Description
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Vibro-Meter / Meggitt |
| Product Family | VM600 / VM600Mk2 |
| Module | RPS6U |
| Ordering Number | 200-582-600-013 |
| Power Supply Type | DC-input rack power supply |
| Nominal Input | 110 VDC |
| Output Rails | +5 VDC, +12 VDC, −12 VDC |
| Maximum Output Power | 330 W |
| Rack Compatibility | ABE040 / ABE042 |
| Rack Height | 6U |
| Rack Format | 19-inch |
| Installation | Front-mounted in VM600 system rack |
| Backplane Connection | High-current connectors to rack VME backplane |
| Primary Applications | Machinery protection, condition monitoring, combustion monitoring |
| Redundancy | Two RPS6U units can be installed for redundant rack power |
| Manufacturer Country | Switzerland |
The OEM safety documentation explicitly identifies 200-582-600-013 as the RPS6U 110 VDC version. It distinguishes this from the 24 VDC, 48 VDC, 72 VDC, and 110/230 VAC versions.
The RPS6U family supplies the rack’s +5 VDC and ±12 VDC rails. One RPS6U can power a full rack under specified operating conditions; two units can be installed for power redundancy or, under certain conditions, additional power capacity.
Product Introduction
Vibro-Meter VM600 RPS6U 200-582-600-013 Product Introduction
The Vibro-Meter VM600 200-582-600-013 is the 110 VDC-input version of the rack power supply. It is installed in the front of an ABE04x 6U VM600 rack and feeds the rack’s +5 VDC and ±12 VDC power rails through the backplane.
This module is particularly relevant in turbine, compressor, generator, and other critical rotating-equipment monitoring systems using a 110 VDC control or station battery supply. It is not a generic DC power supply; the input variant must match the rack’s specified power architecture.
RPS6U
Application Scenarios & Field Pitfalls (The Engineer’s Perspective)
Engineering Pain Point
When a VM600 rack starts throwing multiple card faults at once, the instinct is often to suspect the MPC4, CPUM, or I/O cards. Check the rack supply first. A degraded can affect several modules simultaneously because the supply provides the common DC rails through the backplane.
Typical Applications
- Power Generation — 110 VDC-powered racks for turbine and generator vibration protection.
- Oil & Gas — Compressor and rotating-equipment protection where station DC power is available.
- Petrochemical — Machinery monitoring cabinets using MPC4/IOC4T and related cards.
- Industrial Machinery — Centralized vibration and condition-monitoring systems for critical rotating equipment.
Technical Pitfalls to Avoid
- Do not confuse 200-582-600-013 with the 24 VDC version.
The 200-582-200-013 is the 24 VDC , while 200-582-600-013 is the 110 VDC version. These are not interchangeable based solely on physical dimensions. - Check the rack nameplate before energizing.
The documentation specifies different input ranges for different variants. For the 110 VDC version, verify that the actual plant supply falls within the applicable specification before connecting it. - Do not assume two supplies are required.
ABE04x racks can use one or two modules. Two supplies may provide redundancy, while particular high-temperature/full-load configurations can use the second supply for additional power capacity rather than redundancy. - Check the downstream symptom pattern.
Multiple cards simultaneously reporting abnormal power or communication behavior should prompt an and backplane inspection before replacing several expensive monitoring cards.
Related Products
- 200-582-200-013 — 24 VDC version of the . Appropriate for racks supplied from 24 VDC systems; it is not a direct electrical substitute for the 110 VDC 200-582-600-013.
- 200-582-300-013 — 48 VDC variant. Used where the rack is powered from a nominal 48 VDC plant source.
- 200-582-400-011 — 72 VDC version. Applicable to installations using the corresponding higher-voltage DC supply.
- 200-582-500-013 — 110/230 VAC version. Used when the rack receives AC rather than the 110 VDC supply associated with the 200-582-600-013.
- 204-040-100-012 / ABE040 — Standard 19-inch 6U rack with backplane. This is the primary mechanical/electrical host for the .
- 204-042-100-012 / ABE042 — Related 6U rack configuration. The family is compatible with ABE040 and ABE042 rack architectures.
- — Machinery protection card that relies on the rack’s regulated power rails. Commonly used for vibration, speed, position, and other machinery-protection measurements.
- — Input/output card paired with MPC4 in machinery-protection configurations. It receives its operating power through the rack infrastructure.
- CPUM / IOCN — Rack controller and associated communication I/O hardware. These modules are relevant when the rack is configured for centralized monitoring, communication, and system management.
