Description

EPRO (Emerson) A6500‑CC System Communication Card

Technical Specifications

• Product Model: A6500‑CC
• Brand: EPRO (Emerson)
• Warranty: One Year
• Input Voltage: 24 V DC rack‑supply, max 4 W power consumption
• Operating Temperature: ‑20 °C ~ +70 °C (forced cabinet cooling)
• Storage Temperature: ‑40 °C ~ +85 °C
• Response Time: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet real‑time machinery‑data transmission
• Protection Class: IP20 (3U single‑slot plug‑in rack module)
• Accuracy Class: API‑670 machinery‑protection system grade
• Output Frequency: Not applicable
• Rated Current: Max 170 mA @24 V DC
• Interface: 1 × RJ45 Ethernet port, internal backplane bus for AMS‑6500 ATG rack
• Supported Protocols: Modbus‑TCP, Modbus‑RTU, OPC‑UA for third‑party host connection
• Feature: Hot‑swappable slot‑mount design; password‑protected configuration; built‑in self‑diagnostics
• LED Indicators: Com, OK, Data status LEDs for local troubleshooting
• Compliance: API 670, CE EMC EN50081‑1 / EN50082‑2
• Humidity: 5‑95 % RH, non‑condensing
• Weight: 0.16 kg
• Dimensions: 133 × 69.5 × 42 mm (3U single‑slot)

Product Overview

The A6500‑CC is a hot‑swappable system communication interface card for Emerson EPRO AMS 6500 ATG machinery protection and condition‑monitoring racks. It acts as the main network gateway, transferring vibration, speed and temperature monitoring data from local A6500 series measurement modules to DCS, SCADA or plant asset‑management hosts.

This single‑slot 3U module communicates with internal rack modules via backplane bus, and exposes standard RJ45 Ethernet for external plant‑network connection. It supports Modbus‑TCP, Modbus‑RTU and OPC‑UA protocols to simplify integration with different third‑party control systems. Built‑in hardware self‑test continuously monitors power supply, communication link and internal circuit health. Front‑panel LED indicators provide quick visual status feedback for commissioning and on‑site troubleshooting. Hot‑swap capability allows replacement while the monitoring rack remains powered, reducing downtime for critical rotating‑machinery protection systems. OEM production status is mature; widely available as refurbished and new‑old‑stock spare parts for power‑plant and refinery site‑maintenance projects.

Application Notes

‑ Exclusively for AMS 6500 ATG monitoring rack chassis; verify hardware revision compatibility before replacement. ‑ Hot‑swap replacement is permitted with rack powered‑on; strictly observe ESD anti‑static handling rules. ‑ Install inside climate‑controlled industrial cabinet; maintain adequate ventilation, avoid condensation and dust accumulation. ‑ Use industrial‑grade shielded Ethernet cable for stable long‑distance signal transmission. ‑ Password protection shall be enabled after commissioning to prevent unauthorized configuration changes. ‑ Follow official Emerson AMS 6500 installation manual for network‑setting and commissioning steps. ‑ Typical deployment: gas turbines, steam turbines, centrifugal compressors, hydro‑turbine condition‑monitoring systems in power‑plants, refineries and petrochemical‑plants for spare‑part stocking and retrofits.