For 35 years Seismic Switch, Inc. has set the industry standard in elevator seismic ground motion detectors with the reliable Model CHV-1 [2] Seismic Switch. We are pleased to announce the CHV-2: our new Electronic Seismic Switch modeled after our proven CHV-1 [2] unit. We are pleased to announce the CHV-2 is now U.L. listed.

  • UL approved
  • Fail-safe operation – any malfunction indicates trigger; no "dead detector" problems
  • Most economical Seismic Switch on the market
  • Includes built in battery backup and latching earthquake memory
  • Customized trigger thresholds available for special needs and other countries
  • Meets all applicable codes
  • Simple, quick and easy installation
  • No special wire or cables needed
  • No calibration ever required
  • Most advanced – MEMS style triple axis accelerometer w/ digital interface. Made by one of the world’s top 5 semi-conductor companies
  • Sophisticated custom software
  • 120 VAC, 240 VAC, 50 or 60 HZ and 24 VDC inputs
  • 120 Volt output, .6 amp, AC or DC, 30 Volt DC output, 2 amp
  • Indicator lights for power, low battery, trigger and test
  • Minimum 100 hour battery life in power failure
  • Easy to replace and inexpensive long life lithium batteries
  • Multi-layer board is 4" x 6"
  • Box is 6" x 8" x 3"
  • Weight = 3 lbs