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Test & Measurement
Pressure
Measurement equipment for demanding T&M applications
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Contents
Pressure measure-
ment technology
Test & Measurement.................................................................. 4
pressure sensors
Piezoelectric
Your own measuring chain – in five steps.................................. 5
Focus on pressure measurement technology.............................. 7
Piezoelectric pressure sensors.................................................. 13

PE vs. IEPE pressure sensors.............................................. 14
Measuring chains.............................................................. 16
Accessories
Product overview.............................................................. 18
Product details.................................................................. 20
Mounting & accessories.................................................... 22
Cables.............................................................................. 24
Signal conditioning for piezoelectric pressure sensors............. 31

Introduction...................................................................... 32
Product overview.............................................................. 40
Product details.................................................................. 42
Cable
Piezoresistive pressure sensors................................................ 45
Sensor solutions for high temperature, high pressure and

shock pressure waves............................................................... 51
Signal conditioning
Sensor solutions for high temperature applications........... 52
Sensor solutions for highest pressures & shock waves....... 53
PE / IEPE
About Kistler KiDAQ – Data acquisition ....................................................... 55
A culture of innovation backed by a long history Service...................................................................................... 59
A thirst for knowledge and a passion for technology inspired the The Kistler name is no longer merely a synonym for dynamic Overview of information.......................................................... 62
pressure sensors
Piezoresistive
foundation of Kistler Instrumente AG in 1959. measurement technology: the company has also made a name
With the groundbreaking invention of the charge amplifier and for itself with piezoresistive, optical and strain gage measure-
the launch of the series production of the first quartz pressure ment technology. The result: Kistler can always provide exactly
sensors, Walter P. Kistler and Hans Conrad Sonderegger helped the right technology to deliver the maximum benefit for our
to bring about the global breakthrough for piezoelectric measure- customers.
ment technology. The triumphant progress of piezoelectric tech-
temperature, high pressure

Alongside products for general measurements, Kistler offers
and shock pressure waves

nology is inseparably linked to the evolution of this family firm,
Sensor solutions for high

which has roots in both Switzerland and the USA. complete solutions for specific applications including engine
development, plastics processing and assembly technology.
The passion that inspired Kistler’s two pioneers is still the hall-
mark of our company today. A unique culture of innovation Kistler continues to be a pioneer in measurement technology.
opens up scope for new ideas, providing the fundamental basis To this day, Kistler physicists and engineers still share a per-
for real success. Kistler operates its own facility for growing sonal passion for technology. Kistler is justly proud of its track
crystals according to a proprietary formula. These crystals are record of longstanding relationships with its customers.
Data acquisition
more sensitive and stable in fluctuating temperatures, so they
deliver reliable results even in the most challenging applications. Facts and Figures about Kistler: www.kistler.com/facts
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Your own measuring chain – in five steps
Pressure measure-
ment technology
This catalog is structured so that it maps the entire measuring
pressure sensors
chain, from the sensor through to the signal conditioning solu-
Piezoelectric
tion. With the following overview, you can assemble a suitable
pressure measuring chain for your application in just five steps.
You’ll achieve the fastest result if you start out with the introduc-
tion to pressure measurement technology. Then, select the most
suitable sensor technology for your application, and work through
the category you have selected from the sensor, accessories
Accessories
and the cable to the signal conditioning solution.
Step 1 Pressure measurement technology (p. 7)

Introduction
Cable
Step 2 Piezoelectric pressure sensors (p. 13) Piezoresistive pressure sensors (p. 45)
Sensor PE IEPE
Signal conditioning
Step 3
PE / IEPE
Mounting & accessories (p.22)
Accessories
Test & Measurement
Measurement equipment for demanding T&M applications Step 4 Cables (p. 24)
Cables
pressure sensors
Piezoresistive
Put your trust in Kistler’s lengthy experience of pressure, acceler-
ation, force strain and torque sensors, and the corresponding Overview of markets
signal conditioning solutions for the T&M market. Kistler offers • Aerospace technology Step 5 Signal conditioning PE / IEPE (p. 31)
reliable, high-quality sensors for engineers, researchers, mea- • Transport and traffic Signal conditioning
surement technicians and students in a variety of applications. • Automobile engineering
• Shipbuilding and maritime industries

Kistler leads the global market and is the largest provider of piezo-

• Energy and environmental technology
electric measurement technology. But in addition, Kistler’s high- Step 6 KiDAQ + KiStudio Lab SW-Package (p. 55)
• Oil and gas Data acquisition
quality piezoresistive, capacitive and strain gage sensors are used • Chemical industry
in demanding applications by laboratories specializing in measure- • Pharmaceutical industry
ment, testing, research and development. • Semiconductor and electronics industry
On the following pages, you can discover Kistler’s diverse range • Paper and cellulose industry
of Test & Measurement products for measuring force and strain. • Food and beverage industry
This catalog will assist you with selecting the most suitable force • Construction and mining
Data acquisition
or strain measuring chain for your application. • Medical technology
You can find detailed information about individual products on
KiDAQ –
• Mechanical engineering
our data sheets, which can be downloaded from our website free • University research
of charge.
Our T&M Sales Team, and their contact partners in your area, will
always be glad to hear from you.
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Pressure measure-
ment technology
Focus on pressure
measurement technology
Focus on pressure measurement technology
Pressure measure-
ment technology
Various measurement principles are used in pressure measure- Piezoelectric crystals – PiezoStar versus quartz Fundamentals of piezoresistive
ment technology. However, two principles have become estab- The electrical charge generated by a single crystal disk depends
lished in practice: piezoelectric and piezoresistive pressure sen- only on the piezoelectric material, but not on its geometric di-
measuring technology
sors. This catalog only covers piezoelectric and piezoresistive mensions. To produce sensors with higher sensitivity, several crys-
pressure sensors for T&M applications, and it highlights their tal disks can be stacked on top of one another and connected The piezoresistive effect
main advantages. electrically in parallel. Alternatively, a piezoelectric material with The piezoresistive effect is a change in the electrical resistivity of
higher sensitivity can be used (e.g. PiezoStar crystals). a material (e.g. semiconductor, metal) when mechanical strain is
In piezoelectric pressure sensors, the measuring element is based applied. The electrical resistance change is due to two causes; ge-
on a crystal that produces an electrical charge proportional to the ometry change and conductivity change of the material. The
pressure applied. In piezoresistive technology, the measuring ele- change in resistance is much more pronounced for semiconduc-
Crystal disk
ment consists of a Silicon based Wheatstone-Bridge that extends tors than for metals.
minimally under pressure, so it changes the electrical resistance.
Semiconductor as the measuring element
Kistler offers only piezoresistive pressure sensors based on silicon
semiconductors. For this purpose, four Si-resistors are diffused
into a semiconductor membrane and connected together in a
Fundamentals of piezoelectric measuring Wheatstone bridge. Under the influence of the pressure, the
technology diaphragm deforms affecting the electrical resistance of the four
Si-resistors. The change in resistance is proportional to the ap-
plied pressure.
The piezoelectric effect Crystal as measuring elements
The piezoelectric effect is exhibited by piezoelectric materials Measuring elements are cut out of the crystal in different shapes
(such as quartz) that produce positive or negative electrical depending on the piezoelectric sensor characteristic needed. Possibility of increasing the charge yielded
charges when a mechanical load is applied to their outer sur-
faces. The charge is generated because the positive and negative Kistler grows its own PiezoStar crystals which offer higher sensi-
crystal lattice elements are displaced relative to one another, tivity, higher temperatures and better temperature stability than R2
thereby forming an electric dipole. The charge generated as this quartz. PiezoStar crystals are typically installed in sensors for
R1 R3
happens is proportional to the force resp. pressure acting on the measuring very small pressures or higher temperatures, so they
crystal. extend the application range for commonly used quartz-based R4
pressure sensors. Kistler offers piezoelectric pressure sensors
Unloaded crystal based on both quartz and PiezoStar.
Si-chip with 4 resistors and pressure distribution on semiconductor
Different crystal element cut outs

This also means that the differential voltage across the Wheat-
stone bridge is proportional to the applied pressure. The resulting
Electrical charge (Q) differential voltage can be routed to the electrical connector for
evaluation.
Crystal under load
No pressure Pressure
USupply / Isupply = const. USupply / Isupply = const.
R R R - ΔR R + ΔR
PiezoStar crystals
Uout = 0 Uout > 0

