ETC 2440-010

SILICON DESIGNS, INC
Model 2440
TRIAXIAL ANALOG ACCELEROMETER MODULE
! 3 Axis Acceleration Sensing
! Capacitive Micromachined
! Nitrogen Damped
! Low Noise
! ±5V Single Ended Outputs
! Fully Calibrated
! Low Power Consumption
! -55 to +125E
EC Operation
! ±11 to ±16 VDC Power
! 6 Wire Connection
! Serialized for Traceability
! Responds to DC & AC Acceleration
! Outputs Referenced to External Ground
! Non Standard g Ranges Available
! Rugged Black Anodized Aluminum Module
ORDERING INFORMATION
Full Scale
Model
Acceleration
Number
± 2g
± 5g
± 10 g
± 25 g
± 50 g
±100 g
±200 g
DESCRIPTION
2440-002
2440-005
2440-010
2440-025
2440-050
2440-100
2440-200
The Model 2440 triaxial accelerometer is a higher performance and wider
temperature range version of the model 2430. It combines three orthogonally
mounted Model 1221L accelerometers, in a rugged case for measuring
accelerations in commercial and industrial environments. This low noise module
is tailored for zero to medium frequency instrumentation applications. The anodized
aluminum case is epoxy sealed and is easily mounted via two #8 (or M4) screws.
The design includes an instrumentation amplifier on each axis providing high drive
capability and low output impedance. On-board voltage regulation and an internal voltage reference eliminate the
need for precision power supplies. No power supply current flows through the OUTPUT REF wire; this high impedance
input is used only as a reference for the acceleration outputs which reduces cross talk among the three channels by
rejecting noise from voltage differences between the user's data acquisition equipment and power supply grounds.
The 2440 is relatively insensitive to temperature changes and gradients. An initial calibration sheet (2440-CAL) is
included and periodic calibration checking is available.
OPERATION
The Model 2440 produces three analog voltage outputs
which vary with acceleration. The Z axis is perpendicular
to the bottom of the package, with positive acceleration
defined as a force pushing on the bottom of the package.
The X and Y axis directions are marked on the cover with
positive acceleration defined as acceleration in the
direction of the axis arrow. The outputs are single ended
and vary with respect to the voltage at the OUTPUT REF
input which should be approximately centered between
the +VS and -VS supply voltages. The output scale factor
is independent of the supply voltages from ±12 to ±16
volts. At zero acceleration, the output voltage is nominally
zero volts; at ±full scale acceleration the output voltage
is ±5 volts respectively.
APPLICATIONS
VIBRATION MONITORING
VIBRATION ANALYSIS
CRASH TESTING
ROBOTICS
MACHINE CONTROL
INSTRUMENTATION
MODAL ANALYSIS
ROTATING MACHINERY MONITOR
Silicon Designs, Inc. ! 1445-NW Mall Street, Issaquah, WA 98027-5344 ! Phone: 425-391-8329 ! Fax: 425-391-0446
web site: www.silicondesigns.com
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Model 2440 Triaxial Analog Accelerometer Module
SIGNAL DESCRIPTIONS
+VS (Power): Reddish brown wire. Apply +11 to +16 Volts
DC with respect to OUTPUT REF.
-VS (Power): Black wire. Apply -11 to -16 Volts DC with
respect to OUTPUT REF.
OUTPUT REF (Input): White wire. The X, Y & Z outputs
are referenced to this potential. This input is usually
tied to a potential halfway between the +VS and -VS
voltages. This input may also be used to offset the
output but the voltage difference between this input
and either supply voltage (+VS or -VS) must be greater
than or equal to 11V.
X, Y & Z (Outputs): Green, Light Brown & Light Blue wires
respectively. These output voltages are proportional
to acceleration; they increase with positive
acceleration and decrease with negative acceleration.
At zero acceleration the output is nominally equal to
zero volts with respect to OUTPUT REF.
PERFORMANCE - By Model: VS=±12 to ±16VDC, TC=25EC.
MODEL NUMBER
UNITS
2440-002 2440-005 2440-010 2440-025 2440-050 2440-100 2440-200
Input Range
Frequency Response (Nominal, 3 dB) 1
Sensitivity
Output Noise (RMS, typical)
±2
0 - 400
±5
0 - 600
±10
0 - 1000
±25
0 - 1500
±50
0 - 2000
±100
0 - 2500
±200
0 - 2500
g
Hz
2500
12
1000
14
500
15
200
38
100
75
50
150
25
300
mV/g
2000
Max. Mechanical Shock (0.1 ms)
Note 1: 250Hz ±100Hz, -3dB bandwidth, optionally available.
