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This is a product of Shinkawa Electric Co. Forbes Marshall is an official distributor of Shinkawa for India and Indian subcontinent.

VM-25

The Shinkawa VM-25 is an ultra-compact, digital Balance of Plant (BOP) condition monitor tailored specifically for auxiliary machinery vibration measurement. It drastically reduces installation time, cabinet space, and hardwiring costs by transmitting high-fidelity digital data directly to your PLC or DCS via Ethernet-based Modbus/TCP.

The Shinkawa VM-25 is the smallest monitor Shinkawa has ever produced, meticulously designed from decades of experience to focus only on the essential features needed for Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment. Moving away from bulky legacy panels, this digital-first solution leverages Modbus communication over Ethernet to clean up your control cabinet and simplify integration.

Applications of VM-25:
Highly recommended for Pumps, Cooling Tower Fans, Motors, Centrifugal Separators, Blowers, and Medium/Small-sized turbines.
  • Ultra-Compact Footprint: Measuring just W:160mm x H:100mm x D:113mm, it easily fits into the most space-constrained control panels
  • Digital Integration: Native Modbus/TCP (Ethernet) connectivity eliminates the need for massive analog wire bundles, saving immense installation costs
  • Optimised ROI: Stripped of unnecessary bloat, you only pay for the precise monitoring capabilities your BOP machinery actually requires
  • Versatile Sensor Inputs: Supports a mix of 2-channel velocity/acceleration transducers and 2-channel eddy-current displacement sensors
  • Built-in Logic: Features 4 relay outputs per vibration module, capable of being programmed for complex AND/OR relay logic

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Shinkawa VM-25 used for?

The VM-25 is a digital condition monitor designed specifically for measuring vibration on Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment like pumps, motors, and cooling tower fans.

How small is the Shinkawa VM-25?

It is Shinkawa’s smallest monitor ever made, with dimensions of just W160mm x H100mm x D113mm, holding up to 5 modules.

Does the VM-25 support digital communication to a PLC?

Yes, the VM-25 uses Modbus/TCP communication via an RJ-45 Ethernet port to easily connect to a PLC or DCS.

Can the VM-25 output traditional analog signals?

Yes, alongside digital Modbus, the VM-25 provides 4 points of isolated 4 to 20mA recorder output for legacy integration.

What kind of sensors connect to the VM-25?

The vibration modules accept inputs from eddy-current displacement transducers, velocity transducers, and acceleration transducers.

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