Description
Key Technical Specifications
• Input channels: 2
• Compatible transducers: VK-202A/P, FK-202F, VK-302P, FK-302F, VC Series
• Monitor ranges: 0 to 100 / 125 / 200 / 400 / 500 µm pk-pk or 0 to 3 / 5 / 10 / 15 mils pk-pk (configurable)
• Accuracy: ±0.5% of FS at 100 Hz, 25 °C; ±2.0% of FS at 100 Hz, 0 to 65 °C
• Alarm set points: 4 per channel (DANGER1, ALERT1, DANGER2, ALERT2)
• Recorder output: 4–20 mA DC (max 500 Ω) or 1–5 V DC / other voltage options
• Frequency response: Low cut-off 5 Hz or less to seismic/pipe filters; high cut-off up to 10 kHz
• Operating temperature: 0 to 65 °C
• Storage temperature: –30 to +85 °C
• Relative humidity: 20 to 95% (non-condensing)
• Mass: max. 0.7 kg (monitor only)
• Power: Supplied via VM-5 series rack power unit (85–264 VAC / 24 VDC / 110 VDC options)
Product Introduction
Shinkawa VM-5K-414202-000-110-001-0/IS0/5G1 is a dual vibration monitor module in the VM-5 series. It measures relative shaft vibration on rotating machinery using eddy-current proximity probes and provides continuous monitoring with alarm outputs.
The unit meets API 670 requirements, accepts standard Shinkawa FK/VK/VC transducers, and installs in VM-5H, VM-5W, or VM-5G racks. Front-panel digital and bar-graph displays show measured values and set points without interrupting operation. Configurable filters, rectification modes, and isolated outputs support TSI applications on turbines, compressors, and large pumps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does this module support hot-swapping?
A: No. Power down the rack or isolate the slot before removal. The backplane and power distribution are not designed for live insertion; attempting it risks damage to the module or adjacent cards.
Q: Is the VM-5K obsolete? Are there direct replacements?
A: The VM-5 series remains supported for installed bases. Exact form-fit replacements use the same base model with matching configuration codes. Always verify the full suffix (including /IS0/5G1) against the existing unit and confirm firmware/option cards with the OEM datasheet before ordering.
Q: Will I lose my program or set points during replacement?
A: Alarm set points and configuration reside in the module itself. Record or photograph all front-panel settings, DIP switches, and jumper positions on the old unit before removal. No external program download is required for basic vibration monitoring, but transfer the recorded values to the new module.
