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QAWRUMS Acoustic Emission Sensors Selection Guide
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QAWRUMS Acoustic Emission Sensors Selection Guide

QAWRUMS Acoustic Emission Sensors Selection Guide
1 /14Pages

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QAWRUMS Acoustic Emission Sensors Selection Guide-1

QAWRUMS ACOUSTIC EMISSION TECHNOLOGY Acoustic Emission Sensor Model List Selection guide and technical comparison Fast model comparison Frequency, sensitivity, temperature, preamplifier, dimensions, protection, connection and application. Customer-ready reference Use this PDF for browsing, model screening and technical discussions. General purpose | Integral preamp | Wideband High temperature | Miniature | Differential Intrinsically safe | Customized designs Prepared from the online model list - July 2026

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QAWRUMS Acoustic Emission Sensors Selection Guide-2

Selection Guide and Technical Comparison QAWRUMS | Acoustic Emission Sensor Model List Complete sensor portfolio General-purpose, integral preamplifier, broadband, high-temperature, miniature, differential, intrinsically safe and customized acoustic emission sensors. Selection parameters Compare resonant frequency, frequency range, sensitivity, preamplifier type, size, temperature rating, protection grade, connector and application. System compatibility Designed for QAWRUMS systems and compatible with many standard acoustic emission acquisition instruments when power, impedance and connector...

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QAWRUMS Acoustic Emission Sensors Selection Guide-3

QAWRUMS | Acoustic Emission Sensor Model List Selection Guide and Technical Comparison Commonly Used Acoustic Emission Sensors Four frequently selected models cover many metallic-structure, leakage, corrosion and partial-discharge applications. Final selection should still consider attenuation, noise, installation conditions and system compatibility. Frequency range: 60-400 kHz Sensitivity peak: >75 dB Configuration: Passive Typical use: Metal crack or fault diagnosis Frequency range: 60-400 kHz Sensitivity peak: >75 dB Configuration: 40 dB / 28 V integral preamp Typical use: Metal cracks, partial...

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QAWRUMS Acoustic Emission Sensors Selection Guide-4

Selection Guide and Technical Comparison QAWRUMS | Acoustic Emission Sensor Model List Sensitivity peak dB Integral preamp Working temp. °C Protection G150 Leakage and slope monitoring G10/1 SUS 304 Ceramic Single-core LEMO Side M36 RG178 Note: Data is reproduced and typographically normalized from the online model list. Confirm final specifications, certification, cable assembly and environmental suitability at quotation.

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Selection Guide and Technical Comparison QAWRUMS | Acoustic Emission Sensor Model List Partial discharge, leakage, corrosion Note: Data is reproduced and typographically normalized from the online model list. Confirm final specifications, certification, cable assembly and environmental suitability at quotation.

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Selection Guide and Technical Comparison QAWRUMS | Acoustic Emission Sensor Model List Spectrum research WI800/1 SUS 304 Ceramic SMA Side Saddle type RG178 / RG316 Note: Data is reproduced and typographically normalized from the online model list. Confirm final specifications, certification, cable assembly and environmental suitability at quotation.

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Selection Guide and Technical Comparison QAWRUMS | Acoustic Emission Sensor Model List Sensitivity peak dB Integral preamp Note: Data is reproduced and typographically normalized from the online model list. Confirm final specifications, certification, cable assembly and environmental suitability at quotation.

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Selection Guide and Technical Comparison QAWRUMS | Acoustic Emission Sensor Model List Sensitivity peak dB Integral preamp Note: Data is reproduced and typographically normalized from the online model list. Confirm final specifications, certification, cable assembly and environmental suitability at quotation.

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QAWRUMS Acoustic Emission Sensors Selection Guide-9

Selection Guide and Technical Comparison QAWRUMS | Acoustic Emission Sensor Model List Sensitivity peak dB Integral preamp Working temp. °C Protection GD150 Materials, connection and recommended useModel Case material Sensing face Connector Location Hold-down Cable model Typical applications GD150 SUS 304 Ceramic Dual-core BNC on integral cable Side M20A - Crack detection in high-noise environments GD40 SUS 304 Ceramic Dual-core BNC on integral cable Side Saddle type - Partial discharge, leakage, corrosion Note: Data is reproduced and typographically normalized from the online model list. Confirm...

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QAWRUMS Acoustic Emission Sensors Selection Guide-10

Selection Guide and Technical Comparison QAWRUMS | Acoustic Emission Sensor Model List Sensitivity peak dB Integral preamp Note: Data is reproduced and typographically normalized from the online model list. Confirm final specifications, certification, cable assembly and environmental suitability at quotation.

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Selection Guide and Technical Comparison QAWRUMS | Acoustic Emission Sensor Model List Sensitivity peak dB Integral preamp Note: Data is reproduced and typographically normalized from the online model list. Confirm final specifications, certification, cable assembly and environmental suitability at quotation.

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Selection Guide and Technical Comparison QAWRUMS | Acoustic Emission Sensor Model List SMA connector models: Protection grade may be upgraded according to cable and sealing design. A waterproof cable assembly is required for waterproof installations. Standard waterproof designs: Standard waterproof sensors are generally intended for fresh water at room temperature. Seawater, salt-lake water, corrosive liquids or long-term underwater use at elevated temperature require a customized sealing and material solution. Customization: Sensitivity, frequency response, cable length, connector type, mounting...

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QAWRUMS Acoustic Emission Sensors Selection Guide-13

QAWRUMS | Acoustic Emission Sensor Model List Selection Guide and Technical Comparison AE Sensor Connection Diagrams 1. Passive sensor + external preamplifier + professional AE acquisition system + SWAE software 2. Passive sensor + externally powered preamplifier + general analog input / oscilloscope 3. Integral-preamplifier sensor + professional AE acquisition system + SWAE software

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QAWRUMS | Acoustic Emission Sensor Model List Selection Guide and Technical Comparison Frequently Asked Questions 1. How do I choose an acoustic emission sensor? Choose according to material, expected AE source, frequency range, sensitivity, operating temperature, installation space, background noise and acquisition-system compatibility. 2. What is the most commonly used AE sensor frequency? For many metallic structures, 150 kHz resonant sensors are commonly used because they provide high sensitivity and good signal-to-noise performance for crack detection and structural monitoring. 3. When should...

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