Pressure (P) Piezoelectric measuring chain R R R + ΔR R - ΔR
A piezoelectric measuring chain basically consists of the (PE) sensor
and an external charge amplifier or a sensor with built-in charge
The mechanical load on a crystal produces an electrical charge. The electrical charge Crystal disks as measuring elements amplifier (IEPE) to convert the charge signal into a voltage signal. Piezoresistive Wheatstone bridge without pressure resp. with pressure
(Q) is proportional to the applied pressure (P).
Piezoelectric vs. piezoresistive pressure sensors
Pressure measure-
ment technology
Depending on the application, the use of a piezoelectric or Quasi-static measurements Piezoresistive pressure sensors Overview
piezoresistive pressure sensor is determined. The following Due to their principle of operation, piezoelectric pressure sensors
sections outline the key difference between the two technolo- with charge output (PE) display a small drift when a static load
gies, so as to simplify your decision-making process. is applied. By contrast, sensors based on the piezoresistive princi- Static pressure measurement In addition to the most important criterion, whether a static,
ple operate largely free of drift. Piezoresistive pressure sensors are largely drift-free and are quasi-static, dynamic pressure or a pressure pulsation is to be
Piezoelectric pressure sensors therefore the right technology for static long-term monitoring measured, there are other aspects which must be taken into
P tasks. account when selecting the measuring principle. The following
Dynamic pressure measurements PE overview table shows different criteria for which a measurement
Quasi-Static
Piezoelectric pressure sensors have a high natural frequency of Pressure Zero point technology is preferable to the others, and thus serves as further
more than 500 kHz and are thus ideal for applications where fast bar (psi) PR Piezoresistive pressure sensors measure against different zero decision support.
pressure rise times of up to 1µs have to be measured. points (absolute relative to vacuum, relative to ambient pressure
and differential to another pressure), depending on the type of
sensor. Criterion Piezoelectric PR
t
technology technology
P Measuring time
The zero point for piezoelectric pressure sensors is given by the Static measurement
Drift in static pressure measurement of piezoelectric pressure sensors with charge applied pressure at the start of the measurement.
output (PE).
In piezoelectric pressure sensors, the drift value always remains Quasi-static measurement
the same when a static load is applied, regardless of the mea-
sured pressure; therefor, the relative measurement error caused Dynamic measurement
by the drift is always particularly unfavorable when small pres-
sures are to be measured over a long period. However, measure-
ments of large static pressures over lengthy measuring periods Pressure pulsations
pose no problem. With piezoelectric pressure sensors, the
t [ms]
measuring time therefor depends on the requirements for accu-
0 200 400 Small sensor dimensions
racy and the pressure to be measured.
Measurement of fast pressure rise times
The next graphic is intended to help you reach your decisions. It Wide temperature range
Measurement of pressure pulsations shows whether a piezoelectric pressure sensor can be used for
Piezoelectric pressure sensors are the first choice for the measure- your static measurement, or whether it is only appropriate to use
ment of very small pressure changes (pressure pulsations) at high a piezoresistive pressure sensor. The graphic very clearly shows Suitability on temperature
static pressure levels. These enable the long-term measure- that long measurement times pose no problems for piezoelectric variation
ment of very small pressure pulsations with high resolution pressure sensors if the pressures are sufficiently large. However,
and excellent signal-to-noise ratio for a frequency range of piezoresistive pressure sensors are clearly preferable for long-term
over 100 kHz. monitoring tasks.
If you are not sure whether the piezoelectric or piezoresistive
measuring technology is suitable for your application, please
Quasi-Static contact Kistler. Our T&M Sales Team will be glad to hear from you.
Pressure bar (psi)
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ratio. 1 10 100 1 000 10 000 Measuring
time (s)
If, in the case of pressure pulsation measurement, the static pres-
sure is also of interest, then the use of an additional piezoresistive Measuring times and pressure ranges: piezoelectric (PE) vs. piezoresistive (PR)
pressure sensor is recommended. (basis: drift ±0.05 pC/s and measurement error of 1%)
pressure sensors
Piezoelectric
Piezoelectric
pressure sensors
Piezoelectric pressure sensors
One of the most important selection criteria for piezoelectric
pressure sensors
pressure sensors is the output signal. Kistler offers piezoelectric
Piezoelectric
pressure sensors with charge (PE) as well as voltage output PE pressure sensors IEPE pressure sensors (Piezotron)
(IEPE)
Piezoelectric pressure sensors are connected to an electronic Depending on the application, piezoelectric pressure sensors with PE sensors output a charge signal; hence the sensitivity is given IEPE stands for Integrated Electronics Piezo Electric and refers to
circuit which converts the charge generated by the sensor into charge or voltage output may be suitable. The following table as pico-coulombs per unit of pressure (e.g. pC/bar or pC/psi). an industry standard for piezoelectric sensors with integrated
a proportional voltage. If this electronics is integrated into the shows a comparison of various features. Pressure applied to a PE sensor produces a negative going charge electronic circuits that convert a charge into a voltage signal.
sensor housing, it is referred to as a voltage output or IEPE or signal (hence the negative sensitivity of PE sensors), which then Piezotron is the registered trademark of Kistler of IEPE sensors.
Piezotron sensor. If the electronics is an external device (charge is converted into a positive voltage signal by the external
amplifier), it is referred to as charge output or PE sensor. charge amplifier. IEPE sensors output a voltage signal; hence the sensitivity is
given as Milivolt per unit of pressure (e.g. mV/bar or mV/psi).
Contrary to IEPE sensors, PE sensors don’t need to be powered, Pressure applied to an IEPE sensor produces a positive voltage
as a charge signal is produced when pressure is applied to the signal (hence the positive sensitivity of IEPE sensors).
Piezoelectric Pressure Sensors piezoelectric material. However a low noise high impedance cable
supplied by Kistler is used to connect the sensor to charge amplifier. Contrary to PE sensors, IEPE sensors require built-in electronics to
Charge Output (PE) Voltage Output (IEPE, Piezotron) be powered. However, a standard two-wire cable suffices to
PE pressure sensors are connected to an external charge ampli- power the sensor and transmit the voltage signal.
fier. This converts the charge into a voltage signal. Kistler offers
Piezoelectric Pressure No built-in electronics Built-in electronics charge amplifiers with analog outputs (which can then be con- IEPE pressure sensors must be connected to current (IEPE) cou-
Piezoelectric Pressure
Charge output Voltage Output nected to a DAQ) as well as digital charge amplifiers with inte- pler. This provides the IEPE sensor with power and decouples
Sensor Sensor (Integrated Electronics)
grated DAQ. the voltage signal from the power supply signal. IEPE pressure
sensors can be connected with an external IEPE coupler to a DAQ
The measurement of dynamic pressure profiles and pressure or directly to IEPE-DAQ. Kistler offers both external IEPE couplers
pulsations is possible with PE as well as IEPE pressure sensors. as well as digital IEPE couplers with integrated DAQ.
PE measuring chains are used in particular when one of the
following cases is present: In all cases where only dynamic pressure profiles or pressure
pulsations, at moderate temperatures and a fixed measuring
+ Quasi-static pressure measurement + Dynamic pressure measurement • Measurement of quasi-static pressures range, are measured, IEPE pressure sensors are an optimal.
+ Dynamic pressure measurement + Pressure pulsation measurement
+ Pressure pulsation measurement + Standard cable (Handling) • Measurement of extremely low or very high temperatures
+ Very wide temperature range + Connection directly to IEPE-DAQ possible (no electronics in the sensor)
+ Adjustable pressure range
• Adjustable measuring ranges with only one pressure sensor
(measuring range adjustable in the charge amplifier)
– Special low noise high-impedance cable (Handling) – Quasi-static pressure measurement
– External charge amplifier – Limited temperature range
– Fixed pressure range
Detailed explanations of the two versions are given in the following sections.
Measuring chains
Measure Connect Amplify Acquire Analyze
pressure sensors
Piezoelectric
601CAA 1631C… DAQ (with integrated Cable for the connection Laptop (provided by
601B1 1641B… charge amplifier) to the laptop customer)
603CAA 1939A… 5165A...
1983AD… 5167A...
etc.
PE pressure sensors
KiDAQ
Charge amplifier with Cable for the connection to

analog output the DAQ
5015A… KiDAQ
5018A... or DAQ
5080A… from
5165A… third party
5167A…
601CBA... 1761B... DAQ (with integrated IEPE

211B... 1761C... coupler)
603CBA... 5165A...
IEPE pressure sensors (Piezotron)
KiDAQ
or DAQ
from
third party
IEPE coupler with analog output Cable for the connection to DAQ without integrated IEPE
5108A the DAQ coupler (provided by customer))
5118B2
5148
5165A…
Details from page 18 onwards Details from page 24 onwards Details from page 31 onwards
Piezoelectric pressure sensors PE pressure sensors
Product overview Product details
Depending on the application, other requirements arise to use Technical Data Type 601CAA 601B1 603CAA
pressure sensors
the piezoelectric pressure sensor. In some applications, high Pressure range bar 0 … 250 0 … 250 0 … 1 000
Piezoelectric
sensitivity is a priority, in others, however a very high natural psi 0 … 3 626 0 … 3 626 0 … 15 000
frequency or fast rise time etc. The following overview gives Sensitivity (nom.) pC/bar –37.0 –14.5 –5.0
pC/psi –2.6 –1.0 –0.35
a summary of the different pressure sensor families and their
most important parameters. Linearity (typ.) % FSO ≤±0.1 ≤±1.0 ≤±0.4
Operating temperature range °C –196 … 350 –196 … 200 –196 … 200
601C series °F –321 … 662 –321 … 392 –321 … 392
• PiezoStar crystal Rise time (10 … 90%) µs <1.4 <1.2 <0.4
• Pressure range up to 250 bar (3 636 psi) Natural frequency kHz >215 >250 >500
• Extremely wide operating temperature range up to 350°C (662°F) Acceleration sensitivity bar/g 0.0020 0.0001 0.00014
• Very high sensitivity and low noise psi/g 0.0290 0.0020 0.00200
• High natural frequency and fast rise times Dimensions (L x D) mm 37.7 x 5.55 33.0 x 5.55 37.8 x 5.55
D
• Optimized thermal design
L inch 1.48 x 0.22 1.30 x 0.22 1.49 x 0.22
• Sensor housing welded (hermetically sealed)
• Small size Weight gram 4.5 3.9 4.8
oz 0.16 0.14 0.17
• Charge (PE) and voltage (IEPE) output
Sensor housing hermetically sealed – Yes No Yes
(welded) (Epoxy) (welded)
601B1/211B series
Material (Housing & diaphragm) – 17-4 PH S.S.* 17-4 & 316L S.S.* 17-4 PH S.S.*
• Quartz crystal
• Pressure range up to 250 bar (3 636 psi) Connector – 10 – 32 neg. 10 – 32 neg. 10 – 32 neg.
• Wide operating temperature range up to 200°C (392°F) *)
SS = Stainless Steel
• Medium sensitivity
• High natural frequency and fast rise times
• Acceleration compensated
• Sensor housing epoxy sealed (not hermetically sealed)
• Small size
603C series
• Quartz crystal
• Pressure range up to 1 000 bar (15 000 psi)
• Wide operating temperature range up to 200°C (392°F)
• Small sensitivity
• Very high natural frequency and very fast rise times
• Acceleration compensated
• Sensor housing welded (hermetically sealed)
• Small size
IEPE pressure sensors
Product details
601C series 601C series 211B series
pressure sensors
Technical data Type 601CBA00001.5 601CBA00003.5 601CBA00007.0 601CBA000014.0 601CBA00035.0 601CBA00070.0 601CBA00250.0 211B6 211B5
Piezoelectric
Pressure range bar 1.5 3.5 7.0 14.0 35.0 70 250 3.5 7.0
psi 22 50 100 200 500 1 000 3 626 50 100
Sensitivity (nom.) mV/bar 3 333 1 429 714 357 143 71 20 1 450 725
mV/psi 230 100 50 25 9.9 4.9 1.4 100 50
Linearity (typ.) % FSO ≤±1.0 ≤±1.0 ≤±1.0 ≤±1.0 ≤±1.0 ≤±1.0 ≤±1.0 ≤±1.0 ≤±1.0
Operating temperature range °C –55 … 120 –55 … 120 –55 … 120 –55 … 120 –55 … 120 –55 … 120 –55 … 120 –55 … 120 –55 … 120
°F –67 … 248 –67 … 248 –67 … 248 –67 … 248 –67 … 248 –67 … 248 –67 … 248 –67 … 248 –67 … 248
Rise time (10 … 90%) µs <1.4 <1.4 <1.4 <1.4 <1.4 <1.4 <1.4 <1.2 <1.2
Natural frequency kHz >215 >215 >215 >215 >215 >215 >215 >250 >250
Time constant s 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 20 30
Low frequency response –3 dB Hz 0.080 0.053 0.053 0.053 0.053 0.053 0.053 0.008 0.005
–5% Hz 0.243 0.161 0.161 0.161 0.161 0.161 0.161 0.024 0.015
Acceleration sensitivity bar/g 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020 0.0002 0.0002
psi/g 0.0290 0.0290 0.0290 0.0290 0.0290 0.0290 0.0290 0.0020 0.0020
Dimensions (L x D) mm 37.7 x 5.55 37.7 x 5.55 37.7 x 5.55 37.7 x 5.55 37.7 x 5.55 37.7 x 5.55 37.7 x 5.55 33.0 x 5.55 33.0 x 5.55
D
1.30 x 0.22 1.30 x 0.22
L inch 1.48 x 0.22 1.48 x 0.22 1.48 x 0.22 1.48 x 0.22 1.48 x 0.22 1.48 x 0.22 1.48 x 0.22
Weight gram 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.9 3.9
oz 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.14 0.14
Sensor housing hermetically sealed – Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
(welded) (welded) (welded) (welded) (welded) (welded) (welded) (Epoxy) (Epoxy)
Material – 17-4 PH S.S.* 17-4 PH S.S.* 17-4 PH S.S.* 17-4 PH S.S.* 17-4 PH S.S.* 17-4 PH S.S.* 17-4 PH S.S.* 17-4 PH & 316L S.S.* 17-4 PH & 316L S.S.*
Connector – 10 – 32 neg. 10 – 32 neg. 10 – 32 neg. 10 – 32 neg. 10 – 32 neg. 10 – 32 neg. 10 – 32 neg. 10 – 32 neg. 10 – 32 neg.
603C series 603C series

