Product Data

Cubic DeltaTron Accelerometers — Types 4502 and 4503

Miniature Triaxial DeltaTron Accelerometer — Type 4504

USES: ❍ Connects directly to DeltaTron sockets

❍ Multichannel modal analysis measurements ❍ ICP compatible
❍ Axial and triaxial structural analysis and shock ❍ DeltaTron allows the use of inexpensive coaxial
measurements on low-mass structures and in cables. Low output impedance so that long
confined spaces extension cables can be used
❍ General purpose vibration and structural analysis in ❍ Choice of five mounting surfaces
automotive, aerospace and general machinery ❍ High resonance frequency giving a frequency range
applications, especially where a large number of up to 23 kHz (±10%)
accelerometers is required
❍ Electrically insulated for ground loop protection
❍ High transverse resonance frequency
FEATURES: ❍ Robust M3 titanium connector(s)

❍ Low-weight ThetaShear design giving high
sensitivity/weight ratio and very low sensitivity to
environmental factors

Fig.1 Cubic DeltaTron Accelerometer Fig.2 Cubic DeltaTron Accelerometer Fig.3 Miniature Triaxial DeltaTron Ac-
Type 4502 with top-mounted connector Type 4503 with side-mounted connector celerometer Type 4504

Description effects which is achieved through the Types 4502 and 4503
new ThetaShear design and the The Cubic DeltaTron Accelerome-
built-in preamplifier. ters Types 4502 and 4503 consist of
DeltaTron Accelerometers Types* All types have been designed with a ThetaShear accelerometer and a
4502, 4503 and 4504 are piezoelectric particular emphasis on low-mass and DeltaTron preamplifier in a light-
accelerometers providing a low sensi- small physical dimensions, combined weight aluminium housing (see
tivity to extraneous environmental with relatively high sensitivity and Fig. 5). The only difference is the po-
the greatest possible flexibility in sition of the M3 sub-miniature coax-
* Patented mounting. ial connector which is positioned on

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the top surface which is perpendicu- Environmental Sensitivity
lar to the main axis for Type 4502 Sensing Unit

(top mounted connector) and on the

side surface parallel to main axis for One of the most troublesome environ-
Type 4503 (side mounted connector) mental factors encountered when us-
1
(Figs. 1 and 2). ing piezoelectric accelerometers is
temperature transients. By careful 3
Type 4504 choice of materials and mechanical
The Miniature Triaxial DeltaTron design, this has been reduced to a Polarization
Accelerometer Type 4504 is composed minimum. direction

of three separate ThetaShear accel- The ThetaShear design also pro- 2

erometers with associated Delta- vides excellent immunity to other en-

Tron preamplifiers in a single light- vironmental effects such as base
weight aluminium housing, and strains, magnetic sensitivity and 4
acoustic fields.
aligned so that vibration can be
measured in three mutually perpen- 5
dicular directions (see Fig. 4). 
The Type 4504 has been designed DeltaTron
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for triaxial vibration measurement 4
&
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applications with particular empha- DeltaTron is a generic name for ac- x
0
x 2
x
sis on low-mass and small physical celerometers and signal conditioning
x
x
dimensions, combined with relatively products from Brüel & Kjær. It iden-
high sensitivity and the greatest pos- tifies products that operate on a con- 941452e

