONNEL (SUCH AS AQUALIFIED/LICENSED
ELECTRICIAN) SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO INSTALL OR REPLACE THIS EQUIPMENT.
CHECK NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES, REGULATIONS AND DIRECTIVES
BEFORE WIRING.
A VM600 RACK MUST BE DIRECTLY AND PERMANENTLY CONNECTED TO PROTECTIVE
EARTH (PE) USING THE EARTH CONDUCTOR OF THE EXTERNAL MAINS POWER SUPPLY
LEAD (POWER CORD), IN ORDER TO HELP PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
SELECT CABLE WIRE SIZES AND CONNECTORS (CURRENT-CARRYING CAPACITY),
INCLUDING THE EXTERNAL MAINS POWER SUPPLY LEAD (POWER CORD), TO MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE APPLICATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE
NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES.
CHECKS TO ENSURE ELECTRICAL SAFETY SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY ACOMPETENT
PERSON.
DEFLECTION PLATES (BARRIERS) MUST BE INSTALLED ABOVE AND BELOW AVM600
RACK IN ORDER TO HELP REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND IN THE CASE
OF THE BARRIER INSTALLED BELOW AVM600, IN ORDER TO HELP PREVENT THE
SPREAD OF FIRE TOO.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY,
AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.

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Hazardous voltages and the risk of electric shock
Hot surfaces and the risk of burning
Heavy objects and the risk of injury
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES EXIST WITHIN AVM600 RACK.
WHEN ACARD, PANEL OR POWER SUPPLY IS REMOVED FROM AVM600 RACK, THE
RACK BACKPLANE – CONTAINING HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES – IS EXPOSED AND THERE
IS THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, AS INDICATED BY THE USE OF THE FOLLOWING
WARNING LABEL ON THE EQUIPMENT:
REGARD ANY EXPOSED COMPONENT, CONNECTOR OR PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB)
AS APOSSIBLE SHOCK HAZARD AND DO NOT TOUCH WHEN ENERGISED.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY,
AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
HOT SURFACES CAN EXIST WITHIN AND ON AVM600 RACK.
DEPENDING ON THE AMBIENT OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND POWER CONSUMPTION,
AND THE INSTALLATION AND COOLING OF AVM600 RACK, THE TOP OF THE RACK CAN
BECOME HOT TO TOUCH AND THERE IS THE RISK OF BURNING WHEN HANDLING THE
RACK, AS INDICATED BY THE USE OF THE FOLLOWING WARNING LABEL ON THE
EQUIPMENT:
REGARD THE TOP OF AVM600 RACK AS AHOT SURFACE AND DO NOT TOUCH
UNLESS COOL.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN INJURY.
A POPULATED VM600 SYSTEM RACK WITH CARDS AND RACK POWER SUPPLIES
INSTALLED IS AHEAVY OBJECT.
DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF VM600 CARDS AND RPS6U RACK POWER SUPPLIES
INSTALLED, AVM600 SYSTEM RACK (ABE04x) CAN BE TOO HEAVY TO LIFT, LOWER
OR OTHERWISE HANDLE MANUALLY AND THERE IS THE RISK OF INJURY DURING
INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL.
REGARD APOPULATED VM600 SYSTEM RACK AS AHEAVY OBJECT AND DO NOT
HANDLE MANUALLY UNTIL ANY RPS6U RACK POWER SUPPLIES (AND VM600 CARDS
AS NECESSARY) HAVE BEEN REMOVED IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE WEIGHT, AS THESE
ARE THE HEAVIEST SYSTEM COMPONENTS THAT CAN BE EASILY REMOVED.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN INJURY.

