IMI Sensors, Div. of PCB Piezotronics    Depew, NY 14043-2495
May 22, 2013 Model EX686B USB programmable electronic vibration switch is certified by INMETRO for use in hazardous areas such as petroleum refineries, utility gas plants, and oil drilling operations. To provide continuous machinery protection, unit senses vibration and triggers alarm or shuts down machine if vibration exceeds given threshold level. Faults such as imbalance, misalignment, looseness, worn bearings, cracked gears, or lack of lubrication can trigger fault.

Elma Electronic Inc.    Fremont, CA 94538
May 10, 2013 Suitable for use in presence of dust and/or vibration, X4 Series features 5-bit gray code output with 12 or 24 positions as well as parallel analog and PWM outputs. Unit is available in indexing angles of 30° or 15° with selectable switching torque from 1.5–20 N cm. Featuring IP68 rating with optional sealing, switch operates from -30 to +85°C. Stainless steel shaft and zinc housing make it suitable for high humidity and salt atmosphere environments.

IMI Sensors, Div. of PCB Piezotronics    Depew, NY 14043-2495
Apr 11, 2013 Along with respective sensitivities of 100 and 10 mV/g, EX600B13 and EX600B14 have frequency range of 282–240,000 cpm (4.7–4,000 Hz) and are suited for vibration measurement in areas of up to 900°F. Single assembly design – 10 ft, hermetically sealed, hard-line cable; side-exit charge mode sensor; and inline charge amplifier – eliminates contamination and common mode noise concerns. Drop-in replacement for existing accelerometers is made possible via ARINC® 3-point mounting bases.

Meggitt (Maryland), Inc.    Germantown, MD 20876
Apr 08, 2013 By monitoring vibration in nuclear power plants, Wilcoxon 793R Series helps ensure continuous power generation and safety for personnel and equipment. Radiation-hardened units can tolerate cumulative radiation exposure of 1 x 107 RADs and can operate up to 248°F. To ensure reliable data output, Wilcoxon J9T2 cable assemblies feature Tefzel® coating for high energy radiation-resistant protection. Tefzel® meets IEEE 383 Standard and is approved for nuclear power plant use.

Applied Research Associates, Inc.    Randolph, VT 05060
Apr 03, 2013 Able to be deployed within seconds, E-UGS Unattended Ground Sensors provide live seismic sensing for up to 6 months in order to protect perimeter of any area without endangering personnel. Disposable sensors, which can be deployed several miles away from secured areas to provide early detection of people walking as well as vehicles, can also provide soft- and hard-spot fill in coverage. Operating with PC or laptop, controller/receiver shows maps with sensor locations and status alerts.

Allegro MicroSystems Inc.    Worcester, MA 01615
Mar 11, 2013 Housed in 3 x 3 x 0.75 mm QFN package with internal resistance of 0.6 mΩ, Model ACS711 is designed for high and low side sensing applications up to 100 Vdc, with over 30 A continuous current. Factory programming provides for optimized accuracy in IC, with integrated fast response fault output. Model ACS711 is suited for motor and pump control in white goods, short circuit and overpower detection in audio applications, lighting, and general power supply monitoring.

PCB Piezotronics Inc.    Depew, NY 14043 2495
Mar 07, 2013 Supplied with integral cable with options of pigtails or connector termination for use with bridge conditioners, PCB® Model 3503A1060KG has 60,000 G measuring range and minimum zero-shift after shock. Piezoresistive triaxial shock accelerometer contains 3 silicon MEMS sensing elements and features 45° package orientation, with DC response, damping, and mechanical stops for over-range protection. Sensor is designed for shock testing and comes in titanium housing.

PCB Piezotronics Inc.    Depew, NY 14043 2495
Mar 07, 2013 With damping that reduces resonance amplification and mechanical stops for over-range protection, Model 3991A112KG 2000 G, MEMS, piezoresistive shock accelerometer offers survivability to over-range, minimum zero-shift after shock, and bridge resistance. Measurement ranges of 20,000 and 60,000 G are available, and products are designed as drop-in mechanical replacements for legacy sensors' 2-hole screw mounting. Units come standard with 10 Vdc calibration or optional user-defined values.

Allegro MicroSystems Inc.    Worcester, MA 01615
Feb 22, 2013 Providing digital output signals that indicate speed and direction of target rotation, Model A1233 is suited for ring magnet based, speed and direction systems located in harsh automotive and industrial environments. Dual-channel monolithic IC contains 2 independent Hall-effect bipolar switches that are located 1.63 mm apart and are photolithographically aligned to better than 1 µm. High-frequency chopper-stabilization technique cancels offsets in each channel, providing stable operation.

Omega Engineering, Inc.    Stamford, CT 06907
Jan 04, 2013 Supplied in housing of conductive composite material that will eliminate static build up, CE-compliant ZMD series is suited for light- to medium-duty sensing applications. Spring-loaded torsion arm provides adjustable torsion load, allowing unit to be mounted in almost any orientation – including upside-down. Using 6 in. circumference wheel, series can be used on almost any surface while operating at speeds up to 3,000 fpm.

