The Vibro-Meter RLC16 module, featuring part numbers 200-570-000-111 and 200-570-101-015, is an essential relay output card designed for the VM600 machinery protection and condition monitoring system architecture.
Manufactured by Meggitt Sensing Systems / Vibro-Meter, this high-density relay module provides dependable alarm annunciation and trip signal distribution for critical industrial rotating machinery. It interfaces directly with protection cards like the MPC4 to execute automated emergency shutdowns or warning signals when machinery vibration or operational parameters exceed safe limits.
📊 Product Parameters & Technical Datasheet
• Brand: Vibro-Meter (Meggitt)
• Model: 200-570-000-111 / 200-570-101-015 (VM600 RLC16)
• Series: VM600 Machinery Protection & Monitoring Series
• Product Name: Relay Card Module / Alarm Output Unit
• 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. 1.0 kg
• Power Consumption: Low power draw energized 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 RLC16 module is performed using Vibro-Meter’s dedicated VM600 MPS software suite or VibroSight configuration tools.
Technicians connect via secure system communication networks to assign relay voting logic, map alarm channels to specific relay outputs, and configure trip multiplier settings. All configuration updates require administrative authorization and must be verified offline or during planned maintenance periods to ensure safety system reliability.
🔄 Manual and Automatic Mode Switching
The module operates primarily through automated safety execution loops while supporting managed manual controls.
In automatic mode, the relays respond autonomously to real-time status signals and voting logic received from protection cards across the rack backplane, triggering alarms or shutdown circuits instantly. Manual overrides, channel testing, or forced relay actuation can be performed via software commands during routine maintenance, functional testing, or system commissioning procedures.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)
Q1: What is the primary function of the 200-570-000-111 module?
A1: It acts as a multi-channel relay output card designed to provide physical alarm and trip contact closures for machinery protection systems.
Q2: How does the RLC16 module link with protection cards like the MPC4?
A2: It communicates and receives trip commands via the internal VM600 rack backplane bus and associated relay terminal modules (RTM).
Q3: Can this relay card be replaced while the system is powered?
A3: Yes, VM600 rack hardware design supports hot-swapping under specific safety procedures and system configuration guidelines.
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