C02B60

The C02B60 is a charge-mode (PE) environmental test accelerometer built on a piezoelectric ceramic shear structure with a wide-bandwidth frequency response and a low sensitivity temperature response. With 10 pC/g charge sensitivity and a ±5,000 g range it is the mid-range member of the family, with 10 pC/g and ±5,000 g for general environmental test work. Typical uses include ESS and combined temperature-vibration testing, shaker control in thermal chambers, engine and turbocharger vibration and general high-temperature vibration monitoring.

With no built-in electronics the sensor works from −70 °C to +250 °C and pairs with any charge amplifier, which sets the low-frequency limit of the system. High-quality ceramics ensure long-term stability, and shape-memory alloy fasteners keep the shear structure stable and reliable through repeated thermal cycling. The laser-welded stainless-steel HEX 13.1 × 18.8 mm housing weighs 15.5 g, screws down on an M5 (10-32 opt.) stud and carries a side M5 (10-32 opt.) connector. For low-temperature use, reduce the measurement range by a factor of ten.

−70 to +250 °C, charge output

No internal electronics means nothing to freeze or overheat: the C02B60 runs continuously anywhere from −70 °C to +250 °C with a low sensitivity temperature response, and pairs with any charge amplifier or charge-input DAQ, with 1,250 pF capacitance and ≥ 10¹¹ Ω insulation resistance.

Wide, flat bandwidth

Shear-mode ceramics with shape-memory alloy fasteners give a ±5% response from 0.5 Hz to 10 kHz (±10% over 0.3 – 11k Hz) with resonance ≥ 50 kHz, 1% non-linearity and ≤ 5% transverse sensitivity, rated to 6,500 g rms vibration and 6,500 g pk shock.

Rugged stainless housing

Laser-welded stainless-steel HEX 13.1 × 18.8 mm housing sealed to IP68 and weighing 15.5 g. M5 × 3.7 (10-32 opt.) mounting stud torqued to 3.0 N·m, with a side M5 (10-32 opt.) connector for a low profile in tight spaces.

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