Technical data Type 603CBA00014.0 603CBA00035.0 603CBA00070.0 603CBA00350.0 603CBA00690.0 603CBA01000.0
Pressure range bar 14.0 35.0 70.0 350 690 1 000
psi 200 500 1 000 5 000 10 000 15 000
Sensitivity (nom.) mV/bar 357 143 71 14 7 5
mV/psi 25 10 5 1 0.5 0.3
Linearity (typ.) % FSO ≤±1.0 ≤±1.0 ≤±1.0 ≤±1.0 ≤±1.0 ≤±1.0
Operating temperature °C –55 … 120 –55 … 120 –55 … 120 –55 … 120 –55 … 120 –55 … 120
°F –67 … 248 –67 … 248 –67 … 248 –67 … 248 –67 … 248 –67 … 248
Rise time (10 … 90%) µs <0.4 <0.4 <0.4 <0.4 <0.4 <0.4
Natural frequency kHz >500 >500 >500 >500 >500 >500
Time constant s 2 3 3 3 3 3
Low frequency response –3 dB Hz 0.080 0.053 0.053 0.053 0.053 0.053
–5% Hz 0.242 0.161 0.161 0.161 0.161 0.161
Acceleration sensitivity bar/g 0.00001 0.00001 0.00001 0.00001 0.00001 0.00001
psi/g 0.00015 0.00015 0.00015 0.00015 0.00015 0.00015
Dimensions (L x D) mm 37.8 x 5.55 37.8 x 5.55 37.8 x 5.55 37.8 x 5.55 37.8 x 5.55 37.8 x 5.55
D
L inch 1.49 x 0.22 1.49 x 0.22 1.49 x 0.22 1.49 x 0.22 1.49 x 0.22 1.49 x 0.22
Weight gram 4.1 4.1 4.1 4.1 4.1 4.1
oz 0.14 0.14 0.14 0.14 0.14 0.14
Sensor housing hermetically sealed – Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
(welded) (welded) (welded) (welded) (welded) (welded)
Material – 17-4 PH S.S.* 17-4 PH S.S.* 17-4 PH S.S.* 17-4 PH S.S.* 17-4 PH S.S.* 17-4 PH S.S.*
Connector – 10 – 32 neg. 10 – 32 neg. 10 – 32 neg. 10 – 32 neg. 10 – 32 neg. 10 – 32 neg.
)
* SS = Stainless Steel
Piezoelectric pressure sensor – for Test & Measurement applications, Type 601C...
Piezoelectric pressure sensor – for Test & Measurement applications, Type 601C...
Mounting Accessories
Mounting (sensors with standard housing) Accessories (included) Type/Art.-No. CAD data
Ordering key (sensor)
Sensors with charge output (PE) and voltage output (IEPE) are • Sensor seal copper (5 pcs.) 1131BA0.15 3D CAD models of sensors and accessories can be downloaded
Type 601C
available with standard housing. Sensors with a standard hou- Cable with 10-32 connector free of charge from Kistler’s webpage and are available in different
sing can either be installed directly or with an adapter. (e.g. 1631C)
Accessories (optional) Type/Art.-No. file formats.
Output signal
• Sensor seal copper (100 pcs) 1131BA0.15 Charge (PE) A
Direct Mounting • Sensor seal nickel (100 pcs) 1131BB0.20 Voltage (IEPE) B
When the mounting location space is restricted, the sensor can Floating Clamp Nut • Floating clamp nut M7x0.75 6423B00
be located in an appropriately dimensioned mounting bore, (e.g. 6423B00) • Floating clamp nut 5/16-24-UNF 6423B11 Housing
and then held in place with a floating clamp nut. Please note • Adapter M10x11) 6503C0A Standard housing (PE and IEPE) A
Accessories
that for a reliable and accurate pressure measurement a precise • Adapter seal (S.S. / 25 pcs) for 6503C0A 1113C0B Short housing (only PE) B
machining of the mounting hole with special reamers and taps • Adapter seal (Cu / 25 pcs) for 6503C0A 1113C0C
is required. For details on mounting hole fabrication please Sensor with standard housing • Adapter 3/8-24-UNF1) 6503C1A Pressure range (only IEPE)
check the manual. (e.g. 601CAA, 601CBAxxxxx.x) • Adapter seal (S.S. / 25 pcs) for 6503C1A 1113C1B 1.5 bar / 22 psi 00001.5
• Adapter seal (Cu / 25 pcs) for 6503C1A 1113C1C 3.5 bar / 50 psi 00003.5
Adapter Mounting • Adapter M3x0.51) 6507B0A 7 bar / 100 psi 00007.0
Sensor seal
Fitting sensors into a mounting adapter greatly simplifies the (e.g. 1131Bxx.xx) • Adapter 5-40 UNC1) 6507B1A 14 bar / 200 psi 00014.0
installation process (when space and wall thickness are not a • Adapter seal for 6507BxA 1117B0C 35 bar / 500 psi 00035.0
premium). Use of a Kistler mounting adapter will eliminate the • Lubrication grease (Adapter) 1063 70 bar / 1 000 psi 00070.0
Adapter
need to provide a precise mounting configuration and allow (e.g. 6503C0A) • Adapter M10x1 (ground isolated) 6503C0D 250 bar / 3 625 psi 00250.0
the installer to provide only a threaded hole of the size and • Adapter 3/8-24 UNF (ground isolated) 6503C1D
Adapter seal 3D CAD data can be downloaded free of charge
depth required for the adapter selected. Special reamers or • Adapter 1/8-27 NPTF 6503C3A Ordering example Type
(e.g. 1113C0C) from www.kistler.com/cad-catalog
PE sensor with standard housing 601CAA
taps are not required when using an adapter. For details on • Adapter M14x1.25 6501B0A
PE sensor with short housing 601CAB
mounting thread fabrication please check the manual. All sen- • Adapter seal (S.S / 1pc) for 6501B0A 1100A11 IEPE sensor (250 bar/3 625 psi) 601CBA00250.0
sors and adapters are available for download as 3D CAD files • Adapter M14x1.25 (water cooling) 6509B
from Kistler’s webpage. • Adapter seal (Cu / 1pc) for 6509B 1111
• Temperature conditioning system 2621G
• Connector extender (configurable product) 6482A
Direct Mounting Type 6503CxA Adapter Type 6503CxD Adapter Type 6507BxA Adapter Type 6503C3A Adapter Type 6509B Adapter • Extraction tool 1311
• Flush mounting • M10 and 3/8-24 UNF • M10 and 3/8-24 UNF • M3 and 5-40 UNC • 1/8-27 NPTF • M14x1.25 • Dummy sensor (standard housing) 6487AA
• Complex drilling • Stainless steel • Ground Isolating • Stainless steel • Stainless steel • Water Cooling • Dummy sensor (short housing) 6487AB
with special tool (1.4542) • PEEK GF30 (1.4542) (1.4542) • Stainless steel • Step reamer (SC H7 Ø6.35/Ø5.58) 1331C
• Min. structural • Flush mounting (glass fiber reinforced • Recessed mounting • Almost flush mounting (1.4542)
• Thread cutter M7x0.75 1351A0
influences on pressure • Max. Pressure high performance • Max. Pressure • Max. Pressure • Max. Pressure
measurement (mech- 1 000 bar (14 500 psi) plastic) 300 bar (4 350 psi) 1 000 bar (14 500 psi) 300 bar (4 350 psi) • Thread cutter 5/16-24 UNF 1351A1
anical decoupling) • Max. Pressure • Max. temperature • RTV tool 1300A195
• Ideal for close matrix 100 bar (1 450 psi) 400°C (752°F) • RTV seal (S.S. / 25 pcs) 1131BC1.15
alignment of sensors • Max. temperature • RTV 1007A
100°C (212°F)
1)
All of the adapters are delivered with 1 pc. of each adapter seal type
and 1 pc. lubrication grease Type 1063 (except adapters Type 6503C0D,
6503C1D, 6503C3A).
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Cables
PE cable IEPE cable Cable connections Cable connectors: signal conditioning side
A BNC pos. cable connector is required when connecting the sen-
Piezoelectric pressure sensors and charge amplifiers must be IEPE pressure sensors and IEPE couplers can be connected with Cable connectors: sensor side sor directly to the signal conditioner or coupler. Most cables are
connected with a low noise high-impedance cable (insulation a cost-effective standard coaxial cable or a low noise high-im- Two cable connectors are generally available to connect the ca- available with BNC (pos.) termination. However, these cables are
resistance >1013 Ω). pedance PE cable. bles to the sensor. not suitable for applications where the cable has to be routed
through small openings.
In contrast to standard coaxial cables, the innermost wire of Cable versions Because of the swivel nut, cables with a KIAG 10-32 pos. con-
high-impedance cables is insulated with PTFE (this reduces drift nector can be screwed and unscrewed with no need to rotate the Cables with a KIAG 10-32 pos. cable connector on bothsides are
effects to the absolute minimum). In addition, a special graphite PFA cable (ø2 mm / ø0.078") entire cable at the same time. This is a particular advantage for more suitable for this purpose. KIAG 10-32 connectors (Ø6mm) /
sheathing minimizes the triboelectric noise. The outer insulation of high-impedance PFA cable consists of a applications that require frequent removal or reconnection of the (Ø0.226") have smaller diameters than BNC connectors
There are various versions for the outermost insulation which can material similar to PTFE, so it exhibits excellent thermal stability cable. (Ø15mm) / (Ø10.07"), so they can be routed through smaller
be selected based on the application (see: Cable versions). and outstanding resistance to chemicals. PFA cable is suitable openings. The KIAG 10-32 pos. (int.) cable connector can then
for most applications with temperatures up to 200°C. be connected to the BNC socket of the signal conditioner with a
The points set out in the next two sections are especially important Type 1721 coupling as shown below.
when measuring very small pressures.
PFA cable
Cable
1
PFA cable with stainless steel braiding (ø2.6 mm / ø0.102")
1 External insulation PFA cable with stainless steel braiding is especially advisable for
2 Electrical shielding applications where the cable is subject to mechanical stress (e.g. Cable with KIAG 10-32 pos. connector, both sides
3 Special sheathing 2 vibration-induced friction, sharp edges, etc.)
(conductive graphite)
4 Electrical insulation (PTFE) KIAG 10-32 pos. – connector with rotatable swivel nut
3
5 Inner cable
4
PFA cable with stainless steel braiding
5
The KIAG 10-32 pos. int. cable connector has an integrated
FKM cable (ø2 mm / ø0.078") thread so when it is screwed and unscrewed; the cable rotates at
FKM cable also features high thermal and chemical resistance, the same time. This connector is particularly advantageous if the Type 1721 coupling (KIAG 10-32 neg. to BNC pos.)
Structure of a Kistler high-impedance cable and can be used at temperatures of up to 200°C. In contrast to cable connector has to be welded to the sensor. In the case of
PFA cables, however, the cable connectors are vulcanized. Sealed PFA cables, welding the cable connector to the sensor offers
As well as using high-impedance cables when working with solutions to IP68 can be achieved by welding the cable connector protection against detachment of the cable if the measuring
piezoelectric measuring chains, it is also important to ensure and the sensor connector. chain is subject to strong vibration. If high sealing (IP68) is
that connectors and sockets are always clean. It is recommended required, the FKM cable is preferred.
to leave the protective caps on the sockets of pressure sensors
and charge amplifiers until they are connected. The protective Requirements to weld the connector to the sensor, are stated at
caps should be installed again whenever components are discon- FKM cable the time of order.
nected or placed in storage. If connectors become dirty, they
can be cleaned with Kistler Cleaning Spray, Type 1003. PI cable
The use of PI cables is only recommended for applications with
The 'triboelectric effect' is the name of the phenomenon whereby high temperatures up to 260°C. Since the use of PI cables is rare
the movement of a cable causes minimal charge to occur on the and requires special know-how, the corresponding products are
surface of the conductor. The special graphite sheathing on not listed in this catalog. If you have a requirement, please con-
Kistler’s high-impedance cables provides low triboelectric noise tact your local Kistler sales center.
and therefor exhibit less than 1pC with high vibration.
Nevertheless, strain relieving cables are the best practice to mini- Cable lengths
mize cable motion.
All Kistler cables are available in standard and custom lengths.
Standard lengths are kept in stock, so they offer the advantage of
shorter delivery times.
KIAG 10-32 pos. int. – connector with integrated thread
Overview of cables
Sensor Cable
family Technical data Type Connector Length (standard) [m, ft] * Length Cable sheathing Operating tempe- Cable can be Degree of protection to IEC/EN 60529 Comments
(custom) [m, ft] material rature range [°C, °F] welded to sensor
left right min. max. min. max. yes no left right
1631C… KIAG 10-32 pos. BNC pos. 0.5 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 10 / 20 0.1 100 PFA –55 200 • IP65 IP40 Standard cable for most PE
1.6 / 3.3 / 6.6 / 9.8 / 16.4 / 32.8 / 65.6 0.3 328 –67 392 applications
1641B… KIAG 10-32 pos. 90° BNC pos. 0.5 / 1 / 2 / 5 0.1 100 PFA –55 200 • IP40 IP40
1.6 / 3.3 / 6.6 / 16.4 0.3 328 –67 392
1939A… KIAG 10-32 pos. int. BNC pos. 1/2/3 0.1 100 PFA –55 200 • IP65 IP40
3.3 / 6.6 / 9.8 0.3 328 –67 392 –> screwed connection
IP67
–> welded connection
1635C… KIAG 10-32 pos. KIAG 10-32 pos. 0.5 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 10 0.1 100 PFA –55 200 • IP65 IP65
1.6 / 3.3 / 6.6 / 9.8 / 16.4 / 32.8 0.3 328 –67 392
1957A… KIAG 10-32 pos. KIAG 10-32 pos. 1 0.1 10 PFA with stainless –55 200 • IP65 IP65
3.3 0.3 33 steel braiding –67 392
PE Sensors
601CAA 1969A… KIAG 10-32 pos. int. KIAG 10-32 pos. int. 1 0.1 10 PFA with stainless –55 200 • IP 65 IP65
601B1 3.3 0.3 33 steel braiding –67 392 –> screwed connection
Cable
603CAA IP67
1967A… KIAG 10-32 pos. int. KIAG 10-32 pos. int. 0.5 / 1 / 2 / 3 0.1 10 PFA with stainless –55 200 • IP 65 IP65
1.6 / 3.3 / 6.6 / 9.8 0.3 33 steel braiding, –67 392 –> screwed connection
ground-isolated IP67
1983AD… KIAG 10-32 pos. int. BNC pos. 2/5 0.1 20 FKM –20 200 • IP68 IP40
6.6 / 16.4 0.3 66 –4 392 –> screwed connection
IP68
1983AC… KIAG 10-32 pos. int. KIAG 10-32 pos. int. 0.5 / 1 / 1.5 / 2 / 3 / 5 0.1 20 FKM –20 200 • IP68 IP65
1.6 / 3.3 / 4.9 / 6.6 / 9.8 / 16.4 0.3 66 –4 392 –> screwed connection
IP68
1761B… KIAG 10-32 pos. BNC pos. 1/2/3/5 0.1 200 PTFE –196 200 • IP65 IP40 Standard cable for most
3.3 / 6.6 / 9.8 / 16.4 0.3 656 –320 392 IEPE applications
IEPE Sensors
601CBA...
211B… 1762B… KIAG 10-32 pos. KIAG 10-32 pos. 1/2/3/5 0.1 200 PTFE –196 200 • IP65 IP65
603CBA... 3.3 / 6.6 / 9.8 / 16.4 0.3 656 –320 392
*) Cable ordering is in meters
Cable accessories
Couplings
Type Connector Type Connector
Left Right Left Right
BNC BNC
1701 BNC 2 x BNC
neg. neg. 1743
pos. neg.
BNC M4x0.35
1705
pos. neg.
KIAG 10-32 2 x KIAG 10-32
BNC KIAG 10-32 1749
1721 pos. neg.
pos. neg.
KIAG 10-32 KIAG 10-32