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Replacement parts and accessories
For information on replacement parts and accessories:
• Visit the Meggitt Vibro-Meter®website at www.meggittsensing.com/energy
• Contact your local Meggitt representative.
Handling precautions for electrostatic sensitive devices
Certain devices used in electronic equipment can be damaged by electrostatic discharges
resulting from built-up static electricity. Because of this, special precautions must be taken to
minimise or eliminate the possibility of these electrostatic discharges occurring.
• Before handling electronic circuits, discharge the static electricity from your body by
touching and momentarily holding a grounded metal object (such as a pipe or cabinet).
• Avoid the build-up of static electricity on your body by not wearing synthetic clothing
material, as these tend to generate and store static electric charges. Cotton or cotton
blend materials are preferred because they do not store static electric charges.
• Do not handle electronic circuits unless it is absolutely necessary. Only hold cards by
their handles or panels.
• Do not touch printed circuit boards, their connectors or their components with conductive
devices or with your hands.
• Put the electronic circuit, printed circuit board or module containing electronic
components into an antistatic protective bag immediately after removing it from a VM600
rack.
Use only approved replacement parts and accessories.
Do not connect with incompatible products or accessories.
Only use replacement parts and accessories intended for use with
VM600 racks that have been approved by Meggitt SA.
Using incompatible replacement parts and accessories could be
dangerous and may damage the equipment or result in injury.
Read the following recommendations carefully before handling electronic
circuits, printed circuit boards or modules containing electronic
components.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
REVISION RECORD SHEET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
IMPORTANT NOTICES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
1 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.1 Unpacking and inspecting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.2 System overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.3 Installing a rack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1.3.1 Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
1.3.2 Circuit breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
1.3.3 Supply wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
1.3.4 Instructions for locating and mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
1.4 Connecting power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
1.4.1 Front panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
1.4.2 DC-input rear panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
1.4.3 AC-input rear panels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
1.4.4 Combined AC-input and DC-input rear panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
1.4.5 Power supply check relay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
1.5 Handling cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
1.5.1 Card locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
1.5.2 Installation restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
1.6 Communicating with a VM600 MPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
1.7 Connecting to a computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
1.8 Software configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
1.8.1 Setting the IP address of the CPUM card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

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2 OPERATING THE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.1 Card features and operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.1.1 MPC4 machinery protection card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.1.2 IOC4T input/output card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.1.3 AMC8 analog monitoring card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.1.4 IOC8T input/output card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.1.5 CPUM modular CPU card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2.1.6 IOCN input/output card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2.1.7 RLC16 relay card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
2.1.8 IRC4 relay card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
3 COMMON MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.1 Replacing cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.1.1 Hot swapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.1.2 Cards in a stand-alone rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.1.3 Cards in a networked rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.1.4 Hot swapping cards in a VM600 rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3.1.4.1 Hot swapping a card in the front of a VM600 rack . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3.1.4.2 Hot swapping a card in the rear of a VM600 rack . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3.1.4.3 Removing cards safely. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3.2 Software configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
4 SERVICE AND SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.1 Contacting us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.2 Technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.3 Sales and repairs support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.4 Repairs and returns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.5 End-of-life product disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

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Unpacking and inspecting
INSTALLATION
1 INSTALLATION
This chapter provides a brief overview on the installation of VM600 machinery protection
system (MPS) hardware. Information is provided on unpacking, installing a rack, connecting
power, connecting cards and software configuration.
NOTE: For further information on installing a VM600 machinery protection system (MPS),
refer to the VM600 machinery protection system (MPS) hardware manual.
1.1 Unpacking and inspecting
The procedure for unpacking VM600 MPS hardware is shown in Figure 1-1 and described
below:
Figure 1-1: Procedure for unpacking and inspecting VM600 MPS hardware
Step 1: Place the outer box on a flat surface with the arrows on the side of the box
pointing upwards.
Step 2: Open the outer box along the tape using a pair of scissors.
Step 3: Pull the handles of the inner box outwards to a vertical position.
Step 4: Gently lift the inner box vertically out of the outer box using the handles of the
inner box.
Step 5: Place the inner box on a flat surface.
Step 6: Open the inner box using the handles.
Step 7: Inspect the VM600 MPS hardware to ensure that no damage has occurred
during delivery.
Steps 1 to 3 Step 5
Step 4 Steps 6 to 7

