Compact, Plug-n-play Accelerometer from Measurement Specialties Available in Two Dynamic Ranges

Hampton, Va. November 2013 – Measurement Specialties (NASDAQ: MEAS), an expert in sensor design and manufacturing, offers the Model 8101, a compact, low-cost accelerometer designed for general purpose vibration measurement.

The new plug-and-play piezoelectric linear accelerometer is available in two dynamic ranges, ±40 g and ±160 g, for use in a wide number of applications, as well as in two measurement directions, either an X- or Z-axis configuration. The sensor is ideal for asset, impact and machine health monitoring as well as data loggers, system wake-up switches and product R&D.

The Model 8101 features stable piezo-ceramic crystals in shear mode with low base strain sensitivity and a flat frequency response across a 6,000 Hz bandwidth. The accelerometer is fully potted for an environmentally sealed IP65 construction that enables the unit to be used in a variety of test & measurement applications.

Technical Specifications

Two dynamic ranges: ±40 g and ±160 g
Stable piezo-ceramic shear design
Operating temperature range of -40ºC to +85ºC
Excitation voltage of 7 Vdc to 30 Vdc
Non-linearity of ±2% (FSO)
Shock limit of 2,000 g’s
Integral cable for plug and play

Pricing and delivery for the Model 8101 is dependent upon quantity ordered.

For more information, email t&m@meas-spec.com or visit http://www.meas-spec.com/product/t_product.aspx?id=9901&terms=Model%208101*

UPCOMING TRADESHOW: Compamed; Booth 8bD30; Nov 20-22, 2013; Dusseldorf, Germany

About Measurement Specialties: Measurement Specialties, Inc. (MEAS) designs and manufactures sensors and sensor-based systems to measure precise ranges of physical characteristics such as pressure, temperature, position, force, vibration, humidity and photo optics. MEAS uses multiple advanced technologies — piezoresistive silicon, polymer and ceramic piezoelectric materials, application specific integrated circuits, micro-electromechanical systems (“MEMS”), foil strain gauges, electromagnetic force balance systems, fluid capacitive devices, linear and rotational variable differential transformers, anisotropic magneto-resistive devices, electromagnetic displacement sensors, hygroscopic capacitive structures, ultrasonic measurement systems, optical measurement systems, negative thermal coefficient (“NTC”) ceramic sensors, 3-6 DOF (degree of freedom) force/torque structures, complex mechanical resonators, magnetic reed switches, high frequency multipoint scanning algorithms, and high precision submersible hydrostatic level — to engineer sensors that operate precisely and cost effectively.