
1. OVERVIEW OF THE ZPU-5000
The ZPU-5000 is a multi-channel acquisition and processing unit designed for monitoring large rotating units
such as turbo-generators, hydroelectric generators, and large motors. Each ZPU-5000 unit can simultaneously
monitor up to 16 high-speed parameters.
The modular construction of the ZPU-5000 unit supports up to eight two-channel analog input/output modules.
Each analog input/output module accomplishes several functions:
•Applies a selected process on each input signal;
•Detects alarms (performs comparisons between alert and danger threshold levels);
•Determines the alarm type (increasing or decreasing value);
•Controls four alarm relay driver outputs;
•Outputs a processed raw value on two analog outputs (4 to 20 mA, and 0 to 10V);
•Outputs a trend value on two analog outputs (4 to 20 mA, and 0 to 10V).
ZPU-5000 units are usually installed in a network configuration that includes at least a server and a database
engine. The network can also include workstations from which users can trigger manual measurements, view
in real-time the data collected, or analyze measurements.
The ZPU-5000 can also operate in a standalone configuration for basic real-time monitoring. In standalone
mode, the ZPU-5000 unit uses relay driver outputs to transmit notifications of alarm.
1.1 Supported software and types of measurements
•The information presented throughout this manual applies to ZOOM version 7.4 only.
When installed in a network configuration, ZPU-5000 units are linked to a server for connection to a database,
and to establish communication with other equipment. All operations are managed through ZOOM software
services:
to connect the ZPU-5000 unit to the database and to other ZOOM software
components.
to transmit the user’s commands for triggering measurements, display data
through real-time graphic displays, and provide software tools for analysis.
ZOOM Configuration
& ZOOM Update
to make configuration changes and transmit firmware updates that will be stored in
the ZPU-5000 internal memory.
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