Seat Pad Triaxial ICP® Accelerometer for Ride Comfort Studies, Conformance with ISO 10326-1 Requirements

January 22, 2007, Depew, NY, USA – PCB Piezotronics, Inc. (PCB®), introduces a new triaxial ICP® accelerometer that installs between rider and vehicle seat, for ride comfort studies and human vibration exposure investigations. Model 356B41 contains a precision, low profile, triaxial ICP® accelerometer, which is mounted to a metal plate and screwed into a molded rubber pad. The sensor may easily be removed from the pad for calibration and verification purposes. This mechanical configuration satisfies the requirements of ISO 10326-1. This sensor also supports whole body vibration studies, in accordance with ISO 2631 and ISO 8041 standards, and supports compliance with EU physical agents directives.

Model 356B41 has a sensitivity of 100 mV/g (10.2 mV/(m/s²)), frequency range of 0.5 to 1000 Hz (±5%), and features a 5 ft (1.5 m) integral cable and 4-pin terminating connector. The unit operates directly with readout and analysis equipment, which provide ICP® sensor excitation, or with a separate ICP® sensor signal conditioner. The unit also operates directly with the Larson Davis Model HVM100 Human Vibration Meter, which supports whole-body and hand-arm vibration measurements.