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INSTALLATION
NOTE: If damage has occurred to VM600 MPS hardware during delivery, please contact
your nearest Meggitt representative.
1.2 System overview
The VM600 machinery protection system (MPS) is a digital machinery protection system
designed for use in industrial applications. It is intended primarily for vibration monitoring to
assure the protection of rotating machinery as used in, for example, the power generation,
petro-chemical and petroleum industries as well as in marine related applications.
The VM600 series of machinery protection and condition monitoring systems from Meggitt’s
Vibro-Meter®product line are based around a 19" rack containing various types of cards,
depending on the application.
There are basically two types of system:
• VM600 machinery protection system (MPS – 1U or 6U rack).
• VM600 condition monitoring system (CMS – 1U or 6U rack).
It is also possible to integrate MPS and CMS hardware into the same VM600 rack (ABE04x).
NOTE: This manual describes machinery protection system (MPS) hardware only.
Further information on condition monitoring system hardware can be found in the
VM600 condition monitoring system (CMS) hardware manual.
In its most basic configuration, a VM600 machinery protection system (MPS) consists of the
following hardware:
1- VM600 rack: 19" system rack x 6U (ABE04x) or 19" slimline rack x 1U (ABE056)
NOTE: ABE04x refers to both the ABE040 and ABE042, which are identical apart from the
position of the rack mounting brackets.
2- RPS6U rack power supply (ABE04x only)
When an AC-input version of the RPS6U is installed in a VM600 rack, the optional ASPS
auxiliary sensor power supply can be used to replace external power supplies such as
the APF19x 24 VDC power supplies.
3- MPC4 machinery protection card
4- IOC4T input/output card for the MPC4
5- AMC8 analog monitoring card
6- IOC8T input/output card for the AMC8.
The MPC4 and IOC4T cards form an inseparable card pair and one cannot be used without
the other. These cards are used primarily to monitor vibration for the purposes of machinery
protection.
Similarly, the AMC8 and IOC8T cards form an inseparable card pair and one cannot be used
without the other. These cards are used primarily to monitor quasi-static parameters such as
temperature, fluid level or flow rate for the purposes of machinery protection.

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System overview
INSTALLATION
In general, a VM600 rack used for machinery protection can contain:
• Only MPC4 / IOC4T card pairs
• Only AMC8 / IOC8T card pairs
• A combination of MPC4 / IOC4T and AMC8 / IOC8T card pairs.
Depending on the application, the following type of cards can also be installed in the VM600
rack (ABE04x or ABE056):
7- RLC16 relay card (16 relays) and IRC4 intelligent relay card (eight relays combined as
either 4 DPDT or 8 SPDT).
All the above items can be used to make a stand-alone MPS system, that is, one that is not
connected to a network.
A networked version of the MPS will in addition contain the following hardware in the VM600
rack (ABE04x):
8- CPUM modular CPU card
9- IOCN input/output card for the CPUM.
Depending on the application (and irrespective of whether the rack is used in a stand-alone
or a networked configuration), one or more of the following power supplies can be used
outside a VM600 rack (ABE04x):
• APF19x 24 VDC power supplies
• Any equivalent low-noise power supply provided by the customer.
These devices must be used for GSI1xx galvanic separation units, GSV safety barriers and
transducer and signal conditioner front-ends having a current requirement greater than
25 mA. They will often be mounted in the cubicle in which the rack is installed.
NOTE: Auxiliary sensor power supplies (ASPSs) installed in a VM600 rack (ABE04x)
perform the same function as external power supplies such as the APF19x 24 VDC
power supplies. That is, they are used to power external hardware such as GSI
galvanic separation units or signal conditioners that require more power than can
be provided by an MPC4 / IOC4T card pair.
NOTE: Refer to the individual data sheets for full technical specifications of the MPS
hardware.
Finally, a combined machinery protection and condition monitoring system can integrate the
following condition monitoring hardware in the VM600 rack (ABE04x):
• XMx16/XIO16T extended monitoring card pairs.
NOTE: Further information on the condition monitoring system hardware can be found in
the VM600 condition monitoring system (CMS) hardware manual.
Figure 1-2 and Figure 1-3 show front and rear views of a typical VM600 rack (ABE04x)
containing machinery protection system (MPS) hardware.
NOTE: Refer to the data sheets for full technical specifications of the VM600 MPS
hardware (rack, cards and modules).

