Model: AMC8
Part Number: 200-550-003-112
Brand: Vibro-Meter (Meggitt Sensing Systems / Parker Meggitt)
Series: VM600 Machinery Monitoring & Protection System
Core Function: 8-channel analog monitoring card for temperature and process measurements in VM600 rack-based systems. Independently configurable channels support thermocouples (TC), resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), current, and voltage inputs. Used for machinery protection and condition monitoring applications.
HS Code: 9031.80 / 8538.90 (Measuring or checking instruments / Parts for electrical control apparatus)
Product Parameters
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Analog Monitoring Card (Processing Card) |
| Number of Channels | 8 (independently configurable) |
| Supported Inputs | Thermocouple (TC), RTD, Current, Voltage |
| Card Pair Requirement | Requires matching IOC8T Input/Output Card |
| Installation Position | Front of VM600 rack (ABE040, ABE042, ABE056) |
| System Compatibility | VM600 rack-based machinery monitoring systems |
| Processed Outputs | 1 per channel + multi-channel outputs (up to 4 per card) |
| Safety Capability | SIL 2 approval |
| Software | Compatible with VM600 MPSx configuration software |
| Status | Being phased out (spares typically available until ~2027) |
Advantages and Features
- Highly flexible 8-channel design — each channel independently configurable
- Supports both temperature (TC / RTD) and process (current / voltage) monitoring
- Forms a complete card pair with the IOC8T rear card (includes relays, DC outputs, and communications)
- Designed for high-reliability machinery protection applications
- SIL 2 capable for safety-related monitoring functions
- Seamless integration into existing VM600 racks
- Front-panel status indication and diagnostics
- Proven performance in critical rotating machinery environments
Application Cases in Application Fields
- Temperature monitoring (bearing, winding, process temperatures) on turbines, compressors, and pumps
- Process variable monitoring (pressure, flow, level via 4–20 mA or voltage transmitters)
- Machinery protection systems for gas turbines, steam turbines, and hydro units
- Condition monitoring and protection of critical rotating equipment
- Integration into VM600 racks alongside vibration monitoring cards (e.g., MPC4)
- Power generation, oil & gas, petrochemical, and heavy industrial applications
- Systems requiring mixed temperature and process inputs in a single card
Comparisons with Competing Products
| Aspect | Vibro-Meter AMC8 | Dedicated Temperature Cards | Modern Universal Monitoring Modules |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Flexibility | High (TC/RTD/Current/Voltage) | Limited to temperature | Very High |
| System Platform | VM600 specific | Platform specific | Newer platforms |
| Card Pair Design | Yes (with IOC8T) | Varies | Integrated or modular |
| SIL Capability | SIL 2 | Varies | Often SIL 2/3 |
| Best For | Existing VM600 systems | Pure temperature monitoring | New installations / upgrades |
Selection Suggestions and Precautions
Selection Suggestions:
- Confirm the exact part number (200-550-003-112) matches the required hardware revision.
- Always pair with a compatible IOC8T input/output card (standard or separate-circuits version).
- Verify rack type (ABE040 / ABE042 / ABE056) and available slot.
- Check whether the “standard” or “separate circuits” version is required for the application (IEC 60255-5 compliance).
Precautions:
- The AMC8 is a front card and must be used together with the corresponding rear IOC8T card.
- Proper configuration of each channel (sensor type, range, alarms) must be performed using VM600 software.
- Follow Vibro-Meter / Meggitt guidelines for installation, grounding, and wiring of thermocouples and RTDs.
- This product line is being phased out — plan for long-term spare parts strategy or migration to newer systems (e.g., VM600Mk2 equivalents).
- Handle with ESD precautions and ensure correct rack power and backplane connections.
Recent Popular Same-Brand / Related Models
- AMC8 other revisions (200-550-0SS-1Hh standard / 200-550-0SS-2Hh separate circuits)
- IOC8T Input/Output Card (matching rear card)
- VM600 MPC4 / MPC4Mk2 vibration monitoring cards
- VM600 ABE04x / ABE056 racks
- Newer AMC10Mk2 + IOC10Mk2 (replacement path for VM600Mk2 systems)
- Other Vibro-Meter / Meggitt machinery protection and condition monitoring modules
