with built-in electronics, high-temperature, hermetic, with analog output, voltage output, isolated, IP68
Acceleration range
Max.: 490 m/s² (1,608 ft/s²)
Min.: -490 m/s² (-1,608 ft/s²)
Frequency
Max.: 10,000 Hz
Min.: 0.5 Hz
Description
Main description
The Kistler PiezoStar® accelerometer model 8703A50M1 is a single‑axis piezoelectric sensor with a ±50 g range, ground‑isolated construction and IEPE (voltage) output. It features hermetic sealing (IP68) and an operating range suited to NVH testing and high‑temperature environments (−54 °C to 165 °C).
Main features
Ground‑isolated accelerometer with IEPE output
Acceleration range: ±50 g
Sensitivity: 100 mV/g
Operating temperature (static): −54 °C to 165 °C
Single‑axis, PiezoStar® shear technology
Measuring ranges
Maximum measuring range: 50 g (±50 g)
Product type
Device type: Accelerometer
Number of axes: 1
Technology: PiezoStar® (shear)
Metrological characteristics
Threshold (acceleration): 0.0012 g RMS
Thermal stability: Yes
Electrical properties
Output signal type: Voltage (Piezoelectric, IEPE)
Electrical isolation: Ground isolation
Ground insulation: Yes
Influence quantities
Sensitivity (Voltage / IEPE output): 100 mV/g
Temperature coefficient of sensitivity: 0.004 %/°C
Dynamical properties
Minimum frequency (±5%): 0.5 Hz
Maximum frequency (±5%): 10,000 Hz
Certificates and Standards
Degree of protection (EN 60529): IP68 (hermetic seal)
Operation and installation
Minimal operating temperature (static): −54 °C
Maximum operating temperature (static): 165 °C
Mounting options: Threaded hole / stud, adhesive / wax, magnetic base
Mounting threaded hole: Yes
Mounting adhesive: Yes
Mounting magnetic: Yes
Sealing: Hermetic seal, IP68
Typical applications: NVH testing and high-temperature measurements
Interfaces
Connector type: Side, 10-32 (negative)
Technical specifications
Brand: Kistler
Model: 8703A50M1
Series / Technology: PiezoStar® (shear)
Acceleration range: ±50 g
Sensitivity: 100 mV/g
Output: Voltage (Piezoelectric, IEPE)
Number of axes: 1
Frequency range: 0.5 Hz – 10,000 Hz (±5%)
Threshold (acceleration): 0.0012 g RMS
Temperature coefficient of sensitivity: 0.004 %/°C
Operating temperature: −54 °C to 165 °C
Electrical isolation: Ground isolation
Sealing / Degree of protection: Hermetic seal, IP68
Mounting options: Threaded hole / stud, adhesive / wax, magnetic base
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