1729A KIAG 10-32 KIAG 10-32
neg. neg. 1700A29
neg. pos. int.
Cable
BNC Bananen-
1733 BNC BNC
pos. Buchsen 1703
neg. neg.
Plastic protective caps Accessories for PE measuring chains
Type To be used for Type To be used for
BNC Insulation tester for the control of

1851 PE measuring chains. Measures
neg. 5493
the isolation of sensors, cables and
charge amplifiers.
BNC
1861A
pos.
Cleaning and insulation spray for
1003A
KIAG 10-32 PE measuring chains
1891
neg.
The plastic protective caps reliably protect the connectors and sockets
against contamination. If sensors or charge amplifiers are not being used
or are in storage, it is advisable to protect the connectors with protective
caps.
BNC cable, high insulation
Type Connector Length Length Cable sheath Operating tem- Deg. of protection
(standard) [m] (custom) [m] material perature range to IEC/EN 60529
[°C]
Left Right min. max. min. max. Left Right
1601B...
0.5 / 1 / 2 / 5
BNC pos. BNC pos. 0.1 50 PVC –25 70 IP40 IP40
/ 10 / 20
Signal conditioning
PE / IEPE
Signal conditioning for
piezoelectric sensors
Signal conditioning for piezoelectric sensors Charge amplifiers
Introduction
Signal conditioning is an important consideration to achieve In addition to charge amplifiers and IEPE couplers, Kistler also The charge produced by a piezoelectric sensor is a variable that
the best measurement. Kistler offers a comprehensive product offers so called dual-mode signal conditioners, which combine is difficult to access for measurement. The sensor is therefore
portfolio for signal conditioning and subsequent digitization of both functions in one device. connected to an electronic circuit which converts the charge
the data. signal into a voltage signal.
With the IEPE couplers, it should be noted that, in addition to
The signal conditioning to be used is dependent on the type of pure couplers, there are also data acquisition systems with IEPE A charge amplifier converts the negative charge signal of the PE Selection criteria for charge amplifiers
sensor (PE or IEPE) and should be selected as follows: inputs. The IEPE coupler is integrated in such devices and IEPE sensor into a positive voltage proportional to the pressure. Pres-
sensors can be connected directly to the data acquisition system. sure sensors have a negative sensitivity as a matter of principle Various criteria determine the choice of a charge amplifier that is
• Charge amplifier for PE sensors and give a negative charge under load. suitable for the corresponding application. The product overview
• IEPE (Piezotron) Coupler for IEPE sensors on page 40 shows a selection of suitable charge amplifiers with
The following figure shows the circuit diagram of a charge ampli- all the criteria. The most important selection criteria for choosing
fier with its three essential components: a suitable charge amplifier are as follows:
Charge amplifier IEPE (Piezotron) coupler

