{"product_id":"alstom-mpm123-measurement-and-protection-module","title":"Module de mesure et de protection ALSTOM MPM123","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-41\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMPM123 (MPM-123)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-41 citation-end-41\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a sophisticated Measurement and Protection Module integrated within the ALSTOM ALSPA™ control architecture.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-40 citation-end-40\"\u003eThis core control component is engineered to provide high-precision monitoring of critical electrical parameters, including voltage, current, and frequency, in real-time.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDeployed extensively in power generation, grid distribution, and heavy industrial automation, the MPM123 serves as a frontline defense system.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-39 citation-end-39\"\u003eIt is designed to detect electrical anomalies such as overcurrent, overvoltage, and underfrequency, instantly triggering protective logic to safeguard expensive turbine assets and maintain overall grid stability.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Configuration (Deep Dive)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MPM123 architecture combines high-speed analog-to-digital conversion with programmable logic to provide a comprehensive protection profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensing Logic:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUtilizes a high-resolution measurement engine capable of sub-cycle response times, ensuring that transient faults are captured before they propagate through the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Suite:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-38 citation-end-38\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFeatures an onboard RS-232 port and secondary communication ports for direct interface with maintenance terminals and central DCS nodes, allowing for seamless data logging and diagnostic retrieval.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Hardening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-37 citation-end-37\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBuilt with a ruggedized IP54-rated front panel, the module is designed for long-term deployment in harsh substation environments where electromagnetic interference (EMI) and dust are prevalent.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-36\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGalvanic Isolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-36 citation-end-36\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIncorporates 4 kV RMS isolation and ±8 kV contact ESD protection to ensure that field-side surges do not compromise the integrity of the internal logic or the system backplane.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMPM123\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALSTOM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA \/ France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurement \u0026amp; Protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 - 48 VDC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026lt; 15 W (Typical)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-25 to 70 deg C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsolation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 kV RMS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e155 x 200 x 90 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.5 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: What are the primary protective functions handled by the MPM123?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-35 citation-end-35\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module is typically configured for OVP (Overvoltage Protection), OCP (Overcurrent Protection), and frequency deviation monitoring, acting as a high-speed interlock for industrial breakers.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: Does the MPM123 require a specific software for configuration?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes, parameter setting and logic mapping are performed via the ALSTOM ALSPA™ configuration toolset connected through the front-access RS-232 maintenance port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: Is the front panel display customizable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA3:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-34 citation-end-34\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe LED status indicators provide real-time feedback on module health and active fault states; however, deep telemetry data is usually pushed to the HMI via the communication bus.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering \u0026amp; Installation Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarthing Protocol:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTo ensure the 4 kV isolation operates as designed, the module must be grounded via the designated low-impedance earth terminal. Do not rely solely on the DIN rail or rack contact for functional grounding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance Port Access:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhen installing the MPM123 in a high-density rack, ensure there is sufficient frontal clearance to plug in an RS-232 serial cable for field updates and diagnostics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerminal Torque:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUse a precision screwdriver to tighten all power and signal terminals to 0.5 Nm. Loose connections in vibration-prone environments (near turbines) can lead to intermittent \"Unit Dead\" or \"Erratic Behavior\" faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ALSTOM MPM123 is optimized for the \"Continuous Availability\" standards of the power industry.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-33 citation-end-33\"\u003eIts wide operating temperature range (-25 to 70 deg C) and high ESD tolerance make it one of the most resilient protection modules in its class.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFurthermore, its integration into the ALSPA™ architecture ensures that it can provide deterministic data to the control system without adding significant network overhead, maintaining a \"fail-safe\" state even during central processor disruptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Alstom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52695211671915,"sku":"MPM123","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/alstom-mpm123-core-control-module-34iaulqti42_acf9b36d-771c-45c0-8210-f2d6aaaed509.jpg?v=1766130849","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/fr\/products\/alstom-mpm123-measurement-and-protection-module","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}