AMIKONG EXCESS CONTROL SYSTEM PARTS
Specializing In:Automation Spares(DCS, PLC, CNC) Servo Drives HMI Power supplies Controllers
-
Please try to be as accurate as possible with your search.
-
We can quote you on 1000s of specialist parts, even if they are not listed on our website.
-
We can't find any results for “”.
SEE PRODUCTS IN SEARCH PAGE ()
2026-01-19 14:14:28
VM600 IOC4T 200-560-000-113: A Critical I/O Interface Module in Industrial Machinery Protection System
Written by Amikon Limited
This is my linkedin:
As a seasoned expert in the field of automation spare parts, Sandy has dedicated 15 years to Amikon, an industry-leading company, where she currently serves as Director. With profound product expertise and exceptional sales strategies, she has not only driven the company's continuous expansion in global markets but also established an extensive international client network.
Throughout Amikon's twenty-year journey, Sandy's sharp industry insights and outstanding leadership have made her a central force behind the company's global growth and sustained performance. Committed to delivering high-value solutions, she stands as a key figure bridging technology and markets while empowering industry progress.
This is my linkedin:
As a seasoned expert in the field of automation spare parts, Sandy has dedicated 15 years to Amikon, an industry-leading company, where she currently serves as Director. With profound product expertise and exceptional sales strategies, she has not only driven the company's continuous expansion in global markets but also established an extensive international client network.
Throughout Amikon's twenty-year journey, Sandy's sharp industry insights and outstanding leadership have made her a central force behind the company's global growth and sustained performance. Committed to delivering high-value solutions, she stands as a key figure bridging technology and markets while empowering industry progress.
In modern online protection and condition monitoring systems for industrial rotating machinery, the VM600 IOC4T 200-560-000-113 plays an indispensable role as a core input/output interface card in the Vibro-Meter® VM600 series Machinery Protection System (MPS) by Meggitt. This model is specifically designed to work in conjunction with the MPC4 series machinery protection cards, serving as a key component in building a highly reliable, modular machinery protection architecture.
Functional Positioning of the VM600 IOC4T 200-560-000-113
The VM600 IOC4T 200-560-000-113 (hereafter referred to as IOC4T 113) is a standard I/O card in the VM600 rack-mounted system used for signal input/output management. It forms a "card pair" with the MPC4 machinery protection card to collectively achieve multi-channel acquisition, processing, alarm output, and analog signal transmission of dynamic signals such as vibration, displacement, and speed. This model is suitable for conventional industrial scenarios without Safety Integrity Level (non-SIL) requirements and is one of the most widely deployed I/O modules in the VM600 system.
The primary responsibilities of the IOC4T 113 include:
• Receiving dynamic signals from the MPC4 card and providing buffered outputs;
• Offering standard 4–20 mA current outputs and 0–10 V voltage outputs for use by DCS, PLC, or recorders;
• Driving local relay alarm outputs (up to 4) to achieve Alert and Danger level alarms;
• Providing screw terminal interfaces for reliable connections between field sensors and the system;
• Supporting "hot-swap" functionality, allowing module replacement while the system is running to ensure continuity.
Technical Specifications and Performance Highlights
The IOC4T 113 continues the tradition of high reliability in the VM600 series, with key technical specifications as follows:
• Output Signal Types: Supports analog output (0–10 V or 4–20 mA) for 4 dynamic signals and buffered output for 2 speed signals;
• Relay Outputs: Integrates 4 programmable relay channels supporting Alert (A+), Danger (D+), and logical combination alarms;
• Signal Isolation: Communicates with the MPC4 card via a dedicated backplane bus to ensure signal integrity and anti-interference capability;
• Output Impedance: Early versions have an output impedance of 200 Ω, suitable for traditional industrial monitoring systems;
• Environmental Adaptability: Operating temperature range of −25°C to +65°C and storage temperature up to −40°C to +85°C, meeting stringent industrial environment requirements;
• Certification Compliance: Conforms to CE, EAC, IEC/EN 61000-6-2/6-4 electromagnetic compatibility standards and IEC/EN 61010-1 electrical safety standards.
