VM600 Machine

Monitoring and
Protection System
Our business is protecting yours

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Power Generation, oil and gas production and distribu- DYMAC * offers total system integration by bringing
tion, petrochemical processing, gas turbine marine advanced condition monitoring and protection systems
propulsion -- these are typical areas where high-value, into a plant-wide control platform. This integration leads
critical rotating machinery is employed. to the avoidance of costly unexpected down-time and
reduced operating and maintenance costs.
Safety has always been a major issue and protection The end result is not only improved profitability, but also
systems, including vibration parameters, are frequently a better and safer environment.
mandatory.

As the need to provide continuously increasing value to

owners and shareholders grows more imperative, so
pressure is increasing on operators to reduce the cost of
running and maintaining their machinery. *DYMAC is an SKF Group company

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Main features and benefits

Traditionally, separate systems have been provided for ¥ All monitoring functions (absolute and/or relative
machinery protection, on-line condition monitoring, and vibration, dynamic pressure, displacement, orbit, Smax,
machinery performance assessment. However, the VM600 position, expansion, etc.) available on a single card
Series uses the latest digital signal processing technology ¥ Communications over Ethernet or serial links using
-- and industry standard communications interfaces -- to standard protocols
deliver the most up-to-date, integrated, modular, scaleable ¥ Remote configuration, interrogation and support
solution to all machinery protection, condition and per- ¥ Local display of levels and status
formance monitoring requirements, within a single system ¥ Protection functions independent of condition
framework. Only two types of signal processing modules monitoring functions
are required -- one for protection and one for condition ¥ API-670 compliant
and performance monitoring data acquisition. Each card ¥ Comprehensive voting logic combinations
can perform all of the necessary signal processing tasks, ¥ Cards are hot-swappable
with input from any appropriate sensor, simplifying ¥ Dual redundant power supplies and communication
specification, installation, training and spares holding. links
¥ One 6U rack accommodates up to 48 protection
channels or 192 condition monitoring/process inputs.
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¥ "Platform independent" software --Windows NT/2000,
SCO Open Server (UNIX), Linux

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For serial or Ethernet connections
-- stand alone version available

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Physical arrangement

MACHINERY PROTECTION CARD (MPC 4) CENTRAL PROCESSOR UNIT CARD (CPU M)

¥ Continuous on-line protection ¥ Optional central processing unit for control of external
¥ 4 dynamic/process inputs communications
¥ 2 speed/tacho inputs ¥ Manages rack configuration
¥ Accepts all vibration, dynamic and static inputs from all the ¥ Modem, serial or network links using standard protocols
usual types of sensors ¥ Links to local and remote PCs
¥ Latest DSP technology ¥ Front panel (local) LCD display
¥ Buffered analogue outputs on front panel for analysers ¥ Optional local terminal
¥ All machinery parameters, including configurable broad ¥ Up to 5 comms ports (redundant links are supported)
band and tracking filters
¥ API - 670 standard protection

CONDITION MONITORING CARD (CMC 16)

¥ Intelligent data acquisition, logging by schedule or by
exception
¥ 16 channels, up to 4 configurable as speed or phase
reference channels
¥ Accepts all vibration, dynamic and static inputs from
all the usual types of sensors
¥ Latest DSP technology
¥ Automatic capture of runup/rundown
¥ Built in data buffer, no loss of acquisition if host PC or
network fails
¥ High resolution FFT processing
¥ Configurable 10 bands per channel extraction
¥ Multiple machine monitoring

POWER SUPPLY

¥ All usual AC and DC

inputs
¥ Single or dual redundant
¥ Status relays
¥ High performance,
high reliability

RACK ASSEMBLY RELAY OUTPUT CARD

¥ Additional relays to IOC

¥ Standard 19 format, cubicle or panel
mounting
¥ 16 relays with change-over contacts IOC INPUT/OUTPUT MODULES (IOC)
¥ Driver inverter logic
¥ Up to 12 machinery protection cards or
¥ High through power ¥ IOC 4 for machinery protection card includes
condition monitoring cards can be mixed
¥ Low contact resistance 4 programmable relays
¥ 6U & 3U versions
¥ Low capacitance ¥ IOC N for central processing unit, provides rear
¥ VME back plane
access for communication links
¥ Screw-terminals for inputs and outputs
¥ IOC 16 for condition monitoring card, provides
¥ Flexible signal and relay communications
signal conditioning and routing
¥ Easy cable and power management
¥ Screw terminal connections
¥ Robust construction
¥ Individual buffered 1:1 outputs on front pannel
¥ Full EMC compliance

