parkerVM600Mk2 A Second-Generation Architecture for a New Era

vibration condition monitoring, 

respectively; we have simply

upgraded the faceplates for 

aesthetic consistency with new

modules such as the MPC4Mk2

and CPUMMk2.

11. Mk2 modules are configured

using our VibroSight PROTECT

software; Mk1 modules are

configured using our MPSx

software. Also, MPC4Mk2 modules

can 

only be paired with their associated

IOC4Mk2 input/output modules and 

cannot use the existing IOC4T.

12. MPC4Mk2 modules retain the 

ability to share input signals with

an associated XMV16 module, 

but can also provide integrated 

condition monitoring functionality 

and thus entirely eliminate the 

need for a separate condition 

monitoring module for vibration 

measurements.

Our second-generation VM600 platform retains all of the 

innovation inherent in the first-generation product while 

addressing evolving marketplace needs.

The Second-Generation VM600 retains the same chassis and power supplies, but delivers powerful new

modules with improved functionality and cybersecurity.

1 19” EIA chassis, 6U tall, 300mm deep, 21 slots (numbered 0-20).

2 CPUMMk2 Communications and rack control module; supports redundant media with communications with plant control and

automation platforms including PLCs, DCSs, turbine controllers, local displays, and more; supported protocols include Modbus TCP, 

Modbus RTU*, Profibus DP, and Profinet*. Cybersecure design to meet IEC 62443.

3 Keylock provides an extra measure of physical security in addition to password-protected access to configuration changes.

4 MPC4Mk2 Universal vibration monitoring module provides 4 channels of dynamic signal inputs and 2 channels of speed/phase or DC 

inputs; provides integrated protection and condition monitoring while delivering cybersecure performance to meet IEC 62443; up to

12 modules (72 channels) per rack.

5 The MPC4Mk2 is capable of specialized measurements such as generator air gap on hydroelectric units, combustion monitoring on 

gas turbines

6 SIL 2 version of MPC4Mk2 modules. Five on-board relays allow alarm and module fault (OK) status annunciation, suitable for autoshutdown applications meeting SIL 2.

7 XMV16 module can be used for condition monitoring-only applications where protection is not required; allows 16 channels of highperformance condition monitoring in a single rack slot. Ideal for balance-of-plant assets, small hydro units where protection is not

required, or for adding condition monitoring to existing third-party protection systems.

8 XMC16 module provides robust gas turbine combustion dynamics monitoring in the same chassis as vibration protection and 

condition monitoring.

9 RLC16Mk2 relay expansion module provides 16 additional relays to augment the 5 relays on board each MPC4Mk2 module.

10 Proprietary ethernet communications provide all dynamic and other rack signals to VibroSight software for archival, analysis, and

visualization.

11 Simplex or redundant power supplies deliver all required power for rack modules and connected sensors.

s no longer necessary to 

use MPC4 cards for protection 

and separate XMV1613 cards 

for condition monitoring. The 

functionality of the XMV16 is now

built-in to the new MPC4Mk2 cards. 

Not only does this eliminate the

cost of unnecessarily redundant 

hardware, it eliminates the

dissimilar-data issues inherent in 

two separate signal processing

paths and alarm processing paths 

that were noted in the section on

integration. Condition monitoring 

can now focus on supplementary

signal processing and alarming 

to augment the basic protection 

system measurements – not recreating them.

This also speeds the configuration

process because the configuration

elements that are common to 

both the protection and condition 

monitoring systems no longer need 

to be duplicated. Configuration

in the condition monitoring 

environment thus adds to the basic 

protection configuration. Alarms

and data are perfectly synchronized 

between the two environments

and the condition monitoring 

environment can be used to 

visualize everything while allowing

an additional layer of alarming 

for earlier warning on any desired

parameter – whether a parameter

from the underlying protection 

system or a parameter created only 

for use in the condition monitoring 

environment.

13. When a VM600 rack is used

purely for condition monitoring, 

such as when connected to a

separate machinery protection 

system from another supplier, the 

XMV16 module provides costeffective condition monitoring 

functionality for 16 channels in a 

single rack slot. MPC4Mk2 modules 

and their associated machinery 

protection functions are not 

required.

The new MPC4Mk2 module (left) and

its companion I/O module (right)

provide integrated protection and 

condition monitoring, eliminating 

the need for a separate XMV16 

module.

And while this integration makes

for a more powerful and efficient

VM600 platform, we have achieved

this without compromising

cybersecurity, as discussed next.

The new MPC4Mk2 module provides integrated condition monitoring functionality identical to that of a separate