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Piezoelectric Accelerometers Theory & Application

Piezoelectric Accelerometers Theory & Application. Piezoelectric Effect. Piezoceramics or Quartz generate a charge output when subjected to force . Piezoelectric Accelerometer. A piezoelectric accelerometer consists of a piezoelectric material and a seismic mass .

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Piezoelectric Accelerometers Theory & Application

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  1. Piezoelectric Accelerometers Theory & Application Metra Mess- und Frequenztechnik Radebeul / Germany www.MMF.de

  2. Piezoelectric Effect • Piezoceramics or Quartz generate a charge output when subjected to force. Metra Mess- und Frequenztechnik Radebeul / Germany www.MMF.de

  3. Piezoelectric Accelerometer • A piezoelectric accelerometer consists ofa piezoelectric material and a seismic mass. • The charge output is proportional to acceleration. Metra Mess- und Frequenztechnik Radebeul / Germany www.MMF.de

  4. Accelerometer Design • Example: Shear type accelerometer with ring-shaped piezoceramics. • The inertial force of a seismic mass generates an electric signal at the electrodes of the piezo material. Metra Mess- und Frequenztechnik Radebeul / Germany www.MMF.de

  5. Other Types of Vibration Sensors Comparison with piezoelectric accelerometers: Metra Mess- und Frequenztechnik Radebeul / Germany www.MMF.de

  6. Advantages of Piezoelectric Accelerometers • Extremely wide dynamic range, almost free of noise - suitable for shock measurement as well as for almost imperceptible vibration • Excellent linearity over full dynamic range • Wide frequency range, high frequencies can be measured • Compact yet highly sensitive • No moving parts – long service life • Self-generating - no external power required But … they do not measure static acceleration. Metra Mess- und Frequenztechnik Radebeul / Germany www.MMF.de

  7. Charge Mode and IEPE Accelerometers • Charge mode accelerometers provide the direct charge output of the piezo material.Disadvantage of charge output: Maximum cable length 10 m, special low-noise cables required. • IEPEcompatible accelerometers have a built-in amplifier.Advantage of IEPE: Cables of several hundred meters length possible, standard coaxial cables can be used.Other brand names for IEPE:ICP®, CCLD, Isotron®, Deltatron®, Piezotron® Metra Mess- und Frequenztechnik Radebeul / Germany www.MMF.de

  8. Characteristics: Sensitivity • The sensitivity of charge mode accelerometers is measured in pC per m/s² or pC per g.Typical range: 0.1 – 100 pC/ms² or 1 –1000 pC/g • The sensitivity of IEPE compatible accelerometers is measured in mV per m/s² or mV per g.Typical range: 1 - 1000 mV/ms² or 10 – 10 000 mV/g • Sensitivity stated in the data sheet is usually calibrated at 80 Hz. Metra Mess- und Frequenztechnik Radebeul / Germany www.MMF.de

  9. Characteristics: Frequency Response • A typical accelerometer has a resonance at 10 – 30 kHz • For 3 dB accuracy it can be used up to approx. 50 % of this resonant frequency. Metra Mess- und Frequenztechnik Radebeul / Germany www.MMF.de

  10. Selecting an Accelerometer Model (1) Examples: Acceleration to be measured: • Very low  Seismic Accelerometers(...µm/s² to 1 m/s² • Medium  Standard Accelerometers(1 to 10 000 m/s²) • Very high  Shock Accelerometers(> 10 000 m/s²) KB12 KS76 KD93 Metra Mess- und Frequenztechnik Radebeul / Germany www.MMF.de

  11. Selecting an Accelerometer Model (2) Weight: The weight of an accelerometer should not exceed 10 % of the test object weight. • Very light  Miniature Accelerometers (weight < 5 grams) Examples: KS91 KS94 Metra Mess- und Frequenztechnik Radebeul / Germany www.MMF.de

  12. Selecting an Accelerometer Model (3) Examples: Environmental Conditions: • Humidity and Dust  Industrial Accelerometers(with protection grade IP67 and higher) • Electromagnetic fields / Ground Loops  Industrial Accelerometers(with insulated case) KS80 KS81 KS74 Metra Mess- und Frequenztechnik Radebeul / Germany www.MMF.de

  13. Accelerometer Mounting Methods Metra Mess- und Frequenztechnik Radebeul / Germany www.MMF.de

  14. Typical Mounting Errors • For best performance, particularly at high frequencies, the accelerometer base and the test object should have clean, flat, smooth, unscratched and burr-free surfaces. • A stiff mechanical connection between the sensor and the test object is important. Sheet metal or plastic parts and other thin and flexible components are unsuited for accelerometer mounting. Metra Mess- und Frequenztechnik Radebeul / Germany www.MMF.de

  15. Instrumentation for Charge Mode Sensors • Charge mode accelerometers require a charge amplifier input. • A charge amplifier is a differential amplifier with capacitive feedback. Metra Mess- und Frequenztechnik Radebeul / Germany www.MMF.de

  16. Instrumentation for IEPEAccelerometers • Accelerometers with integrated IEPE electronics require a constant current supply of 2 - 20 mA via the sensor output. • The constant current source can be part of the instrument or a separate unit. Metra Mess- und Frequenztechnik Radebeul / Germany www.MMF.de

  17. Signal Conditioners from Metra M2088 Channel IEPE conditioner M32 IEPE conditioner M68 series charge & IEPE conditioners M28 IEPE supply Metra Mess- und Frequenztechnik Radebeul / Germany www.MMF.de

  18. Accelerometers with TEDS to IEEE1451.4 TEDS = Transducer Electronic Data Sheet New feature for IEPEcompatible accelerometers. The accelerometer contains a memory chip which stores: • Model and version number • Serial number • Manufacturer • Type of transducer, physical quantity • Sensitivity • Last calibration date • Identification of the measuring point Metra Mess- und Frequenztechnik Radebeul / Germany www.MMF.de

  19. Advantages of TEDS Transducers • Easier sensor identification, particularly at large channel number. No cable tracking and marking. • Automatic calibration of the measuring system. No manual setup of serial number, measured quantity, sensitivity etc. • Sensor replacement without setup ("plug & play"). • Sensor can be used, even if the printed calibration data sheet is just not at hand. Metra Mess- und Frequenztechnik Radebeul / Germany www.MMF.de

  20. Accelerometer Calibration Vibration Calibrators from Metra VC10 Series Model VC110 • Frequency range: 70 - 10000 Hz • Vibration level: 1 m/s² • Max. sensor weight: 400 gr. • Sensitivity display • PC controlled • Frequency sweeps • Fixed frequency: 159.2 Hz • Vibration level: 10 m/s² • Max. sensor weight: 500 gr. • Battery powered Metra Mess- und Frequenztechnik Radebeul / Germany www.MMF.de

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