Name: Vibro-Meter CMC16 16-Channel Vibration Monitoring Card | Qiming Automation
Brand: Vibro-meter
SKU: CMC16
Price: 3190.00 CNY
Availability: InStock

Description

Key Technical Specifications

Parameter	Value
Manufacturer	Vibro-Meter, formerly associated with Meggitt; now within Baker Hughes Bently Nevada product support history
Model Number	CMC16
Ordering Number Format	200-530-SSS-HHh
Product Series	VM600 Condition Monitoring System
Product Type	Condition Monitoring Card / intelligent front-end data acquisition unit
Card Architecture	VMEbus, 6U format
Dynamic Input Channels	16 individually configurable channels
Anti-Aliasing Filters	16 programmable tracked anti-aliasing filters
A/D Conversion	One 14-bit ADC per channel
Tachometer / Phase Inputs	Up to 4 among the first 4 channels
Tachometer Input Range	1–24 V pulse; AC-coupled within −24 to +24 V range
Tachometer Frequency Range	0.25 Hz to 10,000 Hz
Maximum Pulses Per Revolution	128 for speed calculation; 1 for phase reference
Machine-Speed Resolution	±1 rpm
Process-Value Inputs	Last 12 channels configurable for process values
Maximum Input Voltage	50 V for vibration/process inputs; 3 V for thermocouple inputs
Signal Types	Acceleration, velocity, displacement, dynamic pressure, air-gap, rotor/pole profile, speed, phase, dynamic, quasi-static, and process signals
FFT Resolution	Up to 3,200 lines
Frequency Bands	10 configurable bands per channel
Alarm Capacity	6 configurable alarms per band with hysteresis deadbands
Synchronous Sampling	Order tracking from 1.56 to 400 orders
Asynchronous Sampling	Frequency spans from 0–100 Hz through 0–20 kHz
Data Collection Modes	Scheduled, on-alarm, on-exception, and oscilloscope-mode capture
Transient Trend Buffer	3,276 values per channel
Historic Trend Buffer	26,200 values per CMC16
Run-Up / Run-Down Storage	100 spectra of 400 lines per channel
Microcontroller	Zilog Z8S180
DSP	Motorola 56002
VME Communication	D16/A24 slave mode; 1 MB/s transfer rate to CPU M
Serial Communications	RS-485 multidrop
RS-485 Maximum Distance	1,220 m / 4,000 ft without repeaters
RS-485 Data Rate	19,200 or 38,400 baud, asynchronous
RS-485 Isolation	50 V
Power Supply	5 V DC ±5%
Power Consumption	15 W from 5 V DC supply
Operating Temperature	−25 to +65 °C
Storage Temperature	−40 to +85 °C
Operating Humidity	0–90% RH, non-condensing
Physical Size	6U × 20 mm × 187 mm; 262 × 20 × 187 mm
Weight	Approximately 0.35 kg / 0.77 lb
Replacement Requirement	Match the full 200-530 firmware suffix, hardware version, VM600 rack, CPU M configuration, IOC16T input modules, sensor types, and CMS software version

The CMC16 is the central data-acquisition and analysis card in the Vibro-Meter VM600 Condition Monitoring System. It provides 16 configurable channels, tracked anti-alias filtering, one 14-bit ADC per channel, FFT processing, programmable alarm bands, onboard buffers, and VME/RS-485 communications.

Product Introduction

Vibro-Meter CMC16 is a 16-channel VM600 condition-monitoring card for rotating machinery. It acquires vibration, speed, phase, dynamic-pressure, air-gap, rotor-profile, and process signals, then processes spectra, trends, alarms, and transient data for machinery diagnostics and asset monitoring.

The CMC16 works with a VM600 rack, CPU M module, VM600 CMS software, and compatible IOC16T input modules. It is not a standalone vibration transmitter or a generic PLC card. Match the complete 200-530-SSS-HHh ordering code because the SSS firmware designation and HHh hardware version determine replacement compatibility.

