Additional information
| Weight | 4 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 3.10 × 1.36 × 1.525 in |
| Features | • Ranges available in ±0.5g to ± 5.0g |
| Applications | • Train performance testing |
The Jewell LCF-500-DC Series accelerometers are configured specifically to yield a combination of high accuracy and ruggedness in Outline Diagram numerous applications. The inertial sensor moving system is supported by a taut-band torsional suspension, which is floated in a silicon damping fluid.
Performance Specifications
Static/Dynamic
| Input Range (g) | ±0.5 | ±1.0 | ±2.0 | ±5.0 |
| Full Range Output (FRO VDC ±0.5%)1 | ±5.0 | ±5.0 | ±5.0 | ±5.0 |
| Nonlinearity (Note 2) % FRO maximum) | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Scale Factor (Volts/g nominal) | 10.0 | 5.0 | 2.5 | 1.0 |
| Scale Factor Temperature Sensitivity (PPM/°C maximum) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Natural Frequency (Hz nominal)2 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Transverse Axis Misalignment (° maximum) | ±0.5 | ±1.0 | ±1.0 | ±1.0 |
| Bias (g) | ±0.004 | ±0.004 | ±0.01 | ±0.02 |
| Bias Temperature Sensitivity (µg/°C maximum) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Resolution & Threshold (µg maximum) | 2 | 5 | 10 | 20 |
Electrical
| Number of Axes | 1 |
| Input Voltage Range (VDC) | ±12 to ±18 |
| Input Current (mA maximum) | 15 |
| Output Impedance (Ω nominal) | 100 |
| Noise (Vrms maximum) | 0.005 |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +80°C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -60°C to +90°C |
| Shock | 1500g, 0.5msec, ½ sine |
Notes:
1: Full Range is defined “from negative full input acceleration to positive full input acceleration.”
2: Nonlinearity is specified as deviation of output referenced to theoretical sine function value, independent of misalignment.
3: Output Phase angle = – 90°.
Downloads
| LCF-500 Datasheet |
| Outline Drawing |
