IMI Sensors Launches New Model Very High Temperature Charge Output Accelerometer

Ideal for Vibration Measurement on Gas Turbines

June 3, 2013, Depew, NY - IMI Sensors, one of the largest manufacturers of industrial vibration monitoring instrumentation, such as accelerometers, vibration transmitters and switches, announced the release of EX611A20 with 10 feet of integral hard-line cable terminating in a LEMO connector.

IMI has developed this new Very High Temperature Charge Mode Accelerometer to be used in various gas turbine applications such as bearing health monitoring, condition monitoring, and structural damages monitoring. Other applications include commissioning of nuclear power plants.

The new model extends temperature survivability range to 1300 °F (704 °C) in an industrial housing. The unit comes standard with a 10 foot (3 meter) integral hard-line cable terminating in a LEMO connector, but other cable lengths and terminating connectors are available (2 pin mini MIL).

In addition to warranty, pricing, lead time, as well as height advantage over the competition, the IMI High Temperature Charge Output Accelerometer model EX611A20 also includes ATEX and IECEx approvals that most competing models do not carry. EX611A20 has another distinct competitive advantage with its sensing geometry featuring shear mode sensing elements versus the compression mode designs. Shear mode accelerometers are much less sensitive to thermal transients than compression mode sensors. Since these sensors are designed for extreme temperature environments, this design feature is extremely important for the end user.

IMI offers various differential charge amplifiers available to support the launch of EX611A20, including models 422M182 & 422M183.

Additional information about IMI's complete line of combustion dynamics and high temperature vibration sensors can be found at: https://www.imi-sensors.com/GasTurbineMonitoring.aspx. For all technical inquiries and application support, please contact Eric Yax at eyax@pcb.com or 716-684-0003 x2377.

About IMI-Sensors

IMI Sensors, a division of PCB Piezotronics, is the pioneer of ICP® technology and one of the world's largest manufacturers of industrial vibration monitoring instrumentation, such as accelerometers, vibration transmitters and switches. These sensors feature rugged stainless steel housings and survive in harsh environments like paper and steel mills, mines, water treatment facilities and power plants. Integrating with portable analyzers and PLC's, IMI instrumentation helps maintenance departments reduce downtime and protect critical machinery. Our Platinum Stock Products program ensures fast delivery of over 10,000 sensors that are in stock and covered by a Lifetime Warranty. With a customer support team of more than 30 Application Engineers and Customer Service Representatives, IMI proudly stands behind our products with the services our customers value most, including a 24-hour SensorLinesm, a global distribution network, and the industry's only commitment to Total Customer Satisfaction. Visit IMI at www.imi-sensors.com.

About PCB Piezotronics, Inc.

PCB Piezotronics is a global leader in the design and manufacture of microphones, vibration, pressure, force, torque, load, and strain sensors, as well as the pioneer of ICP® technology. This instrumentation is used for test, measurement, monitoring, and control requirements in automotive, aerospace, industrial, R&D, military, educational, commercial, OEM applications, and more. Our Platinum Products program ensures fast delivery of over 13,000 sensors that are covered by an Unconditional Guarantee. With a customer support team of more than 50 Field Sales and Customer Service Representatives and Application Engineers. PCB® proudly stands behind their products with the services you value most, including a 24-hour SensorLinesm, a global distribution network, and the industry's only commitment to Total Customer Satisfaction. Visit us at www.pcb.com.

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