CR6251-500-20

Specialized Sensors such as CR6251-500-20 are tailored to measure specific values and conditions of a given application and environment. This type of sensor is made up of a combination of components that are combined to form a robust and reliable instrument. The components offer precision readings that are not always available with other types of sensors. The CR6251-500-20 is designed to measure the vertical acceleration created by a short-term shock impulse. It measures strain forces in response to an applied force, wherein the force is usually represented as an accelerating pulse.

The acceleration-based voltage output of the CR6251-500-20 is generated by an internal micromachined quartz accelerometer. The device is based on a simple concept wherein an acceleration is proportional to a voltage potential. The sensor is constructed on the same academic principal as an electric generator, wherein an externally applied acceleration is converted to a voltage potential at the induction coil. The resulting voltage is proportional to the acceleration applied. The level of acceleration is further regulated by an adjustable resistor, which is connected in series with an amplifier circuit.

The CR6251-500-20 is designed to measure a range of frequencies, up to 500 Hz. This is achieved through the use of a dual-level rectangular waveform signal output. Output signals are filtered through a high pass filter to eliminate any distortion caused by background noise. The sensor also utilizes an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) technology to provide a higher level of accuracy and precision in readings. Additionally, it includes custom control logic to help automate the process of measurement.

In terms of performance, the CR6251-500-20 is capable of detecting accelerations of up to ±5 G’s, with a resolution of 0.5 G’s. The accelerometer also features an adjustable dead-banding capability, as well as a wide dynamic range, allowing for accurate readings up to ±25 G’s. The device also has a built-in temperature compensation feature, allowing it to provide a stable output even as the environment in which it is operating changes.

The CR6251-500-20 can be used in a variety of applications, such as automotive safety system testing, electronics vibrations testing, medical device testing, and motion control engineering. It is also ideal for use in scenarios wherein high accuracy shock and vibration measurements are required. The device is compact, lightweight and inherently isolated, making it suitable for use in restricted compartments. Finally, it has a wide operating temperature range of –20 to +85 °C, enabling it to be used in harsh environments.

The CR6251-500-20 is an example of a specialized sensor that offers high accuracy, precision, and robustness for a range of applications. Its combination of components, including a quartz accelerometer, an adjustable resistor, a high pass filter, and an analog-to-digital converter, enables it to measure accelerations with a wide dynamic range that is stable and repeatable over a wide temperature range. As such, the CR6251-500-20 provides an ideal solution for a variety of motion control engineering and vibration testing requirements.