Vibro meter VM600 MPC4 versatile and high-performance machinery protection card

Description

The Vibro-Meter VM600 MPC4 is a versatile and high-performance machinery protection card designed by Meggitt for monitoring vibration and speed signals in critical industrial equipment. It is a central component of the VM600 series Machinery Protection System (MPS), widely used in industries such as power generation, oil and gas, petrochemical, and heavy manufacturing for condition monitoring and fault detection of rotating machinery.

This advanced card supports up to four dynamic signal inputs and two tachometer (speed) inputs simultaneously, making it capable of measuring various physical parameters like acceleration, velocity, displacement (proximity), dynamic pressure, thrust position, housing expansion, and more. The dynamic inputs can be programmed to accept signals representing relative and absolute vibration. It features real-time digital signal processing (DSP) capabilities including filtering, integration, rectification, order tracking (both amplitude and phase), and transducer-target gap measurements, providing comprehensive machine health analysis.

The VM600 MPC4 offers programmable alert, danger, and OK set points with adaptive alarm levels that adjust based on operational conditions like speed, increasing detection accuracy. The card has built-in self-test and diagnostic routines to monitor the integrity of sensors and cabling, displaying status and alarms clearly via seven front-panel LEDs. It supplies power to various sensor types including ICP accelerometers and proximity sensors.

The card is designed for rack integration in VM600 MPS systems and supports live insertion and removal to facilitate maintenance without system disruption. Available in standard, separate circuits, and safety (SIL 2 certified) versions, it meets stringent reliability and safety standards required for critical industrial monitoring environments.

Related Products or Compatible Units

IOC4T – Input/output module pairing with MPC4 for relays and buffered outputs.
RLC16 – Relay card for alarm handling in VM600 systems.
VM600 Rack System – Modular rack platform supporting MPC4 and other monitoring cards.
Vibro-Meter ICP Sensors – Compatible vibration sensors for real-time data input.
VM600 Software Suite – Specialized monitoring software for configuration, diagnostics, and data analysis.

For installation, the VM600 MPC4 card should be inserted into the VM600 MPS rack with care taken for power supply connections and cable shielding to minimize noise. Maintenance includes periodic verification of sensor signal quality via on-site data analysis or remote monitoring, alarm configuration checks, and firmware updates to maintain system performance and compliance with safety standards.

The Vibro-Meter VM600 MPC4 carries a manufacturer warranty with support options including spare parts, technical documentation, and software updates. SIL 2 certified versions assure compliance with industrial safety regulations, and extended service agreements provide added confidence in fault detection and system availability critical for industrial machinery protection applications.The Vibro-Meter VM600 MPC4 is a versatile, high-performance machinery protection card from Meggitt designed for continuous vibration monitoring and fault detection in rotating industrial equipment. It accepts up to four dynamic signal inputs and two tachometer (speed) inputs simultaneously, enabling comprehensive monitoring of acceleration, velocity, displacement, dynamic pressure, and related parameters. The card uses advanced digital signal processing techniques such as filtering, integration, rectification, and order tracking for precise condition assessment.

Widely used in sectors like power generation, petrochemical, and heavy manufacturing, the VM600 MPC4 supports programmable alert, danger, and OK alarm levels, with adaptive thresholds depending on operational conditions. It supplies power to ICP accelerometers and proximity sensors, features self-test diagnostics including sensor and signal integrity monitoring, and displays clear alarm/status indicators via front-panel LEDs.

Designed for integration in VM600 rack-based monitoring systems, the card supports live insertion and removal to minimize downtime, and is available in standard, separate circuit, and SIL 2 certified safety configurations. It operates reliably in harsh environments with an operating temperature range from -40°C to +70°C.