Low Cost, Low Power Triaxial Accelerometer for High g Impact Measurements

Feb. 6, 2012 - PRLog -- Measurement Specialties, Inc.  has just released to production its low
cost Model 8102 triaxial accelerometer. This CE and RoHS compliant piezoelectric
sensor features an amplified output and is packaged in a rugged aluminum or stainless
steel housing with an integral 60 inch cable assembly. It is offered in ranges from ±50
through ±6000g and boasts low current consumption. This COTS sensor features an
operating temperature range of -40°C to +125°C .
The low profile plug and play Model 8102 was specifically designed for high-g impact
measurements. Typical uses include, but are not limited to, mining, pile driving,
structure demolition, IED explosive effects, vehicle impact, weapons and ammunition
testing. Designed for screw mounting, this device provides a flat frequency response to
6000Hz with linearity of ±1% FSO. This accelerometer operates from 3.0 - 5.5Vdc
excitation and offers a full scale output swing equal to ½ of excitation voltage.
Each unit is packaged with an NIST traceable calibration certificate. These devices are
EAR99 export compliant and warranted for a period of one year from date of shipment
to original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship.
Measurement Specialties, Inc. designs and manufactures sensors and sensor-based
systems. The company produces a wide variety of sensors and transducers to measure
precise ranges of physical characteristics such as pressure, force, vibration, torque,
position, temperature, humidity, fluid properties, mass air flow and photo optics.
Measurement Specialties uses multiple advanced technologies – including piezoresistive,
electro-optic, electro-magnetic, variable reluctance, magneto resistive, digital
encoders, thermistors, thermocouples, RTDs, capacitive, resonant beam, application
specific integrated circuits (ASICs), micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS),
piezoelectric polymers and strain gauges to engineer sensors that operate accurately
and cost-effectively in customers' applications.
For more information about Measurement Specialties and our products, email
t&m@meas-spec.com or visit us at www.meas-spec.com.