Shinkawa VM-7 Series User guide

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MANUAL No. 20901E1.6
Published in Feb. 2009
Revised in Jun. 2010
SHINKAWA Sensor Technology, Inc.
VM-7 Series Monitor
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System Manual 
zRead this manual thoroughly and understand the contents before use.
zKeep this manual so that the operator can refer to it when needed.

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VM-7 System Manual Preface 
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Thank you very much for purchasing the VM-7 Series Monitor.
<Regarding the Manuals for the VM-7 Series Monitor>
The VM-7 Series Monitor (hereafter “the unit”) comes with four manuals which contain information
for different operations as well as tasks.
This "MCL View Operation Manual" is one of the four.
Manual name System Manual
Intended Users of the Manual Operators who are in charge of the maintenance of the unit
and who confirm the screen in their work
Contents yDescription of the Unit
ySpecifications and outer size
yRegular inspection
yTroubleshooting
Manual name Installation Manual
Intended Users of the Manual Personnel who perform the unit installation into the instrument
panel and required wiring.
Contents yDescription of unpacking and accessories
yHow to install the unit into the instrument panel
yHow to connect the unit
Manual name MCL View Operation Manual
Intended Users of the Manual Operators who are in charge of the maintenance of the unit and
who confirm the screen in their work.
Contents yOverview of the MCL View
yDescription of the screen
yOperation through the MCL View
Manual name Service Manual
Intended Users of the Manual Personnel who perform the detail settings and maintenance of
the unit
The use of this manual is restricted to those who have completed
the maintenance training course run by our company.
Contents yDescription of Field Configuration
yDescription of adjustments and calibration
ySolutions to problems

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<Important Notices>
fBe sure to read this manual thoroughly and understand the contents before using this unit. Keep
this manual so that the operator can refer to it when needed.
fIf you have any inquiry about this unit or manual, contact the sales office where you purchased the
unit.
fFor the use of the unit, adequate knowledge about other instruments connected to the unit and
transducers is also required. In addition, not only the contents of this manual, but common sense
also needs to be applied for the safe use of the unit.
fThis unit has had its EMC (Electro-magnetic compatibility) evaluated by various noise tests.
However, since the performance of the unit varies depending on the environmental conditions such
as below, follow instructions in this manual to stabilize the system.
yIntensity of noise
yTemperature and humidity
yLayout of the unit
fWhen reselling the unit as an assembly or transferring the unit (to a third party), please provide the
end users with this manual.
fWhen discarding the unit, follow local government regulations.
fCompany and product names contained herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
fCopyright is retained by Shinkawa Sensor Technology, Inc. No part of this document may be
disclosed or reproduced in any form without prior consent of SHINKAWA Sensor Technology,
Inc.

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<Disclaimer>
fThe company assumes no liability for any damage or injury caused by the user's fault including not
following the instructions of this manual or not installing or handling the unit in an appropriate
manner.
fThe company shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damage, injury, or lost income resulting
from misuse, abuse, modification to or of any part of, or disassembling of the unit by the user.
fUnless expressly stated herein, the company makes no other warranties, express or implied,
including without limitation, any warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or
infringement of intellectual property rights.
fA Warranty Provision is included at the end of this manual. In the event that the unit failure occurs,
the company shall repair the unit in accordance with the Warranty Provision.

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<Table of Contents>
Page
Regarding the Manual for the VM-7 Series Monitor .......................................................................1
Important Notices...............................................................................................................................2
Disclaimer ..........................................................................................................................................3
Table of Contents...............................................................................................................................4
Chapter 1 For Safe Use of the Unit.................................................................................5
1.1 Warning Symbols ................................................................................................5
1.2 Precautions for handling......................................................................................5
Chapter 2 Description of the System .............................................................................7
2.1 System outline .....................................................................................................7
2.2 Installation conditions..........................................................................................7
2.3 Unit part name and functions...............................................................................8
2.4 Software name and functions ............................................................................28
Chapter 3 Maintenance/Inspection...............................................................................30
3.1 Regular inspection .............................................................................................30
3.2 Service life of the unit .......................................................................................30
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................31
Warranty Provision .............................................................................................................
Instrument Rack (Reference)
Instrument Rack (VM-76)
Vibration/Displacement Monitor Module (VM-701)
Absolute Vibration Monitor Module (VM-702)
Tachometer & Eccentricity Monitor Module (VM-703)
Temperature Monitor Module (VM-704)
Rod Drop Monitor Module (VM-706)
18-Channel Relay Module (VM-721)
Local Communication & Phase Marker Module (VM-741)
Network Communication Module (VM-742)
Analysis Module (VM-731)
Analysis Module (VM-732)
Power Supply Module (VM-75)
MCL View (VM-771)
FIELD CONFIG (VM-772)
Analysis View (VM-773)
Remote View (VM-774)
SQL Transfer Software(VM-775)
Diagnostics Expert Program(VM-781)
DCS Modbus Communication Program(VM-782)

