{"product_id":"emerson-a6500-sr-ams-6500-atg-machinery-protection-system-rack","title":"Emerson A6500-SR AMS 6500 ATG Machinery Protection System Rack","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEmerson A6500-SR Machinery Protection System Rack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEmerson A6500-SR\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eA6500-SR\u003c\/strong\u003e System Rack, operates as a dedicated hardware component for infrastructure housing and power distribution within the AMS 6500 ATG machinery protection system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA6500-SR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmerson\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2400 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 inch (84HP width, 3RU height)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20 deg C to +70 deg C (with forced cooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;100 W (cards); \u0026lt;150 W (outputs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRack Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 measurement slots, 1 relay slot, 2 communication slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMechanical monitoring and eddy-current probe scaling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A6500-SR rack provides the physical backplane required for integrating eddy-current displacement sensors used in rotor dynamics monitoring. When utilizing these sensors, engineers must ensure correct eddy-current probe scaling during module configuration to match the physical characteristics of the target shaft. Validation of gap voltage targets, typically aligned with -10 VDC nominal setpoints, ensures that the system maintains linear measurement across the expected shaft movement range. Proper rack-level configuration of these inputs suppresses potential signal cross-talk between adjacent channels, thereby preserving the integrity of rotor vibration and position datasets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Does the A6500-SR backplane support hot-swapping of measurement cards?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes, the system rack supports hot-swapping of A6500-series modules. The F48 and C96 connector backplane design allows for the removal and insertion of measurement, relay, or communication cards without requiring a power-down of the entire rack assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What are the constraints regarding rack cooling during operation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The rack supports operation up to 70 deg C only when forced cooling is active. Without forced cooling, the maximum allowable ambient temperature for the rack and its installed modules is derated to 55 deg C to prevent component overheating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mount the 3RU chassis within a standard 19-inch industrial cabinet. Ensure the rack is securely bolted to the cabinet frame to withstand the specified shock (150 m\/s squared) and vibration profiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Distribution\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wire redundant +24 VDC power sources to the rack’s input terminals. Verify the input voltage remains within the 19 VDC to 32 VDC range; voltage drops outside this window will trigger power fault status flags in the controller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrounding and Shielding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Connect the rack chassis to a verified clean earth ground. Use shielded cabling for all field-side I\/O, terminating shields at the cabinet entry point to prevent electromagnetic noise from impacting the sensitive signal processing modules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlot Population\u003c\/strong\u003e: Populate modules according to the configured system plan, ensuring that relay cards are placed in the designated slot and communication cards are seated in the dual redundant ports. Ensure all module locking mechanisms are fully engaged to maintain electrical contact with the backplane connectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Emerson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44357247795299,"sku":"A6500-SR","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5246\/8067\/files\/457_9bb22843-c9cb-4bbc-bd02-dc9c14f08813.jpg?v=1784019219","url":"https:\/\/www.autocontrolglobal.com\/products\/emerson-a6500-sr-ams-6500-atg-machinery-protection-system-rack","provider":"AutoControl Global","version":"1.0","type":"link"}