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High-temperature Piezoelectric Accelerometer
ASC P401A15
Uniaxial
IEPE (Integrated Electronic
Piezoelectric)
Stainless Steel Housing
Voltage Output
Features
±50g, ±100g and ±500g
Dynamic Ranges
High Temperature (+150°C)
High Frequency (±1dB, 15kHz)
Hermetically Sealed
Isolated Mounting Surface
Shear Design
Centre bolt for 360° cable
orientation
Miniature size (11 grams)
Piezoelectric IEPE Technology
ASC’s high-temperature centre bolt accelerometers are made of piezoelectric ceramics and
are usable over a wide frequency range from 0.5Hz to 15kHz. The accelerometers are IEPE
(Integrated Electronics PiezoElectric) sensors that produce an output voltage proportional
to the input acceleration. The sensors feature a built-in preamplifier and a charge to voltage
converter that transforms the high-impedance charge output from the piezoelectric ceramic
(Lead Zirconate Titanate, PZT) into a low-impedance voltage output that is suitable to drive
long cables. ASC’s high-temperature IEPE sensors operate on a 2-20mA constant-current
supply and use a two-wire coaxial cable for power input and signal output.
Description
Options
Customised Cable Length
DAkkS Calibration
TEDS
Applications
High Temperature Testing
Automotive Testing
Laboratory Testing
Gearbox Vibration Monitoring
General Purpose Vibration
& Shock Monitoring
Test & Measurement
Applications
High Frequency Applications
HUMS (Health Usage &
Monitoring Systems)
ASC’s high-temperature IEPE uniaxial accelerometer, P401A15, is an analog voltage output
sensor. Type P401A15 is designed for use in demanding high-temperature (150°C) vibration
monitoring applications. The sensor is based on a piezoelectric annular shear design, which
provides excellent immunity against base strain and temperature transients.
ASC Type P401A15 features a stainless steel housing that is rugged, corrosion proof and
chemical resistant. The sensor incorporates a welded hermetic contruction with the industry
standard 10-32 UNF connector and can withstand shocks up to 5000g‘s. Type P401A15 has
a through hole for centre bolt mounting, which permits 360° cable orientation. ASC Type
P401A15 operates over a wide temperature range from -55°C to +150°C.
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