MODEL 8101 ACCELEROMETERSPECIFICATIONSDIMENSIONS

Piezoelectric Linear Accelerometer±40g & ±160g Dynamic Ranges
Wide Bandwidth to 6000Hz
Great Value, Low Cost

The Model 8101 is a low cost, plug & play accelerometer
designed for general purpose vibration measurements. Theaccelerometer is available in ±40g or ±160g range andprovides a flat frequency response up to >6kHz. Featuring
stable piezo-ceramic crystals in shear mode, theaccelerometer incorporates full power and signal
conditioning and is offered in two measurement direction
options (X or Z axis).

FEATURESTwo Measurement Directions
7 to 36Vdc Excitation Voltage
Potted Construction
Piezo-Ceramic Shear Design-40° to +85°C Operating Range
Integral Cable for Plug & PlayAPPLICATIONS
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Asset Monitoring
Data Loggers
Impact Monitoring
Machine Health Monitoring
System Wake-Up Switch
Product R&D

Direction of measurement must be specified at time oforder. See Ordering Info on page 3.

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MODEL 8101 ACCELEROMETERPERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
All values are typical at +24°C, 80Hz and 7Vdc excitation unless otherwise stated. Measurement Specialties reserves the right to update
and change these specifications without notice.
Parameters
DYNAMIC
Range (g)Sensitivity (mV/g)
Frequency Response (Hz)Resonant Frequency (Hz)Non-Linearity (%FSO)
Transverse Sensitivity (%)
Shock Limit (g)Residual Noise (g RMS)
Spectral Noise, 10Hz (µg√Hz)
Spectral Noise, 100Hz (µg√Hz)
Spectral Noise, 1kHz (µg√Hz)±4050.02-6000>30000±2<820000.008
1604016

ELECTRICAL
Bias Voltage (Vdc)
Full Scale Output Voltage (V)Total Supply Current (µA)
Excitation Voltage (Vdc)
Output Impedance (Ω)
Insulation Resistance (MΩ)
ShieldingGround Isolation
Warm-up Time (msec)

2.5±2800
7 to 36<100>100100%
Isolated from Mounting Surface
30

ENVIRONMENTAL
Temperature Response (%)
Operating Temperature (°C)
Storage Temperature (°C)
Humidity (Active Element & Electronics)
Humidity (Case)-20/+20 from -40°C to +85°C-40 to +85-40 to +85
Hermetically Sealed
Epoxy Sealed, IP65

PHYSICAL
Case Material
Cable
Weight (grams)
Mounting

Anodized Aluminum
4x #32 AWG Conductors PFA Insulated, Braided Shield, PU Jacket
3.6
Epoxy or Double-sided tape

Notes
±160
12.5
2-6000>30000±2<82000
0.008
160
40
16±30%±1dB

2Hz to 10kHz@100Vdc

Cable not includedCalibration supplied:

CS-SENS-0100

NIST Traceable Amplitude Calibration at 80Hz

Optional accessories:

CS-FREQ-0100

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

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 the rightto make changes without further notice to any product herein. Measurement Specialties, Inc. makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitabilityof 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 andspecifically 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 not convey any licenseunder its patent rights nor the rights of others.

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MODEL 8101 ACCELEROMETER

ORDERING INFORMATIONPART NUMBERING

Model Number+Measurement Direction+Range+Cable Length

8101-GGGGX-ZZZ
ll l______ Cable (120 is 120inches)
ll_________ Measurement Direction (X is X-axis, Z is Z-axis)
l____________ Range (0040 is 40g)
Example: 8101-0040X-120
Model 8101, X-axis Measurement, 40g, 120inches (10ft) CableNORTH AMERICAEUROPE

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China
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Fax: +86 755 3330 5099
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