Where should the accelerometer be placed in a vibration test?

Where should the accelerometer be placed in a vibration test?

Traditionally, the control accelerometer has been located in one of three areas: on the shaker table, on the fixture, or on the DUT. Most lab personnel mount the control accelerometer at some location on the DUT side of the fixture.

What is the best method for installing an accelerometer on a shaft bearing?

The surface should be smooth, unpainted, flat and larger than the base of the accelerometer itself. For best results, sensors should be mounted via a drilled and tapped hole directly to the machine housing.

What kind of accelerometer is used for high vibration?

Accelerometers used to monitor high vibration levels have a lower output (10 mV/g) and lower mass than industrial accelerometers. The ACC103 weighs 15 gms and can monitor vibration levels up to 500 g’s. It is a stud mount design and is designed for use on shaker tables, vibration labs and heavy industrial machine tools.

Why do you need a PCB for an accelerometer?

Accelerometers are critical for evaluating proper performance of equipment or structures. Such applications usually require proof of calibration of the entire measurement system from the sensor through to the final output. PCB calibrates all products traceable to NIST and includes a calibration certificate with each sensor shipped.

What are the guidelines for mounting test accelerometers?

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How are accelerometers used in the real world?

Accelerometers are used by field test, in factory production and design as well as Research and Development organizations to acquire critical data. In addition to our precision miniature units for Research and Development, rugged accelerometers and vibration sensors are available for industrial machinery health monitoring.