MODEL 8101 ACCELEROMETER SPECIFICATIONS Piezoelectric Linear Accelerometer 40g & 160g Dynamic Ranges Wide Bandwidth to 6000Hz Great Value, Low Cost The Model 8101 is a low cost, plug & play accelerometer designed for general purpose vibration measurements. The accelerometer is available in 40g or 160g range and provides a flat frequency response up to >6kHz. Featuring stable piezo-ceramic crystals in shear mode, the accelerometer incorporates full power and signal DIMENSIONS conditioning and is offered in two measurement direction options (X or Z axis). FEATURES Two Measurement Directions 7 to 36Vdc Excitation Voltage Potted Construction Piezo-Ceramic Shear Design -40 to +85C Operating Range Integral Cable for Plug & Play APPLICATIONS Asset Monitoring Data Loggers Impact Monitoring Machine Health Monitoring System Wake-Up Switch Product R&D Direction of measurement must be specified at time of order. See Ordering Info on page 3. SENSOR SOLUTIONS /// Model 8101 Rev B 9/2015 Page 1 MODEL 8101 ACCELEROMETER PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS All values are typical at +24C, 80Hz and 7Vdc excitation unless otherwise stated. Measurement Specialties reserves the right to update and change these specifications without notice. Parameters DYNAMIC Notes Range (g) 40 160 Sensitivity (mV/g) 50.0 12.5 30% Frequency Response (Hz) 2-6000 2-6000 1dB Resonant Frequency (Hz) >30000 >30000 Non-Linearity (%FSO) 2 2 Transverse Sensitivity (%) <8 <8 Shock Limit (g) 2000 2000 Residual Noise (g RMS) 0.008 0.008 2Hz to 10kHz Spectral Noise, 10Hz (gHz) 160 160 Spectral Noise, 100Hz (gHz) 40 40 Spectral Noise, 1kHz (gHz) 16 16 ELECTRICAL Bias Voltage (Vdc) 2.5 Full Scale Output Voltage (V) 2 Total Supply Current (A) 800 Excitation Voltage (Vdc) 7 to 36 Output Impedance () <100 Insulation Resistance (M) >100 100Vdc Shielding 100% Ground Isolation Isolated from Mounting Surface Warm-up Time (msec) 30 ENVIRONMENTAL Temperature Response (%) -20/+20 from -40C to +85C Operating Temperature (C) -40 to +85 Storage Temperature (C) -40 to +85 Humidity (Active Element & Electronics) Hermetically Sealed Humidity (Case) Epoxy Sealed, IP65 PHYSICAL Case Material Anodized Aluminum Cable 4x 32 AWG Conductors PFA Insulated, Braided Shield, PU Jacket Weight (grams) 3.6 Cable not included Mounting Epoxy or Double-sided tape Calibration supplied: CS-SENS-0100 NIST Traceable Amplitude Calibration at 80Hz Optional accessories: CS-FREQ-0100 NIST Traceable Amplitude Calibration from 20Hz to 1dB Frequency Response Limit The information in this sheet has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, this information does not convey to the purchaser of such devices any license under the patent rights to the manufacturer. Measurement Specialties, Inc. reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any product herein. Measurement Specialties, Inc. makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its product for any particular purpose, nor does Measurement Specialties, Inc. assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit and specifically disclaims any and all liability, including without limitation consequential or incidental damages. Typical parameters can and do vary in different applications. All operating parameters must be validated for each customer application by customers technical experts. Measurement Specialties, Inc. does not convey any license under its patent rights nor the rights of others. SENSOR SOLUTIONS /// EPIH en RevB 9/2015 Page 2