Side-Exit IEPE Piezoelectric Accelerometer BBVM-RS100 for Low-Clearance Installations

BBVM-RS100 side-exit IEPE piezoelectric accelerometer

Product overview

The BBVM-RS100 is a single-axis IEPE piezoelectric accelerometer with a side-exit connection, designed for vibration measurements where overhead clearance is limited or the cable must run parallel to the mounting surface. It combines a piezoelectric ceramic sensing element, a shear-mode design, a sealed metal housing, and integrated signal conditioning. The standard model provides a sensitivity of 100 mV/g and a measurement range of ±50 g, with additional high-g, standard-range, and high-sensitivity configurations available.

Key features

  • Side-exit connection for low-clearance installations
  • Integrated IEPE signal conditioning
  • Standard sensitivity of 100 mV/g
  • Standard measurement range of ±50 g
  • Frequency response up to 12 kHz
  • M5 mounting and output connections
  • Suitable for long-distance signal transmission
  • Multiple sensitivity and range options

Available sensitivity and range options

Available model Sensitivity Measurement range Frequency response
BBVM-RS10 10 mV/g ±500 g 1–10,000 Hz
BBVM-RS20 20 mV/g ±250 g 1–10,000 Hz
BBVM-RS25 25 mV/g ±200 g 1–10,000 Hz
BBVM-RS50 50 mV/g ±100 g 0.5–12,000 Hz
BBVM-RS100 100 mV/g ±50 g 0.3–12,000 Hz
BBVM-RS500 500 mV/g ±10 g 0.2–8,000 Hz
BBVM-RS1000 1,000 mV/g ±5 g 0.2–8,000 Hz

Standard-model performance specifications

Parameter Value
Measurement Vibration acceleration
Sensitivity 100 mV/g
Measurement range ±50 g
Frequency response 0.3–12,000 Hz
Transverse sensitivity ≤5%; ≤3% typical
Discharge time constant ≥0.2 s

Electrical specifications

Parameter Value
Sensor type IEPE
Supply voltage 18–30 VDC
Constant-current excitation 2–10 mA
Typical operating condition 24 VDC, 4 mA
Bias voltage 8–12 VDC
Output impedance <100 Ω
Maximum signal transmission distance 300 m

Mechanical and environmental specifications

Parameter Value
Sensing design Shear mode
Output direction Side exit
Standard mounting thread M5
Standard-model weight 32 g
Recommended mounting torque Approximately 20 kgf·cm (approximately 2.0 N·m)
Operating temperature −40 to +120 °C
Housing construction Fully enclosed metal housing

Standard accessories

  • Sensor certificate with frequency-response curve
  • One 1.5 m standard output cable
  • One M5 connecting bolt
  • Product packaging box

Optional mounting accessories

  • Magnetic mounting base
  • Insulated mounting base

Typical applications

  • Equipment vibration monitoring where overhead clearance is limited
  • Condition monitoring of motors, pumps, fans, and gearboxes
  • Vibration measurement of machine housings and structural components
  • High-g shock and transient-vibration testing
  • High-sensitivity, low-level vibration measurement