Description
VM600 RPS6U 200-582-500-013 is a high-performance AC-to-DC power supply unit designed specifically for the VM600 series of machinery protection and condition monitoring systems. This 6U high rack-mounted module provides the essential regulated DC voltages required by the VM600 backplane to power various processing and input cards. It features built-in redundancy capabilities, allowing two RPS6U units to be installed in the same rack to ensure continuous system operation in the event of a single power source failure.
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: 200-582-500-013
- Model Type: RPS6U
- Input Voltage: 115/230 VAC (Auto-ranging)
- Input Frequency: 50/60 Hz
- Output Voltages: +5 VDC, +12 VDC, -12 VDC
- Power Rating: 300W
- Form Factor: 6U height, fits standard VM600 ABE04x racks
- Cooling: Integrated fan-assisted convection
- Status Indicators: Front panel LEDs for input/output status and temperature warnings
The VM600 RPS6U 200-582-500-013 is engineered for maximum uptime in critical industrial environments, utilizing advanced filtering to protect sensitive monitoring electronics from mains-borne noise and surges while maintaining high efficiency and low thermal output.
Model Comparison: 200-582-500-013 vs. Similar Models
The distinction between the 200-582-500-013 and other VM600 power supplies often centers on the input power type and revision levels. While the 200-582-500-011 or earlier revisions might have lacked certain environmental certifications or updated internal component layouts for heat management, the 013 revision represents a matured hardware standard with improved electrolytic capacitor longevity. Furthermore, it differs significantly from the RPS6U DC variants (such as the 200-582-100 series), which are designed for 24/48 VDC industrial grids rather than standard AC mains. Unlike the smaller RPS1U modules used in compact chassis, the RPS6U is specifically sized for the full-scale 19-inch ABE040 and ABE042 racks, providing the higher current capacity necessary for fully populated monitoring systems.

