VITEC MODEL 438A Electronic Vibration Switch

Description:

The VITEC 438A Electronic Vibration Switch is a machine protection device used in rotating equipment monitoring systems. Commonly installed on pumps, motors, fans, compressors, and other industrial machinery, it monitors vibration levels and provides alarm or shutdown functions to help prevent equipment damage. Maintenance teams, OEMs, and system integrators use this part for replacement, retrofit, and predictive maintenance projects.

Applications:

The VITEC 438A Electronic Vibration Switch is used in machinery protection and condition monitoring applications. It is commonly applied where the VITEC 438A Electronic Vibration Switch is required to monitor vibration levels and support reliable equipment operation.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 438A
• Product Type: Electronic Vibration Switch
• Brand: VITEC
• Measurement Mode: Velocity
• Frequency Range: 3 Hz to 1000 Hz
• Analog Output: 4-20 mA DC
• Setpoints: 2 Field Adjustable Setpoints
• Relay Outputs: Alarm and Trip Shutdown Relays
• Input Power: 120/220 VAC Field Selectable or 24 VDC
• Enclosure Rating: NEMA 4, NEMA 4X, or Explosion-Proof Options
• Operating Temperature: -25°F to 160°F (-32°C to 71°C)
• Mounting Style: Plate Mounted
• Function: Vibration Monitoring and Equipment Protection
• Suitable For: Pumps, Motors, Fans, Compressors, Generators, Conveyors, and Rotating Machinery
• Application: Predictive Maintenance and Machine Protection Systems

Common Replacements:

• Metrix 440 Electronic Vibration Switch
• VITEC 438D Vibration Switch
• Metrix 450 Electronic Vibration Switch