R1.50 pages

R1.5 Sensor
Low Frequency

High Sensitivity Acoustic Emission Sensor
Description and Features

Operating Specifications

The R1.5 is a low frequency and high sensitivity AE sensor

t Dynamict
t
Peak Sensitivity, Ref V/(m/s)...................... 85 dB

with 14 kHz resonance frequency, 85 dB peak sensitivity
and useful bandwidth from 5 to 20 kHz. The sensor has a
standard 1 meter RG58 coax cable and BNC connector on
the side of the sensor. The cavity is made from stainless
steel. It is approximately 1.55” (40 mm) high.

Operating Frequency Range................5 to 20 KHz

Resonant Frequency, Ref V/(m/s). .............. 14KHz
.

Directionality. ................................. +/- 1.5 dB
.

t Environmental

These transducers are completely enclosed in metal

Temperature Range....................... -35º to 150º C

stainless steel housings, fabricated to minimize RFI/EMI

Shock Limit........................................... 500 g

Completely shielded crystal for maximum RFI/EMI

immunity

interference.

Applications
This sensor is normally used in structural health

t Physical
Dimensions. ........................... 1.125 OD X 1.55H
.

Weight. ......................................... 100 grams
.
Case Material. ........................... Stainless steel
.

Face Material. ............................ Stainless steel
.

Connector. ..........................1 m cable with BNC
.

good choice for pipeline leak detection.

monitoring of concrete and steel structures. It is also a

Connector Locations..................................side

Ordering Information and Accessories

Frequency response of R1.5I. Calibration based on ASTM E 1106.

R1.5..........................................................R1.5
Cable (specify cable length in meters)............ 1234 - X
Magnetic Hold-Down . ............................... MHR1.5I
.
External Pre-Amplifier............................2/4/6 or IL
Amplifier Subsystems..................................... AE2A
Sensors include
NIST Calibration Certificate & Warranty

195 Clarksville Road, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550 Phone: 609-716-4000
Fax: 609-716-0706 Email: sales@pacndt.com Internet: www.pacndt.com
Due to continuing improvement, Physical Acoustics Corp. (PAC) reserves the right to amend specifications without notice.
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Rev. 12/07 #236-07