Condition Monitors

VM-7 SERIES

SHINKAWA Electric

Fully digital large rotating machinery condition monitor. Covers 17 measurement parameters for TSI and protective monitoring, designed to API 670 and ISO standards.

TypeFully digital rack-mount condition monitor
Measurement Parameters17 types
Module SlotsUp to 12 (slots 0–11)
StandardAPI 670 / ISO compliant
CommunicationUSB, Network (via VM-742B)
VM-7 Series

Product Details

OVERVIEW

VM-7 Series is a fully digitalized condition monitor designed in accordance with API standard 670 and ISO standards, scalable to the size of the rotating machinery being monitored.

The multi-functional monitor modules cover 17 measurement parameters used for TSI (Turbine Supervisory Instrumentation) and other rotating machinery monitoring. Modules can be configured on PC to meet specific monitoring needs.

The system supports up to 12 monitor module slots plus power supply, communication and relay modules, with optional analysis and diagnostic capabilities through the infiSYS platform.

VM-7 Series

Fully digital large rotating machinery condition monitor. Covers 17 measurement parameters for TSI and protective monitoring, designed to API 670 and ISO standards.

Fully digital architecture

All monitor modules are fully digitalized, enabling advanced signal processing, PC-based configuration and integration with analysis systems.

17 measurement parameters

Covers vibration, displacement, absolute vibration, speed, eccentricity, temperature, rod drop, differential expansion and more in a single system.

API 670 and ISO compliant

Designed to meet the requirements of API standard 670 for protective monitoring of critical rotating machinery in plants.

PC-based configuration

Device Config software allows system configuration in or out of the field via USB connection to the rack.

MCL View monitoring software

PC software displays measurement values and monitoring status of each module in real-time bar graph and numerical formats.

Optional analysis and diagnostics

Optional analysis board enables integration with infiSYS View Station for measured values, analysis plots and diagnostic results.

Achilles certified

Achilles certification for supply chain and procurement qualification in the oil & gas and utilities industries.

SPECIFICATIONS

MONITOR MODULES

7 SPECS
VM-701B
Vibration / Displacement Monitor Module
VM-702B
Absolute Vibration Monitor Module
VM-703B
Tachometer & Eccentricity Monitor Module
VM-704B
Temperature Monitor Module
VM-705B
18-Channel Temperature Monitor Module
VM-706B
Rod Drop Monitor Module
VM-707B
Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Monitor Module

SYSTEM MODULES

7 SPECS
VM-721B
18-Channel Relay Module
VM-722B
9-Channel Relay Module
VM-741B
Local Communication & Phase Marker Module (Slot 0)
VM-742B
Network Communication Module
VM-751B
Primary Power Supply Module (Slot P1)
VM-752B
Secondary Power Supply Module (Slot P2)
VM-76B
Instrument Rack

SOFTWARE

3 SPECS
VM-771B MCL View
Real-time monitoring display (bar graph, measured values, status)
VM-772B Device Config
PC-based system configuration via USB
infiSYS View Station
Analysis plots and diagnostic results (requires optional analysis board)

RACK CONFIGURATION

4 SPECS
Power Supply Slots
P1 (primary), P2 (redundant)
Communication Slots
C1, C2 (network communication)
Slot 0
Local Communication & Phase Marker Module (required)
Slots 1–11
Monitor, relay, or blank modules

Use Cases

APPLICATIONS

Engineered for demanding environments across multiple industries and operating conditions.

01Steam turbines
02Gas turbines (including aeroderivative)
03Generators
04Large compressors
05Critical rotating machinery
06TSI (Turbine Supervisory Instrumentation)

DOCUMENTS

VM-7 Series Large Rotating Machinery Condition Monitor Catalog

catalog

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infiSYS Family Updated Information

brochure

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VM-701B Vibration/Displacement Monitor Specifications

datasheet

Coming soon

VM-702B Absolute Vibration Monitor Specifications

datasheet

Coming soon

VM-703B Tachometer & Eccentricity Monitor Specifications

datasheet

Coming soon

VM-704B Temperature Monitor Specifications

datasheet

Coming soon

VM-705B 18-Ch Temperature Monitor Specifications

datasheet

Coming soon

VM-706B Rod Drop Monitor Specifications

datasheet

Coming soon

VM-707B Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Monitor Specifications

datasheet

Coming soon

VM-721B 18-Ch Relay Module Specifications

datasheet

Coming soon

VM-741B Local Communication & Phase Marker Specifications

datasheet

Coming soon

VM-742B Network Communication Module Specifications

datasheet

Coming soon

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