Uniaxial accelerometer KS78C.10

IEPEpiezoelectricvoltage output

Overview
The KS78C.10 is a compact uniaxial piezoelectric IEPE accelerometer designed for demanding test and measurement applications. It provides an analog voltage IEPE output and includes integrated electronics and TEDS (DS2431) for identification and easy configuration.

Key features

• Piezoelectric (PZT) sensor technology
• Uniaxial IEPE accelerometer with analog voltage output
• Integrated TEDS: DS2431 for automatic identification
• Top connector and detachable cable; configurable length and connector options

Technology
Piezoelectric accelerometers use a PZT ceramic sensing element and IEPE circuitry to convert mechanical acceleration into an analog voltage. The KS78C.10 operates from a constant current IEPE supply (2–20 mA) and provides a stable 10 mV/g sensitivity.

Mechanical & environmental
The sensor is housed in stainless steel, weighs 10.2 g (without cable) and is specified for an operating temperature range of -40°C to +120°C. Its compact and lightweight design suits applications where mass and space are constrained.

Applications

• Structural and modal analysis
• Automotive and railway testing
• Lightweight aircraft and light structures
• General test & measurement tasks requiring compact IEPE accelerometers

Technical specifications

• Model: KS78C.10
• Sensor technology: Piezoelectric (PZT)
• Number of sensitive directions: Uniaxial
• Measurement range: ±500 g
• Frequency range (±10%): 0.7 Hz to 18 kHz
• Scale factor: 10 mV/g
• Output: Analog voltage (IEPE)
• Supply / bias: IEPE constant current operation (2 to 20 mA)
• TEDS: Integrated (DS2431)
• Connector: Top connector; detachable cable (configurable length and connectors)
• Housing: Stainless steel
• Weight: 10.2 g (without cable)
• Operating temperature range: -40°C to +120°C