Acceleration

Miniature PiezoStar Accelerometer

Type 8766AxAx
8766AxBx

IEPE Triaxial Accelerometer Cube (50 g ... 1,000 g)

The 8766A... miniature accelerometer family (50 ... 1,000 g)
measures simultaneous shock and vibration in three orthogonal
axes.

Type 8766AxAx
A
B

IEPE, 50 to 1,000 g ranges (for 16 mm 50 g range see data

sheet 8766A_000-607)
PiezoStar element with very low sensitivity to temperature
Miniature, low mass
Hermetic, titanium construction
Mini and standard, 4 pin connector options
High temperature (+330 F) option
Conforming to

X
B

C
0.15
B

Description
Type 8766A... is an IEPE triaxial accelerometer designed for
high temperature applications. Type 8766A accelerometer
uses Kistlers PiezoStar shear element design which provides
wide operating frequency range and extremely low sensitivity
to temperature changes, as shown in Figure 1 (see pg. 3). The
IEPE sensor combines PiezoStar crystals and high gain integral
hybrid microelectronics to achieve very low sensitivity variation
over the operating temperature range, compared to other sensing element designs. The Kistler shear element technology also
ensures high immunity to base strain errors. The accelerometer
uses a welded titanium construction for low mass and an industry standard 4 pin connector, as well as a mini 4 pin connector
for lower mass and wider frequency operation. All variations
provide reliable measurements and long-term stability, especially
at higher operating temperatures.

GND

4 pin connector (M4.5 x 0.35 thd.)

Y
Connector (male) out
(end of connector)

Type 8766A050 / 100Ax

0.83
0.49
6-32 UNC-2B mtg thd., Typ. 3

A
B
C

Type 8766A250 / 500 / 1K0Ax

0.72
0.43
5-40 UNC-2B mtg thd., Typ. 3

Dimensions are shown in [in], unless otherwise noted.

Type 8766AxBx

AMERICAN

B
3

Application
This miniature and lightweight triaxial accelerometer family is
ideally suited for structural analysis of small components or subsystems, full vehicle testing for aviation, space, and automotive,
as well as a wide range of general test structures. The PiezoStar
accelerometer technology excels in operational testing over
dynamic test conditions.

X
B

C
0.20

000-841a-09.14

GND

4 pin connector (28 UNF-2A thd.)

A
B
C

Type 8766A050 / 100Bx

0.91
0.49
6-32 UNC-2B mtg thd., Typ. 3

Y
Connector (male) out
(end of connector)

Type 8766A250 / 500Bx

0.82
0.43
5-40 UNC-2B mtg thd., Typ. 3

Dimensions are shown in [in], unless otherwise noted.

This information corresponds to the current state of knowledge. Kistler reserves the
right to make technical changes. Liability for consequential damage resulting from
the use of Kistler products is excluded.

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Miniature PiezoStar Accelerometer IEPE Triaxial Accelerometer Cube, Type 8766

Technical Data
Type Number

Unit

8766A050xx

8766A100xx

8766A250xx

8766A500xx

8766A1K0Ax

Acceleration range
Acceleration limit
Threshold (1 10 kHz)
Sensitivity at 100 Hz, (10 %), 10 grms
Resonant frequency mounted

g
gpk
grms
mV/g
kHz

50
100
<0.002
100
>20

100
200
<0.004
50
>30

250
500
<0.006
20
>55

500
1,000
<0.01
10
>55

1,000
2,000
<0.02
5
>55

Frequency response
Type 8766AxAx (5 %)
Type 8766AxAx (10 %)
Type 8766AxBx (5 %)
Type 8766AxBx (10 %)
Amplitude non-linearity
Time constant nom.
Transverse sensitivity (typ. / max.)
Long-term stability

Hz
Hz
Hz
Hz
%FSO
s
%
%

1 6,000
0.5 ... 8,000
1 ... 5,000
0.5 ... 6,500
1
0.5
1.5 / 5
1

1 10,000
0.5 15,000
1 8,000
0.5 12,000
1
0.5
1.5 / 5
1

0.5 10,000
0.5 12,000
0.5 8,000
0.5 10,000
1
1.2
1.5 / 5
1

0.5 10,000
0.5 15,000
0.5 8,000
0.5 12,000
1
1.2
1.5 / 5
1

1 ... 12,000
0.5 ... 20,000
1
1.4
1.5 / 5
1

g/e
grms
gpk
%/F

0.004
1,000
5,000
0.003

0.004
1,000
5,000
+0.001

0.005
1,000
5,000
0.003

0.005
1,000
5,000
0.002

0.005
2,000
5,000
0.005

F
F

65 250
65 330

65 250
65 330

65 250
65 330

65 250
65 330

65 250
65 330

Output
Bias nom.
Impedance
Voltage full-scale

VDC

11
<100
5

11
<100
5

11
<100
5

11
<100
5

11
<100
5

Power supply
Voltage
Constant current

VDC
mA

18 30
2 20

18 30
2 20

18 30
2 20

18 30
2 20

20 ... 30
2 ... 20

Construction
Sensing element
Housing/base
Sealing-housing/connector (EN 60529)

