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ASC 3521MF

ASC 3521MF

ASC 3521MF

Product catalog summary
Features
  • Range: ±2g to ±200g
  • DC Response
  • Gas Damped
  • Excellent Bias and Scale Factor Stability
  • Low Power Consumption
  • Differential Mode Options
  • Customised Cable Length and Connector
  • TEDS Module
Applications
  • Structural Monitoring and Testing
  • Endurance Testing
  • Brake Test
  • Vibration Monitoring
  • Civil Engineering
  • Modal Analysis
  • Vehicle Testing
  • Automotive Ride Quality & Comfort
  • Railway Engineering
Description

The ASC 3521MF is a capacitive accelerometer with an analog voltage output. It operates with a DC power supply ranging from +5V to +40V, and the output voltage is independent of the supply. The sensor features a differential configuration with a ±2.7V full-scale output, enhancing the signal-to-noise ratio and performance. It functions within a temperature range of -40°C to +125°C, withstanding shocks up to 6000g. The sensor is equipped with a 6m integral cable as standard.

Technology

The MF series uses capacitive MEMS technology, producing an analog voltage proportional to input acceleration. It measures static and dynamic accelerations, suitable for low to medium frequency vibrations from 0Hz to 2.5kHz. The seismic mass oscillates between capacitor plates, changing capacitance, which is converted to a low impedance analog voltage output via an ASIC.

Specifications
  • Dynamic Range: ±2g to ±200g
  • Sensitivity: 1350 mV/g to 13.5 mV/g
  • Frequency Response: ±5% from 700 Hz to 1800 Hz
  • Amplitude Non-linearity: <0.5% FSO
  • Shock Limit: 6000g
  • Operating Temperature: -40°C to +125°C
  • Humidity/Sealing: IP65
  • Weight: 22 grams (without cable)
Calibration

Factory calibration is provided for ranges 2g to 200g, with sensitivity and frequency response specified. Additional calibration to DIN ISO 17025 standards is available separately.

Quality and Certification
  • ISO 9001:2015 certified
  • Calibration laboratory accredited to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005
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Catalog excerpts

ASC 3521MF-1

MEMS Capacitive Accelerometer ► Uniaxial ► MF (Medium Frequency; DC to 2.5 kHz ► 4 Wire System ► Amplified Output ► Aluminium Housing ► Made in Germany Features ► Range: ±2g to ±200g ► DC Response ► Gas Damped ► Excellent Bias and Scale Factor Stability ► Low Power Consumption ► Differential Mode Options ► Customised Cable Length ► Customised Connector ► TEDS Module Applications ► Structural Monitoring and Testing ► Endurance Testing ► Brake Test ► Vibration Monitoring ► Civil Engineering ► Modal Analysis ► Vehicle Testing ► Automotive Ride Quality & Comfort ► Railway Engineering Capacitive MEMS Technology ASC's Medium Frequency (MF series) capacitive accelerometers are based on the capacitive sensing technology and produce an analog voltage proportional to the input acceleration. The accelerometers can measure both static (gravity) and dynamic accelerations. ASC's MF series can be used for very low to medium frequency vibration measurements from 0Hz to 2.5kHz. The MF series features a MEMS sensor element where the seismic mass is connected between two conductive capacitor plates. When subjected to an input acceleration, the seismic mass oscillates between the two capacitor plates and there is a change in the capacitance. This change in capacitance is converted via an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) into a low impedance analog voltage output signal. Description ASC's MF series capacitive accelerometer, 3521MF, is an analog voltage output sensor. The sensor can be powered by a DC power supply (+5V to +40V) where the output voltage is independent of the supply. The sensor operates in a differential configuration with ±2.7V full-scale output. For the full-scale acceleration range, the output swings between 0.3V and 3V. The differential configuration results in an improved S/N ratio and a better performance. ASC Type 3521MF operates in a wide temperature range from -40°C to +125°C. The sensor exhibits exceptional temperature stability, very low non-linearity (<0.5%) and can withstand repetitive shocks as high as 6000g's. The sensor is supplied with 6m integral cable as a standard. ASC GmbH ■ Advanced Sensors & Calibration ■ Ledererstratte 10 ■ 85276 Pfaffenhofen ■ Germany ■ Tel. +49 844 1 786547-0 ■

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ASC 3521MF-2

Shock limitgpk6000 (0.1ms, half-sine) Recovery time ms 1 ELECTRICAL Excitation voltage V DC 5 to 40 Zero acceleration output ±mV 50 Isolation Case Isolated ENVIRONMENTAL Temperature coefficient of sensitivity %/°C 0.01 (Thermal sensitivity shift) Temperature coefficient of bias mg/°C 0.2 0.5 1 3 5 10 20 (Thermal zero shift) Operating temperature range °C -40 to +125 Storage temperature range °C -55 to +125 PHYSICAL Sensing element Case material Connector Mounting Weight (without cable) Cable MEMS Capacitive Anodised Aluminium Optional Adhesive/screw holes gram 22 ASC GmbH ■ Advanced Sensors &...

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ASC 3521MF-3

FACTORY CALIBRATION (SUPPLIED WITH THE SENSOR) Range 2g and 5g 10g 30g 50g to 200g CABLE CODE / PIN CONFIGURATION Red: Supply + Green: Signal + Black: Supply - White: Signal - ASC Model number Range (Ex. 050 is 50g) Cable length (meters) Connector & Pinout A: no connector Example: ASC 3521MF-002-6A QUALITY 1) ASC is ISO 9001:2015 certified 2) The Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH (DAkkS) has awarded to our calibration laboratory the DIN ENISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation for calibrations and has confirmed our competence to perform calibrations in the field of mechanical acceleration measurements....

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