XL403A Specifications* ±1 g to ±15g Rugged Uniaxial, Biaxial, or Triaxial Accelerometer for Quick Shipment Measurement Specialties, Inc. 2236 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. Akron, Ohio 44333-1255 USA (330) 659-3312 www.meas-spec.com precisionsensors.meas-spec.com Parameter Min Typical Max Units Range Measurement Full Scale ±1 ±13 g Sensitivity At 25°C, Option R005 400† mV/g Drift Tmin to Tmax ±0.65 ±3 % Zero g Bias Level At 25°C 2.5 V Drift Tmin to Tmax 20 mg Alignment Deviation from Ideal Axes ±1.0 ±3.0 degrees Transverse Sensitivity ±0.25 % Nonlinearity 0.1 0.5 % FSR Frequency Response, 5-pole 0 800 Hz Noise Density 100 µg/√Hz Self-Test Pull-up Resistor 5 kΩ Temperature Sensor Sensitivity 6.45 mV/°C 0°C Bias Level 509 mV Outputs Output Voltage Swing 0.05 4.95 V Capacitive Drive Capability 1000 pF Power Supply (Vs) Input Voltage Limits -80 +80 V Input Voltage - Operating +8.5 +36 V Input Current 12 mA Rejection Ratio >120 dB Temperature Range (Ta) -40 +85 °C Mass 38 grams Shock Survival -5000 +5000 g Data subject to change without notice *within one year of calibration †Scale linearly with range option Rnnn; see Ordering Information Three-Year Limited Warranty Measurement Specialties warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from date of shipment. During the warranty period, Measurement Specialties will, at its option, either repair or replace products which prove to be defective. Exclusions This warranty does not apply to defects or damage resulting from: •Improper installation or maintenance •Customer supplied software or interfacing •Unauthorized modification or misuse •Operation outside of the product specifications Limitations The warranty set forth above is exclusive and no other warranty, whether written or oral, is expressed or implied. Measurement Specialties specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. However, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness is limited to the three-year duration of this written warranty. Warranty Service To obtain service during the warranty period, products must be returned, transportation prepaid, to Measurement Specialties. XL403A Rev. 7/25/13 How to Use the XL403A ►Connect ► a +8.5 to +36 V DC power source to pin 8, ground to pin 9. T004 Male D-Shell Connector 3 Accelerometer Connections 3 Mounting Instructions ►Use ► two 3.0 mm x 0.5 mm thread machine screws to attach to one of the three XL403A mounting faces [recommended torque 5 lbf-in (0.56 N.m)]. DO NOT thread a screw more than 2.5 mm (0.100 inch or 5 turns) into any XL403A mounting face as this can damage the accelerometer and will VOID the warranty. ►A ► light film of oil or silicone grease can be used to enhance contact between two mounting surfaces. ►A ► locking compound should be used on all threads to prevent screws loosening due to vibrations. Pin Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Accelerometer 1 Brown Accelerometer 2 Red Accelerometer 3 Orange Signal - Yellow Reserved Green Reserved Blue Self Test Violet +Vs Grey Ground* White Cable Wire } } } } twisted pair twisted pair twisted pair twisted pair *connected to braided shield at D-shell pin CAUTION Improper wiring, particularly Power, may cause permanent damage and void the warranty. Pins other than +Vs should not exceed 5 V ►Connect ► a differential or floating input A/D converter to each signal and signal common pins (pins 1 and 4 for Accelerometer 1, pins 2 and 4 for Accelerometer 2, and pins 3 and 4 for Accelerometer 3). For best results, use a converter with an input impedance greater than 1 MΩ and common mode rejection ratio greater than 60 dB. Single-ended converters are not recommended, but if used, leave pin 4 unconnected to eliminate ground loops. A positive acceleration (marked on the accelerometer label) causes a positive change on the corresponding output. ►Keep ► cable lengths between the accelerometer and A/D converter as short as practical. Use shielded twisted pair wiring, especially near electric motors or other noise sources. ►As ► a rule of thumb, sample frequency should be at least 10 times the signal bandwidth when linear interpolation is used for signal reconstruction. Built-in or external low-pass filtering can be used to lower the noise floor and eliminate spurious peak measurements from short-duration shock impulses with insignificant energy content. ►A ► logic 0 on the self-test input will add to all three accelerometer outputs (see calibration certificate for amount). An output that changes significantly more or less (±20%) than the certificate amount indicates a defective channel, shorted pin or broken wire. The self-test signal is approximate and should not be used for calibration. If the self-test feature will not be used, pin 7 may be left disconnected.