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Figure 1-2: Front-view drawing of a typical VM600 MPS rack (ABE040)
featuring MPC4 / IOC4T card pairs
VM600 system rack
(ABE040, 19” x 6U)
IOCN
input/output card IOC4T
input/output cards
RLC16
relay card
CPUM
modular CPU
card
RPS6U
rack power supplies
MPC4
machinery
protection
card
IRC4
intelligent
relay card
ASPS

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Figure 1-3: Rear view drawing of a typical VM600 MPS rack (ABE040)
featuring MPC4 / IOC4T card pairs
VM600 system rack
(ABE040, 19” x 6U)
IOC4T
input /output
card
Rear panel
for rack
power supply
CPUM
modular CPU card
RPS6U
rack power supply
MPC4
machinery
protection card
Relay
outputs
IRC4
intelligent
relay card
IOCN
input/output
card
RLC16
relay card
ASPS

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NOTE: Further information on installing VM600 MPS hardware can be found in the VM600
machinery protection system (MPS) hardware manual and in the corresponding
data sheet.
1.3 Installing a rack
A VM600 machinery protection system (MPS) is typically housed in a VM600 system rack
(ABE04x), that is, a ‘standard’ a 19 inch rack (84TE) with a height of 6U (6HE). Two types of
this rack exist: the ABE040 and the ABE042. These are identical, except for the position of
the rack mounting brackets. An example of a VM600 MPS housed in an ABE040 rack is
shown in Figure 1-4.
A VM600 rack contains a front card cage and a rear card cage. The card cages are separated
by the rack backplane. The appearance of the front panel and rear panel of the rack depends
entirely on the types of cards installed in the two card cages.

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Figure 1-4: Views of a typical VM600 MPS rack (ABE040) with several cards installed
(machinery protection cards only)
Front
Side view
Rear view
Front view
(PS2) (PS1)

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1.3.1 Ventilation
VM600 racks do not contain any ventilation units (fans). They therefore rely on either forced
ventilation by fans in the cabinet or on natural ventilation (convection) for their cooling. All
require the free flow of air in an upward direction, with air entering the rack through the vents
in the base of the rack and leaving it through the vents on the top of the rack.
When racks are installed in a cabinet or enclosure, in which natural ventilation is used, a
space of at least 50 mm should be present below and above each rack for an ABE04x rack
(see Figure 1-6, Case A).
It is possible to prevent warm air flowing from one rack to another, by placing inclined plates
between them in order to deflect the airflow (see Figure 1-6, Case B). When inclined plates
are used with VM600 racks, an inclined plate can also function as a non-flammable
separation barrier, if required (see 1.3.4 Instructions for locating and mounting). In addition,
the space of 50 mm should be present below and above ABE04x.
If an ABE04x rack is assembled without empty slots between the MPS and/or CMS
processing cards, it is recommended to use forced ventilation if the temperature of the air
flowing through the rack exceeds 40°C. If a 19” x 6U rack has at least one empty slot between
each processing card, it is recommended to use forced ventilation if the temperature of the
air flowing through the rack exceeds 55°C.
In a case where forced ventilation by fan units is used, the spacing above, below and between
racks can be reduced to zero, providing that the airflow to/from neighbouring racks is
ensured.
Always ensure adequate spacing (minimum 50 mm for ABE04x racks) is
provided below and above the rack to allow proper natural ventilation.
Failure to adhere to this requirement will cause overheating of the rack and
as a consequence will affect the correct operation of the system.
HAZARDOUS TEMPERATURES CAN EXIST WITHIN AND ON VM600 SYSTEM
RACKS (ABE04X).
DEPENDING ON THE AMBIENT OPERATING TEMPERATURE, NUMBER OF CARDS AND
POWER SUPPLIES INSTALLED (AND THEIR CONFIGURATION AND OPERATION), THE
INSTALLATION AND COOLING (FORCED OR NATURAL VENTILATION), THE TOP OF A
VM600 RACK CAN BECOME HOT AND THERE IS THE RISK OF BURNING WHEN HANDLING
THE RACK.
SEE ALSO HOT SURFACES AND THE RISK OF BURNING ON PAGE XVII.