IMI Sensors Expands Portfolio of DIN Rail Products With New Universal Transmitter for 24/7 Industrial Vibration Monitoring

Ideal Solution for Protecting Critical Rotating Equipment from Costly Downtime

October 6, 2010, Depew, NY – Building on its broad portfolio of DIN rail products, IMI Sensors, a division of PCB Piezotronics, Inc., announces the release of its model 682A16 Universal Transmitter for 24/7 vibration monitoring. Designed to protect plant and process machinery (including pumps, motors, fans and other critical rotating equipment) by providing crucial information that avoids costly downtime and increases productivity and profitability, the 682A16 universal transmitter is ideal for vibration monitoring applications with IMI’s 4-20 mA sensors or IMI’s ICP® accelerometers, and can be used with existing PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems leading to alarm, control, or shutdown.

The model 682A16 is a DIN rail mounted, relay module with optional detachable front panel LCD display and programmer (Model 070A80 sold separately) for industrial monitoring, control, and alarm requirements. The 682A16 provides loop power for 2-wire, 4-20 mA sensors and ICP excitation for analog 8 mV/g to 120 mV/g accelerometers. It also accepts a variety of sensor input signals including mA, Thermocouple, RTD, Linear Resistance, and Potentiometer.

The 682A16 is the latest addition to the IMI family of DIN rail mount products. The unit compliments the existing product line which includes an ICP® 4-20 mA vibration transmitter, a fully-programmable universal transmitter, a DIN rail enclosure, and 24 VDC DIN rail mount power supply,

A fully programmable universal transmitter with current output, voltage output, and two set points with Form A relay outputs (2 amp AC, 1 amp DC), the 682A16 operates from 19.2 to 300 VDC, or 21.5 to 253 VAC power and normalizes the vibration output. It provides relays independently set (NO or NC) and features programmable set-points and time delays. The 682A16 also supports password protection for security and memory retention of all set up parameters.

About IMI Sensors

IMI Sensors is dedicated to addressing the machinery vibration sensing needs for condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and process control requirements. All IMI sensors and vibration switches are designed to withstand the rigors of harsh industrial environments. Included are sensors that interface directly with vibration data collectors and analysis equipment, as well as process monitoring equipment, PLC, DCS, alarm, and SCADA systems. For more information about IMI Sensors please call us anytime at 800-959-4464, or visit www.imi-sensors.com.

About PCB

PCB Piezotronics, Inc. is a global leader in the design and manufacture of force, torque, load, strain, pressure, acoustic and vibration sensors, as well as the pioneer of ICP® technology. This instrumentation is used for test, measurement, monitoring, and feedback control requirements in automotive, aerospace, industrial, R&D, military, educational, commercial, and OEM applications. From ready-to-ship stock products, to custom-made specials, PCB® proudly stands behind all products with services you value most, including 24-hour customer support, a strategic global distribution network, and the industry’s only commitment to Total Customer Satisfaction. For more information about PCB® visit www.pcb.com.

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