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VIBRO Condition Monitoring 3 (VCM-3)

At a Glance Overview
The VCM-3 is the cost effective 12 channel data
acquisition hub targeted at monitoring of auxiliary
machines, balance-of-plant (BOP) machines and less
critical assets as part of enterprise Industry 4.0
digitization efforts. Multiple VCM-3 monitors can be
connected to your network with wired technology
providing the next generation of asset condition
monitoring without batteries or spotty occasional
monitoring provided by route based or multiplexed Spanning the gap between periodic monitoring with
systems. data collectors and wireless sensors and the need for
continuously connected assets managed 24/7 for
The monitor devices are robust, simple to install, and reliability and plant optimization. The VCM-3 provides
provide industry standard CCS (Constant Current continuous monitoring of BOP and spared equipment
Supply) acceleration sensor inputs and power. Along in a wide range of industries. Often these mechanical
with advanced signal processing the VCM-3 provides assets are naturally located with multiple machines in
extensive alarm capability. For trouble shooting and close proximity. The VCM-3 is ideal for continuously
commissioning purposes for each channel and main monitoring up to four (or even six) machines -typically
descriptor a spectra (FFT) type data plot can be being equipped with two bearings- utilizing the twelve
accessed via the built-in VCM-3 Homepage (Web dynamic vibration signal inputs.
server).
This data is concentrated into a single network stream
using Modbus TCP Server or OPC UA Server acting
The VCM-3 will end your frustration monitoring your
balance-of-plant (BOP) and smaller less critical as a functional edge device powering the enterprise
machines. These machines are often difficult to digital transformation.
identify and diagnose potential problems especially NOTE, the VCM-3 has an integrated OPC UA Server
with the periodic low bandwidth data provided by most functionality in the hardware. All measurement, alarm
existing systems. These machines need high fidelity and status data can be transferred directly from the
continuous data streams for effective monitoring. VCM-3 hardware to an OPC UA Client application.
Whether your monitoring strategy uses alternative Thanks to the built-in network switch functionality, no
on-premise or internal VCM-3 descriptor alarming additional external Ethernet switch hardware is
- for instance to comply to ISO 10816 respectively required when integrating multiple VCM-3 devices.
20816 standard - be ready for a step change down in The available optical SFP network connector supports
in the cost of maintaining and understanding your less a stable long distance network connection.
critical machines.
The VCM-3 processes advanced descriptors which
are extracted key features from parallel AD
processing for direct monitoring of roller element
bearings (REB). Use of modern electronic design
elements allows the VCM-3 to provide continuous
monitoring of the 12 channels of sensor input at a very
competitive cost point that will help you accelerating
your enterprise’s digital transformation.

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Key Features and System Benefits

 Fault detection – Descriptors for trending  OPC UA Server embedded in the device
VCM-3 is using descriptors for fault detection. Remove the need for additional software and
A descriptor is created by post processing the raw PC/Server hardware infrastructure for the
vibration (sensor) signal into one or more scalar OPC UA Server application as OPC UA is
values. A descriptor value is very well suited for embedded directly into the VCM-3 hardware
long term trending to indicate failure modes of device.
machines. VCM-3 measures a range of
descriptors such as real time standardized  VCM-3 Homepage (embedded Web server)
bandpass filters for true energy measurements,
and envelope bandpass for bearing fault Acceleration/Velocity spectrum and Envelope
detection. spectrum plot (all FFT, Hanning Window) can
be accessed for each of the 12 dynamic vibration
input channels via the built-in Homepage (Web
 High number of input channels/High value
server).
Suitable for advanced condition monitoring of This can perfectly be used for commissioning or
several machines in one device. remote diagnostic access use cases.
All input channels are sampled simultaneously
(synchronous sampling).  Field proven
 12 Dynamic vibration input channels, Based off the third generation of the world’s most
sampled at 204,8K samples per second via popular wind turbine monitoring system with over
24 Bit analog to digital converter (ADC) tens of thousands installed units.

