1203 Series Accelerometer

1203 Series Accelerometer

Description: The Model 1203 Accelerometer is a small, compact triaxial device designed for vehicle impact and road testing. Its mechanical overload stops provide high shock protection in rugged applications. Featuring ranges from 50 g to 1000 g and frequency response to 3000 Hz, this sensor is easily mounted in hard to reach places on vehicles under test.

Features:• 2nd Generation MEMS Sensing Element
• 1000 g Full Scale Range
• 2-10 VDC Excitation
• 0-50 °C Temperature Range
• ±40 mV Zero Measurand Output
• Gas Damping
• Mechanical Overload Stops
• Designed for Screw Mounting
• Low Cost
• Durable Cable

Parameters                       -0050  -0100  -0200  -0500  -1000
DYNAMIC                                                                                               Notes
Range(g):                           ±50    ±100   ±200   ±500   ±1000
Sensitivity (mV/g):                1 2.0     0.9     0.9     0.40      0.15       @10Vdc excitation
Frequency Response (Hz):     0-600 0-800 0-1000 0-1200 0-1500       ±5%
Natural Frequency (Hz):         2000   3000   4000   6000   7000
Non-Linearity (% FS):             ±1        ±1        ±1        ±1        ±1
Damping Ratio:                    0.7      0.7      0.7      0.6      0.5                   Typical
Transverse Sensitivity (%):       <3       <3      <3      <3       <3
Shock Limit (g):                   3000    3000     4000    5000    5000

ELECTRICAL
Zero Acceleration Output (mV): <±40
Excitation (Vdc):                    2 to 10
Input Resistance (Ω):             2400-6000
Output Resistance (Ω):           2400-6000
Insulation Resistance (MΩ):       >100                                                      @50Vdc
Ground Isolation:                           Isolated from mounting surface.

ENVIRONMENTAL
Thermal Zero Shift (%FSO/°C): ±0.05 From 0 to 50°C
Thermal Sensitivity Shift (%/°C): ±0.2 From 0 to 50°C
Operating Temperature (°C): -20 to 85
Humidity: Epoxy Sealed, IP65

PHYSICAL
Case: Material Anodized Aluminum
Cable: 12x #30 AWG Conductors, PFA Insulated, Braided Shield, PU Jacket
Weight: (grams) 20 Cable Not Included
Mounting: 2x #4 or M3 socket head cap screws Torque 8 lb-in (1 N-m)

1Output is ratiometric to excitation voltage