Tri-Axis Accelerometer
Providing three axes' measurements in a single robust package.
This accelerometer provides three axes’ measurements in a single robust package. It measures the acceleration on the X, Y & Z axes and provides a voltage output for each which correlates to the G-force present on that axis. Each unit is calibrated to compensate for thermal drift, which allows for accurate measurements to be achieved over a wide ambient temperature range. Designed for high‑performance and harsh operating environments, the tri-axis accelerometer provides stable, repeatable measurements across a wide temperature range, with flexible output options to suit both analogue and CAN‑based systems. Ideal for motorsport, vehicle dynamics and other high‑shock applications where reliable g‑force data is critical.Key features
Three‑axis measurement in one unit
Measures acceleration across X, Y and Z axes simultaneously, reducing system complexity.High accuracy across wide temperatures
Factory‑calibrated to compensate for thermal drift, ensuring consistent performance from –40°C to +125°C.Flexible output options
Available with analogue voltage output, CAN bus output, or a hybrid analogue + CAN configuration.
Configurable filtering
Integrated Butterworth filtering helps remove unwanted noise and tailor the sensor response to the application.Motorsport‑proven robustness
Designed to withstand high vibration, shock, humidity and exposure to common motorsport fluids.
Outputs & interfaces
Output type | Description |
|---|---|
Analogue voltage | Simple voltage output per axis for direct connection to data acquisition systems |
CAN bus | Digital output with configurable filtering and high‑speed CAN communication |
Hybrid (Analogue + CAN) | Combined analogue and CAN outputs, supporting filtered or unfiltered data paths |
CAN speed | Up to 1 Mbit/s |
CAN sampling rate | Configurable by host ECU (up to 4 kHz) |
Mechanical & environmental
Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
Weight | <45 g |
Housing | Hard‑anodised aluminium |
Cable design | Integrated strain relief |
Operating humidity | Up to 100% |
Vibration resistance | 40 Hz to 2 kHz, up to 40 g |
Shock resistance | Up to 50 g |
Fluid resistance | Resistant to standard motorsport fluids |
Filtering & signal conditioning
Feature | Capability |
|---|---|
Filter type | Variable IIR, 8th‑order Butterworth |
Filter configuration | Fixed (analogue) or user‑configurable (CAN / hybrid) |
Per‑axis filtering | Different cut‑off frequencies selectable per axis |
Noise control | Designed to reduce unwanted vibration and signal noise |
Typical applications
Application Area | Use Case |
|---|---|
Vehicle dynamics | Chassis and g‑force monitoring |
Motorsport | Performance analysis and data logging |
Test & validation | Vehicle behaviour measurement |
Harsh environments | High shock and vibration applications |