Kistler launches an economical alternative to the servo accelerometer

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(1998), "Kistler launches an economical alternative to the servo accelerometer", Sensor Review, Vol. 18 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/sr.1998.08718caf.008

Kistler launches an economical alternative to the servo accelerometer

Kistler launches an economical alternative to the servo accelerometer

Keywords Acceleration, Kistler, Sensors

Kistler's new K-BEAM® 8370 series are high precision accelerometers for measuring low frequency acceleration and temperature. The sensor is electrically and mechanically compatible with most servo accelerometers (see Plate 3).

The sensor provides a full scale output of ±2.66mA. Available in four ranges, ±1g, ±2g, ±10g and ±20g, the voltage sensitivity can be precisely adjusted to the user's specific needs by the addition of an external load resistor.

The sensing element consists of a very small inertial mass and a flexure element chemically etched from a single piece of silicon. This design eliminates wear and shock sensitivity usually associated with mechanical servo accelerometers.

Plate 3 Kistler's new K-Beam® 8370 precision accelerometer

The sensor and electronics are protected in a lightweight hermetically welded stainless steel case. This ensures reliable operation in harsh environments where high levels of humidity and shock occur.

The "Pendolino" tilting high-speed train has a stabilisation control system that is dependant on this type of accelerometer. Other applications include heave and pitch compensation on ships, braking systems for vehicle ride and comfort studies, radar stabilisation, navigation systems, robot control and drilling platform stabilisation.

For further information contact Mr Chris Collins, Sales and Marketing Engineer: Tel: +44 (0) 1420 544477; Fax: +44 (0) 1420 544474.