Vibro-meter CMC16 16-Slot Machinery Protection Rack

The Vibro-meter CMC16 is a 16-slot rack chassis that serves as the foundation for the VM600 machinery protection and condition monitoring system. Designed for continuous operation in critical rotating machinery applications, this rack provides the structural and electrical infrastructure for monitoring vibration, position, temperature, and other parameters on turbines, compressors, generators, and pumps.

Power Supply Configuration

The rack is designed to accept redundant power supply modules for continuous operation in mission-critical applications. Power supplies are installed in dedicated slots at the left side of the rack and operate in load-sharing configuration. If one power supply fails, the remaining unit sustains full system operation without interruption. Power supplies are hot-swappable, allowing replacement without system shutdown. Input voltage acceptance ranges from 18 to 36 V DC, with galvanic isolation between input and output stages.

• Slot Capacity: 16 measurement card slots + 1 system controller slot

• Rack Format: 19-inch, 6U height (265.9 mm)

• Rack Depth: 350 mm

• Power Supply: Accommodates up to two redundant power modules

• Backplane: Passive design with distributed power filtering

• Communication: Internal high-speed bus for controller-to-card communication

• Construction: Electro-galvanized steel with electromagnetic shielding

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to +60°C

Mechanical Specifications

Constructed from electro-galvanized steel, the CMC16 chassis provides mechanical rigidity and electromagnetic compatibility for reliable operation in industrial environments. Front-accessible card guides with extraction handles facilitate easy module insertion and removal for maintenance or reconfiguration. The rack includes mounting flanges for standard 19-inch cabinet installation. Ventilation is provided through side and rear openings, designed for forced-air cooling in typical control room installations.

Environmental Compatibility

The CMC16 is designed for operation in industrial environments with ambient temperatures up to 60°C, suitable for deployment in non-air-conditioned control rooms. The chassis supports operation in relative humidity ranges from 5 to 95 percent non-condensing. Electromagnetic compatibility meets industrial immunity standards, ensuring reliable operation in electrically noisy environments common in power plants and industrial facilities.