Vibration Monitoring Modules
The Vibration Monitoring Modules (VMM) are programmable converters which supply a 4-20 mA signal proportional to the RMS-value of vibration velocity. There are four versions:
- VMM-14: 1 channel, frequency range 10 - 1000 Hz
- VMM-15: 1 channel, frequency range 3 - 1000 Hz
- VMM-20: 2 channels, frequency range 10 - 1000 Hz
- VMM-21: 2 channels, frequency range 3 - 1000 Hz
The frequency range of 3 to 1000Hz is suitable for machines with rotational speed down to 180rpm. The measuring range can be DIP switch set to either 0 to 5, 0 to 10, 0 to 20 or 0 to 40mm/s. The 4-20 mA output can be supplied to a display module type DMM, to a PLC or to a computer controlled monitoring system (e.g. SPM's CMS System).
A transducer line fault causes an output of <1 mA. If this should interfere with PLC operations, the min. output can be jumper set to 4mA, individually for each channel. The vibration transducer is connected via coaxial cable with TNC connectors. The module is wall mounted with 4 screws 4mm and supplied with 12 to 24 V DC. The cable inlet is tight for cable diameters 5.5 to 10mm.