MODEL 52 ACCELEROMETERSPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONSDC Response Accelerometer
Low Cost, Miniature Package
Gas Damped MEMS
Reliable Performance

The Model 52 Accelerometer is based on anadvanced piezoresistive MEMS sensing element which
offers exceptional dynamic range and stability. This unit
features a full bridge output configuration with anoperating temperature range from -40 to +90ºC. A slightamount of internal gas damping provides outstanding
shock survivability

FEATURES

Piezoresistive MEMS Sensor±50g to ±2,000g Ranges
2-10 Vdc Excitation<± 50 mV Zero Offset-40 to +90 ºC Temperature Range

APPLICATIONSSENSOR SOLUTIONS /// Model 52 Rev A

Safety Impact Testingo Autoo Trucko Recreational Vehicles
Shock Testing

9/2015

Page 1

MODEL 52 ACCELEROMETERPERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
All values are typical at ±24°C, 80Hz and 10Vdc excitation unless otherwise stated. Measurement Specialties reserves the right toupdate and change these specifications without notice.
Parameters
DYNAMIC
Range(g)Sensitivity (mV/g) 1
Frequency Response (Hz)

Notes

Resonant Frequency (Hz)Non-Linearity (% FSO)
Transverse Sensitivity (%)
Shock Limit (g)±50
20-4000-10000-1400
4000±1<35000

ELECTRICAL
Zero Acceleration Output (mV)
Excitation (Vdc)
Input Resistance
Output Resistance (Ω)
Insulation Resistance (MΩ)
Ground Isolation<±502 to 10
2400-6000
2400-6000>100
Isolated from mounting surface

ENVIRONMENTAL
Thermal Zero Shift (%FSO/°C(%FSO/°F))*
Thermal Sensitivity Shift (%/°C(%/°F))*
Operating Temperature (°C)
Storage Temperature (°C)
Humidity±0.05 (±0.03)-0.20 ±0.05 (-0.11 ±0.03)-40 to +90-40 to +90
Epoxy Sealed, IP61

PHYSICAL
Case Material
Cable (Integral 30 Foot Cable)
Weight (grams)
Mounting

Plastic
4x #32 AWG Conductors PFA Insulated
0.5Adhesive

1±200
0.9
0-600
0-14000-19008000±1<35000±500
0.4
0-800
0-20000-280015000±1<35000

±2000
0.15
0-20000-50000-700026000±1<35000±2%±5%±1dB@100Vdc

0°C to +50°C
0°C to +50°C

Cable not included

Output is ratiometric to excitation voltage
Calibration supplied:

CS-SENS-0100

NIST Traceable Amplitude Calibration at 80Hz

Optional accessories:

121140A

Three Channel DC Signal Conditioner Amplifier
Auto-zero Inline Amplifier

The information in this sheet has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate; however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, thisinformation does not convey to the purchaser of such devices any license under the patent rights to the manufacturer. Measurement Specialties, Inc. reserves theright to make changes without further notice to any product herein. Measurement Specialties, Inc. makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding thesuitability of its product for any particular purpose, nor does Measurement Specialties, Inc. assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product or
circuit and specifically disclaims any and all liability, including without limitation consequential or incidental damages. Typical parameters can and do vary in different
applications. All operating parameters must be validated for each customer application by customer’s technical experts. Measurement Specialties, Inc. does notconvey any license under its patent rights nor the rights of others.

SENSOR SOLUTIONS /// Model 52 Rev A

9/2015

Page 2MODEL 52 ACCELEROMETER

ORDERING INFORMATIONPART NUMBERING

Model Number+Range+Excitation+Cable Length+Options

52-GGGG-CCC-ZZ
lll_____Options
ll_______ Cable (360 is 360 inches)
l___________ Range (0100 is 100 g)

Optional Dash Numbers-01
5Vdc Calibration-02
2Vdc Calibration-03
3.3Vdc Calibration

Example: 52-2000-360
Model 52, 2000g, 360” (30ft) Cable), No Options.

TE.com/sensorsolutions
Measurement Specialties, Inc., a TE Connectivity company.
Measurement Specialties, TE Connectivity, TE Connectivity (logo) and EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS are trademarks. All other logos, products and/or company names referred to herein
might be trademarks of their respective owners.
The information given herein, including drawings, illustrations and schematics which are intended for illustration purposes only, is believed to be reliable. However, TE Connectivity makes
no warranties as to its accuracy or completeness and disclaims any liability in connection with its use. TE Connectivity‘s obligations shall only be as set forth in TE Connectivity‘s Standard
Terms and Conditions of Sale for this product and in no case will TE Connectivity be liable for any incidental, indirect or consequential damages arising out of the sale, resale, use or misuseof the product. Users of TE Connectivity products should make their own evaluation to determine the suitability of each such product for the specific application.
© 2015

TE Connectivity Ltd. family of companies

All Rights Reserved.

SENSOR SOLUTIONS /// Model 52 Rev A

9/2015

Page 3