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Chapter 1 For Safe Use of the Unit
For safe use of the unit, be sure to read this manual before use.
1.1 Warning Symbols
This manual uses the following symbols to increase awareness of possible dangers or harmful
situations to the user, and to guide in the safe operation of the unit. Be sure that you fully
understand the contents of this manual and follow the instructions herein.
Warning symbols Description
WARNING This symbol is used to warn against the possibility of serious or fatal
injury. Follow the instructions to ensure safety.
CAUTION This symbol is used to caution against the possibility of injury. Follow
the instructions to ensure safety.
CAUTION This symbol is used to draw attention to the possibility of property
damage. Follow the instructions to prevent damage to equipment.
Point In this manual, Point is used to highlight some important issues as well
as to provide useful information.
1.2 Precautions for handling
For the safe use of the unit, be sure to follow the precautions below.
<Prohibited Uses>
WARNING
Never disassemble or modify the unit. Do not use the unit under conditions that
exceed its specifications.
Failure to do so may result in malfunction of the unit, fire or injury.
CAUTION
Do not use radio equipment as a transceiver, or mobile phones around the unit.
If electromagnetic waves are radiated to the unit, signal cables or the transducer, the
unit may not provide satisfactory precision described in the specifications.

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<Compliances>
WARNING
When installing this unit, read "VM-7 Series Monitor Installation Manual" and follow
the instructions.
Failure to do so may result in malfunction of the unit, fire or injury.
CAUTION
Before installation, be sure to read the manuals for this unit as well as other
instruments that are to be connected. The use of this unit requires expert knowledge
of instruments, and the knowledge of any associated equipment.
Before any contact with the unit, be sure touch the metal objects, etc. so that the
static electricity is discharged.
Static electricity accumulated in the human body may damage the unit.
Be sure to perform the following for the stability of the unit.
-Ensure that the screws are tightly fastened and the unit is securely fixed.
-Place the unit in a metal cabinet, etc. and ensure that the lid is closed while the unit
is operated.
Contact the sales office you purchased the unit from if any of the following occurs.
Continued use of the unit under any of the conditions below may result in fire or
malfunction.
-Emits strange odors
-Overheats.
-Emits unusual noise.
-Is dropped.
-Damaged packaging

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Chapter 2 Description of the System
2.1 System outline
VM-7 Series Monitor is a system which provides full-time on-line monitoring of various rotating
machineries.
Signals transmitted from the sensor installed to rotating machineries are input to the monitor
module.
The input signals can be displayed and monitored on a display PC.
If the signals reach an abnormal level, the corresponding warning will be output.
<System overview>
2.2 Installation conditions
Install the unit in a place where the following conditions are satisfied.
yAmbient
temperature:
0 to 65°C when the unit is operated
yAmbient
humidity
20 to 90%RH (no condensation) when the unit is operated
yVibration
condition
2 m/s2or less at 10 to 100 Hz
yAir cleanliness
level
Ideally, with the air dust level at 0.2 mg/m3or less.
Also, keep away from corrosive gases including hydrogen sulfide gas,
chlorine gas, as well as electrically conductive dust such as iron and carbon.
MCL View
software
FIELD
CONFIG
software
Power system1 or 2
AC or DC
Display PC
Phase marker input ×2ch
Control contact input
yAlarm reset
ySequence
yFilter enable
Service PC
Transducer input
Power output for transducer
Monitor output
Front BNC & Rear
connector
Recorder output
Contact output
Output for upper network
Modbus/TCP
(Compatible with redundancy)

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2.3 Unit part name and functions
VM-7 system monitor is provided with the slots, Slot 0 to 10, in which each module is installed.
No. Name Functions
①Instrument Rack Accommodates modules.
②Power Supply Module Supplies power to modules.
Slot P1 is primary, and Slot P2 is secondary.
③Local Communication &
Phase Marker Module
Displays measurement values and the status of each
unit through the MCL View, and perform settings
using FIELD CONFIG.
Also detects the phase marker signals.
This module can be installed on Slot 0 only.
④Network
Communication Module
The measurement value and status of each module is
transmitted to the network.
This module can be installed on Slot 1 or 2.
⑤Other Monitor Modules Monitors input signals.
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Slot 0 Slot 10
Slot P2Slot P1

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<Instrument Rack (VM-76)>
An instrument rack comes in two different models: a Eurotype input/output terminal type
(VM-761) and a batch input/output panel connector type (VM-762).
An instrument rack is an assembly to accommodate each module and fix it onto the panel.
All the modules are mounted in the slots inside an instrument rack.
I/O terminals or connectors are located on the back of the instrument rack, and cables are
connected to them.
The size of the rack conforms to EIA standards.
European I/O terminal type Instrument Rack (VM-761)
No. Name Function
①Monitor output
connector
Provides monitor outputs (buffer output or shaped
rotary pulse output).
②
Monitor output
connector for phase
marker
Provides buffer output and pulse output of the phase
marker.
③
18-Channel Relay
Module output terminal
block
Provides contact signals according to the logic set by
18-Channel Relay Module.
④Transducer input
terminal block
Inputs transducer signals which correspond to each
module.
⑤Phase marker input
terminal block Inputs phase marker signals.

