{"product_id":"vibro-meter-vm600-mpc4-200-510-070-113-machinery-protection-card","title":"VIBRO-METER VM600 MPC4 200-510-070-113 Machinery Protection Card","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMPC4 (PNR 200-510-070-113)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the core processing module of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVibro-Meter VM600\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMachinery Protection System (MPS). This \"Standard Version\" card is a high-performance, programmable unit designed for the continuous monitoring and protection of critical rotating assets, such as gas and steam turbines, large compressors, and industrial pumps. It performs high-speed signal processing and autonomous alarm logic to safeguard machinery against excessive vibration, shaft displacement, and overspeed conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e200-510-070-113\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evariant provides a robust 4+2 channel architecture, making it a versatile choice for Turbine Supervisory Instrumentation (TSI).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour Dynamic Input Channels:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThese channels accept signals from a wide range of transducers, including\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTQ-series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eproximity probes (eddy 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Backplane Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe card communicates with the rack's\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCPUM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor management but maintains an independent safety bus to ensure protective actions (trips) are executed even if the rack controller fails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\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 \/ PNR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMPC4 \/ 200-510-070-113\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\u003eDynamic Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Channels (Vibration, Displacement, Pressure)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 Channels (Tacho\/Phase Reference)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 kΩ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA\/D Conversion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16-bit resolution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDC to 20 kHz\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 \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e$+65^{\\circ}C$\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e11 W (Nominal)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical FAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the \"Standard\" 200-510-070-113 differ from the \"SIL\" version?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e200-510-070-113\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the standard machinery protection card. While it is highly reliable and extensively used, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMPC4SIL (200-510-071-311)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eversion includes additional hardware redundancy and internal safety diagnostics required to meet specific\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIL 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Safety Integrity Level) certifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this card be used for combustion monitoring?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Due to its high frequency response (up to 20 kHz), the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMPC4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan process dynamic pressure signals from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCP-series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esensors to monitor combustion instabilities in gas turbines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the role of the \"Sensor OK\" monitoring?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe card continuously monitors the bias voltage of the connected sensor. If a cable is cut or a sensor fails, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMPC4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edetects the \"Out of Limits\" DC voltage and triggers a \"Sensor OK\" fault, which can be programmed to inhibit a false trip while alerting operators to the hardware issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngineering \u0026amp; Installation Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear Card Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMPC4 200-510-070-113\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis always installed in the front of the VM600 rack. It must be paired with an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIOC4T (200-560-000-xxx)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eI\/O card in the corresponding rear slot to provide terminal connections for field wiring and relay outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLogic Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eConfiguration is performed via the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVibro-Meter MPS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esoftware. 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