sible flexibility in mounting. stant-current power supply and give

Fig.5 Exploded view of Cubic DeltaTron
output signals in the form of voltage Accelerometer Type 4502 showing the
modulation on the power supply line. ThetaShear design and the built-in Del-
ThetaShear One of the advantages of this system taTron preamplifier
is that it allows you to use inexpen-
sive coaxial cables.
Conducted emission from 0.15 to
The ThetaShear design (patented)
❍
The 4502, 4503 and 4504 acceler-
30 MHz
is illustrated in Figs. 4. and 5. A slot- ometers can be used with all vibra-
ted cylindrical stanchion (1) holds a tion set-ups with DeltaTron or
EN 50082–2 covers the effects of:
central seismic mass (2) flanked by ICP* input modules.
❍ Radio frequency fields from 80 to
two piezoelectric disks (3). This as- The built-in preamplifier, (5) in
1000 MHz at a field strength of 3
sembly is clamped rigidly by the cov- Figs. 4 and 5, is a charge converter
and 10 V/m with an amplitude
er (4). The parts are firmly held made using thick film technology. It
modulation of 80%
together without the use of any bond- comprises a low-noise MOS Field Ef-
❍ Electrostatic discharge, 4 and 8 kV
ing agent other than molecular adhe- fect Transistor as its input stage and
❍ Transient bursts at 1 and 2 kV
sion, a principle which has proved a bipolar transistor to give low output
❍ Magnetic fields with a strength of
extremely reliable in the Brüel&Kjær impedance. A single-pole filter at the
30 A/m at 50 Hz
DeltaShear Accelerometers. input extends the accelerometer’s us-
able frequency range to approximate- ❍ Pulse modulated radio frequency
ly 35% (Types 4502/4503) to 45% fields at 900 MHz at a field
(Type 4504) of the mounted reso- strength of 10 V/m and a duty cycle
nance frequency. Special efforts have of 50%
been made to minimise interference
from RF (radio frequency) electro-
3 magnetic fields. Calibration
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The low output impedance means
that you can connect long cables be-
2 tween the accelerometer and meas- Each 4502/4503/4504 is individually
urement equipment. calibrated and supplied with a com-
prehensive calibration chart. Long-
4 term stability and reliability is en-
Electromagnetic Compatibility
z sured by artificial ageing during the
5 (EMC)
production process. Field checking
Susceptibility of DeltaTron acceler-
and system calibration is straightfor-
ometers to radio-frequency electro-
ward using the Brüel & Kjær hand-
magnetic radiation is also low.
x y held Vibration Calibrator Type 4294.
The accelerometers comply with
EEC Standards EN 50081–1 and
941453e Subsequent Calibration
EN 50082–2 for emission and immu-
Brüel & Kjær manufactures a range
nity, respectively.
Fig.4 Exploded view of Miniature Triaxial of equipment for frequency response,
EN 50081–1 covers:
DeltaTron Accelerometer Type 4504 sensitivity and system calibrations,
❍ Radiated emission, 0.03 to 1 GHz
showing the ThetaShear design and the details of which are available in sep-
built-in DeltaTron preamplifier * ICP is a trademark of PCB Piezotronics, Inc. arate Product Data Sheets.

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Mounting
9
8
Special effort has been put into mak- 20
ing mounting as flexible as possible. 7 m
A
10

2m
Five of the six surfaces can be used 6 nF

A
Maximum Output [V]peak
for mounting with adhesive cement,

1n
F
mounting wax or double-sided adhe- 5

20
2m
sive tape.