 Field mountable edge device  Rolling Element Bearing (REB) descriptors

Environmentally robust -40 to +60 °C (-40F to  Acceleration band pass with flexible filter
+140F) operation with built in protocols for corners
MODBUS TCP and OPC UA. (simultaneously measured detectors rms,
VCM-3 can be installed as field monitors mounted peak, crest factor)
at remote locations next to the machines* or in an  Velocity (integrated from acceleration)
instrument cabinet. with flexible filter corners
(rms, ISO 10816 / ISO 20816 support)
*in a suitable field housing
 Enveloped Bearing Condition ECU with
flexible filter corners
 Robust cybersecurity
The ports in our VCM-3 hardware have been
hardened with encryption and designed to push  Designed for the future
data out to upper networks without exposing (without change of VCM-3 device hardware)
critical infrastructure to external vulnerabilities. The computational power, the existing sensor
It is specifically designed to work with firewalls, input and analysis capabilities, and the flexibility in
data diodes, and multi-tiered networks to meet the design make VCM-3 a technology leader for
industry’s most stringent data security many years to come. Supports any state-of-the-art
requirements condition monitoring method and provides a
platform for customizations and development of
future new monitoring methods.

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VCM-3 System Components

A VCM-3 system consists of the following basic Experience shows that long term trending on the each
components: of the descriptors derived from the input signal
 VCM-3 device hardware provides a very sensitive measure of the operational
 VCM-3 Homepage state of the machine and gives an early indication of a
(built-in Web server) progressing fault, thus maximizing lead time to plan a
service shutdown or to provide enough evidence to
 VCM-3 Editor
postpone a repair to the next scheduled shutdown.
(Software application to set up the
configurable parameters of a Standard Monitoring Templates
Monitoring Template and download to the
VCM-3 Web server) The configuration of the VCM-3 hardware units is
organized in “Monitoring Templates”.
NOTE!
To start up a VCM-3, a personal computer (PC) with The VCM-3 can be loaded with different monitoring
Microsoft Windows operating system is required. templates implementing a specific monitoring strategy
For more information please consult the dedicated adapted to the type of machine and monitoring
section Ordering Information and VCM-3 Editor – requirements without the need for changing the
PC and Software Requirements at the end of this hardware.
document.
Standard Monitoring Template
To simplify the system set up work a set of two
Standard (Master) Monitoring Templates- is supplied
Fault detection, Trending and together with the VCM-3 System. Each of these
Identification templates has been developed to cover applications
for the following types of machinery:
The VCM-3 has been designed to continuously
acquire different characteristic values from the sensor
Standard Monitoring Templates*
raw input signal of the connected sensor. Each of
these characteristic values are captured as a No. Template Machine/Asset Input
“Descriptor”. In future version releases, descriptors name Application channels
can be customized to accurately monitor for specific 1.1 VCM-3-TPL- Auxiliary 12 accel.
component failure modes. An increase in the level of a AUX-SI Machinery, REB,
descriptor is a symptom of a developing fault on the Constant Speed
machine. A descriptor respectively series may be the (SI = Metric
ECU value, which indicates a bearing fault. units)
1.2 VCM-3-TPL- Auxiliary 12 accel.
A descriptor value may also be used to express the
AUX-IMP Machinery, REB,
severity of the vibration level of the component Constant Speed
compared to international standards such as ISO (Imperial units)
10816. The powerful inbuilt signal processing *Further Standard Monitoring Templates supporting other
capabilities enables the VCM-3 to extract a number of machine/asset applications to come in future. Please contact
descriptors measured simultaneously on the your local Sales representative.
independent measurement channels.

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Technical Specification – Standard Monitoring Template

The VCM-3 input channels enable acceleration

sensors (CCS, Constant Current Supply) to be used
as signal inputs. The table below shows how each
channel of the VCM-3 is configured for each of the
available Standard Monitoring Templates.
All descriptors on all measurement channels are
measured in parallel (simultaneously) and are
continuously updated.