CMC16

Troubleshooting Quick Reference

Symptom	Possible Cause	Relevance to This Part	Quick Check Method	Recommendation
CMC16 is not detected by the rack	Card not seated, missing 5 V DC rack supply, CPU M communication issue, bent backplane contact, failed	✅ High	Check rack diagnostics; verify 5 V DC at the rack backplane under load; power down under approved procedure and inspect card contacts	Confirm rack power, CPU M status, and card seating before replacing .
Front-panel LED shows fault or abnormal status	Internal initialization fault, communication fault, firmware mismatch, failed processor, rack issue	✅ High	Record the three-color LED state, CMS messages, CPU M diagnostics, and card slot number; compare with a known-good card if available	Preserve diagnostic evidence before swapping. Confirm firmware and hardware version compatibility.
All 16 channels show invalid, flatline, or missing data	IOC16T problem, lost rack communication, common sensor supply issue, configuration mismatch, fault	✅ Medium	Verify whether other cards communicate; inspect IOC16T modules; check common sensor supplies and cable shields; review channel assignments in CMS software	Do not replace until common power, input-module, and software issues are eliminated.
One vibration channel reads zero	Open sensor cable, failed accelerometer/proximity transducer, loose IOC16T terminal, wrong channel configuration	✅ Medium	Check sensor power and continuity at the IOC16T; compare sensor output with a portable analyzer; move the sensor input to a known-good channel only under approved procedures	Field sensor and wiring faults are more common than an individual input failure.
Vibration values are unstable or noisy	Poor shield termination, ground loop, damaged cable, loose connector, EMI, sensor mounting problem	✅ Medium	Inspect cable shields and bonding; compare waveform and spectrum with a portable analyzer; check for 50/60 Hz or VFD switching-frequency components	Correct shielding, grounding, and sensor mounting before replacing the card.
Speed or phase reference is missing	Tachometer supply/wiring fault, incorrect trigger edge, weak pulse amplitude, wrong configuration, failed input channel	✅ Medium	Measure tach pulse at the designated input; confirm pulse level is within the 1–24 V range and frequency is within 0.25–10,000 Hz	Verify tach wiring, pulse polarity, and configuration before replacing .
FFT or spectrum data does not update	CMS software connection issue, CPU M communication fault, acquisition schedule disabled, storage full, configuration error	✅ Medium	Confirm CPU M Ethernet/serial status, review acquisition schedules, check event logs and buffer status, and verify the card appears online	Correct CMS and CPU M communications before replacing the condition-monitoring card.
False alarms occur during startup or coast-down	Incorrect alarm bands, inadequate hysteresis, wrong speed reference, unsuitable order tracking setup, process transient	❌ Low	Review alarm configuration, tach reference, speed profile, and cascade data; compare with startup baseline records	Adjust alarm strategy only under approved machinery-engineering review. Do not remove protection based on nuisance alarms.
Replacement communicates but trends differ	Firmware revision mismatch, channel calibration/configuration not restored, incorrect mapping, altered sensor scaling	✅ High	Compare old and new ordering codes, firmware, hardware version, channel configuration, alarm bands, units, calibration, and rack slot	Restore the verified configuration and validate against baseline data before releasing the system.
Card runs hot or repeatedly resets	Rack 5 V supply instability, blocked airflow, overloaded supply, internal card fault, high cabinet temperature	✅ High	Measure rack 5 V DC supply while the system runs; inspect airflow and rack temperature; compare power draw against 15 W per card	Correct power and thermal issues first. Replace if resets follow the card in a known-good slot.

❗ Firmware warning: The full ordering format is 200-530-SSS-HHh. The SSS portion identifies embedded software and HHh identifies hardware version. A physically identical can boot but behave differently if firmware does not match the CPU M, CMS software, installed hardware, or existing project configuration. Record the entire label before ordering.

❗ Input-mapping warning: The first four channels can serve as tachometer or phase-reference inputs, while the last 12 can be configured for process values. Do not move sensor cables or copy channel settings blindly. A misplaced tach signal can corrupt order tracking across an entire machine train.

❗ Protection-versus-monitoring warning: The is a condition-monitoring card. It should not be confused with a Machinery Protection Card such as MPC4. Never bypass trip logic, shutdown relays, or machine-protection functions based on a diagnostic issue without approval from the machinery-protection engineer.

❗ Tachometer warning: The tach input accepts 1–24 V pulses over 0.25–10,000 Hz. A marginal pulse, bad shield, wrong trigger edge, or missing phase reference can produce misleading speed, order, and spectrum data. Verify the tach signal at the input before calling the defective.

❗ Backplane warning: Do not force the card into the rack. Bent VME connector contacts can damage the card and the rack backplane. With power removed, inspect the card guides, slot alignment, connector condition, and retention hardware before insertion.

❗ ESD warning: Wear a grounded wrist strap and handle the by its front panel and board edges. I have seen a technician pull a healthy monitoring card, set it on an unprotected cardboard box, and create an intermittent channel fault before the spare ever went back into service.

Keep these checks in mind and you will save yourself 90% of typical rework time. If you need technical support, provide full photos of the 200-530-SSS-HHh label, rack slot, front LED, CPU M diagnostics, CMS error logs, terminal wiring, sensor list, tach waveform, and configuration backup.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Vibro-Meter ?

Vibro-Meter is a Condition Monitoring System card used to acquire and analyze machinery-condition data from rotating equipment. It accepts vibration, speed, phase, dynamic, and process signals, performs filtering and FFT analysis, calculates trends and alarm values, and sends results to CMS software through the CPU M architecture.

It is commonly installed for turbines, compressors, generators, pumps, motors, gearboxes, fans, and other critical rotating assets.

How many channels does the support?

supports 16 individually configurable dynamic channels. Each channel has its own programmable tracked anti-aliasing filter and 14-bit ADC. The first four channels can also be configured as tachometer or phase-reference inputs, while the last 12 can be configured for process values.

That flexibility is useful, but it means replacement work requires careful channel documentation. Do not assume every channel on a specific machine uses the same signal type or scaling.

What signal types can measure?

