Short descriptionSingle-axis, lightweight accelerometer with center through-hole mounting, designed for high-shock NVH applications and elevated operating temperatures up to +165 °C.
Main features- High-shock accelerometer with IEPE (voltage) output
- Acceleration range: ±5000 g
- Operating temperature range: –55 … +165 °C
- Center through-hole mounting; adhesive/wax mounting supported
Measuring ranges- Maximum measuring range [g]: 5000 g
Product type- Device type: Accelerometer (single-axis)
- Number of axes: 1
- Technology: Ceramic shear element
- Miniaturized design: Yes
Metrological characteristics- Threshold (acceleration): 0.04 g RMS
- Thermal stability: Yes
Electrical properties- Output signal type: Voltage (Piezoelectric, IEPE compatible)
- Electrical isolation: Ground isolation
- Ground insulation: Yes
Influence quantities- Sensitivity (Voltage/IEPE): 1 mV/g
- Temperature coefficient of sensitivity: -0.01 %/°C
Dynamical properties- Minimum frequency (±5%): 2 Hz
- Maximum frequency (±5%): 10 000 Hz
Operation and installation- Minimal operating temperature: -54 °C
- Maximum operating temperature: 165 °C
- Mounting: Center through hole (primary); adhesive / wax option
- Sealing: Hermetic
- High-shock capability: Yes
- High-temperature capability: Yes
- Typical applications: NVH testing, engine and powertrain measurements
Interfaces- Connector type: Side, 5-44 negative
Characteristics / technical specifications- Model: 8715A5000M5
- Brand: Kistler
- Range: ±5000 g
- Sensitivity: 1 mV/g (Voltage / IEPE)
- Threshold (acceleration): 0.04 g RMS
- Frequency range: 2 Hz – 10 000 Hz (±5%)
- Temperature coefficient of sensitivity: -0.01 %/°C
- Operating temperature: approx. -54 °C to +165 °C
- Mounting methods: Center through hole; adhesive / wax
- Sealing: Hermetic
- Connector: Side, 5-44 negative
- Intended use: High-shock and high-temperature NVH testing