22 Acceleration sensors A B

Piezoelectric vibration sensors

Measurement of structure-borne noise/acceleration

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Reliable detection of
structure-borne noise for
protecting machines and
engines.

Piezo-ceramic with high
degree of measurement
sensitivity.

Sturdy compact design.

Applications Technical data

Vibration sensors of this type are suitable for
the detection of structure-borne acoustic Frequency range 1...20 kHz
oscillations as can occur for example in case Measuring range ≈ 0.1...400 g 1)
of irregular combustion in engines and on Sensitivity at 5 kHz 26 ±8 mV/g
machines. Thanks to their ruggedness, Linearity between 5...15 kHz
these vibration sensors can be used even at resonances +20/–10 % of 5 kHz-value (15...41 mV/g)
under the most severe operating conditions. Dominant resonant frequency > 25 kHz
Self-impedance > 1 MΩ
Areas of application Capacitance range 800...1400 pF
– Knock control for internal-combustion Temperature dependence
engines of the sensitivity ≤ 0.06 mV/(g · °C)
– Protection of machine tools Operating-temperature range:
– Detection of cavitation Type 0 261 231 118 –40...+150 °C
– Monitoring of bearings Type 0 261 231 148 –40...+150 °C
– Theft-deterrent systems Type 0 261 231 153 –40...+130 °C
Permissible oscillations Sustained ≤ 80 g
Design and function Short-term ≤ 400 g
On account of its inertia, a mass exerts
compressive forces on a ring-shaped Installation
piezo-ceramic element in time with the Fastening screw Grey cast iron M 8 x 25; quality 8.8
oscillation which generates the excitation. Aluminum M 8 x 30; quality 8.8
Within the ceramic element, these forces Tightening torque (oiled permitted) 20 ±5 N · m
result in charge transfer within the ceramic Mounting position Arbitrary
and a voltage is generated between the 1) Acceleration due to gravity g = 9.81 m · s–2.

top and bottom of the ceramic element. Resistant to saline fog and industrial climate.
This voltage is picked-off using contact
discs – in many cases it is filtered and
integrated – and made available as a Range
measur-ing signal. In order to route the
vibration directly into the sensor, vibration
Vibration sensor
sensors are securely bolted to the object
2-pole without cable 0 261 231 148
on which measurements take place.
2-pole, with cable, length 480 mm, up to +130 °C 0 261 231 153
3-pole, with cable, length 410 mm, up to +150 °C 0 261 231 118
Measurement sensitivity
Every vibration sensor has its own individual
response characteristic which is closely
linked to its measurement sensitivity. The Accessories
measurement sensitivity is defined as the
output voltage per unit of acceleration due Sensor Plug housing Contact pins Individual gasket For cable
to gravity (see characteristic curve). The cross section
production-related sensitivity scatter is 0 261 231 148 1 928 403 137 1 987 280 103 1 987 280 106 0.5...1.0 mm2
acceptable for applications where the 1 987 280 105 1 987 280 107 1.5...2.5 mm2
primary task is to record that vibration is 0 261 231 153 1 928 403 826 1 928 498 060 1 928 300 599 0.5...1.0 mm2
occurring, and not so much to measure its 1 928 498 061 1 928 300 600 1.5...2.5 mm2
severity. 0 261 231 118 1 928 403 110 1 987 280 103 1 987 280 106 0.5...1.0 mm2
The low voltages generated by the sensor 1 987 280 105 1 987 280 107 1.5...2.5 mm2
can be evaluated using a high-impedance Note: A 3-pole plug requires 1 plug housing, 3 contact pins, and 3 individual gaskets.
AC amplifier. In automotive applications, original AMP crimping tools must be used.
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Vibration sensor (design). Response characteristic as a function Mounting hole.

1 Seismic mass with compressive forces F, of frequency.
2 Housing, 3 Piezo-ceramic,
4 Screw, 5 Contact, 6 Electrical connection, mV. g-1
7 Machine block, V Vibration. 0,05
0,05 A
30
1 2 3 4 5 6
22
Sensitivity E
20 RZ16 M8

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V
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F F 5 10 15 kHz A
7
Frequency f

Dimension drawings. Evaluation

a Contact surface. The sensor’s signals can be evaluated
11,65 +0,3
- 0,1 using an electronic module.
0 261 231 148 ø13 This is described on Pages 26/27.
±1,5

Installation instructions
20°

The sensor’s metal surfaces must make

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18

direct contact. No washers of any type are

a ø22 to be used when fastening the sensors.
The mounting-hole contact surface should
be of high quality to ensure low-resonance
sensor coupling at the measuring point.
The sensor cable is to be laid such that
27

Part L
number mm there is no possibility of sympathetic
8,4 ±0,15

oscillations being generated. The sensor

52,2 ±2 .. 118 410 ±10
must not come into contact with liquids for
.. 153 430 ±10 longer periods.

+0,3 Explanation of symbols

0 261 231 118 11,65 -0,1 32 ±1 E Sensitivity
f Frequency
±0,2

g Acceleration due to gravity

0,4
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Connector-pin assignments
a ø20 Pin 1, 2 Measuring signal
±0,2

Pin 3 Pin 3 Shield, dummy

ø4,55

Pin 2
28
13

Pin 1
8,4 ±0,2

41,1 ±1
0 261 231 153 32,1 ±1
±0,2
ø5

18

a ø20

Pin 2
27
13

Pin 1
8,4 ±0,2