Sensor and Descriptor configuration on input channels

(Chl.)
Chl. Sensor Input Descriptors
(each measurement once/Chl.)
1 Accel. (CCS) Acceleration “BP” (Band Pass):
2 Accel. (CCS) m/s2 or g;
3 Accel. (CCS) rms/peak/crest factor;
4 Accel. (CCS) adjustable filters (*1Hz - 10kHz)
5 Accel. (CCS)
6 Accel. (CCS) Acceleration enveloping “ECU”
7 Accel. (CCS) (Enveloped Condition Unit):
8 Accel. (CCS) adjustable filters (*1kHz - 10kHz)
9 Accel. (CCS)
10 Accel. (CCS) Velocity “BPi”
11 Accel. (CCS) (acceleration Band Pass
12 Accel. (CCS) integrated to velocity):
mm/s or in/s;
rms;
adjustable filters to ISO Standards
10816/20816 (*10Hz - 1000Hz)
NOTE:
- All sensor input channels can be enabled/disabled.

- For the descriptors “BP” (acceleration), ”ECU” (acceleration

enveloping) and “BPi” (velocity integrated from acceleration)
on each of the twelve vibration input channels an individual Alert
and Danger alarm limit (including delay time) can be set.

- *The given (frequency range) is the default setting and can be fully
adjusted by the user.

- The default scaling of all accelerometer input channels is

100 mV/g and can be fully adjusted by the user

- On each of the twelve vibration input channels the CCS sensor

average bias voltage (vavg) is measured.
The associated measurement (descriptor) in the template is called
“PT”. There is not alarming on this.

- CCS stand for Constant Current Supply. CCS supply can be

switched on/off on a channel individual base.
The default (power) supply settings for the accelerometer input
channels is “power on”
“CCS” is also known as ICP® or IEPE.

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VCM-3 Homepage (built-in web server)

The configuration of VCM-3 is done via the VCM-3 Homepage. Apart from specific configuration the Homepage
offers on-line/on-site check of descriptors and frequency spectra. Figure 1 and 2 examples will illustrate this.
The Homepage access is controlled by user login with username and password.

Figure 1 VCM-3 Homepage: Data – View Descriptor Data (All data from all enabled channels will be continuously updated)

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Figure 2 VCM-3 Homepage: Data – View Array Data

(Example: FFT spectra derived from vibration velocity descriptor “BPi”)

Figure 3 VCM-3 Homepage: Data – View Array Data

(Example: Envelope spectra (SED) derived from acceleration enveloping descriptor “ECU”)

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Technical Specification (device)

