Electronic Vibration Switch is rated for hazardous locations.

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Model EX686B USB programmable electronic vibration switch is certified by INMETRO for use in hazardous areas such as petroleum refineries, utility gas plants, and oil drilling operations. To provide continuous machinery protection, unit senses vibration and triggers alarm or shuts down machine if vibration exceeds given threshold level. Faults such as imbalance, misalignment, looseness, worn bearings, cracked gears, or lack of lubrication can trigger fault.



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IMI Sensors Receives INMETRO Certification for the Vibration Switches Line



Sensor is approved for use in hazardous locations



IMI Sensors Model EX686B for use in hazardous locations



DEPEW, NY -- IMI Sensors, the world's largest manufacturer of industrial vibration monitoring instrumentation, such as accelerometers, vibration transmitters and switches, announced the certification of EX686B series smart vibration sensors by INMETRO - Brazilian Institute of Metrology and Quality - for use in hazardous locations.  Typical hazardous areas include petroleum refineries, utility gas plants, and oil drilling operations.



Model 686B is a USB programmable electronic vibration switch that provides continuous machinery protection by sensing vibration and triggering an alarm or shutting down a machine if vibration exceeds a given threshold level.  The switch is exclusive to IMI Sensors and is one of a kind in the industry.  Typical vibration faults include imbalance, misalignment, looseness, worn bearings, cracked gears or lack of lubrication. 



The INMETRO approval means that EX686B series sensors can be used in hazardous areas, including petrochemical and energy applications, as well as any environment involving combustibles.  The European equivalent of INMETRO is ATEX; the North American equivalent is CSA. 



The Definitive Certification granted for EX686 is valid for 18 months, requiring that IMI Sensors engrave the INMETRO seal, certificate number, as well as the TUV logo directly on the sensor itself.  TUV is the approval body of INMETRO.  In order to receive the INMETRO certification, IMI Sensors provided electrical schematic and test reports while TUV audited the manufacturing locations prior to finalizing the certification.



INMETRO is the national authority in Brazil in charge of standardization, primary laboratory tests, products certification (noise, vibration, security), etc. located in Rio de Janeiro.  The certificate is valid indefinitely, audited every 18 months pending any standards changes, in which case it needs to be recertified.



Additional information about IMI's complete line of vibration switches can be found at: https://www.imi-sensors.com/Literature.aspx. For more information on EX686B series, please download the Smart Vibration Switch brochure or contact IMI Sensors at: 1-800-959-4464.



About IMI-Sensors

IMI Sensors, a division of PCB Piezotronics, is the pioneer of ICP® technology and the world's largest manufacturer of industrial vibration monitoring instrumentation, such as accelerometers, vibration transmitters and switches. These sensors feature rugged stainless steel housings and survive in harsh environments like paper and steel mills, mines, water treatment facilities and power plants. Integrating with portable analyzers and PLC's, IMI instrumentation helps maintenance departments reduce downtime and protect critical machinery. Our Platinum Stock Products program ensures fast delivery of over 10,000 sensors that are in stock and covered by a Lifetime Warranty. With a customer support team of more than 30 Field Sales, Application Engineers, and Customer Service Representatives, IMI proudly stands behind our products with the services our customers value most, including a 24-hour SensorLinesm, a global distribution network, and the industry's only commitment to Total Customer Satisfaction. Visit IMI at www.imi-sensors.com.



Nikki E. Kapilevich

IMI Sensors - Marketing

Phone:  716-684-0002

nkapilevich@pcb.com


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