m
A
A
4

20
5n
The triaxial accelerometer Type

2m

nF
F
2m

A
4504 has 3 mm threaded holes for

20
A

2n
m
10
mounting with M2 screws or M3

F
A
nF
3

50
studs. Where threaded holes can be

nF
20
provided in the test piece, the 4504

m
A
can be mounted from the top or two

2m

10
20

0n
A
sides. The base can accommodate 2

20

F
20

A
m

nF

20
A
three M2 screws for top mounting,

50

0n
0n

F
one M3 stud for bottom mounting, or

F
one M3 stud for side mounting. Mica
2m mA

washers can be used to assist in an-

20
A 1
50 µF

gular positioning when mounting

nF

with M3 studs. 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20
Frequency [kHz]
Cable Clamping
920731e
When using miniature accelerome-
Fig. 6 Typical curves for maximum output level of DeltaTron  accelerometers, showing
ters, the accelerometer cable can af- maximum capacitive load over the recommended current supply range
fect the measurement result because
of forces exerted by the cable on the
AO 1381 is recommended. This cable Maximum Cable Length
accelerometer connector. This causes
has a Brüel & Kjær M3 sub-miniature The maximum output voltage of a
amplitude irregularities in the out-
coaxial connector to match the accel- DeltaTron accelerometer depends
put from the accelerometer at fre-
erometer output at one end, and a on the supply current at which it is
quencies up to approximately 200 Hz.
10–32 UNF Microdot connector at operating, and on the capacitive load
The problem can be reduced by using
the other end. A special cable mount- due to the connecting cable.
a flexible cable. However, to effective-
Fig. 6 shows typical curves for max-
ly reduce the problem at low frequen- ing tool (QA 0220) is available to en-
imum output levels with supply cur-
cies, it is recommended to clamp the able easy cable fitting in confined
rents of 2 and 20 mA (for distortion
cable. One way of doing this is to spaces. ≤ 1%). The maximum cable length in
make a small loop in the cable close With Cable AO 0406 and Extension metres ( L ) is given by:
to the accelerometer (max. diameter Adaptor Set UA 0186 you can extend
30 mm) and clamping the cable be- your accelerometer cable by 5 m. A
side the base of the accelerometer Is
number of standard extension cables L = 75000 × ----------------------------
with mounting wax or double-sided f × Vo × Cm
are available. If longer extension ca-
tape.
bles are required you can make them
with Connector Set UA 0130 (25 Con- where:
nectors JP 0012), back piece DB 2749 Is = supply current [mA]
Ground Insulation f = frequency [kHz]
and cable AC 0104 which is available
per metre. Vo = output voltage [Vpeak]
The base of the accelerometers is in-
For measurements in less critical Cm = cable capacitance [pF/m]
sulated and has a ground insulation
of minimum 10 MΩ. Ground loops, EMC environments, you can use ca- If the supply current is less than
which can be particularly trouble- ble AO 0283, and if longer cable runs 4 mA, the power consumption of the
some in multi-channel measure- are required you can make your own built-in preamplifier becomes signifi-
ments, are avoided as the sensor is extension cables with Connector Set cant and this formula cannot be ap-
electrically insulated from the alu- UA 0130 and super low-noise cable plied.
minium body and thus from the test AC 0005 or the flexible low cost cable
piece. Furthermore, all mounting sur-
faces are hard anodized, providing
AC 0208 (for detailed information DeltaTron Power Supply
about these options see the Ordering
additional insulation.
Information).
WB 1372
In order to distinguish the individ-
WB 1372 is a cost-effective and relia-
Cables and Connectors ual accelerometers in a multichannel
ble single-channel, battery operated
measurement set-up, or the x-y-z sig- power supply for DeltaTron acceler-
For general non-critical use, the nals from the triaxial accelerometer, ometers. The frequency range covers
standard Cable AO 0339 is recom- coloured cable markers are available the full frequency range for the ac-
mended since it is very flexible and to fit both the AO 1381 and AO 0283 celerometers (0.07 Hz to 25 kHz ±5%)
easy to install. To avoid EMC prob- cables and the thicker AC 0005 and and the transducer current is 3 mA
lems the 1.2 m double screened cable AC 0208 cables. ±20%.

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Specifications 4502 and 4503
Dynamic Environmental PIEZOELECTRIC ELEMENT:
Design Configuration: ThetaShear
SENSITIVITY (at 159.2 Hz, 4 mA): 1.0 mV/ms–2 MAX. NON-DESTRUCTIVE SHOCK (±Peak):
(10 mV/g) ± 20% 30 kms–2; 3000 g Material: Type PZ 23
MEASURING RANGE (peak): HUMIDITY: Sealed CONNECTOR: M3 coaxial
±7500 ms–2 at <100°C (212°F) ACOUSTIC SENSITIVITY: MOUNTING SURFACE FLATNESS: <10 µm
±5000 ms–2 at <125°C (257°F) 0.04 ms–2 at 154 dB SPL SEISMIC MASS: 0.8 gram (0.03 oz.)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: TEMP. TRANSIENT SENSITIVITY (3 Hz lower CENTRE OF GRAVITY OF ACCELEROMETER:
1 Hz to 23 kHz ±10% re sensitivity at 159.2 Hz limiting frequency): 1 ms–2/°C 5.2 mm (0.20″) from the connector surface on
Note: This specification is only valid if the cable BASE STRAIN SENSITIVITY: 0.05 ms–2/µε the rotationally symmetrical axis
is clamped as described in this Product Data MAGNETIC SENSITIVITY (50 Hz): 10 ms–2/tesla DIMENSIONS (H×W×L): 11×11×11 mm (0.43″)
MOUNTED RESONANCE FREQUENCY: WEIGHT: 4.5 gram (0.16 oz.)
50 kHz Note: All values are typical at 25°C (77°F), un-
TRANSVERSE RESONANCE FREQUENCY:
Physical: less measurement uncertainty is specified. All
>20 kHz CASE MATERIAL: Aluminium/anodized uncertainty values are specified at 2σ (i.e. ex-
TRANSVERSE SENSITIVITY: ≤5% of sensitivity BASE MATERIAL: Titanium panded uncertainty using a coverage factor of 2)

