Solid State Equipment NZ

Automatic earthquake gas isolation for commercial buildings, utilities, and infrastructure. NZ-designed and manufactured since 1971. Serving New Zealand and Australia.

Products

The Solid State Seismic Shutoff — MK6 is available in two variants to suit different power supply arrangements. Both share the same electronic sensing, field-adjustable sensitivity, and relay output configuration. Contact us for pricing, availability, and lead times.

MK6 — AC Supply with Internal Battery Backup

For buildings and facilities with standard mains power. The internal NiCad battery maintains correct operation for up to 24 hours under mains failure — ensuring the system remains active through a power outage following an earthquake.

Power supply230V AC
Battery backupUp to 24 hours under mains failure
SensitivitySwitch-selectable — 0.012, 0.025, 0.05, 0.1, 0.2g
Relay output2 changeover contacts
Relay holdDe-energised 8 seconds after last threshold exceedance
Event logging6-digit activation counter
USB portConfiguration and data recovery
IncludedOperators manual

Suited to: commercial buildings, apartments, hospitals, schools, public facilities, industrial plant rooms.

MK6 — DC Supply (No-Break Power)

For remote, substation, and battery-backed installations where mains supply cannot be guaranteed. Accepts a wide range of DC input voltages from a no-break power supply — no internal battery required.

Power supply12, 24, 110, or 230V DC from a no-break power supply
Battery backupNone — no-break supply provides continuity
SensitivitySwitch-selectable — 0.012, 0.025, 0.05, 0.1, 0.2g
Relay output2 changeover contacts
Relay holdDe-energised 8 seconds after last threshold exceedance
Event logging6-digit activation counter
USB portConfiguration and data recovery
IncludedOperators manual

Suited to: gas distribution networks, pressure reduction stations, utility substations, remote installations, battery-backed plant.

Accessory — Replacement Battery

Replacement NiCad battery for the AC variant. Contact us for pricing.

Lead times and supply

Lead time is typically one to six weeks depending on quantities. We supply direct to electrical contractors, building services companies, utilities, and public sector organisations across New Zealand and Australia.

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Not sure which variant you need?

If you're unsure whether the AC or DC variant is right for your installation, we're happy to help. Get in touch with your power supply details and we'll point you in the right direction.

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