MODEL 53AF ACCELEROMETERSPECIFICATIONSDIMENSIONS

Triaxial DC Accelerometer
Low Cost, High Performance±50g to ±2000g Range
Low Profile, Flange Mount

The Model 53AF Accelerometer is a small, compact
triaxial device designed for vehicle impact and road testing.
Its mechanical overload stops provide high shockprotection in rugged applications. Featuring ranges from
50g to 2000g and frequency response to 5000 Hz, thissensor is easily mounted in hard to reach places onvehicles under test.

FEATURES

50g to 2000g Dynamic Range
2-10 Vdc Excitation-20 to +85°C Operating Range±50 mV Zero Measurand Output
Gas Damping
Mechanical Overload Stops
Designed for Screw Mounting

APPLICATIONSSENSOR SOLUTIONS /// Model 53AF

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Crash Testing
Impact Testing
Off Road Testing
Road Testing

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MODEL 53AF ACCELEROMETERPERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
All values are typical at +24°C, 80Hz and 10Vdc excitation unless otherwise stated. Measurement Specialties reserves the right to update
and change these specifications without notice.
Parameters
DYNAMIC

1NotesRange (g)Sensitivity (mV/g) 1
Frequency Response (Hz), Z-Axis
Frequency Response (Hz), X&Y Axis
Phase Response
Resonant Frequency (Hz)Non-Linearity (%FSO)
Transverse Sensitivity (%)
Damping Ratio
Shock Limit (g)±502.00-10000-500
0-300
4000±1.0
<30.6
5000

±200
0.9
0-20000-10000-500
8000±1.0<30.5
5000±500
0.40-30000-15000-100016,000±1.0
<30.3
5000

±2000
0.15
0-45000-25000-200026,000±1.0
<30.1
5000

ELECTRICAL
Zero Acceleration Output (mV)
Excitation Voltage (Vdc)
Input Resistance (Ω)
Output Resistance (Ω)
Insulation Resistance (MΩ)
Residual Noise (µV RMS)
Ground Isolation±50
2 to 102400-5000
2400-5000>10010Isolated from Mounting Surface

ENVIRONMENTAL
Thermal Zero Shift (%FSO/°C)
Thermal Sensitivity Shift (%/°C)
Operating Temperature (°C)
Storage Temperature (°C)
Humidity±0.05-0.20 ±0.05-20 to +85-20 to +85
Epoxy Sealed, IP65

PHYSICAL
Case Material
Cable
Weight (grams)
Mounting
Mounting TorqueAnodized Aluminum
12x #30 AWG PFA Insulated Leads, Braided Shield, Polyurethane Jacket
3.5
2x #4-40 Socket Head Cap Screws
8 lb-in (0.9 N-m)

@10Vdc Excitation±1dB2±1dB2±5
% of Reading

Differential@100Vdc
Maximum

Output is ratiometric to excitation voltage

Calibration supplied:

CS-FREQ-0100

NIST Traceable Amplitude Calibration from 20Hz to ±1dB Frequency Response Limit 2

Optional accessories:

121
140A

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.

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MODEL 53AF ACCELEROMETER

ORDERING INFORMATIONPART NUMBERING

Model Number+Range+Cable Length

53AF-GGGG-CCC
lll
l_____Cable (360 is 360 inches)
l___________Range (0500 is 500 g)
Example: 53AF-0500-360
Model 53AF, 500g, 360” (30 ft.) cable, No OptionsASIA

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