Vibro-Meter VM600 ABE042 – 24 VDC Power Supply Module for VM600 Racks

The Vibro-Meter VM600 ABE042 is the dedicated 24 VDC power supply module for VM600 machinery protection and condition monitoring racks. From my experience, it’s the go-to choice when you want clean DC plant power, redundant availability, and a drop-in fit for existing VM600 installations. It provides regulated power to the VM600 backplane and can be paired for redundancy, which typically means you can keep critical monitoring online even during maintenance or a single module fault.

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• Warranty: 365 days
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Key Features

• 24 VDC Input – Tailored for plants that standardize on DC power; reduces the need for local AC feeds.
• Redundant-ready – Often installed as an N+1 pair in the VM600 rack to maintain power if one supply is removed or fails.
• Hot-swappable service – You can typically replace an ABE042 with the rack powered and running, minimizing downtime.
• Health indication – Front-panel LEDs and status help technicians quickly confirm supply state at a glance.
• Backplane protection – Provides regulated, protected power to the VM600 backplane and modules.
• Rack-fit design – Slides directly into the VM600 rack power slot with secure mechanical locking.

Technical Specifications

Related or Supporting Products

• VM600 ABE040 – AC-input power supply module (typically 100–240 VAC). Good for sites with reliable AC mains.
• VM600 MPC4 – Machinery protection card for critical trip functions; pairs with VM600 power modules.
• VM600 IOC4T – I/O and communications module often used with MPC4 for relays, buffered outputs, and data exchange.
• VM600 CPUM Mk2 – Processing/communications controller for condition monitoring networks.

Installation & Maintenance

• Cabinet & rack – Install in a VM600 rack within a 19-inch cabinet with clean airflow. Keep ambient within the stated operating range.
• Power wiring – Use clean 24 VDC with proper overcurrent protection. From my experience, dedicated DC breakers and correctly sized conductors help reduce voltage drop on startup.
• Grounding – Bond rack earth reliably; you might notice reduced noise and fewer nuisance alarms when grounding is done right.
• Redundancy – For high availability, fit two ABE042 supplies. Test failover during commissioning and after major service.
• Hot-swap practice – When replacing a module live, follow site LOTO procedures, verify the redundant unit is healthy, and avoid disturbing adjacent cards.
• Routine checks – Inspect connectors, clean dust with dry air, confirm LED/status at shift checks. Firmware updates are not applicable to the power supply itself, but keep the rack controller/software current.

Quality & Certifications

• Certifications – CE-marked and RoHS-compliant in most cases; designed to applicable IEC safety standards for industrial use.
• Manufacturing – Produced under ISO 9001 quality systems by Vibro-Meter (Meggitt).
• Warranty – 12 months standard (365 days).