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IM 707235-01E
Hardware Preparation
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2.2
Connecting Acceleration Sensors
When measuring acceleration, connect acceleration sensors. For a description on
acceleration sensors, see the respective manuals.
CAUTION
• Applying a voltage that exceeds the values indicated below to the accelerometer
module may damage the input section.
Maximum Input Voltage
60 V (DC + ACpeak)(Overvoltage Category CAT I and CAT II)
• When connecting acceleration sensors, make sure the supply current (bias) to
the sensors is OFF. Otherwise, damage to the internal circuitry of the
acceleration sensors may result.
When Connecting Built-in Amplifier Type Acceleration Sensors
The WE7235 allows built-in amplifier type (low impedance) acceleration sensors to be
directly connected. To connect built-in amplifier type acceleration sensors, use BNC
cables. Use cables that are appropriate for the acceleration sensors being used.
Connect acceleration sensors with the supply current (bias) to them turned OFF. After
connection, turn ON the supply current to the acceleration sensors for making
measurements.
When Connecting Charge Output Type Acceleration Sensors
Since the charge output type (high impedance) acceleration sensors do not have built-in
amplifier circuit, they cannot be directly connected to the WE7235. Use either of the
following two methods to connect the sensors.
• Using the charge amplifier
Connect the charge output type acceleration sensor to a charge amplifier using a
highly isolated low-noise cable. The acceleration signal (charge signal) that has been
converted to a voltage signal by the charge amplifier is input to the WE7235 using a
normal coaxial cable. The WE7235 measures the signal in the voltage measurement
mode. The measured data can be converted to acceleration values using the scale
conversion function of the WE7235.
WE7235
(Voltage measurement)
Charge output type
acceleration sensor
Normal coaxial
cable
Highly isolated
low-noise cable
Charge amplifier