• Range capacitor Cr • Number of channels
• Time constant resistor Rt • Measuring range
• Reset/Measure switch • Measurement type
• Frequency range
• Use of data
Reset/Measure Switch The following sections give more detailed explanations of the
Constant Current Supply Reset/Measure Switch
+ ‘frequency range’ and ‘measurement type’ selection criteria.
Q in Vout Vin Vout Q in Vout
Signal conditioning
Rt Rt
8…12 VDC
IEPE Sensor
Frequency range
Cr
PE / IEPE
PE Sensor PE Sensor Cr
Voltage V
Current I The frequency range of a charge amplifier is defined by the lower
Charge Q Charge Q
Decoupling Capacitor and upper cut-off frequencies. The lower cut-off frequency is
Voltage V Voltage V Voltage V
determined by the measurement type (quasi-static or dynamic)
and related high-pass characteristic. The maximum upper fre-
Charge Amplifier Charge Amplifier
IEPE Coupler quency is only dependent on the low-pass characteristic of the
charge amplifier, but not on the measurement type.
Circuit diagram of a charge amplifier
A charge amplifier is the appropriate signal conditioning solution An IEPE coupler is to be used for signal conditioning for IEPE
for PE sensors. The amplifier converts the charge signal of the sensors. The coupler supplies a constant current to power the The range capacitor Cr is used to set the measurement range of
sensor into a proportional voltage signal and thus makes the sensor and decouples the measured AC signal from the DC the charge amplifier. This is done by switching between different
measurement available for further processing. power supply. range capacitors. Switching over the measurement ranges makes
it possible to measure across several decades with high signal-to-
Kistler offers both charge amplifiers with analog outputs as Kistler’s portfolio includes both IEPE couplers with analog outputs noise ratio. Hence, for example, it is possible to use the same
well as digital charge amplifiers with integrated data acquisition as well as digital IEPE couplers with integrated data acquisition pressure sensor to measure pressures of a few hundred bar
(DAQ). (DAQ). (thousand psi) and a few µbar (µpsi), simply by switching over
the measurement range. Furthermore, the signal-to-noise ratio
Further information on charge amplifiers is provided starting on Further information on IEPE couplers is provided starting on is excellent in both ranges.
page 33. page 38.
The time constant resistor Rt defines the low frequency per-
formance of the charge amplifier. In particular, the time constant
determines the cut-off frequency for the high-pass characteristic
of the charge amplifier. Switching between different time constant
resistors makes it possible to change the high-pass characteristic.
Charge amplifier with Charge amplifier IEPE coupler with IEPE coupler
The Reset/Measure switch is used to control the start of mea-
integrated DAQ without DAQ integrated DAQ without DAQ
surement or to set the zero point. Frequency range: charge amplifier
Measurement type – quasi-static versus Quasi-static measurement Dynamic measurement
dynamic measurement
A distinction is made in piezoelectric measurement technology
between quasi-static and dynamic measurements. Many charge
amplifiers support both types of measurement, but there are
some amplifiers that only permit one of the two measurement
types. For this reason, it is critically important to have clear
understanding of the type of measurement that should be used
for the specific measurement task.
The measurement type determines the behavior of the charge • Time constant "long" (no time constant resistor)
amplifier in the lower frequency range, and is influenced by the • Time constant "short" (with time constant resistor)
• Behavior is comparable to DC mode of scope
time constant. The time constant determines the cut-off frequency • Behavior is comparable to AC mode of scope
of the high-pass characteristic of the charge amplifier, so it also
determines the measurement type.
• Behavior in the frequency domain: • Behavior in the frequency domain:
Time constant vs. high-pass

The time constant determines the cut-off frequency of the high-
pass characteristic of the charge amplifier. The following diagram
shows the relationship between the time constant (τ) and the
high-pass cut-off frequency (fcut). Depending on whether the
Signal conditioning
time domain or the frequency domain is of interest, one or the
PE / IEPE
other view is better suited.
• Behavior in the time domain: • Behavior in the time domain:
1
τ=
2 ⋅ π ⋅ fcut
100% Time constant = High-pass, fcut
in seconds in Hz
37% 0.00159 = 100 view
t 0.0159 = 10
«high-pass»
τ 0.159 = 1
1.00 = 0.159
1.59 = 0.10
3.14 = 0.051 1
fcut =
10 = 0.0159 2 ⋅ π ⋅τ
view 100 = 0.00159
«time constant» 1 000 = 0.000159
100 000 = 0.00000159
f
Typical time constants : fcut
«long » >100 000 s
«medium» 10 … 2 200 s
«short» 0.1 … 220 s
Time constant vs. high-pass
The next table shows the influence of the measurement type

resp. the time constant on the behavior of the charge amplifier in
the frequency and time domain. –> Drift eventually becomes visible with longer measuring times –> No drift due to the time constant
Applications where a static pressure has to be measured over a lengthy period therefore require a charge amplifier that supports
quasi-static measurement (time constant "long").
Reset/Measure Measurement signals and suitable measurement types
Due to its principle of operation, piezoelectric measurement does
not permit measurements with an absolute zero reference. For
quasi-static measurement, the zero point is defined at the start of The next table shows the behavior of the charge amplifier for
the measurement with the Reset/Measure switch. For a dynamic quasi-static and dynamic measurements, with the help of some
measurement, however, it is not possible to set a zero point typical examples of measurement signals. The examples are
because measurements are made without a zero reference on intended to assist you with the choice of the right measure-
account of the high-pass characteristic with short time constant. ment type for the specific measurement assignment.
The next table shows the behavior of the charge amplifier as re-
gards the Reset/Measure switch for the two types of measurement. Charge amplifier output
Physical pressure signal
Quasi-static measurement Dynamic measurement
Quasi-static measurement Dynamic measurement –> Time constant "Long" –> Time constant "Short"
Dynamic pressure measurement

Fast pressure pulse, of
interest are:
Pmax Pmax Pmax
• Rise time
• Peak pressure
• Curve form
 
Signal conditioning
PE / IEPE
tR t tR t tR t
max. 20 ms
• Zero point is set on starting the measurement • Measurement without zero reference, due to the time constant
Measurement of pressure pulsations

• Start of measurement is controlled by the Reset/Measure • No Reset/Measure signal is needed, or the charge amplifier is Pressure pulsations on top of static pressure
switch always operated in Measure mode. (Pabs >> ∆P)
ΔP ΔP
Pabs ΔP
t
 t

• Behavior in the time domain: • Behavior in the time domain: Zero-point depends on signal
level when amplifier is switched
from reset to measure
t
Pressure increase/decrease with static level
Quasi-static pressure measurement

over an extended period of time (min ... h) (short time constant
affects signal shape)
Pmax Pmax Pmax
 
min...h t min...h t t
–> Check section „Quasi-static measure-
ments“ on page 10
IEPE (Piezotron) coupler
An IEPE coupler is required for the signal conditioning of the mea-

suring signal of an IEPE sensor. The IEPE coupler supplies constant
current to the electronics integrated in the sensor and decouples
the dynamic measuring signal from the DC power supply.
The following figure shows the circuit diagram of an IEPE coupler Frequency range Measurement type – only dynamic IEPE measuring chain and time constants
with its two main components: In the case of the IEPE measuring chain, consisting of the IEPE
measurement
The frequency range of an IEPE coupler is defined by the lower sensor and the IEPE coupler, it should be noted that the sensor
• Constant current supply and upper cut-off frequencies. also has a time constant in addition to the coupler.
• Decoupling capacitor The type of measurement determines the behavior in the lower
The lower cut-off frequency is defined by the time constant and frequency range and is influenced by the time constant of the The time constant of the entire measuring chain is influenced by
therefor determines the high-pass characteristic. The upper cut- IEPE coupler. the time constant of the sensor and that of the coupler. When
off frequency is defined by the low-pass characteristic which is considering the total system, therefore, both time constants are
Constant Current Supply
+ a feature of all IEPE couplers. With an IEPE coupler, in contrast to some charge amplifiers, only of interest, with the shorter time constant being dominant.
Vin Vout dynamic but not quasi-static measurements are possible (see
8…12 VDC In addition to the system-dependent low-pass characteristic of section ‘Measurement type – quasi-static vs. dynamic measure- The following example shows how the time constant of the entire
IEPE Sensor the IEPE coupler, the following parameters have a considerable ment’ on page 34). The reason for this is the structure of the measuring chain (τtot) can be determined from the IEPE sensor and
Voltage V
influence on the upper cut-off frequency: IEPE coupler with the decoupling capacitor, which filters out IEPE coupler time constant. From the time constant of the total sys-
Current I
static signal components and this has a high-pass characteristic. tem, the cut-off frequency (fcut_tot) of the high-pass characteristic of
Decoupling Capacitor
• Cable length between sensor and coupler the entire measuring chain can then be derived again.
Voltage V
• Sensor current supply Time constant vs. high-pass
The time constant determines the cut-off frequency of the high-
IEPE Coupler
pass characteristic of the IEPE coupler. The following diagram
Signal conditioning
shows the relationship between the time constant (τ) and the
Circuit diagram of an IEPE coupler
PE / IEPE
high-pass cut-off frequency (fcut). Depending on whether the IEPE Sensor IEPE Coupler
time domain or the frequency domain is of interest, one or the
The IEPE sensor is connected to the IEPE coupler via a 2-wire other view is better suited. 2-wire cable
cable. The IEPE coupler supplies the electronics integrated in the

IEPE sensor with current through the constant current supply.
1
Due to the current supply, a so-called bias voltage occurs in the τ=
2 ⋅ π ⋅ fcut f f
100% Time constant = High-pass, fcut
range of 8 to 12V (depending on the IEPE sensor). The dynamic in seconds in Hz fcut 1 = 0.05 Hz / τ1 = 3 s fcut 2 = 0.02 Hz / τ2 = 10 s
measurement signal is transmitted superimposed on the static 37% 0.00159 = 100 view
t 0.0159 = 10
bias voltage from the IEPE sensor to the IEPE coupler. The IEPE «high-pass»
τ 0.159 = 1
1.00 = 0.159
coupler decouples the measuring signal from the bias voltage 1.59 = 0.10
with the decoupling capacitor, whereby the purely dynamic 3.14 = 0.051 fcut =
1
10 = 0.0159 2 ⋅ π ⋅τ
measuring signal is available at the output of the coupler without Frequency range IEPE coupler view 100 = 0.00159 f
bias voltage. «time constant» 1 000 = 0.000159
100 000 = 0.00000159 fcut_tot = 0.05 Hz / τtot = 3 s
The following diagram shows the influence of the cable length f
Typical time constants : fcut
and the current supply on the upper cut-off frequency of a typi-
Selection criteria for IEPE couplers cal IEPE coupler, whereby the design of the input circuit of the
«long » >100 000 s
«medium» 10 … 2 200 s
«short» 0.1 … 220 s
coupler can influence the behavior.

