Product Core Brief

• Model: VM600 RLC16 — 200-570-000-014 / 200-570-101-013
• Brand: VIBRO-METER
• Series: VM600 Machine Protection System
• Core Function: 16-channel relay output module for alarm, trip, and status signaling in VM600 racks.
• Product Type: VM600 Relay Output Card
• Key Specs: 16 relay channels | Internal VM600 bus communication | Front-panel LED status indication
• Condition: New Surplus

Product Introduction

VIBRO-METER VM600 RLC16 is a 16-channel relay output module used in Vibro-Meter VM600 machine protection racks. It receives alarm and trip commands from processing cards such as MPC4 or CMC16 through the internal VM600 bus and switches relay outputs for external shutdown logic, annunciators, and PLC interlocks.

The two part numbers represent revision or configuration variants within the RLC16 family. The 200-570-101-015 variant has been documented with electromagnetic relay outputs rated up to AC 250V/5A or DC 30V/5A, though exact ratings for 200-570-000-014 and 200-570-101-013 should be confirmed against the official Vibro-Meter datasheet before wiring.

Key Technical Specifications

Note: Confirm the exact relay contact rating, coil behavior, and revision differences between 200-570-000-014 and 200-570-101-013 against the official Vibro-Meter documentation.

Quality Control Process

Each unit begins with a visual inspection of the front panel, relay indicators, terminal blocks, and PCB for corrosion, heat marks, or mechanical damage. The module is seated into a compatible VM600 rack to verify mechanical fit and backplane recognition.

Power is applied through the rack supply, and initialization LEDs are checked for proper startup. Each relay channel is exercised to confirm pull-in and release behavior, with contact operation verified using a Fluke multimeter. Load testing is performed where practical to confirm contact switching under realistic conditions. Backplane communication is tested to ensure the rack processor can address and command all 16 relay channels. Final packing uses anti-static bags, foam inserts, and sealed cartons to protect the module during shipment.

Replacement Pitfall Guide

❗ Confirm the exact part number and revision. The RLC16 family includes multiple variants, and relay ratings, logic polarity, or firmware behavior may differ between revisions. Installing the wrong variant can cause incorrect trip behavior or contact overload.

❗ Verify relay contact ratings before wiring. Not every RLC16 variant supports the same voltage or current. Using a relay output to drive a high-current shutdown solenoid without confirming the contact rating can weld contacts or create a failed-safe condition.

❗ Check NO/NC contact assignment. Relay outputs may be wired as normally open or normally closed depending on the application. Swapping these during replacement can reverse trip logic—making an alarm silent when it should be active.

❗ Revalidate relay mapping in MPS/VibroSight software. Even if the hardware is identical, the software relay map may not match the field wiring. A replaced card with incorrect mapping can trip the wrong circuit or fail to trip at all.

Keep these in mind and you’ll cut 90% of rework time.

Compatibility Matrix & Benchmarks

Benchmark notes:

• 16 relay output channels for alarm, trip, and status signaling in VM600 racks.
• Communicates through the internal VM600 bus with front-panel LED status per channel.

Always confirm the exact revision, relay contact rating, and software mapping against the original unit before installation.