The Emerson A0760GP, also cataloged as the A0760GP Industrial Accelerometer, operates as a dedicated hardware component for dynamic vibration monitoring within machinery health analysis systems. The piezoelectric transducer converts mechanical shock and rotational acceleration into a proportional AC voltage output. It provides continuous signal transmission to monitoring instrumentation across an excitation supply range of 18-28 VDC.
Hardware Specifications
Parameter
Specification
Model
A0760GP
Brand
Emerson
Origin
United States
Weight
0.15 lbs
Dimensions
Standard industrial sensor housing (1/4-28 UNF-2B thread)
Operating Temp
-54 to 121 deg C
Power Consumption
18-28 VDC excitation current
Sensitivity
100 mV/g
Dynamic Range
+/- 50 g
Mounting Interface
1/4-28 UNF-2B female thread
Connector Type
2-pin MIL-C-5015 connector
Enclosure Construction
Welded hermetic seal, stainless steel case
Signal Conditioning and Channel Isolation
The Emerson A0760GP interface incorporates internal signal conditioning designed to maintain channel-to-channel isolation when connected to multi-channel data acquisition hardware. The welded stainless steel enclosure provides a Faraday shield around the sensing element, preventing high-frequency electromagnetic field interference from distorting the 100 mV/g voltage output. Ground isolation at the mounting interface attenuates ground loop currents, ensuring stable dynamic response across the full -54 to 121 deg C operating temperature spectrum.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What power supply parameters are required to excite the Emerson A0760GP accelerometer?
A: The sensor requires a constant current DC excitation voltage source operating within 18-28 VDC.
Q: What connector type is required for field cable attachment to the Emerson A0760GP?
A: The top-exit interface features a standard 2-pin MIL-C-5015 threaded military connector.
Q: What environmental protection is provided by the sensor casing?
A: The sensor utilizes a stainless steel case with welded hermetic sealing, preventing moisture ingress and chemical contamination across temperature extremes of -54 to 121 deg C.
Field Installation Guidelines
Prepare the machine mounting surface by spot-facing to a surface flatness within 0.001 inches TIR.
Apply a light film of silicone grease to the mounting interface to optimize high-frequency acoustic coupling.
Thread the mounting stud into the 1/4-28 UNF-2B base tap and torque the sensor housing to 2 to 5 ft-lbs (2.7 to 6.8 Nm).
Align the 2-pin MIL-C-5015 cable connector keyway and hand-tighten the threaded coupling ring until fully seated.
Secure the sensor cable within 6 inches of the connector using cable clamps to eliminate strain on the connector pins and prevent triboelectric noise generation.
