Description
Emerson EPRO A6120 Dual‑Channel Case Seismic Vibration Monitor Module for AMS 6500 / CSI 6500 TSI Machinery Protection System
Product Details
A6120 is single‑slot 3U plug‑in monitor module for Emerson AMS 6500 machinery health system, originally manufactured by EPRO (Germany). Origin: Germany. Lifecycle status: EOL discontinued, OEM new production ended; market supply includes NOS surplus and fully‑tested refurbished spare‑parts for power‑plant and petrochemical rotating‑machinery maintenance。
- Channels: 2 independent galvanically‑isolated differential input channels for electrodynamic velocity seismic sensors
- Compatible sensors: PR9266 / PR9267 / PR9268 electro‑dynamic velocity pick‑ups
- Frequency response: Low‑cut 1 Hz / 5 Hz selectable; high‑cut adjustable 50 Hz‑2000 Hz
- Measurement: Casing absolute vibration velocity (mm/s RMS), displacement peak‑peak
- Alarm setting: Dual set‑point Alert / Danger, configurable hysteresis; 4 built‑in relay outputs for alarm & trip logic
- Analog outputs: Per‑channel 4‑20 mA / 0‑10 VDC proportional output; front‑panel BNC buffered raw signal output for diagnostics
- Communication: RS232 / RS485 Modbus‑RTU for configuration, trending and fault read‑back
- Power: Powered via AMS6500 rack backplane, typical power consumption ≤6 W
- Hot‑swap capable; sensor loop fault detection; password‑protected parameter configuration
- Operating temperature: 0℃ ~ +65℃, storage‑40℃ ~ +85℃, humidity 5‑95 % non‑condensing
- Mechanical: 3U single‑slot for IMR6000/20 chassis; weight approx 0.40 kg
Applications
‑ Steam turbine, gas turbine, centrifugal compressor bearing‑housing absolute casing‑vibration monitoring (API‑670 compliant) ‑ Power‑plant combined‑cycle unit TSI protection system ‑ Petrochemical turbo‑machinery, large feed‑pump condition‑based monitoring ‑ Transmit casing‑vibration measurements to DCS / SCADA via 4‑20 mA or Modbus‑RTU ‑ Retrofit & spare‑part replacement for existing AMS 6500 installations ‑ Spare inventory for rotating‑machinery maintenance department

A6120
Related Series Models (6+)
- A6110 (Dual‑channel relative shaft vibration monitor, eddy‑current probe input)
- A6125 (Dual‑channel piezoelectric accelerometer‑based casing‑vibration monitor)
- A6310 (Speed / Keyphasor monitor module)
- A6410 (Shaft axial‑thrust position monitor)
- A6760 (AMS6500 rack power‑supply unit)
- PR9266 (EPRO electro‑dynamic velocity seismic sensor)
- A6824 (Multi‑channel relay output module)
Key Features
- Dual‑channel case‑seismic monitor dedicated for electro‑dynamic velocity pick‑ups, fully API‑670 compliant for critical rotating‑machinery protection。
- Galvanically‑isolated differential inputs suppress common‑mode noise in heavy‑industrial plant environment.
- Independent Alert / Danger alarm thresholds with adjustable hysteresis, relay outputs for machinery alarm and trip interlock.
- 4‑20 mA / 0‑10 VDC analog outputs plus front‑panel BNC buffered raw‑vibration signal for spectrum‑analysis diagnostics.
- RS485 Modbus‑RTU interface upload real‑time measurements, alarms and fault diagnostics to plant DCS/SCADA.
- Hot‑swappable; sensor‑loop fault monitoring; password‑protected configuration prevents unauthorized modification.
- Captures start‑up / coast‑down transient vibration data for rotor‑dynamic analysis.
- Manufactured in Germany; EOL obsolete, only NOS or fully‑tested refurbished spare‑parts available.
Main Functions
- Receive signals from electro‑dynamic seismic velocity sensors mounted on bearing housings, measure casing absolute vibration velocity and displacement.
- Compare measured vibration values against configurable Alert/Danger set‑points and drive relay outputs for alarm or machinery‑trip protection logic.
- Convert casing‑vibration measurements to standardized 4‑20 mA / 0‑10 VDC analog signals for DCS/SCADA acquisition.
- Provide buffered raw vibration signal output for external vibration‑analysis instruments for fault diagnosis.
- Upload real‑time measured values, alarm status and module self‑diagnostic information via Modbus‑RTU.
- Detect sensor cable open‑circuit / short‑circuit faults and report failure alarms.
- Record transient vibration waveforms during machine start‑up and coast‑down for post‑event analysis.
- Serve as casing‑absolute‑vibration monitoring unit inside Emerson AMS 6500 TSI protection rack.


