C05BT3
High-Temperature Charge Accelerometer
Uniaxial
Sensitivity: 50pC/g
Range: ±300g
Frequency (5%): 10-2.5k Hz
Temp Range: -50~500°C
Connector: 7/16-27 2pin
Mount: M4×3 Thru-Hole
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Overview
The C05BT3 is a charge-mode (PE) ultra-high-temperature accelerometer built on ultra-high-temperature piezoelectric ceramics with an ultra-low sensitivity temperature coefficient and high impedance maintained right up to 500 °C. With 50 pC/g charge sensitivity and a ±500 g range it is the more sensitive connectorized 500 °C member of the family, for lower-level vibration at extreme temperature. Typical uses include turbine casing and engine vibration, exhaust and heat-shield testing, high-temperature industrial monitoring and low-level measurement on very hot structures to 500 °C.
With no built-in electronics the sensor works from −50 °C to +500 °C and pairs with any charge amplifier, which sets the low-frequency limit of the system. A special high-temperature nickel-based alloy housing and matched piezoelectric material keep temperature drift low, and the signal ground is isolated from the housing for a differential output that rejects interference on long cable runs from hot zones. The laser-welded 33.7 × 30.2 × 31.5 mm housing weighs 95 g, is sealed to IP68, bolts down through three ⌀4.6 mm through-holes in a stable triangular pattern with M4 screws torqued to 1.8 N·m, and carries an industry-standard 7/16-27 two-pin connector, compatible with domestic and international high-temperature metal cables.
Why engineers choose the C05BT3
Rated to 500 °C
Ultra-high-temperature piezoceramics with an ultra-low sensitivity temperature coefficient keep the C05BT3 reading accurately from −50 °C to +500 °C, with ≥ 10⁹ Ω insulation resistance held at temperature and 650 pF capacitance into any charge amplifier. No internal electronics, so nothing to fail in the heat.
Differential, isolated output
Signal ground isolated from the housing (≥ 10⁸ Ω) with a two-pin differential output, so long metal-sheathed cable runs from engine bays and turbine casings stay free of ground loops and pickup. ±5% response over 10 – 2.5k Hz (±10% over 1 – 5.5k Hz), resonance ≥ 16 kHz, ≤ 5% transverse sensitivity.
Nickel alloy, triangular mount
Laser-welded nickel-based alloy 33.7 × 30.2 × 31.5 mm housing weighing 95 g, sealed to IP68 and rated to 1,000 g rms vibration and 2,000 g pk shock. Three ⌀4.6 mm through-holes give a stable, easy triangular fixing with M4 screws, and the 7/16-27 two-pin connector takes standard high-temperature metal cables.
Typical applications
Automotive engine and exhaust testing
Gas turbine and turbocharger vibration
High-temperature industrial vibration monitoring
Combustion and thermal-cycle test rigs
Heat-shield and manifold structural vibration
Long-term monitoring on hot machinery to 500 °C
What’s in the box
C05BT3 ultra-high-temperature accelerometer
Product calibration certificate
Mounting screws (M4 × 10)
Options & accessories
Recommended high-temperature metal cable K75BH73 – use the Cable Builder or contact us
Charge amplifiers and charge-input signal conditioners for high-temperature channels – contact us
Key specifications
Other models in the ultra-high-temperature family
Same ultra-high-temperature piezoceramics, charge output, nickel-based alloy housing, isolated differential output and triangular through-hole mount across the family. BT4 models are rated to 260 °C, BT3 and CT3 to 500 °C; BT models have a 7/16-27 two-pin connector, CT models an integral high-temperature cable. Choose the temperature rating, sensitivity and connection that fit your installation.
| Model | Sensitivity | Range | Frequency (±5%) | Max temp | Connection · weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02BT4 | 10 pC/g | ±1,500 g | 1 – 10k Hz | +260 °C | 7/16-27 2-pin · 61 g |
| C03BT4 | 20 pC/g | ±1,000 g | 1 – 9k Hz | +260 °C | 7/16-27 2-pin · 62 g |
| C05BT4 | 50 pC/g | ±500 g | 1 – 6k Hz | +260 °C | 7/16-27 2-pin · 75 g |
| C02BT3 | 10 pC/g | ±600 g | 10 – 5k Hz | +500 °C | 7/16-27 2-pin · 80 g |
| C05BT3This model | 50 pC/g | ±500 g | 10 – 2.5k Hz | +500 °C | 7/16-27 2-pin · 95 g |
| C02CT3 | 10 pC/g | ±600 g | 10 – 5k Hz | +500 °C | Integral cable · 75 g |
| C05CT3 | 50 pC/g | ±300 g | 10 – 2.5k Hz | +500 °C | Integral cable · 105 g |
| Sensitivity (pC/g) | 50 |
|---|---|
| Range (g) | 300 |
| Linearity | 1% |
| Min Frequency [5%] (Hz) | 10 |
| Max Frequency [5%] (Hz) | 2500 |
| Resonant Frequency (kHz) | ≥16 |
| Transverse Sensitivity | ≤5% |
| Capacitance (pF) | 930 |
| Acceleration Limit (g) | 500 |
| Max Shock (g) | 1000 |
| Temperature Range (℃) | -50~500 |
| Min Temperature (°C) | -50 |
| Max Temperature (°C) | 500 |
| Sensitivity Temperature Coefficient (%/℃) | 0.023 |
| Sealing | Laser Welding IP68 |
| Housing Material | Nickel Alloy |
| Output Connector | 7/16-27 2pin |
| Mounting | M4×3 Thru-Hole |
| Weight (grams) | 110 |
| Axis | Uniaxial |
| Output Type | Charge |
- Datasheet (PDF): C05BT3
- Manual (PDF): Op. & Installation Guide
- Popular Cables: K75BH73





