Speedetex® ESS Electronic Speed Switches
ZSS Zero Speed Switches
Protect Your Equipment with TORQ Speed Switch Underspeed and Overspeed Models
The TORQ Speedetex® ESS Electronic Speed Switch is used in bulk material handling/processing systems to monitor speeds of belt conveyors, screw conveyors, bucket elevators, rotary feeder shafts, rotating drums and other types of rotating machinery to protect elevators, feeders and conveyors from speed related damage resulting from broken belts, overloads, or belt slippages.
The controls are easy to set with an LCD display to precisely set speed and/or monitor actual shaft speed. The dual function tachometer/speed switch, gives the user immediate feedback at the point of operation. A key feature of the switch is that it can be set without driving the unit. Input to the LCD display is made with four pushbuttons. Two of the pushbuttons increase or decrease set-point speeds. Another controls overspeed or underspeed selection. The fourth pushbutton sets the LCD readout to setpoint adjustment or the tachometer function. The LCD display indicates output logic (ON or OFF). The terminal block is Euro design to simplify terminal connections. The unit's enlarged case makes it easier to install and precisely set controls.
Zero Speed Applications
The ESS models below may be used as Zero Speed switches as well. To use the ESS to detect something stopping, the unit is set to the Underspeed mode. The user then defines zero speed for the application. The typical definition is one (1) RPM. How many RPM is considered zero speed can be chosen by the user. The ESS can also be used to detect the start of rotation as well if the unit is set to Overspeed. Then if the unit achieves one (1) RPM (or whatever value the user choses) the ESS will send out a signal to indicate that rotation has started.
The TORQ Speedetex® ESS Electronic Speed Switch is used in bulk material handling/processing systems to monitor speeds of belt conveyors, screw conveyors, bucket elevators, rotary feeder shafts, rotating drums and other types of rotating machinery to protect elevators, feeders and conveyors from speed related damage resulting from broken belts, overloads, or belt slippages.
The controls are easy to set with an LCD display to precisely set speed and/or monitor actual shaft speed. The dual function tachometer/speed switch, gives the user immediate feedback at the point of operation. A key feature of the switch is that it can be set without driving the unit. Input to the LCD display is made with four pushbuttons. Two of the pushbuttons increase or decrease set-point speeds. Another controls overspeed or underspeed selection. The fourth pushbutton sets the LCD readout to setpoint adjustment or the tachometer function. The LCD display indicates output logic (ON or OFF). The terminal block is Euro design to simplify terminal connections. The unit's enlarged case makes it easier to install and precisely set controls.
Zero Speed Applications
The ESS models below may be used as Zero Speed switches as well. To use the ESS to detect something stopping, the unit is set to the Underspeed mode. The user then defines zero speed for the application. The typical definition is one (1) RPM. How many RPM is considered zero speed can be chosen by the user. The ESS can also be used to detect the start of rotation as well if the unit is set to Overspeed. Then if the unit achieves one (1) RPM (or whatever value the user choses) the ESS will send out a signal to indicate that rotation has started.
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![]() ESS-14GBB Speedetex® ESS Electronic Speed Switches |
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![]() ESS-14GEB Speedetex® ESS Electronic Speed Switches |
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Shipping Weight | N/A 4 Pound1.8 Kilogram | |||||||||
Mount | N/A Flange | |||||||||
Housing | N/A NEMA 4 | |||||||||
Speed | N/A 1 to 5000 | |||||||||
Voltage | N/A 12 to 15 VDC | N/A 22 to 30 VDC | N/A 110 to 130 VDC | N/A 120 VAC | N/A 240 VAC | |||||
Output | N/A Single | |||||||||
Input Power - Options |
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120 VAC and 240 VAC ± 10 % 50/60 Hz 12 to 15 VDC, 22-30 VDC, and 100 to 130 VDC |
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Output Power | N/A 10.0 amps contact rating @ 250 VAC/30 VDC | |||||||||
Speed Ranges | N/A 1 to 5000 RPM (1/16 turn response) | |||||||||
Prestart Delay | N/A 20 seconds (0.1 to 500 RPM) 8 seconds (1 to 5000 RPM) (Underspeed mode) | |||||||||
Power Failure Protection | N/A Goes into alarm state on power failure | |||||||||
Bearing Life | N/A 10000 hr. @ 5000 RPM (lower with radial side load) | |||||||||
Set-point Stability | N/A ± 1.5 % (1 to 5000 RPM) ± 3 % (0.1 to 500 RPM) Nominal 32 ºF to 105 ºF (0 ºC to 41 ºC) | |||||||||
Set-point Resolution | N/A 1 Digit | |||||||||
Set-point Hysteresis | N/A 10 % (1 to 5000 RPM) 20 % (0.1 to 500 RPM) | |||||||||
Operating Temperature Range | N/A -22 to 150 ºF-30 to 66 ºC | |||||||||
Shaft Torque Required | N/A 4 oz/in0.0029 kg/m | |||||||||
Maximum Continuous Running Speed | N/A 5000 rpm | |||||||||
Direction of Rotation | N/A Either - No Effect | |||||||||
Maximum Radial Load | N/A 50 lbs22.7 kg | |||||||||
Case Construction | N/A NEMA 4 | |||||||||
Speed Switch Features |
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Switch Operation |
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This rugged, completely self-contained NEMA-4 switch is a rotary shaft speed detector and tachometer. It will electronically detect either underspeed or overspeed. This is accomplished by set-point selection done directly thru pushbuttons and is displayed on the LCD readout. The actual shaft speed can be displayed on the LCD by a simple push of a button. When the shaft speed on a piece of equipment exceeds or falls below the set-point speed, change is immediately detected and output is provided via relay contacts to actuate motor contactors, audible alarms, warning lights, PLC's etc. Maximum response time is the time required to rotate 1/16 of a turn at the set speed for a standard unit, or 1/60 of a turn for the high response option, after the shaft passes through the set speed. The output condition is displayed as "ON" or "OFF". When "ON" is displayed, the driven speed exceeds the overspeed setpoint, or is below the underspeed set-point. The output relay is de-energized in this condition and the "Alarm" contact (N.C.), closed in the output relay. The ESS also falls into this condition under loss of power providing the logic that indicates "Alarm" under power failure to the ESS. |
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Important Note | N/A Custom Modifications available such as special shaft machining, diameters, mounting, finishes, supply voltage, etc. | |||||||||
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