
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
VM-5S
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OVERVIEW
This is a highly reliable monitor which monitors the rotative speed and zero speed of the rotor.
Both a 10-slot rack mounting type and a single-unit independent type with a built-in power supply
are available so that it can respond flexibly to any system design from medium and small scale
rotating machinery to TSI. It is also possible to set a speed comparison value for comparison with
the rotation speed (including zero speed). It has a built-in self-diagnostic function to inform the
operator of input transducer failures.
FEATURES
• Conforms to API St’d 670
• The monitor is available as a single unit independent type or a rack mounting type.
• Has a self-diagnostic function.
• Allows the operator to change each setting even in the field.
• Important information such as measured value, alarm set value and gap voltage is normally
displayed.
• Can isolate recorder output (option).
• LED display / contact output (DANGER / ALERT alarm).
• LED display / contact output (Input abnormal alarm).
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For alarm output wiring proceed as described in the instruction manuals for the
VM-5G Single Unit Instrument Rack and VM-5Y Relay Module Unit used in
combination with this monitor unit.
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If megger test is made on the signal cable between transducer and monitor,
disconnect the cable from transducer and monitor.
Be sure to discharge the charged electric load before connecting the cable to the
transducer and monitor.
If this caution is not adhered to, the transducer and monitor could be damaged.
• When a zero-speed system is designed using this VM-5S Dual Tachometer, avoid
performing control only by using SHINKAWA system, and always add other
condition to this system by using other kind of detection system. If control is
performed only by using this VM-5S Dual Tachometer, it may result in critical
damage on the machine when the monitor or transducer fails or an imperfect
connection to the sensor occurs.
Therefore, as shown in the figure , for reliability and safety, the system should be
designed with other stop conditions as redumdancy (example: combination of
low-revolution speed relay contact and timer until stop)
• For zero-speed monitoring, use an RD tacho driver or FK driver that is capable of
detecting imperfect connections, and specify “Manual” trigger mode.
• In the case of the input signal from a magnetic pickup, the output voltage (pk-pk) of
the magnetic pickup varies depending on the size of gear teeth, the set gap, rotation
speed, etc., and under certain conditions may become high voltage. Therefore, stay
within a range in which the output voltage of the magnetic pickup does not exceed
the monitor input voltage range (100Vpk-pk)
Mandatory
Caution
RS Sensor
RD Tacho Driver
FL Sensor
FK Driver
VM-5S
Speed relay contact signal output
Zero speed detecting system.
Zero speed
interlock circuit
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SHINKAWA System