The Vibro-Meter MPC4 machinery protection card, featuring part number 200-510-070-113, is an advanced, high-integrity monitoring and protection module designed for the VM600 rack-based system architecture.
Manufactured by Meggitt Sensing Systems / Vibro-Meter, this module is engineered to continuously measure and monitor vibration, dynamic pressure, position, and speed parameters on critical industrial rotating machinery such as turbines, compressors, and pumps. It provides reliable, real-time protection to prevent catastrophic machinery failures in power generation and heavy industrial plants.
📊 Product Parameters & Technical Datasheet
• Brand: Vibro-Meter (Meggitt)
• Model: 200-510-070-113 (VM600 MPC4)
• Series: VM600 Machinery Protection Series
• Product Name: Machinery Protection Card / Channel Module
• Country of Origin: Switzerland / United Kingdom
• Product Status: Industrial Safety Hardware / Active & Replacement Part
• Dimensions: Standard VM600 3U Eurocard rack module form factor
• Weight: Approx. 1.1 kg
• Power Consumption: Low power operation powered via VM600 rack backplane bus
• Discontinuation Status: Supported industrial product line with dedicated aftermarket availability
⚙️ Parameter Setting & Modification Methods
Configuring and modifying parameters on the MPC4 module is performed using Vibro-Meter’s specialized MPS software suite or VibroSight configuration tools.
Technicians connect via secure rack communication interfaces to configure sensor scaling, danger and alert alarm thresholds, filtering bands, and channel operating modes. All configuration changes require administrative security clearance and must be verified offline or during planned outages to ensure safety integrity level (SIL) compliance.
🔄 Manual and Automatic Mode Switching
The module supports fully automated continuous protection routines alongside managed manual override controls.
In automatic mode, the processor executes real-time digital signal processing, threshold comparison, and relay trip logic autonomously without operator intervention. Manual override states, channel inhibits, or test modes can be engaged using authorized software commands during routine sensor checks, calibration, or system maintenance procedures.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)
Q1: What is the primary function of the 200-510-070-113 module?
A1: It operates as a machinery protection card designed to acquire vibration and sensor signals, monitor industrial health parameters, and trigger emergency trips when limits are exceeded.
Q2: How does the module communicate with upper-level control systems?
A2: It transmits processed measurement data and alarm statuses via the VM600 rack communication bus to system interface and processing modules (such as the CPUM).
Q3: Can this card be replaced while the monitoring rack is powered?
A3: Yes, VM600 system architecture supports hot-swapping under specific safety protocols and rack configuration guidelines.
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