34100A

34100A
Precision Aligned ±10 g to ±75 g
Tri-Axial Accelerometers with
Signal Conditioning
Technical Data*
Features and Benefits
Precision Alignment
Each Axis of the 34100A is precision aligned to minimize errors due to axis
misalignment or transverse sensitivity.
High Accuracy and Linearity over Wide Temperature Range
The voltage output for each axis of the 34100A is directly proportional to
the acceleration along that axis. Each DC-coupled output is fully scaled,
referenced, and temperature compensated. A force-balanced design
improves accuracy by minimizing variations due to temperature and aging
effects, resulting in a sensor that is more stable over temperature than
piezoelectric or piezoresistive devices.
Calibration Certificate
Each 34100A can be supplied with an optional calibration certificate listing
gain, offset, and on-axis and transverse alignment parameters needed to
ensure rapid and efficient system implementation. The alignment data can
be used to compensate the measured values to achieve an even higher
level of sensor accuracy.
Self-Test on Digital Command
A TTL-compatible self-test input causes a simulated acceleration to be
injected into all three sensors to verify channel integrity.
Small Size
Complete conditioned tri-axial accelerometer in less than a cubic inch.
Single +5 Volt Supply
A regulated +5 volt power supply is all that is required to measure
accelerations on all three axes.
Suitable for Harsh Environments
The 34100A is robust and can be used in harsh environments. The unit will
survive 500 g powered and 2000 g unpowered.
*Data subject to change without notice
Precisely Measure
Real-World Accelerations
The Summit Instruments 34100A
accelerometer has each mutually orthogonal
axis precisely aligned within 1/2 degree of
the theoretical ideal. This provides the
accuracy required by most linear and
angular measurement applications without
any compensation. Critical applications
requiring higher accuracy can use the
alignment data provided on the optional
calibration certificate to compensate for any
small residual error.
A +5 volt regulated power supply is all that
is required to measure ±10 g, ±15 g, ±20 g,
±25 g, ±30 g, ±50 g, or ±75 g accelerations
on each of three axes. Each axial sensor
has been tested over the -40 to +85°C
temperature range. Each axis has a nominal
full scale output swing of ±2 volts. The
zero g output level is nominally +2.5 volts.
Precise values for each axis are available on
an optional calibration certificate. Custom
versions of the 34100A can be provided for
applications which require different ranges
and/or bandwidths.
Rev. 03/98
Specifications
TA = TMIN to TMAX, VS = +5 V ±5%, Acceleration = 0 g, unless otherwise noted.
Parameter
Range
Measurement Full Scale
Shock survival, powered
Shock survival, unpowered
Sensitivity
At 25° C, ±50 g FSR
Drift TMIN to TMAX
Zero G Bias Level
At 25° C
Drift TMIN to TMAX
Alignment
Deviation from ideal axes
Transverse Sensitivity
Nonlinearity
Upper Cutoff Frequency
Noise
Density
Amplitude DC to 100Hz
Self Test Input
Logic "1" Voltage
Logic "0" Voltage
Power Supply (VS)
Input voltage
Input current
Rejection Ratio
Outputs
Output voltage swing
Capacitive Drive Capability
Temperature Range (TA)
Mass
†
Min
Typical
±10
-500
-2000
33.5†
40†
±1
2.1
Max
Units
Conditions/Notes
±75
+500
+2000
g
g
g
On each axis. Must specify via Opt. Rnnn
Any axis for 0.5 ms. Recovers on power cycle.
Any axis for 0.5 ms.
46†
mV/g
%
2.9
V
g
±0.50
degrees
%
% FSR
Hz
±1.9
±0.15
0.25
0.2
6.9
5000
6.6
66
mg/√Hz
mg rms
11.9
Precise values on Opt. C001 cal certificate.
Precise values on Opt. C001 cal certificate.
Repeatable, can be compensated.
Precise values on Opt. C001 cal certificate.
Can be compensated if required.
Inherent sensor error, excluding misalignment.
Best fit straight line.
±10% Must specify via Opt. Bnnn.
10 Hz to 1 kHz
Input impedance 50 kΩ to ground.
+2.0
V
V
+0.8
+4.75
30
+5.25
40
V
mA
dB
VS - 0.25
V
pF
+85
°C
g
30
40
0.25
1000
-40
30
Power-up stabilization in 1 ms. Power cycling
can be used to reduce power consumption.
No load, quiescent.
DC
IOUT = ±0.1 mA
Opt. M001 reduces typical mass to 20g
Scale linearly with range option Rnnn.
Mechanical
Ordering Information
34100AK0 34100A kit with 34160A cable, 34170A adapter & tools
34100AK1 34100A kit with 34161A cable, 34170A adapter & tools
34100A
Tri-axial accelerometer ±10 to ±75 g
(-Bnnn & -Rnnn options required)
-Bnnn
Bandwidth 3 dB cutoff (nnn Hz)
-C001
Add calibration certificate
-M001
Reduced Mass (requires bandwidth <100 Hz)
-Rnnn
Range (nnn g FSR)
-W024
Extend warranty from 1 year to 2 years
Two 3 mm × 0.5 mm threaded holes are provided on each of
three orthogonal faces for mounting.
Summit Instruments, Inc.
2236 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd.
Akron, Ohio 44333-1255
34160A
Shielded twisted-pair cable, 3 meter length, 9-pin female
D-subminiature connector at end for user connection.
34161A
Shielded twisted-pair cable, 0.3 meter length, tinned, stripped
leads for user connection.
34170A
Mounting adapter. Alternate mounting flange with two 3 mm
tapped holes & two 0.142 [3,60] thru holes, plate dimensions:
1.417 [36,0] × 0.945 [24,0] × 0.276 [7,0].
34180A
Voltage regulator, 7.5-35V input regulated to 5V output.
Voice: (330) 659-3312
Fax: (330) 659-3286
www.summitinstruments.com