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No. Name Function
⑥Contact input terminal
block
Performs the following according to contact inputs.
ySelf-hold alarm reset
yActivation of sequence function
yActivation of 10 pole high pass filter
⑦System-OK output
terminal block
Provides contact outputs according to OR of OK
alarm from each module.
⑧Recorder output
terminal block
Outputs the voltage or current signal proportional to
each module monitor range.
⑨
Analysis Module
communication
connector
Outputs data processed by the Analysis Module.
⑩Network communication
connector 1
The measurement value and status of each monitor is
transmitted to the network via the Network
Communication Module installed on the Slot 1.
⑪Network communication
connector 2
The measurement value and status of each monitor is
transmitted to the network via the Network
Communication Module installed on the Slot 2.
⑫Local communication
connector
Communicates with the PC in which MCL View and
FIELD CONFIG are installed.
⑬Contact output terminal
block
Outputs contact signals according to the logic related
to each module warning.
⑭Power supply module
terminal block
Supplies power and provides POWER-OK contact
output.

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D-sub I/O connector type Instrument Rack (VM-762)
No. Name Function
①Monitor output
connector
Provides monitor outputs (buffer output or reshaped
rotary pulse output).
②
Monitor output
connector for phase
marker
Provides buffer output and pulse output of the phase
marker.
③
18-Channel Relay
Module output terminal
block
Provides contact signals according to the logic set by
18-Channel Relay Module.
④Transducer input
connector
Inputs transducer signals which correspond to each
module.
⑤Phase marker input
connector Inputs phase marker signals.
⑥Contact input terminal
block
Performs the following according to contact inputs.
ySelf-hold alarm reset
yActivation of sequence function
yActivation of 10 pole high pass filter
⑦System-OK output
terminal block
Provides contact outputs according to OR of OK
alarm from each module.
⑧Recorder output
connector
Outputs the voltage or current signal proportional to
each module monitor range.

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No. Name Function
⑨
Analysis Module
communication
connector
Outputs data processed by the Analysis Module.
⑩Network communication
connector 1
The measurement value and status of each monitor is
transmitted to the network via the Network
Communication Module installed on the Slot 1.
⑪Network communication
connector 2
The measurement value and status of each monitor is
transmitted to the network via the Network
Communication Module installed on the Slot 2.
⑫Local communication
connector
Communicates with the PC in which MCL View and
FIELD CONFIG are installed.
⑬Contact output terminal
block
Outputs contact signals according to the logic related
to each module warning.
⑭Power Supply Module
terminal block
Supplies power and provides POWER-OK contact
output.

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<Vibration/Displacement Monitor Module (VM-701)>
The Vibration/Displacement Monitor Module is a monitor that monitors the vibration level and
position of the shaft of rotating machineries, and thermal expansion difference between the rotor
and casing.
This module provides functions for measuring various type vibration and displacement of rotating
machineries through software and hardware settings, and is compatible with up to four channel
inputs.
Also, this module provide the recorder output corresponding to input signals and contact output, to
outside equipment via the rear panel of the instrument rack.
No. Name Function
①1ch OK indicator When 1ch is normal: Lights (in green).
When 1ch OK alarm is activated: Flashes.
②2ch OK indicator When 2ch is normal: Lights (in green).
When 2ch OK alarm is activated: Flashes.
③3ch OK indicator When 3ch is normal: Lights (in green).
When 3ch OK alarm is activated: Flashes.
④4ch OK indicator When 4ch is normal: Lights (in green).
When 4ch OK alarm is activated: Flashes.
⑤1ch monitor output
connector Outputs 1ch input signal via the buffer amplifier.
⑥2ch monitor output
connector Outputs 2ch input signal via the buffer amplifier.
⑦3ch Monitor Output
Connector Outputs 3ch input signal via the buffer amplifier.
⑧4ch Monitor Output
Connector Outputs 4ch input signal via the buffer amplifier.
⑨Module fastener This is used to fix the vibration/displacement monitor
module to the instrument rack.
⑩Main board A board on which electronic parts are mounted
⑪DIN connector A connector used for connecting to the motherboard