µg/(root Hz)
g
PERFORMANCE - All Models: Unless otherwise specified VS=±12 to ±16VDC, TC=25EC.
PARAMETER
MIN
Cross Axis Sensitivity
-002
-005 thru -200
-002
-005 thru -200
Bias Calibration Error
Bias Temperature Shift
(TC= -40 to +80EC)
Non-Linearity
(-90 to +90% of Full Scale)
2, 4
-002 thru -010
-250
-025 thru -200
-150
-002 thru -050
-100
-200
MAX
UNITS
2
3
4.0
1.5
200
100
2
%
100
50
1
2
Scale Factor Calibration Error
Scale Factor Temperature Shift
(TC= -40 to +80EC)
TYP
0.15
0.25
0.40
>65
1
% of span
(ppm of span)/EC
%
+150
ppm/EC
0.5
1.0
1.5
% of span
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
50
dB
Output Impedance
Ohm
Operating Voltage (VS)
±11 3
±16
V
Operating Current (X, Y & Z outputs open)
30
40
mA
Mass (not including cable)
30
grams
Cable Mass
15
grams/meter
Note 2: 100g versions and above are tested from -65g to +65g.
Note 4: Tighter tolerances available upon request.
Note 3. Operation with VS below ±12V may result in some performance degradation.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
Silicon Designs, Inc. ! 1445-NW Mall Street, Issaquah, WA 98027-5344 ! Phone: 425-391-8329 ! Fax: 425-391-0446
web site: www.silicondesigns.com
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Model 2440 Triaxial Analog Accelerometer Module
CABLE SPECIFICATIONS & LENGTH CONSIDERATIONS
The cable consists of six 28 AWG (7x36) tin plated copper wires with FEP insulation. The cable jacket is an FEP tape wrap
with a nominal outer diameter of 0.125”. Cable lengths of up to 15 meters (50 feet) can be added to the model 2440's
standard 1 meter cable without the need to test for output instability. For lengths longer than 15 meters we recommend
you check each individual installation for oscillation by tapping the accelerometer and watching the differential output for
oscillation in the 20kHz to 50kHz region. If no oscillation is present then the cable length being used is OK. From the
standpoint of output current drive and slew rate limitations, the model 2440 is capable of driving over 600 meters (2000
feet) of its cable type but at some length between 15 and 600 meters, each device will likely begin to exhibit oscillation.
SENSOR LOCATIONS
SINGLE SUPPLY OPERATION
The model 2440 can be powered using a single +20 to +32V supply but two additional resistors are needed and you must
make the following connections. Connect the -VS wire to your power supply’s ground. Connect the +VS wire to the positive
output of your power supply VP. Connect one resistor (RUPPER) between your supply voltage and the OUTPUT REF wire.
Connect another resistor (RLOWER) between ground and the OUTPUT REF wire. The two resistors form a resistive divider
which creates a +5V source for OUTPUT REF. This +5V reference needs to have a source impedance of about 1000Ω so
use the following equations to calculate values for the resistors depending upon your supply voltage VP.
R LOWER =
 V P − 5
RUPPER = R LOWER 

 5 
1000 ⋅ V P
VP − 5
For this mode of operation, the voltage swing of the three outputs is limited to 8V (+1 to +9V) so the g-range over which
each model will operate is reduced according to the table below.
MODEL NUMBER
Input Range (single supply mode)
Sensitivity (single supply mode)
Output Range (single supply mode)
2440x-002 2440x-005 2440x-010 2440x-025 2440x-050 2440x-100 2440x-200
± 1.6
2500
±4
1000
±8
500
± 20
± 40
200
100
8V (+1 to +9V)
± 80
50
± 160
25
UNITS
g
mV/g
Volts
A custom version of the model 2440 that can operate with a single supply as low as 12V can be special ordered but a
custom order charge may apply for quantities less than 10.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
Silicon Designs, Inc. ! 1445-NW Mall Street, Issaquah, WA 98027-5344 ! Phone: 425-391-8329 ! Fax: 425-391-0446
web site: www.silicondesigns.com
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