Electrical
CONSTANT CURRENT SUPPLY: COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS:
+2 to +20 mA at <100 °C (212 °F)
+2 to +10 mA at <125 °C (257 °F) CE-mark indicates compliance with: EMC Directive.
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (unloaded):
+24 to +30 V DC (for full specification range)
Min. +18 V DC (reduced measuring range) Safety EN 61010–1 and IEC 1010–1: Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: <100 Ω measurement, control and laboratory use.
BIAS VOLTAGE:
12 ±0.5 V at 25 °C, 4 mA EMC Emission EN 50081–1: Generic emission standard. Part 1: Residential, commercial and
8 to 15 V for full temperature and current range light industry.
RESIDUAL NOISE (1 Hz to 22 kHz): EN 50081–2: Generic emission standard. Part 2: Industrial environment.
<40 µV CISPR 22: Radio disturbance characteristics of information technology
0.040 ms–2 equivalent acceleration equipment. Class B Limits.
CASE INSULATION TO GROUND (at 100 V): FCC Rules, Part 15: Complies with the limits for a Class B digital device.
>10 MΩ
INSULATION BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE: 1 kV EMC Immunity EN 50082–1: Generic immunity standard. Part 1: Residential, commercial and
POLARITY: light industry.
Positive (for an acceleration directed from base EN 50082–2: Generic immunity standard. Part 2: Industrial environment.
into the accelerometer body)
Temperature IEC 68–2–1 & IEC 68–2–2: Environmental Testing. Cold and Dry Heat.
OVERLOAD RECOVERY TIME (2×max. level):
Operating Temperature: –50 to +125 °C (–58 to +257 °F)
<10 µs

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Specifications 4504
Dynamic OVERLOAD RECOVERY TIME (2×max. level): Material: Type PZ 23
SENSITIVITY (at 159.2 Hz, 4 mA): 1.0 mV/ms–2 <10 µs CONNECTORS: 3×M3 coaxial
(10 mV/g) ± 20% MOUNTING SURFACE FLATNESS: <10 µm
MEASURING RANGE (peak): Environmental SEISMIC MASS: 3×0.8 gram (3×0.03 oz.)
±7500 ms–2 at <100°C (212°F) MAX. NON-DESTRUCTIVE SHOCK (±Peak): CENTRE OF GRAVITY OF ACCELEROMETER:
±5000 ms–2 at <125°C (257°F) 30 kms–2; 3000 g 5.8 mm (0.23″) above the mounting surface for
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: HUMIDITY: Sealed the Z-direction, on the central axis of gravity
X-axis: 1 to 15000 Hz ±10% ACOUSTIC SENSITIVITY:
Y-axis: 1 to 10000 Hz ±10% DIMENSIONS (H×W×L):
0.04 ms–2 at 154 dB SPL 11×17.5×22.5 mm (0.43″)
Z-axis: 1 to 23000 Hz ±10% TEMP. TRANSIENT SENSITIVITY (3 Hz lower
re sensitivity at 159.2 Hz limiting frequency): 1 ms–2/°C WEIGHT: 14 gram (0.43″×0.69″×0.89″)
Note: The frequency tolerances are only valid if BASE STRAIN SENSITIVITY: 0.05 ms–2/µε
the cables are clamped as described in this MAGNETIC SENSITIVITY (50 Hz): 10 ms–2/tesla
Product Data
MOUNTED RESONANCE FREQUENCY:
X-axis: 40 kHz Physical:
Y-axis: 30 kHz CASE MATERIAL: Aluminium/anodized Note: All values are typical at 25°C (77°F), un-
Z-axis: 50 kHz BASE MATERIAL: Titanium less measurement uncertainty is specified. All
TRANSVERSE RESONANCE FREQUENCY: PIEZOELECTRIC ELEMENT: uncertainty values are specified at 2σ (i.e. ex-
X-axis: >18 kHz Design Configuration: ThetaShear panded uncertainty using a coverage factor of 2)
Y-axis: >18 kHz
Z-axis: >20 kHz
TRANSVERSE SENSITIVITY: ≤5% of sensitivity COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS:

