MODEL 603
Triaxial Rate Sensor
SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONSMEMS Triaxial Rate Sensor±500 to ±24,000°/sec Rate Range
Silicon MEMS, Lightweight
Rugged Shock Resistant Housing

The Model 603 is a small, lightweight triaxial rate sensor
designed for high impact testing. The sensor utilizes reliablesilicon MEMS sensing elements with custom electronics inangular rate ranges of ±500 to ±24,000deg/sec. The model603 is packaged in a shock resistant housing specificallydesigned for critical measurement applications such as
automotive safety, biomechanics and aerospace testing.

FEATURES

Low Noise Jacketed Cables
Rugged Integral Strain Relief
Reliable Silicon MEMS Sensors-40 to +105°C Temperature Range
Shock Resistant Package
5-16Vdc Excitation Voltage

APPLICATIONS
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Auto Safety Crash Testing
Aerospace Testing
Pedestrian Impact
Rollover Testing
Motorsports
Biomechanics Testing
Robotic System Design

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PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
All values are typical at +24°C and 10Vdc excitation unless otherwise stated. Measurement Specialties reserves the right to update and changethese specifications without notice.
Parameters
DYNAMIC (RATE SENSORS)
Dash NumberRange (deg/sec)
Sensitivity (mV/deg/sec)
Frequency Response (Hz)Non-Linearity (%FSO)
Cross-Axis Sensitivity (%)
Shock Limit (g)Residual Noise (mV RMS)

-0100
±100
20.0
0-1000±0.5<13000
18.0

ELECTRICAL
Zero Acceleration Output (mV), Rate Sensors
Excitation Voltage (Vdc), Rate Sensors
Excitation Current (mA), Rate Sensors
Influence of Linear Acceleration (deg/sec/g)
Common Mode Voltage (Vdc), Rate Sensors
Full Scale Output Voltage (Vpk), Rate Sensors
Output Resistance (Ω), Rate Sensors
Insulation Resistance (MΩ)
Turn On Time (msec), Rate Sensors
Ground Isolation±1005 to 16<80.1
2.5±2400>100<100Isolated from Mounting Surface

Differential

ENVIRONMENTAL
Thermal Zero Shift, Rate Sensors (%FSO)
Thermal Sensitivity Shift, Rate Sensors (%)
Operating Temperature (°C)
Humidity (Active Element & Electronics)
Humidity (Housing)±2.5±2.0-40 to +105
Hermetically Solder Seal
Epoxy Sealed, IP65-40 to +105°C-40 to +105°C

PHYSICAL
Case Material
Cable
Weight (cable not included)
Mounting
Mounting Torque1-0500±500
4.00
0-1000±0.5<130003.66-1500
±1500
1.33
0-1000±0.5<130001.20-6000
±6000
0.333
0-1000±0.5<13000
2.38

-12K
±12K
0.167
0-2000±0.5<15000
1.22

-18K
±18K
0.111
0-2000±0.5<150001.20-24K±24K
0.083
0-2000±0.5<150001.20

Notes
See Ordering Info
Not ratiometric+1dB/-3dB
BFSL
Passband±5%±15%@100Vdc

Anodized Aluminum

12x #30AWG Cond PFA Insulated, Braided Shield, PU Jacket
8.5 grams
2x #2.56 or M2 Mounting Screw
4 lb-in (0.45 N-m)

Output is ratiometric to excitation voltage

Calibration supplied:

CS-ARLIN

NIST Traceable Linearity Calibration to FS Range

Supplied accessories: AC-D03548

2x #2-56 (3/4” length) Socket Head Cap Screw

Optional accessories: 121

3-Channel Precision Low Noise DC Amplifier

The information in this sheet has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate; however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, this information
does not convey to the purchaser of such devices any license under the patent rights to the manufacturer. Measurement Specialties, Inc. reserves the right to make changes
without further notice to any product herein. Measurement Specialties, Inc. makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability 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 anyand 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 license under its patent rights nor the rightsof others.

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ORDERING INFORMATIONPART NUMBERING

Model Number+Rate Range+Cable Length603-RRRR-ZZZ
ll_____Cable (120 is 120 inches)
l_________Rate Range (-0500 for 500deg/sec, -6000 for 6000deg/sec, -12K for 12000deg/sec)
Example: 603-6000-120
Model 603, 6000deg/sec, 120” CableNORTH AMERICAEUROPE

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