Dytran Instruments, Inc.    Chatsworth, CA 91311
Dec 07, 2012 Suitable for low-to-medium frequency vibration applications, VibraScout™ combines USB triaxial DC response accelerometer, 15 ft 4-pin to USB cable assembly, VibraScout™ Data Acquisition Software, and VibraScout Post Processor software. Variable capacitance accelerometer operates from 3.8–6.0 Vdc with low-end frequency response down to DC (0 Hz) and upper frequency range of 1,100 Hz. With software, system provides real-time, 3-directional acceleration acquisition and temperature monitoring.

IMI Sensors, Div. of PCB Piezotronics    Depew, NY 14043-2495
Nov 13, 2012 Designed to tolerate environments up to +325°F, ICP® Model HT602D01 provides sensitivity of (±10%) 100 mV/g with frequency range of (±3 dB) 30–480,000 cpm (0.5–8,000 Hz). Ceramic shear accelerometer include 2-Pin MIL-C-5015 side exit connector and is suitable for vibration measurements in high temperature applications, including paper, plastics, and steel industries. Alternate versions are available in integral PTFE jacketed cable and armored PTFE jacketed cable for acidic environments.

Robert Bosch GmbH    Waiblingen D-71332  Germany
Nov 06, 2012 Featuring 3.0 x 4.5 mm² footprint, 9-axis BMX055 integrates three 3-axis sensors, including 12-bit accelerometer with ±2 to ±16 G range and sensitivity of 128-1,024 LSB/G. Unit also includes gyroscope with 16-bit resolution and geomagnetic sensor with heading accuracy of 2.5°. FusionLib software combines sensor data outputs so developers can create applications for smart phones and remote controls. Unit is offered in 3.0 x 4.5 x 0.95 mm³, 20-pin LGA package.

PCB Piezotronics Inc.    Depew, NY 14043 2495
Nov 05, 2012 Meeting demands for vibration measurements in applications with temperatures up to +325°F, high temperature ceramic shear ICP® accelerometer model HT602D01 includes 2-Pin MIL-C-5015 side exit connector and sensing element that provides sensitivity of 100 mV/g (±10%) with frequency range of 0.5–8,000 Hz (±3 dB). Sensor works with most vibration analyzers, and alternate versions are available in integral PTFE jacketed cable and armored PTFE jacketed cable.

API Technologies Corp.    South Plainfield, NJ 07080
Oct 29, 2012 Available from ±1 g to ±15 g and with low pass filter bandwidths from 1–800 Hz, Model XL403D supports SCPI-like commands, returns data in engineering units, and works with any standard terminal emulator. Output is user configurable, allowing customers to choose number of axes, units returned, bandwidth, sample rates, and readout display results. Microcontroller takes 10-bit samples and performs temperature compensation and additional functions as programmed for output via RS-485 interface.

PCB Piezotronics Inc.    Depew, NY 14043 2495
Oct 26, 2012 Featuring microsecond response time with resonant frequencies to 500 kHz, Model 137B23 quartz blast pressure pencil probe measures blast pressure in free-field or closed bunker arenas to obtain peak pressure, total impulse, shockwave, and time-of-arrival measurements often used to study blast effects on structures, vehicles, and humans. Integrated ICP® technology features microelectronics, and 5 V output signal can drive cable runs, hundreds of feet long, to safe zone for data acquisition.

Measurement Specialties, Inc.    Hampton, VA 23666
Oct 09, 2012 Available in ±10, ±80, and ±500 g dynamic ranges, Model 8042-01 operates from -20 to +80°C and offers non-linearity of ±1% and shock protection to 5,000 g. Welded titanium housing, along with integral cable designed for submersible applications, has water block feature that self-seals in case of accidental cuts to cable. Other features include internal shielding and usable bandwidth of 1 Hz to 16 kHz. Tefzel or polyurethane cables are optional.

R. Stahl, Inc    Houston, TX 77054
Sep 10, 2012 Available in 1- and 2-channel versions, ISpac 9147 Series Ex i Isolators enable use of vibration sensors in hazardous areas. These sensors for condition monitoring of plants and machines allow users to detect any damages at early stage. Utilizing rotary switch for configuration, isolators are available as single units on DIN rail, with common power supply and collective error message via pac-Bus, or in pac carriers.

Measurement Specialties, Inc.    Hampton, VA 23666
Aug 24, 2012 Packaged in rugged housing with shielded low-noise cable specifically designed for crush zone testing, Model 58 features full bridge output configuration with temperature range from -20 to +85°C. Slight amount of internal gas damping provides shock survivability as well as flat amplitude and phase response up to 4,000 Hz. Designed to be adhesively mounted, device operates from 2-10 Vdc excitation with electrical output ratiometric to voltage input.

Sauer-Danfoss Inc.    Easley, SC 29642
Aug 21, 2012 Featuring CAN bus communication and PLUS+1(TM) electronic control platform compliance, IP69K-rated EMD speed sensor utilizes magnetic measuring principle that promotes orbital motor controllability and system flexibility. Product combines high resolution speed sensing and direction indication. While pulse mode has 180 pulses per revolution as default setting, it can also be configured within 20-120 range. Up to 253 EMD speed sensors can be connected to one CAN bus.