Vibration Switches

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Vibration Switches

Low cost versatile electronic vibration switches from both Pruftechnik and PCB Piezotronics that replace unreliable mechanical vibration switches.

Continuous vibration monitoring
No additional hardware required
Low installation costs
Easy integration into your control system
Robust compact design
4-20mA output
Also available for ATEX / IECEx Zone 1/21

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ENGLISH	SI
Performance
Alarm Threshold (±10 %)	0.25 to 5 in/sec pk	4.5 to 90 mm/s rms	[1]
Frequency Range (±3 dB)	120 to 60 kcpm	2 to 1000 Hz
Hysteresis	3; 6; or 10 %	3; 6; or 10 %	[1]
Residual Vibration Level	Dependent or Independent	Dependent or Independent	[1]
Residual Vibration Level	1 to 40 %	1 to 40 %	[1]
MAVT (Sets Alarm Threshold to 2X actual vibration)	Enabled or Disabled	Enabled or Disabled	[1]
Transverse Sensitivity
Power On Delay (±1 sec)	3 or 20 sec	3 or 20 sec	[1]
Startup Delay (±1 sec or 1 min )	1 to 60 sec or 1 to 30 min	1 to 60 sec or 1 to 30 min	[1]
Startup Delay	x2; x4; x8; Blocked	x2; x4; x8; Blocked	[1]
Startup Delay	Enabled or Disabled	Enabled or Disabled	[1]
Operational Delay (±1 sec)	1 to 60 sec	1 to 60 sec	[1]
Relay(Type)	SPST, Form A or B MOSFET	SPST, Form A or B MOSFET
Relay(Latching)	Latching / Non-Latching	Latching / Non-Latching	[1]
Relay(Contacts)	Normally Open / Closed	Normally Open / Closed	[1]
Environmental
Temperature Range	-40 to 185 °F	-40 to 85 °C
Temperature Range	-40 to 257 °F	-40 to 125 °C
Overload Limit	5000 g pk	49050 m/s² pk
Enclosure Rating	IP68	IP68
Electrical
Power Required	24 to 240 V DC/AC 50/60 Hz	24 to 240 V DC/AC 50/60 Hz
Current Rating	500 mA	500 mA
Leak Current	≤1 mA	≤1 mA
Electrical Isolation	>100000000 Ohm	>100000000 Ohm
Physical
Size – Hex	1.25 in	1.25 in
Size – Height	2.6 in	66 mm
Weight	5.2 oz	148 gm
Mounting Torque	3 to 5 ft-lb	4 to 7 Nm
Mounting Thread	1/4-28 Female	1/4-28 Female
Sensing Element	Piezoelectric Accelerometer	Piezoelectric Accelerometer
Housing Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel
Sealing	Welded Hermetic	Welded Hermetic
Electrical Connector	2-Pin MIL-C-5015	2-Pin MIL-C-5015
Electrical Connection Position	Top	Top

All specifications are at room temperature unless otherwise specified.

Product Notes

[1] USB Programmable – See configuration sheet supplied with switch for exact setting.
[2] See PCB Declaration of Conformance PS096 for details.

Accessories:

Supplied
081A41	Mounting stud 1/4-28 socket head set screw brass tip stainless steel 5/8″ long	(1)

Optional Versions:

(EX) Hazardous Area Approval- contact factory for specific approvals

	ENGLISH	SI
Hazardous Area Approval	Cl I, Div 2, Groups A, B, C, D; Ex nL IICT3, AEx nA IICT3
Power Required	10 to 30 VDC
Current Rating (Relay Closed)	100 mA
Relay	10 to 30 VDC, 100 mA