For additional information and instructions, refer to RMS (Accel. Vel.),
the following companion documents: Detectors Peak (Accel),
Crest factor (Accel.)
Document
Document/Description No. Physical
Acceleration, Velocity
C107758.002 Parameters
VCM-3 Installation Instruction
Product specifications and C107757.002
Networking
Ordering information
VCM-3 Safety (short) Instruction C107761.001 Network
3x (RJ45), 1x optical SFP connector
C107759.002 Connections
VCM-3 On-Site Commissioning
Manual Low level Ethernet TCP/IP, IPv4,
C107760.002 protocol (prepared for IPv6)
VCM-3Homepage Manual
C107762.002 Switch 4 network ports with built-in switch
VCM-3 Editor Software Manual
functionality functionality
System Integration
12, AC/DC Analog Input Channels
OPC UA Server For data export to controllers, SCADA
ADC 24 Bit systems or other system components
Sampling 204.8kHz synchronous on all (internal update rate 5 seconds)
Frequency channels Modbus TCP For data export to SCADA systems or
Analysis 0.1Hz - 80kHz Server other system components
Frequency (ECU: 1kHz to 80kHz) (internal update rate 1 seconds)
Range Lower to upper (filter) corner Modbus RTU (in preparation)
frequency span minimum 1 : 3
Cyber Security
but may not exceed 1 : 5000
Input Type Differential, bipolar (-25.5V to +25.5V) Secure protocols Communication takes place through
Dynamic Range > 100dB at 1kHz, > 94dB at 0.1kHz secure and encrypted protocols, such
Channel >-100dB as Web-sockets, HTTPS, SCP.
Interference
AC Amplitude ±0.5dB Port All services using a TCP/IP port
Accuracy configuration (e.g. https, default port 443) can be
configured to use another port
DC Amplitude 1% relative of full scale with ±40mV
Accuracy Offset. NERC The VCM-3 can be part of solutions
Total Harmonic < 0.01%/250Hz/4Vpp Compliance complying with NERC CIP Standards.
Distortion (North American Electric Reliability
Corporation – Critical Infrastructure
Input Impedance >100kΩ Protection).
Common Mode >50dB at 50Hz
Rejection Strong The use of strong passwords is
passwords enforced. Compliance with NIST
Phase Match <0.3° at 80kHz SP800-118 – Guide to enterprise
Between Password Management. Can be
Channels changed by user.
Sensor Power 10mA/+24 Volt/ -24 Volt (external)
Supply
Scalar Measurements (Descriptors)
Time Domain - Acceleration band pass
Analysis - Velocity band pass
(accel. integrated, ISO)
- ECU Envelope Condition
Unit
- Sensor Bias Voltage
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Environmental VCM-3
Homepage For remote or local service.
Ambient In operation. -30°C to +60°C (-22F to (embedded) Commissioning, view of trend and
Temperature +140F) in accordance to EN/IEC array data, view Log files
60068-2-2. Applies to device and to
device mounted in cabinet.
-40°C (-40F) with reduced accuracy, Calibration Factory calibrated.
-70°C (-94F) with de-rated Mean Time (for re-calibration please contact B&K
Between Failures (MTBF). Vibro)
Service
Ambient Storage. -40°C to +85°C (-40F to No specific onsite service required.
Temperature +185F) in accordance to EN/IEC VCM-3 has no moving parts, or other
60068-2-2 parts which requires regular service
Temperature Operational during a temperature Design lifetime 20 years
Change change rate of 1°C per minute in
accordance to EN/IEC 60068-2-14
In operation. According to EN/IEC
Static Damp
Heat, Cyclic 60068-2-78, EN/IEC 60068-2-30 and
VCM-3 Editor (Software) -
Damp Heat EN/IEC 60068-2-38 PC and Software requirements
Random & Sine According to EN/IEC 60068-2-6. The VCM-3 Editor application allows adjustment of
Vibration the configuration parameters for Standard Monitoring
Rough Handling Storage. According to Templates provided with the software.
EN/ IEC 60068-2-31.
High Altitudes According to EN/IEC 60068-2-13. Air
pressure equivalent to 3500m Hardware Requirements
altitude. Processor: Intel 64 Bit or compatible
Inclination According to IEC 60092-504.
The device IP rating is IP20 according Main Memory 1GB
IP Rating
to EN/IEC 60529.
Required disk
Has been subject to HALT test. 300 MB
HALT Test space
Excessive vibration and temper-
atures and combinations hereof Supported Operating Systems

cULus certified (in preparation) Microsoft Windows 10 (64 Bit)

UL Certification Operating
Mechanical System Windows Server 2016 (64 Bit)

Dimensions 280 x 153.5 x 35 mm

(11,02 x 6,02 x 1,38 in) Additional Software

Weight 1.5 kg (3,31 lbs) For editing the VCM-3 Monitoring Template parameter a
spreadsheet editor is required. Excel 2010 or a newer
Mounting DIN Rail Mounting or Wall mount version is recommended, but other spreadsheet editors
Power Supply capable of handling .xlsx files can be used as well
Voltage/Power 18-26 V DC/10W + power
Consumption consumption of each sensor.
Fuses
Power supply inputs are fused to
protect against over-voltage and fire

Operational
Fully remote Upload of firmware updates and
operation monitoring templates via network

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Ordering Information
Use the following order codes when ordering a VCM-
3 device or associated accessories.

VCM-3 MONITOR (SPARE)

Order Code Description

“VIBRO Condition Monitoring 3” base

monitor hardware type VCM-3.
VCM-3
1 to 12-channel monitoring system
without mounting accessories.

VCM-3 MONITOR (DIN Rail)

Order Code Description

“VIBRO Condition Monitoring 3” base

monitor hardware type VCM-3.
VCM-3-DIN 1 to 12-channel monitoring system
including two DIN- rail mounting clips
(screwed on).

EA2039 DIN clip for VCM-3

Order Code Description

2x DIN clip (set) including screws,

EA2039 for mounting a VCM-3 to a DIN-rail
(One set required for one VCM-3).

EP2136 Adapter plate for VCM-3

Order Code Description

1x stainless steel mounting plate

EP2136 including screws for wall mounting a
VCM-3.

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