Model 2258A

Isotron® accelerometer

Features Description

• NEW! 2258A-10-R available as replacement sensor The Endevco® model 2258A is a small triaxial
• Triaxial piezoelectric accelerometer with integral electronics,
designed specifically for measuring vibration in three
• Light weight (15 gm)
orthogonal axes on small structures. The transducer
• Hermetically sealed
features three hermetically sealed 10-32 connectors
• Milli-g’s resolution for output connection, and can be screw or adhesive
• Robotics, machine tools, aerospace structures mounted. Its light weight (15 gm) effectively minimizes
mass loading effects.

The model 2258A features Endevco’s Piezite® type P-8

crystal elements, operating in annular shear mode,
which exhibit excellent output sensitivity stability over
time. This accelerometer incorporates three stand-
alone, low noise internal hybrid signal conditioners,
each operating in a two-wire system. Its low impedance
voltage outputs are connected to the same cables that
supply the required constant current power. Signal
grounds are isolated from each other and the mounting
surface. A model number suffix indicates acceleration
sensitivity in mV/g; i.e., 2258A-10 features output
.45
MATES WITH ENDEVCO 3000 SERIES
CABLES WITH 10-32 UNF-2B CONNECTOR
sensitivity of 10 mV/g.
(11.4)

Endevco signal conditioner models 4416B, 133, 2792B, 2793, 2775B, 4999, 6634C
.20
or Oasis 2000 (4990-X with cards 428 and/or 433) computer-controlled system are
(5.08) recommended for use with this accelerometer.

.45 TYPICAL AMPLITUDE RESPONSE

(11.4) 20

.515 .737 15
(13.08) (18.72)
10
-10
% DEVIATION

-100 -5

-10

.111 .515 .111 -15

(2.82) (13.08)
(2.82) -20
1 10 100 1000 10000
.737 .129 (3.28)
(18.72) 2 X.124 (3.15) FREQUENCY IN HERTZ

TYPICAL TEMPERATURE RESPONSE

.41 .41 30
(10.4) UNIT (10.4)
IDENTIFICATION 20

10
% DEVIATION

Z 0
.460
(11.68)
-10

Y X -20

-30
-60 20 100 180 260
2 X .23 MOUNTING SURFACE MUST BE FLAT WITHIN .001. (-51) (-7) (38) (82) (149)
(5.8)
TEMPERATURE ∞F (∞C)
STANDARD TOLERANCE
INCHES (MILLIMETERS)
.XX = +/- .02 (.X = +/- .5)
.XXX = +/- .010 (.XX = +/- .25)
Model 2258A
Isotron® accelerometer

Specifications
The following performance specifications conform to ISA-RP-37.2 (1964) and are typical values, referenced at +75˚F (+24˚C) and 100 Hz, unless
otherwise noted. Calibration data, traceable to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is supplied.

Dynamic characteristics Units -10 -100

Range g ±500 ±50
Voltage sensitivity mV/g 10 100
±10%
Frequency response See typical amplitude response
Resonance frequency
typical kHz 20 20
minimum kHz 18 18
Amplitude response
±10% Hz 1 to 7000 1 to 7000
±10%
Temperature response See typical curve
-67°F (-55°C) max % -15 -15
257°F (125°C) max % +5 +5
Transverse sensitivity % ≤ 5 ≤5
Amplitude linearity % ≤ 1 to full scale ≤ 1 to full scale

Output characteristics
Output polarity Acceleration applied in the direction of arrow on the unit produces positive output
DC output bias voltage Vdc +12.3 to +13.5 +12.3 to +13.5
-67°F to 257°F (-55°C to 125°C) Vdc +7.0 to +16.0 +7.0 to +16.0
Output impedance Ω ≤ 200 ≤ 200
Full scale output voltage V ±5 ±5
Residual noise
typical equiv. g rms 0.001 0.0003
maximum equiv. g rms ≤ 0.002 ≤ 0.0005
0.5 Hz to 10 kHz, broadband
Grounding Each sensor is isolated from the other signal grounds and the triaxial housing
Overload recovery μsec ≤ 45 ≤ 45

Load see load diagram

Power requirement
Supply voltage Vdc +23 to +30 +23 to +30
Supply current mA +2 to +20 2 to +20
Warm-up time (to within 10% of final bias) sec < 8 <8

Environmental characteristics
Temperature range -67˚F to 257˚F (-55˚C to +125˚C)
Humidity Hermetically sealed Hermetically sealed
Sinusoidal vibration limit g pk ±1000 ±1000
­

Shock limit [1] g pk 2000 2000

Base strain sensitivity
X and Y axis equiv. g pk/µstrain 0.0004 0.0004
Z axis equiv. g pk/µstrain 0.004 0.004
Thermal transient sensitivity equiv. g pk/˚F (/˚C) 0.1 (0.18) 0.1 (0.18)
Electromagnetic sensitivity equiv. g rms/gauss 0.0001 0.0001

Physical characteristics
Dimensions See outline drawing
Weight oz (gm) 0.53 (15) 0.53 (15)
Case material Hard anodized aluminum housing
Connector Coaxial, 10-32 thread, mates with Endevco 3000 series cable
Mounting torque lbf-in (Nm) 8 (1) 8 (1)

Calibration
Supplied:
Sensitivity mV/g
Maximum transverse sensitivity %
Frequency response % 20 Hz to 10 kHz 20 Hz to 10 kHz
dB 10 kHz to 50 kHz (Z axis only) 10 kHz to 50 kHz (Z axis only)
 Model 2258A
Isotron® accelerometer

Accessories
Product Description 2258A-10, 2258A-100 2258A-10-R
3061A-120 Cable assembly, three each [2] Included Optional
EH156 Screw, mach. #4-40 x 5/8, two each Included Included
EHW53 #4 washer LP, 18-8 cress, two each Included Included

Notes:
1. Short duration shock pulses, such as those generated by metal-to-metal impacts, may
excite transducer resonance and cause linearity errors. Send for TP290 for more details.
2. Flexible cable, such as the supplied 3060A, should be used to minimize cable-strain errors.
3. Adhesives such as petro-wax, hot-melt glue, and cyanoacrylate epoxy (super glue) may be
used to mount the accelerometer temporarily to the test structure. An adhesive mounting
kit (P/N 31849) is available as an option from Endevco. To remove an epoxy-mounted
accelerometer, first soften the epoxy with an appropriate solvent and then
4. Maintain high levels of precision and accuracy using Endevco’s factory calibration services.
Call Endevco’s inside sales force at 800-982-6732 for recommended intervals, pricing and
turn-around time for these services as well as for quotations on our standard products.

APPLIES TO CALIFORNIA FACILITY

Continued product improvement necessitates that Meggitt reserve the right to modify these specifications without notice. Meggitt maintains a program of constant surveillance
over all products to ensure a high level of reliability. This program includes attention to reliability factors during product design, the support of stringent Quality Control
requirements, and compulsory corrective action procedures. These measures, together with conservative specifications have made the name Endevco synonymous with reliability.

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