The selection of an IEPE coupler suitable for the application is
Time constant vs. high pass
subject to various criteria. The product overview on page 40
shows a selection of suitable IEPE couplers with all criteria. The
An IEPE coupler typically has a time constant of less than 10 s, with
most important selection criteria for choosing a suitable IEPE
2 mA couplers having adjustable time constants. IEPE measuring chain – time constant and cut-off frequency
coupler are the following:
Cable Length in m
4 mA
10 mA
• Number of channels
• Measuring range
• Measurement type
• Frequency range
• Use of data
Cut-off Frequency in kHz
The following sections give more detailed explanations of the
‘frequency range’ and ‘measurement type’ selection criteria. Upper cut-off frequency (–3dB, ±5V Signal): ): Influence of cable length and current supply
Charge amplifiers & IEPE couplers
Product overview
Number Measure-
Use cases Suitable for Measuring range Frequency range 2) Operation Data usage Additional information
of channels ment type 1)
Integrated data acquisition

1 mbar / 14.5 mpsi
≈0 Hz (quasi-static)
(Virtual instrument driver)

1 kbar / 14.5 kpsi
Display and rotary knob

1 bar / 14.5 psi
Measurement of Pressure
LED's and switches

Quasi-static Pressure
Dynamic Pressure
100 kHz
Analog output
10 kHz
0.1 Hz
Measurements
Measurements
IEPE Sensors
Quasi-static
LabVIEWTM
PE Sensors
Dynamic
Pulsations
Type
PC
5165A… • Configuration and control via standard web browser
• Flexible filtering options
1/4 • Flexible 2-point scaling for analog outputs
• Two Ethernet interfaces with integrated switch functionality
• For multi-channel applications multiple devices
5167Ax0... (Type 5165A… as well as 5167Ax0) can be synchroni
zed for data acquisition
4/8
KiDAQ • Configuration and operation via KiStudio Lab software

• Flexible filter options
nx4 • Powerful post-processing analysis with jBEAM
• Compatible with other measurands and third party sensors
Signal conditioning
PE / IEPE
5015A… • Extensive statistical functions (shown on display)
5018A… • Very low noise
5080A… • Very low noise
1 ... 8
5108A • Fixed time constant (8s) and gain (1)

• Operated from laboratory power supply
1
5118B2 • Adjustable gain (1x, 10x, 100x)

• Adjustable time constant (5s, 25s)
1 • Operated from line power or battery
5148 • Fixed time constant (10s) and gain (1)
16
1)
For charge amplifiers: see section "Measurement type – quasi-static versus dynamic measurement" on page 34 Fully applicable
For IEPE couplers: see section "Measurement type – only dynamic measurement" on page 39 Partially applicable
2) For charge amplifiers: see section "Frequency range" on page 33
For IEPE couplers: see section "Frequency range" on page 38
Charge amplifiers & IEPE couplers
Product details
Technical Data Type 5165A... 5167Ax0... KiDAQ 5015A... 5018A... 5080A... 5108A 5118B2 5148
Number of channels 1/4 4/8 2 / nx4 1 1 1 ... 8 1 1 16
Charge input • • • • • •
Measuring ranges pC ±100 … 1 000 000 ±100 … 1 000 000 ±1 000 … 1 000 000 ±2 ... 2 200 000 ±2 ... 2 200 000 ±2 … 2 200 000
Frequency range (–3 dB) Hz 0.1 ...100 000 ≈0 … >45 000 ≈0 ... 20 000 ≈0 ... 200 000 ≈0 ... 200 000 ≈0 … 200 000
(FS range ≤ 195 000 pC) (FS range ≤ 10 000 pC)
≈0 … >15 000 ≈0 ... 2 000
(FS range > 195 000 pC) (FS range > 10 000 pC)
Time constants s Short: 1.6 Medium: depending on Short / Long Short / Medium / Long: Short / Medium / Long: Short / Medium / Long:
charge range depending on charge depending on charge depending on charge
Long: >100 000 range range range
Connector type BNC neg. BNC neg. BNC neg. BNC neg. BNC neg. BNC neg.
Piezotron input (IEPE) • • o o o • • •
Sensor voltage supply V 22 24 20 30 30 20 26 24
Sensor current supply mA 4 / 10 4 4 1 ... 15 1 ... 15 4 2 4) 2 5)
Gain 1 / 10 1 1 / 10 / 100 1
Frequency range (–3 dB) Hz 0.1 ... 100 000 ≈0 … 20 000 ≈0 ... 200 000 ≈0 ... 200 000 ≈0 … 200 000 0.02 … 87 000 0.006 … 100 000 0.02 … 150 000
Time constants s Short: 1.6 Short / Long Short / Medium / Long 3) Short / Medium / Long 3) Short / Medium / Long 3) Short: 8 Short: 5 / Medium: 25 Short: 10
TEDS support •
Signal conditioning
Connector type BNC neg. BNC neg. / Term. Strip BNC neg. BNC neg. BNC neg. BNC neg. BNC neg. BNC neg.
Voltage input • • o o o
PE / IEPE
Measuring ranges V ±1 … 10 ±0.1 … 10 ±0.002 … 20 ±0.002 … 30 ±0.002 … 30
Frequency range (–3 dB) Hz 0 … 100 000 ≈0 … 20 000 ≈0 … 200 000 ≈0 … 200 000 ≈0 … 200 000
Connector type BNC neg. BNC neg. / Term. Strip BNC neg. BNC neg. BNC neg.
Analog output • • • • • • • •
Output range V ±10 (flexible 2-point ±10 (flexible 2-point ±2 / ±2.5 / ±5 / ±10 ±10 / ±10 mit Offset –8 ±10 / ±10 mit Offset -8 ±10 ±10 ±10
scaling) scaling))
Connector type BNC neg. BNC neg BNC neg. BNC neg. BNC neg. & D-Sub 15-pol. neg BNC pos. BNC neg. BNC neg.
Operation Display and rotary knob • • •
LED's and switches • •
PC • (GUI via standard-Web- • (GUI via standard-Web- • (KiStudio Lab) • (PC-Software)
browser) browser)
LabVIEW (Virtual Instrument Driver) • • •
Interfaces RS-232C • • •
IEEE-488 o
USB 2.0 • •
Ethernet • (2x RJ45 with integr. • (2x RJ45 with integr. • (USB to Eth. Adapter)
switch functionality) switch functionality)
Integrated data acquisition • • •
Sampling rate ≤200 kSps per channel, ≤100 kSps per channel, ≤100 kSps per channel,
adjustable adjustable adjustable
Housing/installation Desktop unit • • • (various housing o o o • • •
19" rack-mounted unit o (supporting plate avail- o (supporting plate types) o o o
able for mounting in 19” available for mounting
rack) in 19” rack)
Power supply Mains power (115 / 230 VAC) o (plug-in power supply av.) o (plug-in power supply av.) • • • o o (plug-in power supply av.) • (plug-in power supply av.)
DC power • • • o • • •
Voltage range VDC 18 ... 30 18 ... 30 10 ... 30 11 ... 36 22 … 30 6 … 28, 8 … 20
4x 1.5V AA battery
eg. of protection (IEC/EN 60529) °C 0 ... 60 0 ... 60 –40 ... 60 0 ... 50 0 ... 50 0 ... 50 0 ... 50 –20 ... 50 0 ... 50
Outer dimensions IP20 IP20 IP20 IP40 IP40 IP40
Outer dimensions BxHxT mm 218x50x223 218x50x223 1) (depending on housing 105x142x253 105x142x253 497x141x300 97x42x29 96x48x165 480x46x220
218x93x223 2) type 6))
1) 3) 6)
Key: • = Standard Type 5167A40 (4-channel) depending on voltage range For dimensions of the various enclosure types, see KiDAQ System Data Sheet Doc. No. 003-335.
2) 4)
o = Option/selectable Type 5167A80 (8-channel) factory adjustable to 2 … 18mA
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pressure sensors
Piezoresistive
Piezoresistive
pressure sensors
Piezoresistive pressure sensors Piezoresistive pressure sensors
Product details
In addition to the appropriate pressure range, the physical 426xA

measurement method must also be taken into account when
Pressure
selecting the piezoresistive pressure sensor. Piezoresistive
pressure sensors measure the actual pressure in comparison Membrane The piezoresistive pressure transmitters the 426xA families are
(Media separation)
to a reference pressure and can be subdivided into absolute, suitable for demanding Test & Measurement applications and are
relative (gage) and differential pressure sensors. available in various absolute, relative and differential pressure
versions for the measurement of static pressures as well as dynamic
Oil fill
In the case of piezoresistive pressure sensors, the pressure to pressures up to 2 kHz. Optionally the transmitter is also available
be measured is sensed by the silicon chip via a membrane and in intrinsically safe versions.
incompressible silicone oil. The chip is supplied with power via
Si-Chip
an insulating glass feedthrough and bonding wires, and the (only exposed to oil) The modular pressure transmitters are characterized by high
pressure signal is output in mV. The pressure signal is then accuracy and excellent long-term stability, even in harsh environ-
temperature compensated and is amplified to a corresponding ments with high temperature extremes, high vibration and
V or mA output signal. shock loads.
Depending on the application, absolute, relative (gage) or Configure the pressure transmitter suitable for your application
differential pressure sensors maybe suitable. The following via the online configurator:
table shows the different configurations of the corresponding
pressure sensor type. www.kistler.com/prt
Piezoresistive pressure sensors

