The Vibro-Meter (Meggit) 200-510-041-021 / 200-510-111-021 VM600 MPC4 is a high-performance machinery protection card and monitoring processor module designed for the VM600 rack-based system. Engineered for critical rotating equipment such as steam turbines, gas turbines, and compressors, the MPC4 (Machinery Protection Card 4-channel) continuously measures vibration, position, and dynamic pressure parameters. It provides reliable, high-speed overspeed protection and machinery health data to prevent catastrophic failures in heavy industrial environments.
Product Specifications (Datasheet)
📌 Brand: Vibro-Meter (Meggitt / Sensia)
📌 Model: 200-510-041-021 / 200-510-111-021 (MPC4 Monitoring Card)
📌 Series: VM600 Machinery Protection and Condition Monitoring System
📌 Product Name: 4-Channel Machinery Protection Card (MPC4)
📌 Place of Manufacture: Switzerland
📌 Product Status: Factory New / Refurbished / Surplus Available
📌 Dimensions: Standard VM600 rack-mountable VME card form factor (approx. 233 mm x 160 mm)
📌 Weight: Approx. 0.6 kg
📌 Power Rating: Powered internally via VM600 rack backplane supply rails (+5V / ±12V DC)
📌 Discontinuation Status: Active support / Mature legacy protection product line
Parameter Configuration & Modification Methods
⚙️ VM600 MPS Software Configuration: Sensor types, measurement ranges, integration settings, alarm thresholds, and relay voting logic are configured using Vibro-Meter’s MPS (Machinery Protection Software) configuration suite.
⚙️ Hardware Jumper & Switched Options: Front-panel configuration access and rear transition module (RTM) wiring connections establish specific input signal conditioning for accelerometers, velocity sensors, or proximity probes prior to commissioning.
Manual & Automatic Mode Switching
⚙️ Automatic Mode: During normal operation, the MPC4 card automatically processes raw sensor inputs, executes real-time vibration calculations, updates display modules, and triggers protective relay trips autonomously if danger thresholds are breached.
⚙️ Manual / Maintenance Mode: Technicians can engage manual override or calibration states using authorized MPS software workstations or keylock hardware switches to perform sensor bypass, channel testing, or maintenance checks during machine outages.
Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)
❓ Q1: What is the primary function of the VM600 MPC4 card? 💡 A1: It functions as a 4-channel machinery protection module that acquires vibration and position signals, evaluates machine health, and provides high-speed trip signals to protect critical rotating assets.
❓ Q2: What type of sensors can be connected to the MPC4 module? 💡 A2: It supports a wide range of industrial sensors, including eddy current displacement probes, piezoelectric accelerometers, and velocity transducers.
❓ Q3: How do I troubleshoot a channel fault on the MPC4 module? 💡 A3: Check the front-panel status LEDs for error codes, inspect rear transition module (RTM) terminal connections, and use MPS software to review diagnostic event logs.
Recommended Vibro-Meter Models
⭐ 200-510-071-011 (IOC4T Input/Output Card)
⭐ 200-580-001-011 (ANE144 Analog Node Card)
⭐ VM600 MPC4 (Standard Protection Card Variant)
⭐ CPVM (Compact Protection and Monitoring Module)
⭐ TQ402 (Eddy Current Proximity Sensor)
⭐ IQ281 (Signal Conditioner for Proximity Probes)
⭐ CA101 (Piezoelectric Accelerometer)
⭐ VibroSmart VS3 (Distributed Monitoring Module)
⭐ MPC4/IOC4T (Combined Protection & I/O Set)
⭐ RPS6U (Rack Power Supply Unit for VM600)
