Kistler Model 8778A500 Ceramic Shear Accelerometer
The 8778A500 and the 8778A500M14 are
high frequency, ultra miniature, light weight accelerometers with built-in electronics, providing a low impedance voltage
output. Integrated Electronic PiezoElectric (IEPE) sensor electronics minimize cable noise and eliminates the need for
highly insulated cables. The standard 8778A500 accelerometer includes an integral Teflon jacketed 3 ft. (0.9 m) long
cable terminated with a 10-32 neg. connector while the M14 version features a field replaceable twisted wire pair and
connector.
Contained within the titanium housing is a piezo-ceramic sensing element oriented in a shear mode
configuration that provides immunity to base bending and thermal influences. The unit is designed for wax or adhesive
mounting and is supplied with a custom wrench to facilitate removal after testing. Power to the 8778A accelerometers can
be provided by any Kistler 5100 series coupler or by any industry standard voltage mode piezo-electric power supply/coupler.
• Low impedance, voltage mode
• Ultra low base strain and thermal transient response
• Wide frequency response +/-5% 2 to 9,000 Hz
• Ground isolated assembly
• High 10 mV/g sensitivity
• Conforming to CE
The 8778A500 and the 8778A500M14 are
high frequency, ultra miniature, light weight accelerometers with built-in electronics, providing a low impedance voltage
output. Integrated Electronic PiezoElectric (IEPE) sensor electronics minimize cable noise and eliminates the need for
highly insulated cables. The standard 8778A500 accelerometer includes an integral Teflon jacketed 3 ft. (0.9 m) long
cable terminated with a 10-32 neg. connector while the M14 version features a field replaceable twisted wire pair and
connector.
