Bently Nevada AM3100T2-Z2 IEPE Accelerometer

Applications

• Vibration monitoring of rotating machinery in turbines, compressors, and generators

• Condition monitoring systems in oil and gas production and refining equipment

• Predictive maintenance applications for industrial rotating assets

• Structural vibration measurement in heavy industrial machinery and assemblies

• Power generation equipment health monitoring for bearings and housings

• Petrochemical process machinery vibration analysis and diagnostics

• OEM machinery integration into Bently Nevada vibration monitoring systems

• Continuous industrial vibration tracking in harsh environments

Key Advantages

• IEPE integrated electronics design provides stable, low-noise vibration signal output

• High sensitivity (typically 100 mV/g class) enables accurate dynamic response measurement

• Rugged stainless-steel construction improves durability in harsh industrial environments

• Hermetically sealed housing enhances resistance to moisture, oil, and contamination

• Wide frequency response supports detailed vibration spectrum analysis

• Low electrical noise susceptibility improves measurement reliability in industrial plants

• Compact lightweight design simplifies installation on machinery surfaces

• Compatible with standard constant-current IEPE signal conditioning systems

Technical FAQs

Q1: What is the main function of the AM3100T2-Z2?
It measures vibration acceleration and converts it into an electrical signal for monitoring systems.

Q2: What type of sensor is it?
It is an IEPE (Integrated Electronics Piezoelectric) accelerometer.

Q3: Where is it typically installed?
It is mounted on machine housings such as turbines, pumps, compressors, and motors.

Q4: Does it require external signal conditioning?
Yes, it requires a constant-current IEPE power supply.

Q5: Can it be used in harsh environments?
Yes, it is designed for industrial vibration and temperature conditions.

Q6: What kind of signal does it output?
It outputs a voltage signal proportional to vibration acceleration.

Q7: Is it suitable for predictive maintenance?
Yes, it is widely used in condition monitoring systems.

Q8: Can it measure high-frequency vibration?
Yes, it supports wide frequency response suitable for machinery diagnostics.

Q9: Is it resistant to electrical noise?
Yes, its integrated amplifier reduces noise sensitivity.

Q10: What industries commonly use it?
Power generation, oil and gas, petrochemical, and heavy industry.