That shock can damage an accelerometer, so make sure your sensor is resistant to shocks of 2000 g and higher. Protect your accelerometer investment. Packaging methods and a piezoelectric element's Curie-point temperature define temperature limits. Many accelerometers feature waterproof hermetic seals and titanium, stainless steel, or plastic packaging. So, choose appropriately for the test's chemical environment.
Chemical exposure can also damage cables and connectors.
You also need to select an accelerometer based on its size relative to the component under test. For example, attaching a relatively massive accelerometer to a sheet-metal panel will alter the panel's mass load and its vibration frequency. An accelerometer that approximates a weightless point with respect to the UUT's mass and dimensions will maximize accuracy. Base strain sensitivity. If you use a stud-mounted accelerometer and tighten it against a concave surface, you strain the accelerometer's base and alter its sensitivity.