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TEDS accelerometer
Model 66N5 / N6
Key features
• Triaxial IEPE accelerometer
• IEEE P1451.4 TEDS v0.9
• Small, lightweight
• Single connector, cable
• Hermetically sealed
• Anodized aluminum outer
case for electrical isolation
• 10 and 100 mV/g sensitivity
options available
• 66N5-R, 66N6-R
available as replacement
sensor
Endevco models 66N5 and 66N6 are miniature triaxial piezoelectric accelerometers with integral hybrid electronics
with transducer electronic data sheet (TEDS) capabilities. The accelerometer is packaged in an inner case of welded
titanium construction with an outer anodized aluminum case to provide electrical case isolation. One of the key
design characteristics is the low unit-to-unit phase deviation at low frequency, ideal for modal analysis of large rigid
bodies.
Models 66N5 and 66N6 feature Endevco’s Piezite crystal elements which exhibit excellent output stability over
time. These accelerometers incorporate three stand-alone, low noise internal hybrid charge converters, each
operating in a two-wire system. Their low impedance voltage outputs are connected to the same cables that supply
the required constant current power. TEDS contains sensor specific information which can dramatically reduce
set-up time in multi-channel measurements. TEDS enables the signal conditioner to communicate digitally with the
accelerometer’s TEDS, compliant to IEEE P1451.4.
The model number suffix identifies the range and sensitivity, where 66N5 indicates a 10 mV/g sensitivity, 500 g range
unit, and 66N6 indicates a 100 mV/g sensitivity, 50 g range unit.
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TEDS accelerometer
Model 66N5 / N6
Specifications
The following performance specifications conform to ISA-RP-37.2 (1964) and are typical values, referenced at +75˚F (+24˚C) and 100 Hz, unless otherwise noted. Calibration data, traceable to National
Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is supplied.
Dynamic characteristics Units 66N5 66N6
Range g ±500 ±50
Voltage sensitivity
Nominal mV/g 10 100
Minimum mV/g 8 80
Maximum mV/g 12 120
Frequency response
Resonance frequency
Typical Hz 50000 40000
Minimum Hz 45000 35000
Amplitude response [1]
±5%, z- and y-axis Hz 1 to 10000 3 to 8000
±5%, x-axis Hz 1 to 8000 3 to 6000
±1 dB, z- and y-axis Hz 0.4 to 14000 1.5 to 10000
±1 dB, x-axis Hz 0.4 to 11000 1.5 to 8000
±3 dB, z- and y-axis Hz 0.2 to 24000 0.7 to 15000
±3 dB, x-axis Hz 0.2 to 20000 0.7 to 14000
Phase response
<5˚ Hz 3 to 1500 10 to 1500
Sensitivity deviation over temperature
At -67˚F (-55˚C) % -4 -3.5
At +157˚F (+125˚C) % 7 4.5
Transverse sensitivity % <5
Amplitude linearity % <1
Electrical characteristics
Output polarity Acceleration in the direction of the arrow produces positive output
DC output bias voltage [2]
Room temperature, +75˚F (+24˚C) Vdc +11.3 to 14.0
-67˚F to +257˚F (-55˚C to +125˚C) Vdc +7.5 to +16
Output impedance
2 – 3 mA Ω <300
4 – 20 mA Ω <100
Noise floor
Broadband
0.5 Hz to 10000 Hz mg rms 0.8 0.4
Spectral
1 Hz mg / √Hz 0.5 0.3
10 Hz mg / √Hz 0.08 0.05
100 Hz mg / √Hz 0.015 0.01
1000 Hz mg / √Hz 0.006 0.004
Grounding Signal ground is connected to the case and
isolated from the mounting structure
Power requirements
Supply voltage Vdc +23 to +30
Supply current mA +2 to +10
Warm-up time [3] sec <20
Recovery time [4] ms 1000 2000
Digital communication (TEDS) device DS2431X+u
Environmental characteristics
Temperature range
Operating ˚F (˚C) -67 to +257 (-55 to +125)
TEDS communication ˚F (˚C) +32 to +185 (0 to 85)
Humidity Hermetically sealed
Sinusoidal vibration limit [5] g pk 1000
Shock limit [6] g pk 10000
Base strain sensitivity at 250μ strain eq. g/μstrain <0.0003
Thermal transient sensitivity equiv. g pk/˚F 0.005 0.002
Electromagnetic noise equiv g/Gauss 0.0023 0.0014
Physical characteristics
Dimensions See outline drawing
Weight oz (gram) 0.20(5.7)
Case material
Inner case Titanium
Outer case Anodized aluminum
Connector [7] 4-pin Microtech-style, side mounted
Mounting [8] Adhesive
Calibration data supplied, each axis
Sensitivity mV/g
Transverse sensitivity, maximum %
Frequency response, y- and z-axis % 20 Hz to 10000 Hz 20 Hz to 8000 Hz
Frequency response, x-axis % 20 Hz to 8000 Hz 20 Hz to 6000 Hz
Bias Vdc
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TEDS accelerometer
Model 66N5 / N6
Accessories
Product Description 66NXX 66NXX-R
Contact
3027AM3-120 Triaxial cable +85˚C, 3 BNCs at instrumentation Included Optional
end, 10 feet [9] ENDEVCO
32279 Mounting wax Included Optional [Link]
133 Signal conditioner Optional Optional Tel: +1 (866) ENDEVCO
C-003-CA-005-0120 General purpose triaxial cable +200˚C, 3 BNCs Optional Optional [+1 (866) 363-3826]
at instrumentation end, 10 feet
Notes
1. Due to mounting method, a reverse polarity will show on the x-axis calibration certificate. The x-axis 5% upper
corner may be lower by no more than 20% from the z-axis.
2. 22 Vdc minimum must be available to the accelerometer to ensure full scale operation at the temperature extremes
3. DC bias within 10% of final value.
4. Time interval between the moment the sensor is saturated and the moment bias returns within 10% of final value.
5. Destructive limit.
6. Destructive limit. Shock is a one-time event. Shock pulses of short duration may excite transducer resonance.
Shock level above the sinusoidal vibration limit may produce temporary zero shift that will result in erroneous
velocity or displacement data after integration.
7. Microtech DR-4S-4 receptacle mates with Endevco model 3027AM3-ZZZ and model C-003-XX-YYY-ZZZZ cables.
8. Be careful not to apply abusive forces when removing the accelerometer from a structure. Hammer taps and
wrench “snaps” often impart permanent damage to the case and internal sensors.
9. Supplied cable assembly, the 3027AM3-120, is only rated for use up to only +185˚F (+85˚C). Alternate cable should
be used in applications where the accelerometer is used near its upper temperature extreme, +257˚F (+125˚C).
10. Maintain high levels of precision and accuracy using Endevco’s factory calibration services. Call Endevco’s inside
sales force at 866-ENDEVCO for recommended intervals, pricing and turn-around time for these services as well
as for quotations on our standard products.
Continued product improvement necessitates that Endevco reserve the right to modify these specifications without notice. Endevco maintains
a program of constant surveillance over all products to ensure a high level of reliability. This program includes attention to reliability factors
during product design, the support of stringent Quality Control requirements, and compulsory corrective action procedures. These measures,
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