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Universal Accelerometers


The piezoelectric accelerometers shown on this page are intended for standard applications in laboratory and industry. There are models with charge output and with IEPE compatible voltage output. All types have stainless steel cases and M5 base threads for mounting. The transducers of KS series have a shear type sensing element making them less susceptible to thermal transients and base strain. The accelerometers of KD series have a compression type sensing element combining rugged design, precision and low cost. For measurements below 3 Hz generally shear type accelerometers of KS series should be preferred.
Models KS56 and KS57 can be used at temperatures up to 250 °C (480 °F).
The low-cost accelerometer KS90B and KS901B are intended for OEM applications in machines or instruments. Model KS90 can be used in charge mode or, with a high-impedance voltage amplifier, in voltage mode.
Useful technical information about piezoelectric accelerometers can be found on our Theory pages.
For a selection chart to find the best sensor to your application click here.


Universal Accelerometers KS76C10
KS76C100 KS77C10 KS77C100
Output
IEPE IEPE IEPE IEPE
Sensitivity
10 mV/g
100 mV/g 10 mV/g 100 mV/g
Measuring range
±600 g
±60 g ±600 g ±60 g
Linear frequency range (±3 dB)
0.12 .. 33000 Hz
0.13 .. 24000 Hz 0.12 .. 33000 Hz 0.13 .. 24000 Hz
Connector
UNF 10-32, axial
UNF 10-32, axial UNF 10-32, radial UNF 10-32, radial
Weight
20 g
23 g
20 g
23 g


Data sheet
3D model
STEP file [.stp]
Data sheet
3D model
STEP file [.stp]
Data sheet
3D model
STEP file [.stp]
Data sheet
3D model
STEP-file [.stp]

Universal  /  OEM
Accelerometers
KS78C10 KS78C100
Output
IEPE with TEDS IEPE with TEDS
Sensitivity
10 mV/g
100 mV/g
Measuring range
±500 g
±60 g
Linear frequency range (±3 dB)
0.65 .. 23000 Hz
0.2.. 20000 Hz
Connector
UNF 10-32, axial
UNF 10-32, axial
Weight
10.3 g
11.3 g
KS78...
Data sheet
3D model
STEP file [.stp]
Data sheet
3D model
STEP file [.stp]

Low-Cost OEM
Accelerometer
KS90B KS901B10 KS901B100
Output
Charge IEPE IEPE
Sensitivity 10 pC/g oder 20 mV/g(1) 10 mV/g 100 mV/g
Measuring range ±5000 g ±500 g ±60 g
Linear frequency range (±3 dB) 27000 Hz 0.35 .. 28000 Hz 0.2 .. 23000 Hz
Connector solder pins, TO-39 semiconductor case UNF 10-32, axial UNF 10-32, axial
Weight 5.1 g 5.2 g 5.6 g
KS901...
Data sheet Data sheet
3D model
STEP file [.stp]
Data sheet
3D model
STEP file [.stp]
(1) A transducer with charge output can also be operated with high-impedance voltage amplifiers. Its voltage sensitivity (mV/g) will then depend on the cable and input capacitances.
High Temperature
Accelerometers
KS56 KS57
Output
Charge Charge
Sensitivity 20 pC/g 20 pC/g
Measuring range ±4000 g ±4000 g
Linear frequency range (±3 dB) 17000 Hz 17000 Hz
Temperature range -30 .. 250 °C -30 .. 250 °C
Connector UNF 10-32, axial UNF 10-32, radial
Weight 23 g 23 g

Data sheet Data sheet

Universal Accelerometer KD37 KD41
Output Charge Charge
Sensitivity 60 pC/g 100 pC/g
Measuring range +5000/-1000 g +1000/-300 g
Linear frequency range (±3 dB) 15000 Hz 11000 Hz
Connector UNF 10-32, axial UNF 10-32, axial
Weight 45 g 60 g
Data sheet Data sheet