Vibro-Meter CPUR2 Central Processing and Controller Card
Vibro-Meter CPUR2 Central Processing and Controller Card is a core component of Meggitt’s VM600 Machinery Protection System (MPS) and Condition Monitoring System (CMS).
Installed directly into the central slot of 19-inch VM600 racks (such as ABE04x), the CPUR2 module manages internal rack communications, processes system parameters, and bridges vibration protection hardware to high-level plant networks (DCS, SCADA, and VibroSight condition monitoring software).
Product Introduction / Overview
System Hub: Serves as the central management engine within the VM600 system, orchestrating data flow between dynamic measurement modules (e.g., MPC4) and external control interfaces.
Dual Protection & Monitoring Support: Handles system configuration, status logging, and communication routing without interfering with hardwired safety trip logic.
Redundancy Capability: Designed for high-reliability applications; supports redundant CPUR2 card configurations to maintain active communication during hardware servicing.
Flexible Communications: Connects seamlessly to external monitoring networks via Ethernet and serial industrial protocols (Modbus RTU / Modbus TCP).
Technical Parameter List
| Parameter | Specification |
| Manufacturer | Meggitt / Vibro-Meter |
| Product Line | VM600 Series Machinery Protection System |
| Module Type | Central Processing Unit & Rack Controller |
| P/N Ordering Code | 600-026-000-011 / 200-512-000-012 (CPUR2 variants) |
| Form Factor | 6U Eurocard (single slot width, 20 mm / 4 HP) |
| Power Supply | +5 VDC and ±12 VDC sourced from VM600 backplane |
| Power Consumption | Approx. 8 W to 12 W (depending on active network ports) |
| Communications | Ethernet (10/100Base-T), RS-232 / RS-485 serial interface |
| Protocols | Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Proprietary VibroSight Ethernet |
| Weight | Approx. 0.45 kg (0.99 lbs) |
Product Features / Core Advantages
Modular Configuration Engine: Centralizes system parameter uploads/downloads for all adjacent processing cards across the VM600 backplane.
Hot-Swappable Design: Allows insertion and removal without shutting down power to the rack or interrupting critical hardware protection relays on MPC4 modules.
Integrated Diagnostics: Front-panel LED indicators display operational status, CPU activity, network link states, and communication fault conditions in real time.
High Availability Redundancy: Paired with an IOCR rear card, CPUR2 supports dual-redundant controller setups to eliminate single points of failure in mission-critical applications.
Model Classification
CPUR2 (Standard Controller): Standard processing unit handling basic rack management, network communications, and VibroSight integration.
CPUR2 / Standard Ordering Options:
Option A1: Standard configuration for basic machinery protection communication.
Option A2: Enhanced buffer memory and extended protocol activation for intensive condition monitoring systems.
Companion Module: Works directly with the IOCR (Input/Output Communication Card) mounted on the rear of the rack to output physical serial, Ethernet, and relay diagnostic connections.
CPUR2
Environmental Tolerance Conditions
Operating Temperature: -25°C to +65°C (-13°F to +149°F)
Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)
Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Vibration Resistance: IEC 60068-2-6 test standards (10 to 150 Hz, 2g continuous)
Shock Resistance: IEC 60068-2-27 test standards (15g, 11 ms duration)
EMC Immunity/Emissions: IEC/EN 61000-6-2 (Industrial Immunity) and IEC/EN 61000-6-4 (Emissions)
Installation Method
Slot Selection: Power down or verify rack status. Identify slot 0 (or designated CPU slot) on the front of the VM600 ABE04x rack.
Card Alignment: Align the CPUR2 circuit board edges with the top and bottom guide rails of the designated rack slot.
Insertion: Slide the card smoothly into the slot until the rear DIN connectors engage firmly with the backplane.
Fastening: Tighten the top and bottom front-panel retaining screws to secure the card and ensure grounded electrical continuity.
Rear Module Pair: Ensure the matching IOCR interface card is aligned and securely screwed into the corresponding rear rack position.
Operating Instructions
Initial Setup: Connect a host PC running VibroSight or VM600 MPSx software to the CPUR2 front diagnostic port or IOCR rear Ethernet port.
Network Assignment: Assign a static IP address, subnet mask, and network gateway using the configuration utility.
Firmware & Config Push: Upload the system project file to configure rack slot assignments, sensor mapping, and Modbus address tables.
Routine Operation: Monitor front-panel LEDs during standard operation:
STATUS: Solid GREEN indicates normal CPU health.
ETHERNET / FIELDBUS: Flashing GREEN/YELLOW indicates active network traffic.
DIAG/FAULT: RED indicates an internal system exception or communication timeout.