Description
The VIBRO-METER VM600 RLC16 is a 16-channel relay output card designed for the VM600 machinery protection and condition monitoring platform. The exact part numbers 200-570-000-111 and 200-570-101-015 are associated with the RLC16 relay card.
Rather than being a general-purpose PLC processor, the RLC16 provides additional physical relay contacts for alarm, shutdown, interlock, and status signals generated by the VM600 monitoring system. It is installed in the rear section of compatible VM600 racks and receives control information through the rack/backplane architecture.
Main Function
The RLC16 expands the number of relay outputs available from a VM600 system.
Typical signal path:
Vibration / Process Monitoring → VM600 Monitoring Module → Alarm Logic → RLC16 → DCS / PLC / Shutdown / Alarm Circuit
Each relay provides a changeover contact, allowing external equipment to be connected through COM, NO, and NC terminals. The relays can be configured for normally energized or normally de-energized operation depending on the system design.
Product Datasheet
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Vibro-Meter |
| Product Family | VM600 |
| Model | RLC16 |
| Main Part Number | 200-570-000-111 |
| Associated Part Number | 200-570-101-015 |
| Product Type | Relay Output Card |
| Relay Channels | 16 |
| Relay Contact | SPDT |
| Contact Terminals | COM / NO / NC |
| Relay Configuration | Normally Energized / Normally De-energized |
| Rated Voltage | Up to 250 VAC |
| Rated Current | Up to 5 A AC |
| Maximum Breaking Capacity | 1250 VA, without contact protection |
| Typical Operate/Release Time | Approx. 8 / 8 ms |
| Internal Supply | +5 VDC via VM600 rack |
| Maximum Relay Consumption | Approx. 640 mA for 16 relays |
| External Connection | Rear screw-terminal connectors |
| Installation | VM600 rack rear slot |
| Compatible Rack | ABE04x / ABE056 family, configuration dependent |
| Dimensions | Approx. 262 × 20 × 125 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 0.30 kg |
| Operating Temperature | Approx. −25 to +65 °C |
| Storage Temperature | Approx. −40 to +85 °C |
| Application | Machinery Protection / Condition Monitoring |
The technical references identify the RLC16 as a 16-relay SPDT card, with +5 VDC supplied from the VM600 rack and rear screw-terminal connections.
Key Features
- 16 independent relay outputs
- SPDT changeover contacts
- COM / NO / NC wiring
- Normally Energized (NE) or Normally De-energized (NDE) configuration
- Designed for VM600 rack systems
- Suitable for alarm and trip signal expansion
- Interfaces monitoring-system alarms with plant equipment
- Suitable for DCS, PLC, annunciator and interlock circuits
Typical Applications
The RLC16 is useful where a machinery protection system needs more physical relay outputs than the primary monitoring modules provide.
Typical applications include:
- Gas turbine monitoring
- Steam turbine protection
- Compressor monitoring
- Pump protection
- Generator systems
- Rotating machinery condition monitoring
- Oil & gas equipment
- Power-generation plants
- Petrochemical machinery
- DCS/PLC alarm and shutdown interfaces
For example, a VM600 system can use individual RLC16 relays for high vibration alarm, high-high vibration trip, bearing temperature alarm, overspeed-related interlock, lubrication alarm, and DCS status indication.
Installation & Configuration
- Shut down and isolate the VM600 rack before installation.
- Confirm the exact RLC16 / 200-570-000-111 identification.
- Verify the associated 200-570-101-015 version.
- Confirm the compatible VM600 rack.
- Inspect the PCB and connector condition.
- Install the card in the designated rear rack position.
- Connect the rear screw terminals.
- Verify COM/NO/NC wiring for every active relay.
- Confirm NE/NDE jumper configuration.
- Check the associated VM600 monitoring-module alarm logic.
- Power up and check relay status.
- Perform controlled alarm and trip tests.
- Verify signals at the DCS/PLC or shutdown system.
Compatibility Notes
The two numbers in your listing should be treated carefully:
200-570-000-111 is commonly identified as the RLC16 base/module number, while 200-570-101-015 is used as the corresponding version/order identification in supplier references.
Also, the RLC16 is not itself the primary vibration-monitoring processor. Its job is relay output expansion. Monitoring and alarm logic are handled by the associated VM600 monitoring/control modules.
One current reseller reference identifies 200-570-101-015 as discontinued by the manufacturer, so this part is particularly relevant for legacy-system spare inventory and replacement requirements.
The supplied eBay listing identifies the item as VM600 RLC16 200-570-000-111 / 200-570-101-015 VIBRO-METER Monitoring System Module. The listing currently describes the unit as seller refurbished.
Product Identification
Brand: VIBRO-METER
Series: VM600
Model: RLC16
Part Number: 200-570-000-111
Associated P/N: 200-570-101-015
Product Type: 16-Channel Relay Output Card
Relay Type: SPDT
Application: Machinery Protection & Condition Monitoring
Installation: VM600 Rack
Function: Alarm / Trip / Interlock Relay Expansion