Technical Data Type 4260A 4262A 4264A
Absolute Pressure Sensors Relative (Gage) Pressure Sensor Differential Pressure Sensors Type of measurement absolute relative (gage) differential
Pressure range bar 1 / … / 350 –1 / … / 350 –1 / … / 10
(see online configurator for individual pressure ranges) psi 15 / … / 5 000 –15 / … / 5 000 –15 / … / 150
Overload pressure – 3 x pressure range 3 x pressure range 3 x pressure range
Pressure Pressure Pressure Accuracy 1) ±% 0.2 (≤1 bar / 15 psi) 0.2 (≤1 bar / 15 psi) 0.2 (≤1 bar / 15 psi)
0.1 (>1bar / 15 psi) 0.1 (>1bar / 15 psi) 0.1 (>1bar / 15 psi)
Operating temperature range °C –55 … 120 –55 … 120 –55 … 120
°F –40 … 250 –40 … 250 –40 … 250
pressure sensors
Output signal – mV, V or mA mV, V or mA mV, V or mA
Piezoresistive
Size (L x D) mm ca. 78.0 x 24.9 ca. 78.0 x 24.9 ca. 97.0 x 24.9
inch ca. 3.07 x 0.98 ca. 3.07 x 0.98 ca. 3.82 x 0.98
Weight gram <225 <225 <225
oz <8 <8 <8
Material in media contact – Stainless steel 316L Stainless steel 316L Stainless steel 316L
Pressure port –
Reference�Pressure Reference Pressure Reference Pressure Different options (see online configurator)
(vacuum 0 bar / 0 psi) (ambient ~ 1 bar / 14.5 psi) (any other pressure) Connector –
www.kistler.com/prt
Wiring –
Certifications (for details check datasheet) – CE, RoHS 2, PED, Hazardous (Classified) Area
Absolute pressure sensors measure the Relative pressure sensors measure the Differential pressure sensors measure the 1)
Accuracy includes non-linearity, hysteresis, and repeatability at room temperature
pressure compared to a vacuum enclosed pressure in relation to the ambient air pressure difference between any two pres-
in the sensor element. pressure. sures. Differential pressure sensors therefor
have two separate pressure connections
(e.g. hose or threaded connection).
Piezoresistive pressure sensors Piezoresistive pressure sensors
Product details Product details
4080B(T) 4017A
The piezoresistive pressure transmitters of the 4080B series are The piezoresistive pressure transmitters of the 4017A series is
characterized by an extremely compact and light construction. the world smallest media-separated absolute pressure sensor
The completely media-separated measuring element enables (M5). This very compact, robust and light weighted pressure
reliable and accurate pressure measurements even in harsh sensor enables reliable and accurate pressure measurements
environment. Because of its robustness, the 4080B(T) series is for various demanding Test & Measurement applications
suitable for various demanding Test & Measurement applications across a wide temperature range. The 4017A series is not only
where static pressures or dynamic pressures up to 5 kHz need to capable to measure static but as well dynamic pressures up to
be measured. a few kHz.
The PT1000 sensor, integrated additionally into the pressure The 4017A sensor needs to be operated with Kistler’s digital
module, allows dynamic temperature measurements in the amplifier Type 4624. Kistler’s PiezoSmart system ensures auto-
4080BT series in liquids up to 200°C (392°F). matic sensor identification and measurement readiness after
connection to the amplifier (Plug & Play).
Optionally the sensor is also available in an Ex-certified version

for use in hazardous areas (Zone 2) too.
Technical data Type 4080B 4080BT Technical data Type 4017A

Type of measurement absolute absolute Type of measurement absolute
Pressure range bar 5 / 10 / 20 / 130 / 250 5 / 10 / 20 Pressure range bar 5 / 10 / 20 / 50
psi 73 / 145 / 290 / 1 885 / 3 626 73 / 145 / 290 psi 73 / 145 / 290 / 725
Overload pressure bar 10 / 20 / 30 / 200 / 300 10 / 20 / 30 Overload pressure bar 15 / 30 / 40 / 100
psi 145 / 290 / 435 / 2 900 / 4 351 145 / 290 / 435 psi 218 / 435 / 580 / 1 450
Total Error Band 1) ±%FSO <±2% <±2% Total error band 1) ±%FSO <±1%
Operating temperature range °C –40 … 150 –30 … 150 Operating temperature range °C –40 … 180
°F –40 … 302 –22 … 302 °F –40 … 356
pressure sensors
Compensated temperature range °C 25 … 150 25 … 150 Compensated temperature range °C –20 … 140
Piezoresistive
°F 77 … 302 77 … 302 °F –4 … 284
Output signal (Pressure) V 0.2 … 4.2 0.2 … 4.2 Output signal (4624A amplifier) – V or mA
Output signal (Temperature) V 2.4 … 4.2 0.5 … 4.5 Pressure port – M5 x 0.5
Pressure port – M6 x 1 M6 x 1 Protection degree – IP67
3
Connector – Integrated cable Integrated cable Dead volume mm 86
inch3 0.005
Protection degree – IP65 IP65
Natural frequency (acoustic) kHz ≥7
Size (L x D) mm 48.7 x 11 42.6 x 11
inch 1.92 x 0.43 1.68 x 0.43 Size (L x D) mm 6.2 x 30
inch 0.24 x 1.18
Weight (without cable) gram <13.5 <12
oz <0.48 <0.42 Weight (without cable) gram 3
oz 0.1
Material in media contact – Stainless steel 316L Stainless steel 316L
Material in media contact – Stainless steel 316L
1) 1)
The total error band (TEB) includes non-linearity, hysteresis, thermal FSO shift and thermal ZMO shift over the entire compensated temperature range. The total error band (TEB) includes non-linearity, hysteresis, thermal FSO shift and thermal ZMO shift over the entire compensated temperature range.
Sensor solutions for

high temperature,
high pressure and
shock pressure waves
Sensor solutions for high temperature applications Sensor solutions for highest pressures & shock waves
Piezoelectric measurement chains for high-temperature pressure High pressure Shock pressure wave
and acceleration measurements from Kistler have been specially
designed for detecting pressure pulsations and vibrations in The portfolio includes application-specific solutions consisting The acquisition of highly dynamic shock waves provides import-
thermoacoustics under harsh environmental conditions and at of sensors and data acquisition for high-pressure applications ant know-how for the parameterization of energetic materials in
extreme temperatures up to 700°C (1 300°F). For short periods such as internal pressure measurements, muzzle pressure mea- free field measurements, the development of protective structu-
of time, measurements can be made at significantly higher tem- surements, pressure vessel measurements, igniter and inflator res, protective clothing and protective materials.
peratures. tests, and other industrial applications.
The pressure signals are highly dynamic in this measuring env-
Designed for gas turbine monitoring, the pressure and acceler- The wide range of high pressure sensors between 1 500 bar ironment and must not be distorted by long transmission cables.
ation measurement chains are generally suitable for monitor- (22 kpsi) and 10 000 bar (145 kpsi) with shoulder sealing or Kistler offers the robust Pencil Probe Type 6233A for the detec-
ing turbomachinery and rocket engines. The existing solutions front sealing sensor design offer great diversity for a variety of tion of shock pressure waves. These have an IEPE output that al-
are also ideally suited for research and development of ex- applications. To complement the sensor portfolio Kistler offers ready provides a converted voltage signal. This enables interfe-
treme applications such as continuous detonation engines, specific accessories such as diaphragm protection or thermal pro- rence-free signal transmission over greater distances.
pressure oscillations in pipes and acoustic thermometry.To en- tection elements, various sealing and spacer rings, adapters and
sure the required reliability for continuous operating tempera- mechanical measuring and positioning aids.an. Kistler offers sophisticated and highly dynamic measurement sys-
tures up to 700°C, the proprietary PiezoStar crystal technology tems with a minimum 10 MS/s sampling rate, a selectable num-
and particularly robust sensors are used. For time-limited ap- The transient recorder Type 2519A offers integrated data acquisi- ber of channels (4 to 64 channels or more) and a wide range of
plications, the sensor technology can even be used up to tion of pressure, velocity (Type 2521A) and precision (Type 2523A) options for shock wave measurements. Various measurement
1 000°C (1 830°F). as well as their efficient evaluation software. With up to 10 MS/s, windows, trigger options per channel, FFT and a wide range of
the system is ideally suited for recording various dynamic charge mathematical functions are also available.
Fully differential measuring chains allow highest resistance to and voltage signals.
electromagnetic interference. In combination with high sensi- Advantages of dynamic shock pressure wave measurement with
tivity and low-noise electronics, this allows accurate acquisi- Advantages of high-pressure system solutions from Kistler: Kistler:
tion of very low signals in difficult EMC environments. Kistler's
modular portfolio allows individual electrode configurations for • Long service life and thus low costs per measurement cycle • Pencil probes with scaled measuring ranges from 1.7 to 70 bar
a wide range of applications in areas where the highest de- (25 to 1 000 psi)
• EPVAT method (Electronic Pressure, Velocity and Action Time)
mands are placed on temperature resistance. All available
and measurements according to different standards possible • Pencil Probes with multiple sensors to measure pressure drop
components are compatible for Ex installations (Ex-nA, Ex-ia).
and shock wave velocity (optional)
• Automatic signal processing and generation of test reports for
efficient and automatic evaluation after measurement • Smart accessories (e.g. tube adapter, tripod adapter, etc.)
enable efficient field measurements
• Pulse generator (Type 6909) enables verification of the entire
measuring chain before starting the measurement • Time synchronization and a global zero point signal is enabled by
High-temperature pressure sensors
a trigger box, which indicates the triggering of the event
Types 6021B
Differential charge amplifiers

Type 5181A / 83A / 85A Alu diecast • IEPE sensor technology enables cable lengths of more than 100 m
6023B
integrated hardline cable

6025B
Differential, low noise softline cables
Type 1652A
Differential LabAmp
Type 5166A
Signal output
High-temperature accelerometers
Types 8211A

