Definition: An accelerometer is an instrument for
measuring acceleration, detecting and measuring vibrations, or for measuring acceleration due to gravity
(inclination). Accelerometers can be
used to measure vibration
on vehicles, machines,
buildings, process control systems and safety installations. They can
also be used to
measure seismic activity, inclination, machine vibration, dynamic distance and speed
with or without the influence of gravity.
Rieker’s line of
accelerometers are
available in single, dual, or tri axial packages, with a variety of
frequencies and G ranges to suit many different test and control
applications. These accelerometer sensors are small capacitive spring mass
based with integrated electronics, which do not require external amplifiers,
providing
for a very high resistance to extreme acceleration overloads and
shocks. Available with Analog DC, digital
Pulse-Width Modulated (PWM) or frequency- modulated outputs.
