MODEL 52F ACCELEROMETERSPECIFICATIONSDIMENSIONS

Small Size, Aluminum Housing
Low Noise, Jacketed Cable±50g to ±2000g Range
Silicon MEMS Technology
High Over Range Protection

The Model 52F Accelerometer has anadvanced piezoresistive MEMS sensing element which
offers excellent dynamic range and stability. This unit
features a full bridge output with an operating
temperature range from -40 to +90°C. A slight amountof gas damping provides outstanding shock survivability
and a flat amplitude response to 7kHz.

FEATURES

2-10 Vdc Excitation
Measures Static Acceleration±5,000 g’s Shock Protection
Transverse sensitivity <3%
Weight <1.0 grams
26kHz Resonant Frequency
Linearity ±1%

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

Automotive crash testingHigh impact research
Biomechanical studies
Blast testing

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MODEL 52F 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
Range(g)Sensitivity (mV/g) 1
Frequency Response (Hz)

Notes

Resonant Frequency (Hz)Non-Linearity (% FSO)
Transverse Sensitivity (%)
Shock Limit (g)±5020-1000
0-14004000±1<35000±200
0.90-1400
0-19008000±1<35000±500
0.40-2000
0-280015000±1<35000±20000.150-45000-600026000±1<35000ELECTRICAL
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, IP65

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

Anodized Aluminum
4x #32 AWG PFA Insulated, Braided Shield, PU Jacket
1.0
2x #0-80 x 1/4” Socket Head Cap Screws±5%±1dB
1% Option@100Vdc

0°C to +50°C
0°C to +50°C

Cable not included
Torque 3 lb-inCalibration supplied:

CS-FREQ-0100 NIST Traceable Amplitude Calibration from 20Hz to ±1dB Frequency Limit

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 differentapplications. 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 52F ACCELEROMETER

ORDERING INFORMATIONPART NUMBERING

Model Number+Range+Cable Length+Options

52F-GGGG-CCCT-ZZ
ll l l_____Options
ll l_______1% Transverse Sensitivity when “T” is present.
ll_________Cable (360 is 360 inches)
l______________Range (0500 is 500 g)

Optional Dash Numbers-001
5Vdc Calibration-002
2Vdc Calibration

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

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