The can accept signals representing acceleration, velocity, displacement, dynamic pressure, air-gap, rotor and pole profile, speed, phase reference, other dynamic signals, and quasi-static process signals. It can also receive signals routed from adjacent Machinery Protection Cards.

The physical sensor, termination module, input configuration, range, filtering, and alarm setup determine how each signal is interpreted. Confirm sensor type and signal level before connecting a replacement card.

Does perform FFT analysis?

Yes. provides high-resolution FFT processing up to 3,200 lines and supports both synchronous order tracking and asynchronous frequency-based analysis. It can calculate multiple configurable bands per channel and supports alarm limits with hysteresis.

For a reliable comparison after replacement, preserve existing baseline spectra, order tracking settings, filter cutoffs, averaging, window type, alarm bands, and alarm delays. A changed configuration can create apparent machine-condition changes that are only measurement changes.

Is the a machinery protection card?

No. is a condition-monitoring card. It supports diagnostic monitoring, trend analysis, data acquisition, and reporting. machinery protection functions are generally handled by separate protection cards and associated system architecture.

This distinction matters. Do not assume a replacement restores a protection function, and do not disable a machine trip chain while troubleshooting a condition-monitoring issue.

Can I hot-swap a ?

The documentation states that the card supports live insertion and removal with automatic configuration. However, treat live replacement as an engineered maintenance activity, not a casual plug-and-play action.

Before removing a card, verify whether its data feeds alarms, operator displays, maintenance decisions, automatic derates, condition-based alarms, or external systems. Record all active diagnostics, confirm the rack and CPU M support the intended procedure, protect against ESD, and follow the site-approved work instruction.

Will a replacement keep the old configuration?

Do not assume it will. The card, CPU M, and CMS environment may depend on a matching firmware version and project configuration. The old assembly may contain calibration, channel mapping, alarm-band, acquisition-schedule, and trending information that must be restored or verified.

Before removal, archive:

Full 200-530-SSS-HHh ordering code
Firmware and hardware revision
rack and slot number
CPU M and CMS software versions
Channel names, sensor types, units, scaling, and input ranges
Tachometer and phase-reference assignments
Filter, FFT, window, averaging, and order-tracking settings
Alarm bands, thresholds, delays, hysteresis, and relay/reporting destinations
Trend and baseline spectrum records
terminal wiring and shield termination photos

Why is a New Surplus cheaper than factory supply?

New Surplus stock usually comes from unused project spares, cancelled machinery-monitoring upgrades, OEM warehouse releases, distributor overstock, or decommissioned plant inventory. The lower price often reflects legacy-system sourcing, shelf age, and limited secondary-market demand rather than automatic failure.

For a New Original / New Surplus card, request:

Actual photos of the full ordering label showing 200-530-SSS-HHh
Confirmation of the embedded firmware suffix and hardware revision
Photos of the front panel, VME edge connector, ejector hardware, and board condition
Evidence of no corrosion, bent pins, rework marks, heat discoloration, or damaged conformal coating
Condition statement: Factory Sealed, New Original / New Surplus, or Refurbished (tested)
Warranty duration, return terms, available quantity, and actual dispatch lead time

What test process should a supplier complete before shipment?

A supplier should use a traceable -specific process:

Inbound inspection and traceability: Verify the complete ordering code, firmware suffix, hardware version, serial number where present, OEM labels, and source records. Inspect the front panel, VME connector, board edges, heat-sensitive components, conformal coating, and mechanical hardware for corrosion, scratches, bent contacts, rework marks, heat damage, or altered labels.
Rack fit and power test: Install the in a compatible VME rack with a known-good CPU M and supporting hardware. Verify correct seating, front-panel LED behavior, stable 5 V DC supply, normal current draw, and no abnormal heating. The card specification lists 5 V DC ±5% and 15 W consumption.
Input simulation test: Use controlled vibration, dynamic-signal, process-signal, and tachometer simulators. Verify all 16 configurable channels, including phase and tach functions on the first four channels, with representative amplitudes and frequencies within documented limits.
Analysis and alarm test: Confirm filtering, FFT generation, spectral resolution, synchronous and asynchronous acquisition, order tracking, frequency bands, and configured alarm response. Validate trend, scheduled, on-alarm, and on-exception capture functions.
Communications test: Verify data exchange through the CPU M system and, where applicable, RS-485 at 19,200 and 38,400 baud. Confirm that the CMS software receives stable data and the card remains visible after a power cycle.
Configuration-retention test: Load a non-production test configuration, power-cycle the rack, and verify proper return to service. Record firmware, hardware version, test-rack slot, channel results, and diagnostic status.
Load and thermal test: Run representative multi-channel acquisition and communication activity for more than 24 hours where the test rack permits. Monitor for resets, channel dropouts, acquisition gaps, communication errors, and abnormal temperature.
Final QC and packaging: Require QC inspector sign-off, anti-static packaging, connector protection, foam or bubble wrap, heavy-duty corrugated boxing, and a dated QC-passed label. Test photos, CMS screenshots, firmware records, and the official test report should be available upon request.