type
PiezoStar
material titanium
type
hermetic

PiezoStar
titanium
hermetic

PiezoStar
titanium
hermetic

PiezoStar
titanium
hermetic

PiezoStar
titanium
hermetic

Connector
Type 8766AxAx
Type 8766AxBx
Ground isolated

type
type
type

4 pin (M4.5)
4 pin (28)
with accessory

4 pin (M4.5)
4 pin (28)
with accessory

4 pin (M4.5)
4 pin (28)
with accessory

4 pin (M4.5)
4 pin (28)
with accessory

4 pin (M4.5)
with accessory

Mass
Type 8766AxAx
Type 8766AxBx
Mounting
Mounting torque

grams
grams
type
in-lbf

6.4
6.9
6-32 UNC-2B
7.5 0.5

6
6.4
6-32 UNC-2B
7.5 0.5

4
4.3
5-40 UNC-2B
7.5 0.5

3.7
4
5-40 UNC-2B
7.5 0.5

3.7
5-40 UNC-2B
7.5 0.5

000-841a-09.14

Environmental
Base strain sensitivity @ 250 e
Random vibration max.
Shock limit (1 ms pulse), max.
Temperature coeff. of sensitivity
Operating temperature range
Type 8766AxxB/T
Type 8766AxxH

1 g = 9.80665 m/s2, 1 in = 25.4 mm, 1 Gram = 0.03527 oz, 1 lbf-in = 0.113 Nm

This information corresponds to the current state of knowledge. Kistler reserves the
right to make technical changes. Liability for consequential damage resulting from
the use of Kistler products is excluded.

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Miniature PiezoStar Accelerometer IEPE Triaxial Accelerometer Cube, Type 8766

AMERICAN

Accessories Included with Type 8766A050/100... Type

6-32 to 10-32 mounting stud
8430K03
Mounting wax
8432

10
8
6

% DEVIATION

4
2
0
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
4 (-20)

68 (20)

140 (60)

212 (100)

284 (140)

356 (180)

TEMPERATURE F (C)

Fig. 1: PiezoStar sensitivity variation with temperature (typical plot)

Type
8416
8418
8432

Optional Accessories
5-40 to 10-32 ground isolated mounting base
5-40 to M6 ground isolated mounting base
5-40 ground isolated mounting base
6-32 ground isolated mounting base
10-32 hole adh. gnd. iso., hex. mnt. base
Magnet mounting base with 10-32 thd. hole

Type
8400K06
8400K04
8440K01
8440K04
8436
8452A

Optional Cables
28, 4 pin neg. to 3x BNC pos., breakout
Fluoropolymer jacketed breakout
cable - M4.5, 4 pin neg. to 3x BNC (pos.)
Flexible silicone jacketed breakout
cable - 28, 4 pin (neg.) 3x BNC (pos.)

Type
1756C
1784B

Ordering Key
Diminsional Text

Measuring range

Type 8400K06

Type 8400K04

5-40 to 10-32

5-40 to M6

Ground isolated
mounting base

Ground isolated
mounting base

Type 8440K01:
5-40
Type 8440K04:
6-32
Ground isolated
mounting bases

Type 8436

Type 8452

Adhesive ground
isolated, hex.
mounting base
with 10-32
thd. hole

Magnet
mounting base
with 10-32
thd. hole

Fig. 2: Mounting accessories

Measure

000-841a-09.14

Type 8766A...

Low impedance
IEPE

Connect

Type 1756C,
or Type 1734A,
or Type 1784A
4 pin neg.
3x BNC pos.

8
6

Accessories Included with Type 8766A250/500...

5-40 to 10-32 mounting stud
5-40 to M6 mounting stud (shipped only outside N.A.)
Mounting wax

4
2
0
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10

1734A

Type 8766A...
Measurements

500.55
g

050

100 g

100

250 g

250

Verticle

Mounting
Reliable and accurate measurements require that the mounting
surface be clean and flat. The sensor can be attached to the structure with wax, adhesive or the supplied mounting stud. Several
optional ground isolated mounting accessories are also available
for added mounting flexibility. Type 8766A250/500/1K0..., with
three 5-40 UNC-2B threaded holes, and Type 8766A050/100,
with three 6-32 UNC-2B threaded holes, offer flexible stud
mounting on a test object, fully utilizing each mounting side of
the cube design. In addition, the three threaded holes provide
reliable mounting for calibration of each orthogonal axis. The
instruction manual for Type 8766A provides detailed information regarding mounting surface preparation.

10

Abweichung in %

Typical Temperature Response

-76 (-60)

METRIC

500 g

500

1,000 g

1K0

Connector

Horizontal

Mini, M4.5 x 0.35, 4 pin (pos.)

28, 4 pin (pos.)*only 050, 100, 250, 500

TEDS Templates / Variants

Amplify

Type 51

Power supply /
signal conditioner

Output

Analyze

Type 1511

BNC pos.
BNC pos.

not
supplied

Fig. 3: Measuring chain

Note: Type 1784B is used for Type 8766AxAx;

Type 1756C and Type 1734A are used for Type 8766AxBx

This information corresponds to the current state of knowledge. Kistler reserves the
right to make technical changes. Liability for consequential damage resulting from
the use of Kistler products is excluded.

Standard, base temperature

High temperature

TEDS Option

IEEE 1451.4 V0.9 Template 24

(UTID 116225)

T01

LMS Template 117, Free format Point ID

T02

LMS Template 118, Automotive

Format (Field 14 Geometry = 0)

T03

LMS Template 118, Aerospace

Format (Field 14 Geometry = 1)

T04

P1451.4 v1.0 template 25

Transfer Function Disabled

T05

P1451.4 v1.0 template 25

Transfer Function Enabled

T06

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Tel. +41 52 224 11 11, Fax +41 52 224 14 14, info@kistler.com, www.kistler.com
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-76 (-60)

4 (-