VIBRO-METER VM600 IOCN 200-566-101-013 & 200-566-000-112: Overview and Technical Specifications
Brand and Model Identification
The VIBRO-METER VM600 IOCN 200-566-101-013 and 200-566-000-112 are input/output communication network interface cards produced by Meggitt’s Vibro-Meter product line, designed specifically for the VM600 rack-based machinery protection and condition monitoring system. These cards function as the rear-panel interface component of the CPUM/IOCN card pair, serving as a signal and communications gateway between the VM600 rack controller (CPUM card) and external monitoring systems, fieldbuses, and operator interfaces.
Product Overview
The IOCN cards (200-566-000-112 and 200-566-101-013) work in conjunction with the CPUM front-panel card to provide comprehensive communication capabilities for VM600 systems, enabling data exchange between protection cards (MPC4, AMC8, etc.), fieldbus networks, and monitoring software applications. These modules facilitate remote monitoring, alarm notification, and protocol conversion in industrial environments, supporting machinery protection, condition monitoring, and combustion monitoring applications across power generation, oil & gas, and other heavy industries.
Technical Specifications
Physical Dimensions and Weight
The IOCN cards have a standard 6U height (262 mm, 10.3 inches) to fit VM600 ABE04x system racks, with a width of 20 mm (0.8 inches) and depth of 125 mm (4.9 inches). The approximate weight is 0.25 kg (0.55 lb) for each card. These cards are single-width modules that occupy one slot in the rear of the VM600 rack, paired with the double-width CPUM card installed in the front slots 0 and 1.
Key Features and Functional Characteristics
The IOCN modules offer a robust set of features including electromagnetic interference (EMI) and signal surge protection for all inputs to meet international EMC standards. They support live insertion and removal of protection cards (“hot-swapping”) with automatic reconfiguration, enabling system maintenance without downtime. The cards provide industry-standard fieldbus communications interfaces including Modbus RTU/TCP and PROFINET, allowing simultaneous operation of two Ethernet connections and up to three serial connections (RS-232/RS-422/RS-485) for communication redundancy. They also enable “One-Shot” configuration management of protection cards via Ethernet or RS-232 connection to a computer running VM600 MPSx software, and facilitate sharing of measurement data from VM600 monitoring cards across multiple systems. Front-panel status indicators (LEDs) on the companion CPUM card provide visual feedback on system operation, while the IOCN card itself houses the physical communication ports.
Power Requirements and Environmental Specifications
The IOCN cards operate on 5 VDC power supplied by the VM600 rack power supply, with a power consumption of < 2 W individually and ≤ 12 W when combined with the CPUM card. They can operate in a temperature range of -25 to 80 °C (-13 to 176 °F) and tolerate humidity levels from 0 to 90 % relative humidity, non-condensing. The modules comply with TR CU 020/2011 and TR CU 004/2011 standards and hold pattern approval certificate CH.C.28.004.A N° 60224.
Input Interfaces
The IOCN cards receive data inputs from the VM600 backplane, connecting to protection and monitoring cards (MPC4/IOC4T, AMC8/IOC8T, XMV16/XIO16T, etc.) installed in the rack. These inputs include measurement data, alarm statuses, and configuration parameters from all monitoring channels in the system. The cards also accept power input from the VM600 rack power supply, with isolated circuits to prevent electrical interference.
Output Interfaces and Communication Protocols
The IOCN cards feature two Ethernet connectors (10/100BASE-TX, 100 Mbps) providing access to primary and secondary Ethernet connections with a maximum cable length of 100 meters. These ports support Meggitt TCP/IP proprietary protocol for communication with VM600 MPSx software, Modbus TCP, and PROFINET fieldbus communications. Additionally, there is one serial connector (6P6C RJ12/RJ25 female) for isolated RS-232/RS-485 communication, operating at up to 10 Mbps, supporting Modbus RTU protocol for legacy system integration. The cards also provide output connections for alarm reset functionality, allowing reset of all latched alarms and associated relays for all protection cards in the VM600 rack.
Application Compatibility
Both 200-566-101-013 and 200-566-000-112 are fully compatible with all VM600 ABE04x system racks and work seamlessly with the CPUM front-panel card to provide a complete rack controller and communications interface solution. They support integration with VibroSight software and other SCADA systems, enabling remote monitoring and control of industrial equipment, data acquisition and reporting, alarm and event notification, and protocol conversion and data mapping in demanding industrial environments.
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