The Amphenol/PCB Piezotronics 482A16 is a single-channel, line-operated signal conditioner designed for ICP accelerometers and microphones. It supplies regulated constant current to power compatible sensors and converts their high-impedance outputs into low-impedance signals compatible with standard measurement instrumentation. Adjustable gain and integrated filtering enable signal optimization for vibration analysis and acoustic measurement applications.
Technical Specifications
Channels: Single-channel
Operation: Line-operated AC power
Sensor Input: ICP (Integrated Circuit Piezoelectric) accelerometers and microphones
Output Signal: Low-impedance
Power Function: Regulated constant current source for sensor excitation
Gain Control: Adjustable gain settings
Signal Processing: Integrated filtering capabilities
Input/Output Connectors: BNC (typical)
– Key Features
• Constant current excitation for ICP sensor operation
• Adjustable gain for signal optimization
• Integrated filtering for noise reduction and bandwidth control
• High-impedance to low-impedance signal conversion
• Standard AC line power operation
• BNC connector interface for sensor and signal paths
– Typical Applications
• Vibration analysis and monitoring
• Acoustic measurement and analysis
• Laboratory and field-based sensor signal conditioning
• Industrial vibration monitoring systems
– Compatibility & Integration
The 482A16 is designed for use with ICP/IEPE accelerometers and microphones that employ the ICP power and signal transmission method. Compatible sensors include products from Amphenol/PCB Piezotronics and other manufacturers adhering to ICP standards. The line-operated design integrates directly into measurement systems requiring AC-powered signal conditioning without battery or external power supply dependencies.
