Vibro-Meter S3960 AC46286 144-201-000-222 Piezoelectric Accelerometer

Description

The Vibro-Meter S3960 AC46286 144-201-000-222 is a piezoelectric accelerometer designed for continuous vibration monitoring in demanding industrial applications. It features a symmetrical shear-mode sensing element with a 100 pC/g charge output, differential signal transmission, and internal case insulation for stable, low-noise measurements. The accelerometer is housed in a hermetically welded stainless-steel enclosure and fitted with an integral low-noise cable protected by a flexible stainless-steel hose, ensuring reliable operation in harsh and high-temperature environments. Designed for use with an external charge amplifier, it provides accurate vibration measurement over a wide frequency range and is suitable for long-term machinery condition monitoring.

Parameter

Model: S3960 AC46286 144-201-000-222 Piezoelectric Accelerometer
Nominal Charge Sensitivity: 100 pC/g (±5% at 80 Hz, 23°C)
Frequency Response (±5%): 2 Hz ~ 5,000 Hz
Frequency Response (±10%): 0.5 Hz ~ 6,000 Hz
Operating Temperature Range: -55 °C ~ +260 °C (-67 °F ~ +500 °F)
Max. Measurable Shock: ±200 g Peak
Recommended Mounting Torque: 4.5 Nm Approx. 40 in-lb
Insulation Resistance (High Temp): ≥ 10^7 Ω (at max temp)

Frequently asked questions

Q:What is the Vibro-Meter S3960 AC46286 144-201-000-222?
A:The Vibro-Meter S3960 AC46286 144-201-000-222 is a CA201 piezoelectric accelerometer designed for heavy-duty industrial vibration monitoring. It uses a symmetrical shear-mode sensing element and is intended for use with an external charge amplifier.

Q:What sensing technology does the CA201 use?
A:The CA201 uses a symmetrical shear-mode polycrystalline sensing element with internal case insulation, providing stable vibration measurements while minimizing the effects of thermal transients.

Q:Does the S3960 AC46286 144-201-000-222 require an external charge amplifier?
A:Yes. As a charge-output piezoelectric accelerometer, it is designed to operate with a compatible external charge amplifier or signal conditioner.

Application areas

The Vibro-Meter S3960 AC46286 144-201-000-222 is widely used in applications where electromagnetic noise rejection, ground loop elimination, and physical durability are critical.

• Hermal & Fossil Fuel Plants: Deployed heavily on large-scale coal-fired and gas-fired units to track casing and structural vibrations.
• Upstream Production Platforms: Upstream Production Platforms: Used on offshore platforms to monitor gas lift compressors, injection pumps, and power-generation skids.
  
• Ore Beneficiation Plants: Mounted on heavy-duty industrial ball mills, sag mills, and vibrating screens where continuous mechanical shocks are part of normal operations.
  

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