CTC Accelerometers: An Overview
CTC ACCELEROMETERS: AN OVERVIEW
CTC offers a complete line of the industry's most durable and reliable vibration analysis sensors for portable and permanent preventive maintenance of machines in the most demanding industrial environments.
All CTC accelerometers feature a welded stainless steel construction for survival in harsh factory conditions. A dual case design shields the sensing element from RFI and EMI interference.
pictured above: AC102 - standard size multi-purpose accelerometer, top exit connector / cable, 100 mV/g
PZT ceramic sensing elements are utilized to provide the highest signal-to-noise ratio available. This is critical for use with data collectors, which often integrate an acceleration signal to velocity. Low Frequency noise (ski slopes) is avoided by utilizing an accelerometer with a low noise PZT ceramic sensing element.
Shear mode element construction is utilized in low frequency models, which virtually eliminates erroneous output due to thermal transient interference. Two pin MIL spec connectors are used to carry the signal output from the accelerometer, protecting the shielding and hermetic sealing of the accelerometer.
To ensure the highest quality product, 100% of CTC sensors are individually helium leak tested, and all CTC labeled sensors are backed by our unconditional lifetime warranty.
PZT Sensing Elements
CTC accelerometers use PZT (lead zirconate titanate) over quartz sensing elements due to its high charge output and sensitivity over lower vibration levels.
CTC's precision PZT ceramic shear mode sensing structure is integral to ensuring accurate and interference-free vibration measurements.
pictured above: AC194 - compact size multi-purpose accelerometer, side exit connector / cable, 100 mV/g
Lifetime Calibration Services
CTC will recalibrate any vibration sensor that we manufacture once per year at no charge. Simply call one of our customer service representatives to request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number, and send your vibration sensor back to CTC for a free NIST traceable recalibration.
pictured above: UEB330 - ultrasound sensor, 100mV/g, top exit, 2 pin mini-MIL connector, 1/4-28 mounting
Lifetime Warranty
All CTC Line sensors are backed by our industry-leading lifetime warranty. Click here to review complete warranty and claims details.
pictured above: AC115 - low-cost triaxial accelerometer, 100 mV/g
