Kistler Introduces Type 8640A IEPE PiezoBeam Accelerometer with TEDS

By DE Editors

Kistler Instrument Corporation has launched Type 8640A, a lightweight, miniature single axis IEPE accelerometer family with optional TEDS, designed for the multi-channel modal and structural analysis of small or thin-walled structures and components, as well as other general purpose vibration measurements.

Offered in ranges of ±5 g, ±10 g and ±50 g, with sensitivities from 100 to 1000 mV/g, the low-noise Type 8640A is Kistler’s dimensionally smallest PiezoBeam single axis accelerometer model with the lowest mass, weighing 3.5 grams.  Its internal ceramic cantilever beam sensing element is thermally compensated, and is supported by a center post that emits an electrical charge when bent during exposure to vibration.  Sensing elements are housed in a hermetically sealed and welded titanium housing.

Kistler Type 8640A accelerometers feature an integral 10-32 connector that is designed for easy installation into space-constrained environments. Units are ground isolated when mounted with the optional mounting twist-clip or adhesive mounting adapter.  This accelerometer family operates directly from the internal power source found in most FFT analyzers, as well as from several Kistler Piezotron power supply couplers or any IEPE-compatible power source.

For more information, visit Kistler Instrument Corporation.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.