MEASUREMENT SOLUTION FOR SHOCK WAVE
AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

 

Pressure Sensor M

The piezoelectric PVDF Pressure Gauge series M is the state of the art device for measuring high frequency pressure changes with rise times of only a few nanoseconds in gases and liquids. The transducer is based on piezoelectric pvdf. It is recommended for measuring blast waves, shock waves in shock tube experiments or other dynamic pressures. The gauge is nearly free from vibrations.

All sensor elements are protected by an elastic resin for thermal protection.

M60-3

Application

Application
• experiments in gas
• ideal for wall mount in shock tubes (for end wall, M100-1)
• with KIAG connector
• excluding separate cable, article 800-200-1
• dimension identical to Kistler 603B
• wall mount kit, article-no. 100-290-1
• charge amplifier Müller MCPA 10 or Kistler necessary

Rise time:

60 ns

Sens. diameter:

3 mm

Outer diameter:

5,5 mm

Sensivity:

4 pC/bar

Cable:

KIAG M4x0.35 sep. 2 m cable

Article No.:

100-200-1

M60-3L

Application

Application
• Same sensor as M60-3, but for liquids and ultrasound as well,
• blast waves in liquids
• with direct water tight cable
• head identical to M60-3
• in case of short pulses direct connection to a recorder with 1 MOhm input recommended
• in case of longer pressure waves or longer cable extensions charge amplifier MCPA 10 is necessary

Rise time:

60 ns

Sens. diameter:

3 mm

Outer diameter:

5,5 mm

Sensivity:

4 pC/bar

Cable:

incl. 2 m Cable, water tight

Article No.:

100-200-3

M60-1L

Application

Application
• experiments in gas
• ideal for explosion chambers for frontal orientation to shock wave
• thermal protection lasts for 80 to 100 ms
• charge amplifier MCPA 10 is recommended
• wall mount, article 100-290-3
• excluding cable , article 800-200-1

Rise time:

40 ns

Sens. diameter:

1 mm

Outer diameter:

2.5 mm

Sensivity:

0.4 pC/bar

Cable:

incl. 2 m cable

Article No.:

100-201-1

M60-1L-M3

Application

Application
• experiments in gas or liquids
• with direct water tight cable
• with a M3 thread for easy and direct mounting in a wall
• rubber O-ring provides a tight connecting
• application similar to M60-3L

Rise time:

40 ns

Sens. diameter:

1 mm

Outer diameter:

M3

Sensivity:

0,4 pC/bar

Cable:

incl. 2 m cable

Article No.:

100-201-2

Drawing, Application, Comparison

Comparison of M60-3 vs. PCB in a explosion chamber of German Govermental Physical Institute (PTB)
Comparison of M60-3 vs. PCB in a explosion chamber of German Govermental Physical Institute (PTB)
M60-1L-M3 with M3 thread
M60-1L-M3 with M3 thread
Comparison of M60-3, Kistler 603B and Kulite in a shock tube measurement
Comparison of M60-3, Kistler 603B and Kulite in a shock tube measurement
Comparison of probe with the competition
Comparison of probe with the competition
Wall mount adapter for M60-3 and M60-3L
Wall mount adapter for M60-3 and M60-3L
Mounting Set - Article 100-290-1
Mounting Set - Article 100-290-1
Drawing of M60-3 and M100-1
Drawing of M60-3 and M100-1

Technical Data

Range:

-20 to 400 bar (-2 to 40 MPa)

Rise time:

40 – 100 ns

Bandwidth:

Up to 15 MHz

Sensitivity:

M60-3: about 0.5 pC/MPa
 

M60-1L-M3: about 0.04 pC/MPA

Calibration:

Steady state shock tube calibration up to 1 MPa.

Sensitive diameter:

M60-3/M60-3L: 3,0 mm
 

M60-1-M3/M100-1: 1,0 mm

Polarity:

negative

Capacity:

About 30 pF

Impedance:

> 1010 Ohm

Sensitive element:

Piezoelectric PVDF

Temperature range:

-20 up to +65°C, shortly higher

Housing:

Stainless steel, sensitive element covered with an elastic epoxy resin

Size:

M60-3/M100-1: 6.3 mm x 12 mm
 

M60-3L: 6.3 x 28 mm
 

M60-1L-M3: M3 x 27 mm

Weight:

M60-3: 1.4 g

Connector:

M60-3/M100-1: KIAG M4 x 0.35 pos., cable article no. 800-200-1
 

M60-3L, M60-1L-M3 types: with a water tight 2 m cable with BNC pos.

Article-No.: 100-200-1 Pressure Transducer M60-3
Article-No.: 100-200-3 Pressure Transducer M60-3L with 2 m water tight cable
Article-No.: 100-200-7 Pressure Transducer M100-1
Article-No.: 100-201-2 Pressure Transducer M60-1L-M3 with M3 thread, 2 m cable, BNC
Article-No.: 100-200-4 Surcharge for a stainless steel closed housing for M60 types
Article-No.: 100-290-1 Wall Mounting Set Delrin, wall thick. 18 mm for M60-3, M60-3L and M100
Article-No.: 100-290-2 Wall Mounting Set Brass, wall thick. 18 mm for M60-3, M60-3L and M100
Article-No.: 100-290-3 Wall Mounting Set Delrin, wall thick. 12 mm for M60-3, M60-3L and M100
Article-No.: 100-290-4 Wall Mounting Set Brass, wall thick. 12 mm for M60-3, M60-3L and M100
Article-No.: 100-290-5 Adapter for M60-3 Wall Mounting Set for M60-1L-M3
Article-No.: 800-200-1 KIAG M 4 connection cable, 2 m for M60-3 and M100-1

The transducer can be delivered in nearly any shape. If you wish a special design, cable length or connector please send us a drawing and request a quotation.

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