parkerFunctional Safety Manual VM600 Machinery Protection Safety Integrated System

PREFACE

About This Manual

This manual provides reference information on using Vibro-Meter’s VM600 Series systems in functional

safety contexts. It is applicable to the following VM600 systems:

• Machinery Protection System (MPS).

Who Should Use This Manual?

The manual is written for the designers and operators of process monitoring and process control systems

using Vibro-Meter’s VM600 Series systems.

The system designers and operators are assumed to have the necessary technical training in safety

engineering, electronics and mechanical engineering (professional certificate/diploma or equivalent) to

enable them to install, program and use the system(s).

Structure of the Manual

This section gives an overview of the structure of the document and the information contained within it.

Some information has been deliberately repeated in different sections of the document to minimize

cross-referencing and to facilitate understanding through reiteration.

The chapters are presented in a logical order. You should read those that are most relevant to you and

then keep the document at hand for future reference.

The structure of the document is as follows:

Chapter 1 Introduction

Explains the purpose and scope of this document.

Chapter 2 Certification

Highlights the VM600 system certification achieved.

Chapter 3 Safety Issues

Provides information on the safety issues related to the use of a VM600

system in a functional safety context.

Chapter 4 Disposal

Provides advice on how to dispose of your electrical and electronic

equipment at the end of its life.

Chapter 5 Customer Support

Provides contact details for technical queries and for getting equipment

repaired. Includes a customer feedback form allowing the user to provide us

with valuable feedback on our documentation.

Symbols and Styles Used in This Manual

The following symbols are used in this manual where appropriate:

NOTE : This is an example of the NOTE paragraph style. This draws the operator’s

attention to additional information or advice relating to the subject.

Important Remarks on Safety

Additional Remarks

Every effort has been made to include specific safety-related procedures in this manual using

the symbols described above. However, operating personnel are expected to follow all

generally accepted safety procedures.

Safety procedures should be communicated to all personnel who are liable to operate the

equipment described in this manual.

Vibro-Meter does not accept any liability for injury or material damage caused by failure to

obey any safety-related instructions or due to any modification, transformation or repair

carried out on the equipment without written permission from Vibro-Meter. Any modification,

transformation or repair carried out on the equipment without written permission from

Vibro-Meter will invalidate any warranty.

The WARNING safety symbol

THIS INTRODUCES DIRECTIVES, PROCEDURES OR PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES WHICH

MUST BE EXECUTED OR FOLLOWED. FAILURE TO OBEY A WARNING CAN RESULT IN

INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTIES.

The CAUTION safety symbol

This draws the operator's attention to information, directives or procedures

which must be executed or followed. Failure to obey a caution can result in

damage to equipment.

 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose

The purpose of this document is to describe the use of a VM600 machinery protection system

(MPS) in a functional safety context as defined by IEC 61508 and ISO 13849-1.

1.2 Scope

The document applies to VM600 series machinery protection systems as outlined below in

Figure 1-1 and Table 1-1

Part Description Mandatory Comment

ABE04x Rack Yes 19” rack

RPS6U Power supply Yes Two PSUs should be used.

The PSUs can be AC or DC.

MPC4 Machinery protection 

card (4+2 channels) Yes 1 to n cards

IOC4T Input/output card Yes 1 per MPC4 card

RLC16 Relay expansion card No

MPS1 Software Yes

Warning

The following symbol introduces directives, procedures or precautionary measures which

must be executed or followed.

FAILURE TO OBEY A WARNING MIGHT RESULT IN INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTIES AND

DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.

1.4 Reference Part Numbers

Part Number Card / Product Name

204-040-100-012 Standard 19” rack

204-040-100-112 Standard 19” rack insulated version

204-040-100-211 Standard 19” rack CSA standard

204-042-100-012 Standard 19” rack Siemens standard

204-042-100-211 Standard 19” rack Siemens CSA standard

200-510-071-113 MPC4

200-560-000-113 IOC4T

200-570-000-111 RLC16

200-582-200-013 RPS6U 24VDC

200-582-300-013 RPS6U 48VDC

200-582-400-011 RPS6U 72VDC

200-582-600-013 RPS6U 110VDC

200-582-500-013 RPS6U 110/230 VAC

209-500-100-022 MPS1 software (used to configure cards)

CERTIFICATION

The VM600 system as described in this document is certified by TÜV® NORD to the following

levels:

• IEC 61508 Safety Integrated Level 1

• ISO 13849-1 performance level C.

A scanned copy of the safety certificate issued by TÜV® NORD is shown on the following

page (see Figure 2-1)

SAFETY ISSUES

3.1 VM600 in a Safety Related System

When a VM600 is part of a safety related system (SRS), certain configuration restrictions

must be applied. In particular:

• The output relays must be configured as de-energized to trip. Specifically:

• the relay is energized when the monitored levels are within their specified tolerances