Emerson Process Management has advanced its Smart Machinery Health Monitoring capabilities. The CSI 6500 Machinery Health Monitor allows users to combine existing protection modules from the CSI 6000 Machinery Health Monitor with new plug-in prediction modules to create a single rack for a complete online monitoring solution. Smart Machinery Health Monitoring of critical equipment is a key component of the PlantWeb® digital plant architecture.The CSI 6500 fully complies with the requirements for API 670 protection. API 670 is the American Petroleum Institute’s globally-accepted definition of industry best practices for turbomachinery protection.The CSI 6500 is the ideal solution for plants looking to replace their existing protection system while also leveraging the benefits of predictive monitoring. It builds on Emerson’s proven foundation of providing protection and prediction solutions for turbomachinery. Housed in a single chassis, this solution further advances Emerson’s ability to deliver a comprehensive online machinery monitoring package that includes prediction, protection, and performance monitoring integrated with process automation.www.mhm.assetweb.com