{"product_id":"s3960-244-127-000-017-vibro-meter-vibration-monitoring-interface-unit","title":"Unité d'interface de surveillance des vibrations Vibro-Meter S3960 244-127-000-017","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS3960 244-127-000-017 (S3960)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a specialized signal interface and galvanic separation unit within the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVibro-Meter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVM600 ecosystem. Engineered for high-integrity\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTSI (Turbine Supervisory Instrumentation)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eapplications, this unit provides the essential electrical isolation and signal conditioning required to transmit vibration data from harsh field environments to the control room. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS3960\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis specifically designed to handle the high-frequency dynamic signals from accelerometers and proximity probes, ensuring that ground loops and electromagnetic interference do not compromise the accuracy of machinery protection logic in power plants, refineries, and offshore platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Configuration (Deep Dive)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e244-127-000-017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edesignation represents a high-spec version of the S3960 series, often cross-compatible with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGSI 127\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eseries specifications for modularity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree-Way Galvanic Isolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis unit provides independent isolation between the input (sensor side), output (rack side), and the power supply. This architecture is critical for protecting\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVM600 MPC4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecards from field-side electrical surges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal Fidelity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOptimized for wideband frequency response, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS3960\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emaintains phase linearity from DC up to 20 kHz, making it suitable for both slow-speed shaft position monitoring and high-frequency gear-mesh vibration analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplosion Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOperates as an \"Associated Apparatus,\" meaning it can be installed in a safe area to interface with intrinsically safe (Ex i) transducers located in Zone 0 or Zone 1 hazardous locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRegulates and filters the 24 VDC supply to provide \"clean\" power to the field signal conditioners (e.g., IQS 450), minimizing the noise floor of the measurement chain.\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\u003eParameter\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS3960 244-127-000-017\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVibro-Meter (Meggitt)\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003eSwitzerland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsolation Strength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4000 Vrms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Signal Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVoltage or Current (Transducer dependent)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupply Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 VDC (+\/- 10%)\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-20 to 70 deg C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDIN Rail 35 mm\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\u003eCompact modular housing (approx. 110 x 22 x 100 mm)\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\u003eHow does the S3960 244-127-000-017 differ from a standard industrial isolator?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard isolators are often limited to 4-20 mA DC signals. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS3960\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a \"high-speed\" interface capable of passing dynamic AC waveforms (vibration signals) without attenuation or phase shift, which is mandatory for diagnostic tools like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrbit Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the S3960 for both vibration and temperature signals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile primarily designed for dynamic signals (vibration\/displacement), the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS3960\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan be used for quasi-static signals if the input voltage ranges are compatible. However, for RTD or Thermocouple inputs, a dedicated temperature transmitter is usually preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the significance of the A2-B02 suffix often associated with this part?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A2-B02 suffix indicates the specific calibration of the output gain and the mechanical mounting kit. It ensures the unit is a \"drop-in\" replacement for existing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGSI 127\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS3960\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einstallations in standardized cabinets.\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\u003eSeparation of Wiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMaintain a minimum distance of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebetween the blue intrinsically safe wiring (sensor side) and the black\/grey non-intrinsically safe wiring (rack side). Use separate cable ducts to comply with ATEX\/IECEx safety standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShield Grounding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe sensor cable shield should be terminated at the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS3960\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eunit's designated shield terminal. Ensure the DIN rail is bonded to the master instrument ground to provide an effective path for high-frequency EMI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage Drop Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhen calculating the maximum cable run between the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS3960\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand the field sensor, account for the internal voltage drop of the unit (typically around 1V). For very long runs (\u0026gt;300m), ensure the supply voltage at the field conditioner remains within the specified -18 to -30 VDC range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS3960 244-127-000-017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis preferred by site engineers for its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMTBF (Mean Time Between Failure)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erating, which exceeds 500,000 hours. In the context of a \"Trip-Multiply\" or \"Danger\" alarm logic, the reliability of this interface card is paramount. Its passive-style cooling and absence of internal software make it immune to the firmware bugs or processor hangs that can plague cheaper, digital isolators, providing a \"pure hardware\" safety path for critical machinery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VIBRO-METER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52695208788331,"sku":"S3960 244-127-000-017","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/vibro-meter-s3960-244-127-000-017-vibration-monitoring-system-g3sww4kwpfd_314383f2-d86d-46ba-8bd1-493073bb573f.jpg?v=1766130769","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/fr\/products\/s3960-244-127-000-017-vibro-meter-vibration-monitoring-interface-unit","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}