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<Absolute Vibration Monitor Module (VM-702)>
The Vibration Monitor Module is a dedicated monitor that monitors the relative/absolute vibration
level of the rotary machine shafts, or relative vibration and seismic vibration simultaneously.
This module is compatible with up to 2 input systems (relative vibration: 2 channels, seismic
vibration: 2 channels).
Also, this module provide the recorder output corresponding to input signals and contact output, to
outside equipment via the rear panel of the instrument rack.
No. Name Function
①1ch OK indicator When 1ch is normal: Lights (in green).
When 1ch warning is activated: Flashes.
②2ch OK indicator When 2ch is normal: Lights (in green).
When 2ch warning is activated: Flashes.
③3ch OK indicator When 3ch is normal: Lights (in green).
When 3ch warning is activated: Flashes.
④4ch OK indicator When 4ch is normal: Lights (in green).
When 4ch warning is activated: Flashes.
⑤1ch monitor output
connector Outputs 1ch input signal via the buffer amplifier.

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No. Name Function
⑥2ch monitor output
connector
Outputs 2ch input signal.
There are the following three methods to output
signals, and the signal to be output is set through
FIELD CONFIG.
yOutputs input signals through the buffer amplifier
yOutputs after the input signal (speed vibration) is
integrated and converted into the displacement
vibration.
yOutputs after the signal is calculated using 1ch
signal and converted into the absolute vibration
(displacement).
⑦3ch monitor output
connector Outputs 3ch input signal via the buffer amplifier.
⑧4ch monitor output
connector
Outputs 4ch input signal.
There are the following three methods to output
signals, and the signal to be output is set through
FIELD CONFIG.
yOutputs input signals through the buffer amplifier
yOutputs after the input signal (speed vibration) is
integrated and converted into the displacement
vibration.
yOutputs after the signal is calculated using 3ch
signal and converted into the absolute vibration
(displacement).
⑨Module fastener This is used to fix the Absolute Vibration Monitor
Module to the instrument rack.
⑩Main board A board on which electronic parts are mounted
⑪DIN connector A connector used for connecting to the motherboard

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<Tachometer & Eccentricity Monitor Module (VM-703)>
Tachometer & Eccentricity Monitor Module is a monitor that has a function to monitor rotation
speed/acceleration of the shaft and to monitor shaft eccentricity while the rotation machine is
started.
This module provides up to two channels for rotation signals, and one channel for eccentricity
signal.
Also, this module provide the recorder output corresponding to input signals and contact output, to
outside equipment via the rear panel of the instrument rack.
No. Name Function
①1ch OK indicator When 1ch is normal: Lights (in green).
When 1ch warning is activated: Flashes.
②2ch OK indicator When 2ch is normal: Lights (in green).
When 2ch warning is activated: Flashes.
③3ch OK indicator When 3ch is normal: Lights (in green).
When 3ch warning is activated: Flashes.
④1ch trigger indicator Normal: Lights (in yellow)
When 1ch trigger signal is detected: Does not light.
⑤2ch trigger indicator Normal: Lights (in yellow)
When 2ch trigger signal is detected: Does not light.
⑥1ch monitor output
connector Outputs 1ch input signal via the buffer amplifier.
⑦2ch monitor output
connector Outputs 2ch input signal via the buffer amplifier.
⑧3ch monitor output
connector Outputs 3ch input signal via the buffer amplifier.
⑨1ch/2ch pulse output
connector
Shapes 1ch and 2ch input signal into rectangular
wave to output.
⑩Module fastener This is used to fix the Tachometer & Eccentricity
Monitor Module to the instrument rack.

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⑪Main board A board on which electronic parts are mounted
⑫DIN connector A connector used for connecting to the motherboard

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<Temperature Monitor Module (VM-704)>
The Temperature Monitor Module is a monitor that monitors the temperatures of rotating
machineries. A single module provides up to six channels for input, and can monitor the
temperature of six different locations on the machine. In addition, as an input transducer, the
module can also accommodate thermocouple, three-wire and four-wire resistance thermometer
sensors.
Also, this module provide the recorder output corresponding to input signals and contact output, to
outside equipment via the rear panel of the instrument rack.
No. Name Function
①1ch OK indicator When 1ch is normal: Lights (in green).
When 1ch warning is activated: Flashes.
②2ch OK indicator When 2ch is normal: Lights (in green).
When 2ch warning is activated: Flashes.
③3ch OK indicator When 3ch is normal: Lights (in green).
When 3ch warning is activated: Flashes.
④4ch OK indicator When 4ch is normal: Lights (in green).
When 4ch warning is activated: Flashes.
⑤5ch OK indicator When 5ch is normal: Lights (in green).
When 5ch warning is activated: Flashes.
⑥6ch OK indicator When 6ch is normal: Lights (in green).
When 6ch warning is activated: Flashes.
⑦Module fastener This is used to fix the Temperature Monitor Module
to the instrument rack.
⑧Main board A board on which electronic parts are mounted