IMI Sensors High Temperature Accelerometer Kit for Vibration Measurement in Gas Turbines

Application specific solutions for Gas Turbine Monitoring

Depew, New York, USA - March 18, 2011 - IMI Sensors, a division of PCB Piezotronics, Inc., announces the worldwide launch of the company's 600B13/B14 high temperature accelerometer kits for vibration measurement in gas turbines. These high temperature accelerometer kits include a side-exit charge mode sensor, 10-foot integral hermetically sealed hard-line cable, and integral ICP® charge amplifier for multiple power generation monitoring applications, including placement on turbines, exhaust systems, and piping in extreme heat environments of +900°F/+482°C.

The new shear mode sensing element of the 600B13/B14 provides significantly improved performance for dealing with transient temperature changes and spiking, a common condition in gas turbines. In addition, by incorporating an integral sensor, cable, and charge amplifier in a single high-temperature accelerometer kit, gas turbine operators have a complete measuring chain that eliminates contamination and common mode noise concerns. The integral ICP® charge amplifier allows for use with standard data acquisition equipment.

IMI's 600B13/B14 kits are designed as drop-in replacements for existing accelerometers with ARINC® three-point mounting bases, and have a higher temperature range than many competing sensor types. Model 600B13 has 100 mV/g (10.2 mV/(m/s²)) sensitivity and Model 600B14 has 10 mV/g (1.02 mV/(m/s²))sensitivity. The wide frequency range for 600B13/B14 is (±5%) 282 to 240000 cpm (4.7 to 4000 Hz), making them ideal high temperature accelerometer kits for the measurement of gas turbine vibration.

For more information please download the Combustion Dynamics Instrumentation brochure: www.imi-sensors.com/ContentImages/downloads/IMI_GasTurbine_LoRes.pdf

Or visit the IMI-Sensors site at: http://www.imi-sensors.com/Combustion.aspx.

About IMI Sensors

IMI Sensors, a PCB Piezotronics Division is dedicated to addressing the machinery vibration sensing needs for condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and process control requirements. All IMI sensors and vibration switches are designed to withstand the rigors of harsh industrial environments. Included are sensors that interface directly with vibration data collectors and analysis equipment, as well as process monitoring equipment, PLC, DCS, alarm, and SCADA systems. For more information about IMI Sensors please call us anytime at 800-959-4464, or visit www.imi-sensors.com.

About PCB® Piezotronics

PCB Piezotronics is a global leader in the design and manufacture of force, torque, load, strain, pressure, acoustic and vibrations 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. From ready-to-ship stock products to custom-made specials, PCB© proudly stands behind their products with services you value most, including toll-free customer service, 24-hour SensorLinesm, a global distribution network, and the industry's only commitment to Total Customer Satisfaction. For more information visit www.pcb.com.

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