CA 202

Piezoelectric Accelerometer

FEATURES

] Industrial vibration monitoring

High sensitivity

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] Differential output

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] Hermetically welded

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] Internal case insulation

] Integral cable

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] Certified for use in potentially explosive

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atmospheres

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] Frequency response:
0.5 Hz to 6 000 Hz

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] Sensitivity:

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100 pC/g

] Temperature range (operational):

-55°C to +260°C

DESCRIPTION

The CA 202 accelerometer features a symmetrical monitoring and measurement. The accelerometer is
shear mode polycrystalline measuring element which fitted with an integral cable protected by a stainless
has internal case insulation. The transducer is steel flexible tube welded to the case.
designed for heavy-duty industrial vibration

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MECHANICAL DRAWING

Flexible leaktight protection tube

∅8.7 nom.
Direction of acceleration to

∅11 ± 0.1
provide a positive signal

∅22 ± 1 Marking Clip

DIN 6799
White
22.7 ± 1

22 ± 1

CASE green
Blue
11 ± 0.5

33 ± 1 20 ± 5 5±1

Length: see ordering information 90 ± 10

15

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6.5 ± 0.2

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30 ± 0.2
40 ± 1

∅11 ± 1

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30 ± 0.2

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40 ± 1 25 max.

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SPECIFICATIONS

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GENERAL

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Input power requirements : None
Signal transmission : 2-pole system insulated from casing, charge output
Signal processor : Charge amplifier

OPERATING
(at +23°C ± 5°C)
Sensitivity (at 120 Hz) : 100 pC/g ± 5%
Dynamic measuring range (random) : 0.01 g to 400 g peak
Overload capacity (spikes) : Up to 500 g peak
Linearity : ±1% between 0.01 g and 20 g peak, ±2% up to 400 g peak
Transverse sensitivity : ≤ 3%
Resonant frequency (mounted) : 20 kHz nominal
Frequency response : ±5% between 0.5 Hz and 6000 Hz (lower cut off frequency is determined by
conditioner used)
+10% between 6 and 8 kHz
Internal insulation resistance : Min. 109 Ω

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SPECIFICATIONS (Continued)

Capacitance (nominal)
• Pole to pole : 4 500 pF for transducer + 105 pF/m of cable
• Pole to casing : 10 pF for transducer + 210 pF/m of cable

ENVIRONMENTAL
Temperature range
• Transducer : -55°C to +260°C operation
: -70°C to +280°C survival
• Cable : -55°C to +200°C operation
: -62°C to +250°C survival
Temperature error
• -55°C to +23°C : 0.25%/°C
• +23°C to +200°C : 0.08%/°C
• +200°C to +260°C : 0.25%/°C
Shock acceleration : ≤ 1 000 g peak (half sine wave, 1 ms duration)

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Explosive atmospheres : Available in Ex version.

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• EC type examination certificate : LCIE 02 ATEX 6179 X II 1 G (Zones 0, 1, 2) Ex ia IIC T6 to T1

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For specific parameters of the mode of protection concerned and special conditions for safe use, please refer to the “EC type

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examination certificate” that is available from Vibro-Meter SA on demand.

Corrosion, humidity : Stainless austenitic steel, hermetically welded

Base strain sensitivity : 3 x 10-3 g/με at 250 με peak-peak

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MECHANICAL
Weight

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• Accelerometer (nominal) : 250 g

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• Cable : 135 g/m
Cable : 2 pole twisted and shielded

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Mounting : 4 Allen screws, size M6x35, with M6 spring-lock washers, screw torque 15
Nm.
No need for electrical insulation of mounting surface.

CALIBRATION
Dynamic calibration at factory at 5 g peak and 120 Hz (+23°C). No subsequent calibration necessary.

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ORDERING INFORMATION

To order please specify ordering number :

Ordering Number
Cable length Standard Version Exi Version
3m 144-202-000-203 144-202-000-103
6m 144-202-000-403
11 m 144-202-000-803

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MOUNTING ACCESSORIES

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JB 105 / JB 106 Junction box : See corresponding data sheet

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MA 133 Thermal insulation kit : See drawing 809-133-000V011

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