{"product_id":"redundant-modbus-tcp-communication-card-emerson-a6500-cc","title":"Redundant Modbus TCP Communication Card | Emerson A6500-CC","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmerson A6500-CC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eserves as the central data highway for the AMS 6500 ATG (Advanced Technology Generation) machinery protection system. This communication card bridges the gap between individual protection modules—such as the A6500-UM (Universal Monitoring) and A6500-TP (Temperature Prediction)—and the plant-wide DCS, PLC, or SCADA network. By consolidating high-resolution vibration and status data into industry-standard protocols, the A6500-CC enables real-time asset visibility. We supply this module as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New and Factory Sealed\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring high-availability data transmission for your critical industrial infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A6500-CC utilizes industrial-grade processors to handle high-bandwidth data traffic across multiple concurrent protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRack Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFits A6500-SR Rack (Standard\/Redundant)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupported Protocols\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModbus RTU, Modbus TCP, Profibus DP-V1, OPC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 V DC (Nominal)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector Types\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePush-in Spring Cage \u0026amp; D-Sub Connectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-20 °C to +70 °C (With forced cooling)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-40 °C to +85 °C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5% to 95% (Non-condensing)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedundancy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports dual-card fail-safe architecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.0 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedundant Fail-Safe Communication:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe A6500-SR rack supports the installation of two A6500-CC cards. This redundant configuration ensures that if one communication path fails, the second card immediately takes over data transmission. This prevents \"blind spots\" in the control room and maintains the integrity of your predictive maintenance data stream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Protocol Versatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis single hardware platform supports a wide array of industrial languages. Whether your plant operates on a legacy Modbus RTU serial network or a modern high-speed Modbus TCP\/Ethernet backbone, the A6500-CC adapts via software configuration, reducing spare parts inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Density Data Throughput:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module processes complex vibration spectrums and wave-form data from multiple A6500-UM cards simultaneously. It converts these high-frequency signals into manageable digital registers for seamless integration into Emerson DeltaV or third-party control systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimplified Field Wiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe card utilizes push-in spring cage connectors. This design accelerates installation, eliminates the risk of loose screw terminals due to machine vibration, and provides a gas-tight connection that resists corrosion in chemical-intensive environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the A6500-CC handle the actual machinery shutdown logic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The A6500-CC manages data communication and status reporting. The actual machinery protection and emergency trip logic reside within the A6500-UM or A6500-TP modules. The communication card ensures that the DCS receives the \"Trip\" status and diagnostic data explaining the cause of the shutdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the A6500-CC compatible with legacy AMS 6500 (non-ATG) systems?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A6500-CC is designed exclusively for the AMS 6500 ATG framework and fits the A6500-SR rack. It is not backwards compatible with the older 19-inch EPRO MMS6000 or legacy AMS 6500 racks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I configure the IP address for Modbus TCP?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou configure the network settings using the AMS 6500 ATG configuration software via the service port on the rack. The A6500-CC stores these settings in non-volatile memory, ensuring it retains the correct network identity after a power cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the maximum number of A6500-CC cards I can install in one rack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can install up to two A6500-CC modules per A6500-SR rack to achieve full communication redundancy. 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