Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Accelerometer",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Lightweight vibration sensors monitor production from
Hansford Sensors, which we summarised at the time by saying "Hansford Sensors' HS-130 is suitable for use where space is limited or where the additional weight would alter the test characteristics".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Sealed accelerometer raises reeliability from
Wilcoxon Research: "The 787F accelerometer's integral cable is permanently mounted, eliminating a common concern that contaminants can penetrate the connector".
In February 2008, we covered the news from Datastick Systems
concerning its VSA-1225 vibration spectrum analyser
- take a look at Portable vibration analyser keeps costs down
which says: "The iPAQ supplies the computing power and 128Mbyte of data storage, while the Datastick VSA hardware module supplies the sensor power, Datastick electronics and interface".
Take a look also at the news release from Datastick Systems, Vibration analyser offers remote connection,
as well as Space technology for high-temperature sensors from Endevco,
and Booklet makes sense of accelerometer ranges from Monitran.
See also:
Accelerometer has temperature compensation onboard
(December 2007)
Provides very high thermal stability and global accuracy required for measurement of relatively low-level accelerations
Miniature dataloggers handle several parameters
(November 2007)
Housed in a transparent polycarbonate shell, the MSR145S is one of the smallest, lightest data loggers available, at 52 x 20 x 16mm and 16g
Accelerometer operates in high temperatures
(November 2007)
The model 67 uses an Endevco Piezite Type P-8 crystal element operating in the annular shear mode to achieve low base strain sensitivity and excellent output stability over time
Miniature accelerometer takes high temperatures
(November 2007)
Endevco 65HT-05 allows the user to measure the accelerations of three orthogonal axes of vibration simultaneously on lightweight structures with minimal mass loading effects
Torque tool cuts vibration health risks
(October 2007)
Low-vibration tools greatly reduce the risks of VWF, but purchasers of power tools often face a lack of reliable data on the actual vibration levels produced by various tools in use
Lightweight accelerometer survives rough handling
(October 2007)
The Type 8278A accelerometer weighs only 700mg but is highly robust, and operates over a wide temperature range of -75C to +180C and can survive mechanical shocks of up to 10,000g
Accelerometers suit increased integration
(September 2007)
The VTI automotive digital accelerometers are compact and easy to integrate, suiting electronic stability control and inclination applications
Accelerometers monitor space shuttles
(August 2007)
Endeavour's engines were fitted with Endevco model 7704M7 vibration sensors, to actively monitor engine health and performance
Small accelerometers suit hostile environments
(August 2007)
Inertial Aerosystems' analogue accelerometer modules have a +/-4V differential output or 0.5V to 4.5V single ended output, with an operating voltage of 9 to 32V DC
Sensors monitor tyre pressure
(August 2007)
Kavlico's SmartSense sCAP3 MEMS-based sensors allow continuous monitoring of tyre pressure
Sound software receives Vista upgrade
(August 2007)
An update to Bruel and Kjaer's sound meter software packages allows users to take advantage of Microsoft's Vista operating system
Acceleration recorders aid product testing
(July 2007)
The GP1 measures motions, vibrations, bumps, shocks, impacts, free-falls, attitude changes, tipping and temperature
Accelerometer suits demanding applications
(July 2007)
Inertial Aerosystems' QA-650 accelerometer provides inertial navigation grade performance with built in test
Vibration sensors suit hazardous areas
(July 2007)
Wilcoxon has the right sensor for virtually every machinery health monitoring application
Cost effective predictive maintenance explained
(June 2007)
Brochure focuses on saving money on machinery health by using 4-20mA vibration data for cost effective vibration monitoring
Accelerometers suit aerospace and automotive use
(June 2007)
MEMS DC response accelerometers can withstand high mechanical shocks of up to 10,000g and have been gas-damped
Seismic accelerometer detects vibration
(June 2007)
A 170g, Endevco's model 87 seismic accelerometer is 70% lighter than traditional IEPE seismic accelerometers
Conditioner keeps watch over rotating machines
(May 2007)
High-performance signal conditioning unit provides protection for many types of rotating machinery including centrifuges, fans, gearboxes, motors, pumps, compressors and conveyors
Accelerometers suit RandD
(May 2007)
The new CTA001 accelerometer from Celsum Technologies is available covering ranges from +/-2g to +/-225g
Sensor calibrator options released
(May 2007)
It is not only the standard Win475 high accuracy calibration system for acceleration, velocity and displacement sensors that Calibration Dynamics offers
Connector offers performance/price compromise
(May 2007)
Hansford Sensors customers can choose either the MS series or the M12 connector on most of the company's range of vibration sensors
Accelerometer is sealed for industrial duties
(May 2007)
Shear-mode stud-fixing accelerometer is ideal for a wide variety of vibration monitoring duties in production and laboratory
Accelerometers suit medical applications
(May 2007)
Endevco's 40366 surface-mount accelerometer is suitable for use in implantable devices such as rate responsive heart pacemakers and defibrillators
Accelerometers handle small, dirty environments
(April 2007)
The new low profile accelerometers from Kistler are suitable for product qualification/acceptance testing and structural/vibroacoustic and shock testing for lightweight structures
Software imports Nastran results
(April 2007)
ATA Engineering's IMAT version 2.2 facilitates data sharing between Matlab, analysis tools, and test software
Catalogue expands microphone coverage
(April 2007)
Microphones and conditioning product catalogue includes information about acoustical, regulatory and related standards, plus a glossary of acoustical terms
Automotive test products go on show
(April 2007)
Endevco will be showing the 7285 low-cost, high-output accelerometer for vehicle crush-zone and impact testing and the 7264D high-resonance crash accelerometer
Navigation system aids automotive safety testing
(April 2007)
The newly developed RT2500 inertial and GPS navigation system will make the job of performing the NHTSA tests a lot easier
Accelerometers provide medical reliability
(March 2007)
Endevco supplied four million accelerometers supplied to the medical device industry for implantable applications without a single field failure
Miniature accelerometer offers high performance
(March 2007)
The Model 1020 miniature accelerometer from Environmental Equipments weighs only 6g, is smaller than a 10p coin but has a range of +/-500G
Accelerometers handle wide temperature range
(March 2007)
Kistler Instruments has introduced two new miniature single-axis accelerometers with ranges of +/-100g and +/-500g for use at temperatures from -54C to +165C
Accelerometer suits tight environments
(March 2007)
Measurement Specialties' Model 52 accelerometer is adhesively secured to the test surface
Accelerometers suit automotive applications
(March 2007)
The 2260 range is designed as a cost-effective replacements to piezorestive accelerometers, but with higher accuracy levels
Accelerometers simplify installation
(March 2007)
Kistler Instruments Type 8702B and 8704B accelerometers are now available with Transducer Electronic Data Sheet (TEDS) to simplify installation and calibration