Differential charge amplifiers
Type 5181A / 83A / 85A DIN Rail mounting
8209A High-temperature accelerometers
Types 8207A
8209A
8207A
6239A 6217A 6215 6213B
1 500 bar 2 000 bar 6 000 bar 10 000 bar
21 756 psi 29 008 psi 87 023 psi 145 038 psi
Portfolio overview piezoelectric high pressure sensors Pencil Probe Type 6233A
KiDAQ – Data acquisition
Data acquisition
KiDAQ –
Creating a measurement solution with KiDAQ KiDAQ housing options
The KiDAQ data acquisition system features a modular design, LabAmp 5165A – the dynamic device
With the integrated KiDAQ data acquisition system, Kistler analysis tool gives you a host of visualization and analysis giving you the flexibility to expand your solution as you wish. This flexible laboratory charge amplifier can be used wherever
offers engineers, researchers, measurement technicians and features as well as an automatic report generator to save And with Kistler’s KiConnect technology, you are not limited to you need to measure dynamic signals of mechanical quantities
students everything they need for their measurement tasks: valuable time on recurring tasks. one hardware device: you can build high-channel systems with with piezoelectric sensors, IEPE sensors (Piezotron) or sensors
a reliable solution from one single source. multiple devices or even mix different hardware types in one with voltage output.
Connectivity with KiConnect setup – that’s what we call a ‘logical measurement system’. • Purely dynamic piezoelectric measurements
Sensors KiConnect is the connecting element inside the KiDAQ • IEPE measurements
Dynamic high-pressure measurements, accurate force data acquisition system. Intelligent technology makes it simple to KiDAQ – the universal workhorse • Static and dynamic voltage measurements
measurements, and many other demanding test and measurement combine Kistler data acquisition devices into a logical Kistler offers a wide selection of measurement modules for • 1 or 4 universal inputs
applications: no matter what the challenge, you can count on the measurement system and perform precise, time-synchronized KiDAQ systems, covering more than 20 different measurands.
extensive range of pressure, force, torque and acceleration sensors measurements with the Precision Time Protocol (PTP). The modules are available in three different housing variants to LabAmp 5167A – the piezoelectric expert
from Kistler to deliver reliable and precise values. Sensors from • Multiple devices of the same or different types in one setup ensure maximum flexibility for every measuring task. Piezoelectric sensors produce an electric charge which is propor-
other manufacturers can also be connected to the KiDAQ • Distributed, time-synchronized measurements with PTP (IEEE • Choice of 19 different measurement modules for inputs such tional to the load acting on the sensor. The amplifier converts this
hardware just as easily as Kistler's own products. 1588) as voltage, current, resistance, temperature, strain gauges, charge directly into digital values. The LabAmp 5167A can handle
and many more slow quasistatic signals as well as dynamic processes.
Measurement hardware • Universal modules with 2 or 4 analog inputs and sensor-spe- • Quasistatic and dynamic piezoelectric measurements
The KiDAQ data acquisition system from Kistler offers a wide Advantages of the KiDAQ data acquisition system cific modules with up to 8 inputs • 4 or 8 charge inputs
choice of modules for a variety of measurands and sensors – • Benefit from the versatile modular hardware concept • Available in three housing options: Rack, Portable and DIN Rail
ranging from simple voltage signals, measuring bridges and IEPE for applications in education, research, testing and
sensors to charge signals from piezoelectric sensors. qualification
You are free to expand your test setup as you wish by adding • Create logical measurement systems with mixed
other high-quality signal conditioning and data acquisition hardware setups, including precise time synchronization
systems from the Kistler portfolio, such as LabAmp. with PTP thanks to Kistler’s KiConnect technology
• Save time because the intuitive KiStudio Lab software
Data acquisition and analysis software makes it quick and easy to configure your measurement
KiStudio Lab software makes it easy to configure your hardware setups
components and perform your measurement tasks. The combi • Gain better insights with the interactive analysis and
nation of KiStudio Lab and the comprehensive jBEAM Lab visualization functions in jBEAM Lab
LabAmp 5165A LabAmp 5167A
The KiStudio Lab Further software is KiDAQ Portable KiDAQ DIN Rail KiDAQ Rack
software package with KiStudio Lab available for fast search
jBEAM combines easy Software and parallel analysis
configuration with Other Kistler software
within huge amounts
comprehensive analysis. of measurement data.
The modular KiDAQ The system can be

hardware can be configu- KiDAQ extended with other
red flexibly with an Hardware Kistler measurement
application-specific Other Kistler devices
devices through our
selection of inputs. KiConnect technology. • Compact, robust housing for • Standardized mechanical fastening for • Up to 13 measurement modules for a compact
stationary and mobile measurements industrial environments (top-hat rail) high channel count system
• Up to 13 measurement modules, • Any number of different measure- • Either in a standard 19” housing for
individually selected for each ment modules can be combined to permanent installation on test benches –
Data acquisition
application create an application-specific data
• Or in a convenient design including handles
KiDAQ –
acquisition system
Pressure, force, torque U/I T Sensors from other • Battery operation possible for flexible operation in the laboratory
or acceleration – Kistler p F Kistler Sensors manufacturers
offers a wide range of Sensors complete the desired
sensors. Third-party sensors
measurands.
Digital
M a
Service
Service
Service
Calibration Kistler’s calibration service

Sensors and measuring instruments must be calibrated at regu- National Standards
Kistler offers its customers a comprehensive calibration service
lar intervals, as their characteristics- and, therefore, measure- National Metrological Institute is a member throughout the world. This service ensures that Kistler sensors
ment uncertainties – can change over time due to use, aging and of the CIPM MRA and systems are – and will remain – fully functional for the
environmental factors. Customized calibration services from Kis- NMI entire service lifetime of the equipment: the basis for precise
Transfer Standards
tler ensure precise measurements. and reliable measurement results.
Calibration laboratories accredited by
the Swiss Accreditation Service
National
Pressure sensors are already calibrated during the final accep- Calibration Service e.g. Kistler's 'SCS-049'
Kistler’s calibration service comprises the following calibrations:
tance process in our factory. Instruments used for calibration Working Standards
at Kistler are traceable to national standards and subject to Reference equipment used in Kistler and
EOL Calibration
6 7 8
5
9
2 3 4
Calibration Laboratories
10 11 12
calibrated customer calibration laboratories is
uniform international quality control. Calibration certificates The EOL (End-of-Line) calibration is carried out on every sensor
1
09
10 11 12
calibrated in Kistler's Laboratory 'SCS-049'
Kistler Kistler Customer
docu-ment measured calibration values and conditions. Production Service Laboratory in the Kistler Production Centre as the standard calibration during
Measurement Equipment final acceptance testing prior to delivery of the product. The cali-
Calibrated measurement equipment
Fundamentals of Calibration bration results for each individual sensor are stored during this
Measurement application
Calibration involves determining the relationship between a known process. A calibration certificate is enclosed with all sensors on
input variable (e.g. bar, psi) and a measured output variable (e.g. delivery.
pC, V). The procedure in each case is precisely defined (e.g. Calibration Hierarchy
continuous or step-by-step) and the conditions under which cali- Accredited Calibration
bration is carried out are specified (e.g. ambient temperature, air Accredited calibration to ISO/IEC 17025 is offered in selected
humidity). This approach guarantees that calibration delivers the Calibration Process Kistler Tech Centers and Tech Offices across the globe. The
same results on a reproducible basis. Calibration of a sensor (the test object) is carried out by compar- calibration processes are designed according to international
ing its output signal with the signal from a reference sensor. The recognized guidelines, and are audited by an accreditation
precise sensitivity of the reference sensor is known and can be body. Accredited calibration is typically used for transfer and
traced back to the national standard on the basis of the calibra- work standards.
tion hierarchy.
Recalibration
Product (sensor) being calibrated
Kistler uses the continuous method for calibrating piezoelectric Regular calibration is recommended in order o guarantee measur-
sensors. With this method, the load is continuously increased to ing accuracy throughout the entire lifetime of Kistler’s sensors
Known Measured the required value within a defined time and then reduced to and equipment and to meet the highest quality assurance criteria.
input output zero again within the same time. The following two options are available for recalibration
variable variable
The resultant characteristic, which is never exactly linear, is • Standard calibration, based on the EOL calibration
approximated by a ‘best straight line’ that passes through the • Accredited calibration
origin. The gradient of the straight line corresponds to the
sensitivity of the sensor in the calibrated measuring range. Kistler offers recalibration for most sensors at its Tech Centers
Calibration – determination of the relationship between a known input variable and and Tech Offices across the globe. Our sales staff will be glad
a measured output variable
to advise you on recalibration issues, and to give you infor-
Bar Reference sensor mation about calibration services in your area.
Traceability Ensures Reliable Measurements target value
So that work can be undertaken according to the same quality

standards on an international basis, the measuring equipment
Test object [pC]
«Best straight line»

Sensitivity [pC/Bar]
used must be subject to uniform quality assurance. To achieve
this, all the measuring equipment used must be traceable to 0 Measurement time Time
national measurement standards. pC Test object

This means that when a measuring instrument or system is cali- target
brated, its measurement results must be compared to the results Reference sensor [Bar]
from a higher-level measurement standard. In this way, a calibration

hierarchy is created in which the topmost position is taken by the
national measurement standard, which is located at the National 0 Measurement time Time
Metrology Institute (NMI/METAS). All the measuring equipment

used for calibration at Kistler is traceable to national standards. Continous calibration using a reference sensor
Service
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Focus on pressure measurement technology.............................. 7

Piezoelectric pressure sensors.................................................. 13

Signal conditioning for piezoelectric pressure sensors............. 31

Sensor solutions for high temperature, high pressure and

temperature, high pressure

and shock pressure waves

Sensor solutions for high

Step 1 Pressure measurement technology (p. 7)

temperature, high pressure

Sensor solutions for high

Si-chip with 4 resistors and pressure distribution on semiconductor

Different crystal element cut outs

Uout = 0 Uout > 0

Long-term measurement of smallest pressure pulsations with excellent sinal-to-noise 1

One of the most important selection criteria for piezoelectric

Measure Connect Amplify Acquire Analyze

Charge amplifier with Cable for the connection to

601CBA... 1761B... DAQ (with integrated IEPE

601C series 601C series 211B series

603C series 603C series

Page 3/8 Page 8/8

*) Cable ordering is in meters

Left Right Left Right

KIAG 10-32 KIAG 10-32

Plastic protective caps Accessories for PE measuring chains

Type To be used for Type To be used for

BNC Insulation tester for the control of

BNC cable, high insulation

Charge amplifier IEPE (Piezotron) coupler

Time constant vs. high-pass

Time constant vs. high-pass

The next table shows the influence of the measurement type

Dynamic pressure measurement

Measurement of pressure pulsations

switch always operated in Measure mode. (Pabs >> ∆P)

Pressure increase/decrease with static level

Quasi-static pressure measurement

Pmax Pmax Pmax

An IEPE coupler is required for the signal conditioning of the mea-

cable. The IEPE coupler supplies the electronics integrated in the

coupler can influence the behavior.

Integrated data acquisition

(Virtual instrument driver)

Display and rotary knob

LED's and switches

KiDAQ • Configuration and operation via KiStudio Lab software

5018A… • Very low noise

5080A… • Very low noise

5108A • Fixed time constant (8s) and gain (1)

5118B2 • Adjustable gain (1x, 10x, 100x)

5148 • Fixed time constant (10s) and gain (1)

Number of channels 1/4 4/8 2 / nx4 1 1 1 ... 8 1 1 16

Outer dimensions IP20 IP20 IP20 IP40 IP40 IP40

In addition to the appropriate pressure range, the physical 426xA

Piezoresistive pressure sensors

Optionally the sensor is also available in an Ex-certified version

Technical data Type 4080B 4080BT Technical data Type 4017A

temperature, high pressure

Differential charge amplifiers

temperature, high pressure

integrated hardline cable

LabAmp 5165A LabAmp 5167A