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Mechanical Vibration Switch The new patent pending design innovation provides better control over trip sensitivity than any other mechanical vibration switch on the market Highlights IMI Sensors has developed this new mechanical vibration switch, Model 685A09, which not only effectively competes in the mechanical vibration switch market but also has a significant technical advantage. This Linear Adjust Mechanical Vibration Switch has a unique new design that provides much better sensitivity adjustment than traditional designs. This allows a user to better control the trip level in the switch and improve protection of their equipment (reference test data below). IMI Sensors: A PCB Piezotronics Division n Low cost protection for critical machinery n Outperforms traditional mechanical vibration switches n Linear trip adjustment (~1/4 turn per g) n Better sensitivity repeatability on reset n DPDT relay, 15 amp dry contacts n 120, 240 VAC or 24 VDC remote reset options Typical Applications n Cooling towers n HVAC systems n Motors & pumps n Blowers n Fin fans n Large exhaust and vent fans n 24/7 protection Model 685A09 Linear Adjust Mechanical Vibration Switch visit us at www.imi-sensors.com Toll-Free in the USA 800-959-4464 716-684-0003 Switch Sensitivity Additionally, due to the design and manufacturing processes used to build the switch, it is more cost competitive than any of the existing mechanical vibration switches on the market, including pricing advantage in the OEM market.
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Page 1: Mechanical Vibration Switch - Thermo Fisher Scientific · Linear Adjust Mechanical Vibration Switch visit us at Toll-Freein the USA 800-959-4464 716-684-0003 Additionally, due to

Mechanical Vibration SwitchThe new patent pending design innovation provides better control over trip sensitivitythan any other mechanical vibration switch on the market

Highlights

IMI Sensors has developed this new mechanical vibration switch, Model 685A09,which not only effectively competes in the mechanical vibration switch market butalso has a significant technical advantage. This Linear Adjust Mechanical VibrationSwitch has a unique new design that provides much better sensitivity adjustmentthan traditional designs. This allows a user to better control the trip level in theswitch and improve protection of their equipment (reference test data below).

IMI Sensors: A PCB Piezotronics Division

n Low cost protection for critical machinery

n Outperforms traditional mechanical vibration switches

n Linear trip adjustment (~1/4 turn per g)

n Better sensitivity repeatability on reset

n DPDT relay, 15 amp dry contacts

n 120, 240 VAC or 24 VDC remote reset options

Typical Applications

n Cooling towersn HVAC systemsn Motors & pumpsn Blowers

n Fin fansn Large exhaust and vent fansn 24/7 protection

Model 685A09Linear Adjust Mechanical Vibration Switch

visit us at www.imi-sensors.com Toll-Free in the USA 800-959-4464 716-684-0003

Switch SensitivityAdditionally, due to the design andmanufacturing processes used tobuild the switch, it is more costcompetitive than any of the existingmechanical vibration switches onthe market, including pricingadvantage in the OEM market.

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3425 Walden Avenue, Depew, NY 14043-2495 USAToll-Free in the USA 800-959-4464

24-hour SensorLineSM 716-684-0003Fax 716-684-3823 n Email [email protected]

Website www.imi-sensors.comISO 9001 CERTIFIED n A2LA ACCREDITED to ISO 17025© 2013 PCB Group, Inc. In the interest of constant product improvement, specifications are subject to changewithout notice. PCB, ECHO, ICP, Modally Tuned, Spindler, Swiveler and TORKDISC are registered trademarksof PCB Group. SoundTrack LXT, Spark and Blaze are registered trademarks of PCB Piezotronics. SensorLineis a service mark of PCB Group. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

IMI-685A09-0613 Printed in U.S.A.

IMI Sensors designs and manufactures a full line of accelerometers, sensors,vibration switches, vibration transmitters, cables and accessories forpredictive maintenance, continuous vibration monitoring, and machineryequipment protection. Products include rugged industrial ICP® accelerometers,4-20 mA industrial vibration sensors and transmitters for 24/7 monitoring,electronic and mechanical vibration switches, the patented Bearing FaultDetector, high temperature accelerometers to +1300 °F (+704 °C), 2-wireSmart Vibration Switch, and the patented Reciprocating Machinery Protector.CE approved and intrinsically safe versions are available for most products.

Visit www.imi-sensors.com to locate your nearest sales office.

Linear Adjust Mechanical Vibration Switch

The Innovative, Patent Pending Linear Adjust Sensing Element

Photo courtesy of Midwest Tow

ers, Inc.

Magnet in “Open” Position

Magnet in “Closed” Position

Technical SpecificationsModel Number 685A07

Measurement Range0 to 10 g pk

0 to 98.1 m/s2 pk

Frequency Range0 to 6,000 cpm0 to 100 Hz

Relay15A/480V AC

0.25A/250V DCRelay (Contacts) LatchingRelay (Contacts) 2 x SPDT (DPDT)

Control InterfaceReset Function Momentary Pushbutton Switch

Environmental

Temperature Range (Operating)-40 to 140 °F-40 to 60 °C

Enclosure Rating IP54

Physical

Size (width x height x depth)4.35 in x 3.30 in x 4.35

110.5 mm x 83.8 mm x 4.35 110.5 mm

Weight2.1 lb953 gm

Sensing Element Magnet with LinearAdjustment Technology

Housing Material Aluminum AlloyElectrical Connector Screw Terminals

Screw Terminal Wire Size24-14 AWG0.2 - 2.5 mm2

Cable Input 3/4-14 NPT

Mounting Hole0.25 in6.4 mm

Sensing Geometry Inertial Element

All specifications are at room temperatureunless otherwise specified

Technical SpecificationsModel Number 685A09

Performance