GE

Measurement & Control

Model
AM3100T2-Z2
*Commtest Branded Product

Class 1 Division 2 certified accelerometer

Dynamic
Sensitivity, 5%, 25C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acceleration range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amplitude nonlinearity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Frequency response:
5%. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10%. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 dB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Resonance frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transverse sensitivity, max. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temperature response:
50C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
+120C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Environmental
100 mV/g
80 g peak
1%
17,000 Hz
0.79,000 Hz
0.414,000Hz
30 kHz
5% of axial
5%
+5%

Electrical
Power requirement:
voltage source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1830 VDC
current regulating diode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 mA
Electrical noise, equiv g:
Broadband
2.5 Hz to 25 kHz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 g
Spectral
10 Hz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 g/Hz
100 Hz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 g/Hz
1000 Hz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 g/Hz
Output impedance, max. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Bias output voltage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 VDC
Grounding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . case isolated,
internally shielded

Temperature range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vibration limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shock limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electromagnetic sensitivity, equiv g, max . . . . . .
Sealing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Base strain sensitivity, max. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50 to 120C
500 g peak
5,000 g peak
70 g/gauss
hermetic
0.0002 g/strain

Physical
Sensing element design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Case material. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PZT ceramic / shear

62 grams
316L stainless steel
1/428 UNF tapped
hole

Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2pin, MIL-C-5015

style
Recommended cabling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . shielded, twisted
pair, no longer than
100 feet

Connections
Connector pin

Function

Shell

ground

power/ signal

common

Note: Frequency response and spectral noise values are typical

Accessories supplied: 1/4-28 to 1/4-28 mounting stud (International
customers specify mounting requirements); calibration data

fact sheet

fact sheet
Features
Hazardous area certified - non incendive

MIL-C-5015
2 PIN CONNECTOR

Rugged design
Corrosion resistant

KEY

Hermetic seal
Case isolated

1.80 [45.6]

ESD protection
Reverse wiring protection

0.75 [19.1]

EMI / RFI shielded

CSA certified for Class I, Division 2 areas

Benefits

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1/4-28 MOUNTING HOLE

Able to fit in small spaces

Light weight for walk around programs
Cross wiring will not harm sensor
Prevents ground loops in permanent
mount applications
Can be hosed down or submersed with
proper connector
Can be used in applicable certified areas

Class I, Div 2 Groups A, B, C, D

Class I, Zone 2 Ex nA II T4
For hazardous area locations, sensor must be installed
in accordance with installation instructions or local
code requirements.

Due to continued research and product development, the manufacturer reserves the right to
amend this specification without notice.

2014 General Electric Company. All rights resvered.

GEA31509 (10/2014)

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