MODEL 4801A ACCELEROMETERSPECIFICATIONSl

DIMENSIONS

Amplified, Signal Conditioned
MEMS DC Response
Hermetically Sealed, Detachable Cable-55°C to +125°C Operating Range

The Model 4801A is a true hermetically sealed
accelerometer in a rugged stainless steel package. Theoffers an amplified signal conditioned output in ranges
from ±2 to ±200g. The model 4801A incorporates
enhanced temperature compensation and a gas
damped MEMS sensing element for optimum frequency
response. Mechanical over-range stops offers shockprotection up to 5,000g designed for both static anddynamic measurements in critical applications.

FEATURES

±2g to ±200g Dynamic Range
Amplified Output
8-36Vdc Excitation Voltage
Gas Damped MEMS Element
Detachable Cable
DC to 1500Hz ResponseStud Mounting

APPLICATIONSSENSOR SOLUTIONS /// Model 4801A Rev C

Vehicle Testing
Structural Testing
Test & Instrumentation
Transportation Measurements
Environmental Testing

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MODEL 4801A ACCELEROMETERPERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
All values are typical at +24°C, 80Hz and 12Vdc excitation unless otherwise stated. Measurement Specialties reserves the right to update
and change these specifications without notice.

1Parameters
DYNAMIC
Range (g)Sensitivity (mV/g)
Frequency Response (Hz)Natural Frequency (Hz)Non-Linearity (%FSO)
Transverse Sensitivity (%)
Damping Ratio
Shock Limit (g)Residual Noise (µV RMS)
Spectral Noise (µg/Hz)

±2
1000
0-250
700±1.0
<30.7
5000
600
35

ELECTRICAL
Zero Acceleration Output (mV)
Excitation Voltage (Vdc)
Excitation Current (mA)
Bias Voltage (Vdc)
Full Scale Output Voltage (V)Output Resistance (Ω)
Insulation Resistance (MΩ)
Turn On Time (msec)
Ground Isolation±50
8 to 36<52.5±2<100>100<100
Isolated from Mounting Surface

Differential

ENVIRONMENTAL
Thermal Zero Shift (%FSO/°C)
Thermal Sensitivity Shift (%/°C)
Operating Temperature (°C)
Storage Temperature (°C)
Humidity±0.004±0.010-55 to 125-55 to 125
Hermetically Sealed, IP67 1

TypicalTypicalPHYSICAL
Case Material
Weight (grams)
Mounting
Mounting Torque

Stainless Steel
22#10-32 to #10-32 Mounting Stud (included)
18 lb-in (2.0 N-m)

Notes±54000-700
800±1.0<30.75000750
38±102000-1000
1000±1.0<30.75000
800
75±201000-1000
1500±1.0<30.75000
800
132±50400-1000
4000
±1.0
<30.75000
800
316±100200-1000
6000
±1.0
<30.7
5000
400
516±200
100-1000
8000
±1.0
<30.6
5000
400
1033

±5%
<1 Typical
Passband
Passband@100Vdc

Mating cable needs to also have minimum IP67 rating and be properly sealed to accel connector in accordance with IEC 60529.

Calibration supplied:

CS-FREQ-0100

NIST Traceable Amplitude Calibration from 20Hz to ±5% Frequency Response Limit 1Supplied accessories:

AC-D02298

10-32 to 10-32 mounting stud

Optional accessories:

340A-XXX
343-XXX
121AC-D02741
AC-D04716

Cable Assembly, #28 AWG, -54 to +121°C (XXX designates length in inches, 5ft standard)
Cable Assembly, #28 AWG, -40 to +85°C (XXX designates length in inches, 5ft standard)
3-Channel Precision Low Noise DC Amplifier
Adhesive Mounting Adaptor
Triaxial Mounting Block

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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2g Range
5g Range
10g Range
20g Range
50g Range
100g-500g Range

Typical Frequency Response
40353025Sensitivity Deviation (%)

2015
1050-5-10-15-20-25-30-35-4010100100010000

Frequency (Hz)2g Range
5g Range
10g Range
20g Range
50g Range
100g Range
200g Range

Typical Phase Response
4035302520Phase (degrees)

151050-5-10-15-20-25-30-35-40
10100

1000

10000

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MODEL 4801A ACCELEROMETER

ORDERING INFORMATIONPART NUMBERING

Model Number+Range

4801A-GGGG-C
ll_______Range (0010 is 10g)
Example: 4801A-0010-C
Model 4801A, 10g

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