Electrical CE-mark indicates compliance with: EMC Directive.

CONSTANT CURRENT SUPPLY:
+2 to +20 mA at <100 °C (212 °F)
+2 to +10 mA at <125 °C (257 °F) Safety EN 61010–1 and IEC 1010–1: Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (unloaded):
measurement, control and laboratory use.
+24 to +30 V DC (for full specification range)
Min. +18 V DC (reduced measuring range)
EMC Emission EN 50081–1: Generic emission standard. Part 1: Residential, commercial and
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: <100 Ω
light industry.
BIAS VOLTAGE:
12 ±0.5 V at 25 °C, 4 mA EN 50081–2: Generic emission standard. Part 2: Industrial environment.
8 to 15 V for full temperature and current range CISPR 22: Radio disturbance characteristics of information technology
RESIDUAL NOISE (1 Hz to 22 kHz): equipment. Class B Limits.
<40 µV FCC Rules, Part 15: Complies with the limits for a Class B digital device.
0.040 ms–2 equivalent acceleration
CASE INSULATION TO GROUND (at 100 V): EMC Immunity EN 50082–1: Generic immunity standard. Part 1: Residential, commercial and
>10 MΩ light industry.
INSULATION BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE: 1 kV EN 50082–2: Generic immunity standard. Part 2: Industrial environment.
POLARITY:
Positive (on the X, Y and Z-axes for an acceler- Temperature IEC 68–2–1 & IEC 68–2–2: Environmental Testing. Cold and Dry Heat.
ation directed from the corresponding mounting Operating Temperature: –50 to +125 °C (–58 to +257 °F)
surface into the accelerometer body)

The ThetaShear design is a Brüel&Kjær patent

Ordering Information
Optional Accessories UA 1244: As above, for Cable AC 0005 and UA 0130: Connector Set, consisting of 25
AC 0208 Connectors JP 0012 for Cable
AO 0339: 1.2 m (4 ft) flexible low-noise AC 0104: Teflon insulated double screened AC 0005, AC 0208 and AC 0104
standard cable. cable* (excl. connectors; available (Back-piece DB 2749 required
AO 1381: 1.2 m (4 ft) Teflon insulated per metre) with Cable AC 0104)
double screened cable* with AC 0005: Teflon insulated super low-noise QA 0035: Connector Assembly Tool for
Microdot and M3 connectors cable (excl. connectors; available Connector JP 0012
AO 0283: 1.2 m (4 ft) super low-noise cable per metre) UA 0186: Extension Adaptor Set, consisting
QA 0220: Cable connecting/removal tool AC 0208: Low cost PVC insulated flexible of 25 Extension Adaptors
UA 1243: 3×30 pieces of red/green/yellow cable (excl. connectors; available (JJ 0032) for cables with
cable markers for AO 0283, per metre) Connector JP 0012
AO 1381 and AC 0104 AO 0406: 5 m (16 ft) cable AC 0104 fitted with YJ 0216: Mounting Wax
Microdot connectors. Supplied with QS 0007: Cyanoacrylate adhesive
* Improved EMC performance a Microdot to BNC adaptor* WB 1372: DeltaTron Power Supply

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