Additionally, the IOC4T 113 supports collaborative "OK System" detection with the MPC4 card, monitoring the integrity of the sensor link in real-time, including open circuits, short circuits, power supply abnormalities, and other fault states, with alerts provided via front-panel LED indicators and relay outputs.
Synergistic Role in System Architecture
In the VM600 system, the IOC4T 113 does not operate in isolation but forms a tightly integrated "protection card pair" with the MPC4 card. The MPC4 card is responsible for high-speed DSP signal processing , while the IOC4T 113 handles the "last mile" task—outputting processed key parameters as standard industrial signals to external systems.
This division of labor offers three major advantages:
• Modular Expandability: Users can flexibly configure multiple MPC4/IOC4T card pairs based on unit scale, with each pair supporting 4 dynamic channels and 2 speed channels;
• System Isolation: Meets API 670 standards for isolating Machinery Protection Systems (MPS) from Condition Monitoring Systems (CMS), ensuring protection functions are not interfered with by monitoring systems;
• Hot Maintenance Capability: Supports live insertion and removal, complemented by redundant power supply design in VM600 racks, enabling "zero downtime" maintenance and greatly enhancing system availability.
Typical Application Scenarios
The VM600 IOC4T 200-560-000-113 is widely used in the following industrial fields:
• Gas and Steam Turbines: For monitoring critical parameters such as shaft vibration, bearing vibration, axial displacement, and differential expansion;
• Large Compressor Units: For monitoring gearbox vibration, motor bearing conditions, and preventing sudden failures;
• Pump and Fan Systems: Enabling continuous vibration monitoring and alarms to support predictive maintenance;
• Refining and Chemical Plants: Deploying on critical rotating equipment to ensure process safety and equipment integrity.
In these applications, the IOC4T 113 serves as the "signal gateway" for the MPC4 card, not only providing standard 4–20 mA signals for DCS integration but also driving audible/visual alarms or triggering interlock shutdown logic directly via relay outputs, forming a closed-loop protection system from sensing to execution.
Version Evolution and Compatibility Notes
According to Meggitt's official data sheet, the IOC4T model 200-560-000-113 is an early non-RoHS version with an output impedance of 200 Ω, suitable for legacy systems or applications with specific requirements for traditional signal interfaces. Subsequent versions, such as 200-560-000-114, have been upgraded to RoHS-compliant designs and optimized the output impedance to 50 Ω for broader compatibility with modern monitoring systems.
Despite version differences, all IOC4T modules maintain consistency in hardware interfaces and software configurations, ensuring backward compatibility and seamless replacement within the VM600 system. When upgrading systems or replacing spare parts, users need only verify hardware version parameters in the VM600 MPSx software, without requiring recalibration or wiring changes.
Keep your system in play!
Newsroom
Top Media Coverage
Newsroom
Related articles Browse All
-
amikong NewsSchneider Electric HMIGTO5310: A Powerful Touchscreen Panel for Industrial Automation2025-08-11 16:24:25Overview of the Schneider Electric HMIGTO5310 The Schneider Electric HMIGTO5310 is a high-performance Magelis GTO touchscreen panel designed for industrial automation and infrastructure applications. With a 10.4" TFT LCD display and 640 x 480 VGA resolution, this HMI delivers crisp, clear visu... -
BlogImplementing Vision Systems for Industrial Robots: Enhancing Precision and Automation2025-08-12 11:26:54Industrial robots gain powerful new abilities through vision systems. These systems give robots the sense of sight, so they can understand and react to what is around them. So, robots can perform complex tasks with greater accuracy and flexibility. Automation in manufacturing reaches a new level of ... -
BlogOptimizing PM Schedules Data-Driven Approaches to Preventative Maintenance2025-08-21 18:08:33Moving away from fixed maintenance schedules is a significant operational shift. Companies now use data to guide their maintenance efforts. This change leads to greater efficiency and equipment reliability. The goal is to perform the right task at the right time, based on real information, not just ...
- Q&A
- Policies How to order Part status information Shiping method Return Policy Warranty Policy payment terms
- Asset Recovery
- We Buy Your Equipment. Industry Cases Press Releases Technical Resources
- ADDRESS
-
32D UNITS,GUOMAO BUILDING,NO 388 HUBIN SOUTH ROAD,SIMING DISTRICT,XIAMEN