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Product Introduction
When your Vibro-Meter VM600 industrial rotating machinery vibration monitoring system needs a highly reliable dedicated multi-channel protection output unit to stably and quickly trigger safety protection actions when equipment parameters exceed the limit, this module acts as the core on-site protection execution hub.
It is a flagship industrial-grade 16-channel relay expansion card from Vibro-Meter 200-570-000-014 series, specially designed for VM600 vibration and machinery protection system scenarios. It integrates 16 independent SPST-NO electromechanical relays, each with a contact rating of 5A @ 250V AC / 30V DC, which can directly drive on-site industrial protection circuits, alarms and interlock devices. It uses 24V DC ±10% industrial wide-range power supply, which can adapt to complex industrial power supply environments. It supports hot-swap redundant configuration, allowing online module replacement and maintenance without affecting the normal operation of the entire VM600 system. It can seamlessly cooperate with other VM600 series monitoring modules, centrally manage all protection output logic, and quickly trigger corresponding safety interlock actions when the vibration, displacement or speed parameters of large industrial rotating machinery exceed the set threshold. Its industrial-grade rugged design fully adapts to harsh industrial environments, making it a core replacement part for Vibro-Meter VM600 system maintenance and retrofit projects in large power plants, petrochemical plants and heavy industry rotating equipment scenarios.
200-570-000-014
200-570-000-014
200-570-000-014
200-570-000-014
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 200-570-000-014 (RLC16) |
| Product Type | VM600 RLC16 16-Channel Electromechanical Relay Card |
| Manufacturer | Vibro-Meter (Meggitt Group) |
| Country of Origin | Switzerland |
| Core Function | Industrial rotating machinery protection output, multi-channel interlock control, system I/O expansion |
| Number of Relay Channels | 16 independent SPST-NO electromechanical relays |
| Contact Rating | 5A @ 250V AC / 30V DC |
| Power Supply Range | 24 V DC ±10% |
| Net Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes, online replacement without affecting system operation |
| System Coordination | Centrally manages front-end monitoring modules, completes parameter configuration and status monitoring |
| Compatible Systems | Vibro-Meter Vibration & Machinery Protection Systems, Meggitt Industrial Monitoring Platforms |
| Warranty | 12 months from delivery |
Field Application & Technical Pitfalls
Critical Industrial Scenarios
- **Large Thermal Power Plant Steam Turbine Vibration Protection System Output: Acts as the core multi-channel protection output unit for power plant systems, realizing stable and fast triggering of safety interlock actions when steam turbine vibration parameters exceed the limit, ensuring the safe operation of large steam turbine units.
- **Large Petrochemical Plant Centrifugal Compressor Machinery Protection: Delivers reliable high-performance protection output performance for petrochemical plant systems, adapting to long-term high-electromagnetic-interference industrial environments, meeting the high-reliability interlock control requirements of large centrifugal compressors.
- **Heavy Industry Large Fan/Pump Unit Condition Monitoring Protection: Adapts to strict continuous operation industrial environments, providing stable multi-channel protection output support for heavy industry rotating equipment monitoring systems.
Non-Negotiable Technical Pitfalls
- ⚠️ Bold Warning 1: Never arbitrarily connect the relay contact to a load that exceeds the 5A maximum current limit. The third relay channel will experience overcurrent that causes the internal contact to burn out.
- ⚠️ Bold Warning 2: Skipping the pre-commissioning full 16-channel relay action continuous test will leave you with hidden protection action missing risks. This module must confirm the full 16-channel protection output performance fully meets system specifications before putting into operation.
- ⚠️ Bold Warning 3: Do not arbitrarily use non-matching non-industrial-grade control cables for protection circuit connection. Improper cable performance will cause the protection signal to be interfered and trigger false protection actions.
A large thermal power plant maintenance team once swapped a Vibro-Meter 200-570-000-014 module and skipped the full 16-channel test. The hidden relay contact configuration error caused the steam turbine vibration protection action to be missing, resulting in the unit running with hidden dangers for 2 hours.
Quality Control (QC) SOP & Transparency
- Inbound Verification: Cross-check the OEM serial number against Vibro-Meter’s official part registry, confirm the part number 200-570-000-014 matches the factory label, and inspect no damage or oxidation on all 16 relay terminals and backplane connectors.
- Live Rig Testing: Power the unit in a calibrated Vibro-Meter system test bench, simulate full 16-channel relay continuous action scenarios, and confirm full 2-hour continuous stable operation.
- Parameter Testing: Verify the 5A @ 250V AC contact performance meets factory specifications, confirm the 16-channel relay action response speed meets industrial machinery protection standards, and validate all on-board LED status indicators work properly.
- Final QA & Packaging: Seal the tested module in a static-shielding anti-static bag, attach a unique QC passed serial label, and nest it in foam padding inside a rigid industrial shipping carton.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Can I hot-swap this module while the system is running? Yes, it supports hot-swap design, but you must first confirm that the system is in a non-critical protection state, then perform the replacement operation, otherwise you will trigger unexpected protection action interruption risks.
- What exact systems is this module compatible with? It works natively with Vibro-Meter vibration and machinery protection systems, and can seamlessly connect with all standard series monitoring modules, no custom adaptation is required.
- How long is the standard warranty for this new surplus unit? 12 months from delivery. It covers all manufacturing defects, but does not extend to units damaged by miswiring, overcurrent load, or improper protection logic configuration in the field.
- How do I tell a genuine OEM unit apart from a refurbished clone? Genuine Vibro-Meter 200-570-000-014 modules have a laser-etched part number on the PCB, not a printed sticker. Clone units almost always fail the full 2-hour 16-channel relay continuous action stability test.
- What is the typical lead time for shipment? In-stock units ship within 48 hours. If you require official Vibro-Meter factory relay card performance test documentation, add 2 extra business days to the turnaround window.
- Can this module replace the older Vibro-Meter legacy relay card? Well, technically it fits the same standard system installation footprint, but you must confirm the system firmware version fully supports the module before replacement to ensure 100% system compatibility.
