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PREFACE

About this manual

This manual provides a summary of how to install a VM600 series machinery protection

system (MPS), from Meggitt’s Vibro-Meter® product line. It also offers some general

information concerning the installation, configuration and general use of the system. 

About Meggitt, Meggitt Sensing Systems and Vibro-Meter

Headquartered in the UK, Meggitt PLC is a global engineering group specialising in extreme

environment components and smart sub-systems for aerospace, defence and energy

markets.

Meggitt Sensing Systems is the operating division of Meggitt specialising in sensing and

monitoring systems, which has operated through its antecedents since 1927 under the

names of ECET, Endevco, Ferroperm Piezoceramics, Lodge Ignition, Sensorex and

Vibro-Meter. Today, these operations are integrated under one strategic business unit called

Meggitt Sensing Systems, headquartered in Switzerland and providing complete systems,

using these renowned brands, from a single supply base.

The Meggitt Sensing Systems facility in Fribourg, Switzerland operates as the legal entity

Meggitt SA (formerly Vibro-Meter SA). This site produces a wide range of vibration, dynamic

pressure, proximity, air-gap and other sensors capable of operation in extreme environments,

electronic monitoring and protection systems, and innovative software for aerospace and

land-based turbomachinery. This includes the VM600 machinery protection system (MPS)

produced for the Vibro-Meter® product line.

Who should use this manual?

This manual is written for integrators and operators of process monitoring/control systems

using a VM600 machinery protection system (MPS) and the VM600 MPSx software.

Integrators and operators are assumed to have the necessary technical training in electronics

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

to install, configure and use the system and software.

Applicability of the manual

This manual applies to a VM600 machinery protection system (MPS) using the new

generation of VM600 MPC4 cards (hardware versions 03x, 11x, 21x and subsequent

models). These later cards are easily distinguished from earlier models as they have seven

LEDs on their panels, whereas previous versions (01x and 02x) had only one LED (identified

as DIAG). Users of systems having earlier versions of the MPC4 card should refer to an

earlier edition of this manual.

Please note that this manual describes use of the VM600 MPSx software with a standard

Microsoft® Windows® configuration in English. If using a different locale, you may need to

modify certain parameters, for example, use a comma (“,”) as the decimal mark in numbers.

Related publications and documentation

For further information on the use of a VM600 machinery protection system (MPS), refer to

the following Meggitt Sensing Systems (MSS) documentation:

• VM600 machinery protection system (MPS) hardware manual

(MSS document ref. MAMPS-HW/E)

• VM600 MPS1 configuration software for machinery protection systems software manual

(MSS document ref. MAMPS1-SW/E)

• VM600 MPS2 configuration software for machinery protection systems software manual

(MSS document ref. MAMPS2-SW/E).

• IRC4_configurator for intelligent relay cards software manual

(MSS document ref. MAIRC4-SW/E).

Operators of networked VM600 racks should also refer to the following document:

• VM600 networking manual

(MSS document ref. MAVM600-NET/E).

Operators of safety-related systems (SRSs) should also refer to the following document:

• VM600 safety manual

(MSS document ref. MAVM600-FS/E).

For information on the use of a VM600 condition monitoring system (CMS), refer to the

following Meggitt Sensing Systems (MSS) documentation:

• VM600 condition monitoring system (CMS) hardware manual

(MSS document ref. MACMS-HW/E)

Symbols and styles used in this manual

The following symbols are used in this manual where appropriate:

NOTE: The NOTE symbol. This draws the operator's attention to complementary

information or advice relating to the subject being treated.

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.

The ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE device symbol

This indicates that the device or system being handled can be damaged by

electrostatic discharges. See Handling precautions for electrostatic

sensitive devices on page x for further information.

Important remarks on safety 

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.

All personnel who are liable to operate the equipment described in this manual should be

trained in the correct safety procedures.

Meggitt Sensing Systems 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