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DYMAC total system capability

SENSORS & SIGNAL CONDITIONING

A full range of industrial accelerometers, velocity transducers, eddy current probes, dynamic pressure sensors, air gap
sensors, and ice detectors for high temperatures and other harsh environments.

MACHINERY PROTECTION SYSTEMS

Fully autonomous protection systems for instant detection of machinery problems. Protection for both excessive
vibration and over-speed conditions. A single universal card accepts input from all dynamic and static sensors, and
provides a comprehensive array of processing and voting logic, with analogue, DC and digital outputs to other systems.

MACHINERY CONDITION MONITORING

On-line and off-line hardware and software solutions for prediction of machinery problems in advance. Automatic high-
speed detection of run-up/ coast-down and ’upset capture’ data, 16 channel parallel data acquisition cards, all dynamic
and static inputs. Sophisticated Condition Monitoring software for machinery monitoring and analysis, including
continuous streaming technology, logging by exception, interfaces to portable devices and DCS systems, and a full array
of diagnostic tools such as Fast Fourier Transform (FFT). Remote access over modem, network or internet. Specialised
applications including hydro turbines and reciprocating compressors.

MACHINERY PERFORMANCE MONITORING

Basic Package -- manual or automatic data entry, simple performance calculations and trending of aero thermal
parameters.

Advanced package -- automatic data entry, modelling refined with experience, comparison of actual against expected
performance giving a true online picture of machinery behaviour for decision support.

Maintenance Optimisation -- fuel used, emissions, calculation of emission taxes, parts life calculation for hot com-
ponents, predicted and measured calculation for maintenance actions.

SERVICE AND SUPPORT

Help and advice from trained and qualified staff are available across the globe through the DYMAC network. Service
may range from simple instrument installation support, through to training (on-site or at a DYMAC facility); up to
results-based machinery maintenance contracts involving SKF Reliability Systems.

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With more than 35 years experience in production and service of

instruments for monitoring, analysis and diagnosis of mechanical
behaviour of critical machinery, DYMAC’s commitment is to
provide the optimum combination of product, people and skills to
ensure that machinery health monitoring is an added value
component of the customer’s business.

To optimize this, a strategic alliance between DYMAC and

Vibro-Meter’s Industrial & Marine division was formed.
Combining the offering of the two groups into one comprehensive
range of machinery management solutions and services, customers
will experience a responsive and flexible approach in meeting
their monitoring and protection needs, together with the best
possible customer support.

Vibro-Meter continues its relationships with major machinery

manufacturers and packagers by concentrating on OEM accounts.
DYMAC, known for tailored solutions to end-users in many
industries and for comprehensive local support, concentrates on
end-user applications.

Vibro-Meter SA is a member company of Meggitt PLC, an inter-

national group engaged in the design and manufacture of high
integrity products for Aerospace, Electronics and Industrial
Controls markets worldwide.

DYMAC is part of the Reliability Systems unit of the worldwide

AB SKF Group. Combining nearly 100 years of bearing and
industry knowledge, SKF Reliability Systems offers technology
product and service solutions designed to increase plant efficiency
and profitability.

EUROPE-MIDDLE EAST-AFRICA NORTH & SOUTH AMERICA ASIA, PACIFIC Your DYMAC representative:
P.O. Box 2091 4141 Ruffin Road No. 1 Changi South Lane
5300 CB Zaltbommel San Diego, California 92123 Singapore 486070
The Netherlands USA Singapore
Tel.: +31(0)418-681818 Tel.: +1 858 496-3400 Tel.: +65-876 7777
Fax: +31(0)418-681800 Fax: +1 858 496-3531 Fax: +65-876 7708
E-mail: info.dymac@skf.com E-mail: info.dymac@skf.com E-mail: info.dymac.ap@skf.com

Internet: www.dymac.net

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