Description
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Model | A6500-CC |
| Associated Ordering Reference | 9199-00120 |
| Manufacturer | Emerson |
| Product Series | AMS 6500 ATG |
| Product Type | System Communication Card |
| Module Function | Modbus and rack interface |
| Modbus TCP | Supported |
| Modbus RTU | Supported |
| OPC UA | Supported |
| Installation | Single-slot plug-in |
| Form Factor | 3U |
| Operating Temperature | -20 to +70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to +85°C |
| Relative Humidity | 5–95%, non-condensing |
| Vibration | 0.15 mm at 10–55 Hz; 20 m/s² at 55–150 Hz |
| Power Consumption | Not confirmed in the cited documentation |
| Protection Rating | Not confirmed |
Specifications are based primarily on Emerson product documentation and an authorized product information page.
Product Introduction
The Emerson A6500-CC is the system communication card in the AMS 6500 ATG machinery protection platform. Its role is to read measurement and diagnostic parameters from installed monitoring modules and transmit this information to plant-level control and asset-management systems. Supported communication options include Modbus TCP/IP over Ethernet, Modbus RTU over serial connections, and OPC UA for structured data exchange.
In rotating machinery applications, the A6500-CC provides access to information collected by modules such as the A6500-UM universal measurement card and A6500-TP temperature/process card. This allows vibration, position, speed, and process-related measurements to be made available to supervisory systems without treating the communication card itself as a measurement or protection input module.
A6500-CC
Major Features and Advantages
Multi-protocol communication
The A6500-CC supports Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, and OPC UA. These interfaces provide different integration options for existing DCS, SCADA, and machinery-monitoring architectures.
Centralized monitoring-data access
The card reads parameters from the AMS 6500 ATG monitoring modules and provides an external communication path. This reduces the need for separate communication interfaces on every measurement module.
Single-slot 3U design
The compact 3U, single-slot format is designed for installation in the AMS 6500 ATG rack architecture. Rack compatibility must be checked before replacement.
Flexible communication configuration
The supported communication paths can be configured according to the application. Secondary technical descriptions also report simultaneous protocol use for redundant data paths; confirm the intended configuration and firmware before relying on this function.
Machinery monitoring integration
The A6500-CC is intended for machinery health data transmission in applications involving steam turbines, gas turbines, compressors, and hydro turbines.
Application Scenarios and Field Pitfalls
Typical applications include:
- Steam turbine condition monitoring.
- Gas turbine machinery protection systems.
- Compressor vibration and position monitoring.
- Hydro turbine monitoring installations.
- AMS 6500 ATG integration with plant DCS and SCADA systems.
Important engineering checks:
- Confirm the rack is an AMS 6500 ATG configuration.
- Verify the complete A6500-CC model and ordering reference.
- Record Modbus TCP and RTU communication settings before replacement.
- Back up OPC UA configuration and security settings.
- Confirm IP addressing, serial port wiring, and register mapping.
- Verify communication with all installed measurement modules.
- Check whether the application uses redundant communication paths.
- Confirm the installed firmware and SD-card configuration.
Field warning: The is a monitoring-system communication card, not a standalone machinery protection relay. Loss of its external communication path should not be confused with loss of the measurement or protection functions performed by the other AMS 6500 ATG modules.
Related Products and Variants
| Model | Function |
|---|---|
| A6500-UM | Universal measurement card for speed, vibration, and position |
| A6500-TP | Temperature and process card |
| A6500-RC | System relay card with 16 SPDT output relays |
| A6500-PE | Prediction Extension license |
| A6500-PER | Redundant Prediction Extension license |
| -P | Package containing and A6500-PE |
| A6500-SR | System rack |
| A6500-RR | Redundant relay rack |
These are components and ordering options within the AMS 6500 ATG product family, not interchangeable replacements.
Procurement and Quality Control
For an Emerson replacement, request:
- Full model and ordering-reference photographs.
- Front-panel and rear-connector photographs.
- Hardware revision and firmware information.
- Modbus TCP communication test results.
- Modbus RTU serial communication test results.
- OPC UA connectivity verification.
- SD-card presence and condition.
- Rack recognition and module diagnostic results.
- Confirmation of new, unused, repaired, or refurbished condition.
Engineering recommendation: Match the to the existing AMS 6500 ATG rack and communication configuration. Verify register mapping, serial settings, IP configuration, and OPC UA security parameters before returning the monitoring system to service.
