ETC 2430-050

SILICON DESIGNS, INC
Model 2430
TRIAXIAL ANALOG ACCELEROMETER MODULE
! 3 Axis Acceleration Sensing
! Capacitive Micromachined
! Nitrogen Damped
! ±5V Single Ended Outputs
! Fully Calibrated
! Low Power Consumption
! -40 to +85E
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
2430-002
2430-005
2430-010
2430-025
2430-050
2430-100
2430-200
The Model 2430 triaxial accelerometer combines three orthogonally mounted Model
1210 accelerometers in a rugged case for measuring accelerations in commercial
and industrial environments. It 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 2430 is relatively
insensitive to temperature changes and gradients. An optional initial calibration sheet (2430-CAL) and periodic
calibration checking are also available.
OPERATION
The Model 2430 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 2430 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 7V.
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
2430-002 2430-005 2430-010 2430-025 2430-050 2430-100 2430-200
Input Range
±2
Frequency Response (Nominal, 3 dB) 0 - 300
Sensitivity
2500
Output Noise (RMS, typical)
15
±5
0 - 400
1000
38
±10
±25
±50
±100
±200
0 - 600 0 - 1000 0 - 1500 0 - 2000 0 - 2500
500
76
200
190
100
380
50
760
g
Hz
25
1520
mV/g
µg/(root Hz)
g
2000
Max. Mechanical Shock (0.1 ms)
PERFORMANCE - All Models: Unless otherwise specified VS=±12 to ±16VDC, TC=25EC.
PARAMETER
MIN
Cross Axis Sensitivity
-002
-005 thru -200
-002 & -005
-010 thru -200
Bias Calibration Error
Bias Temperature Shift
(TC= -40 to +85EC)
Scale Factor Calibration Error
1
Scale Factor Temperature Shift (TC= -40 to +85EC)
Non-Linearity
-002 thru -100
(-90 to +90% of Full Scale) 1
-200
TYP
MAX
UNITS
2
3
4
3
300
200
3
%
2
100
50
2
+300
0.5
0.7
>65
1
1.0
1.5
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
50
Output Impedance
Operating Voltage (VS)
±11 2
±16
3
Operating Current (X, Y & Z outputs open)
30
40
Mass (not including cable)
30
Cable Mass
15
Notes: 1. 100g versions and above are tested from -65g to +65g.
2. Operation with VS below ±12V may result in some performance degradation.
3. Power source must be capable of providing 3 times the operating current at turn-on.
% of span
(ppm of span)/EC
%
ppm/EC
% of span
dB
Ohm
V
mA
grams
grams/meter
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 2430 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 2430'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 2430 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 2430 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
Output Range (single supply mode)
2430x-002 2430x-005 2430x-010 2430x-025 2430x-050 2430x-100 2430x-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 2430 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.
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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