NAVY Awards VIP Sensors Contract to Develop a Triaxial Fiber Optic Accelerometer

- May 1, 2008

The U.S. Navy awarded VIP Sensors a SBIR Phase I contract to develop and demonstrate a single-line, high channel count, passive fiber optic vector sensor for a towed array system, as an alternative to current long twin-line hydrophone towed arrays. The program's specific objective is to develop a triaxial optical accelerometer for use in the fiber optic vector sensor arrays. These new high performance passive sensors, in addition to providing good left-right ambiguity resolution and low level signal detection at long range, exhibit significant advantages such as high sensitivity/bandwidth, small size, light weight, and RFI/EMI immunity. Fiber optic accelerometers of this type are expected to find multiple applications in aerospace and defense, ship building industry, seismic monitoring, bridge monitoring, oil field monitoring, etc.

New Distributors

- April 15, 2008

As part of our effort to globally expand, VIP Sensors is pleased to announce two more distributors to our list of representatives.  AB-AD Technology & Engineering will represent VIP Sensors in Israel, while Bestech Australia Pty. Ltd. will represent VIP Sensors in Australia and New Zealand.  Bestech provides the latest in measurement and control technology to the Australian and New Zealand market.  AB-AD Technology & Engineering provides equipment for acoustics and vibration testing, data acquisition and control.  VIP Sensors is excited to introduce their accelerometers and electronics used for impact and vibration testing as well as Smart Sensor Network to their product lines.

New Smart Network Three Channel IEPE Interface Module

- March 18, 2008

The Model 6006 is a 3 channel IEPE interface module with a fully digital communication interface. All electronics for analog signal conditioning, analog-to-digital conversion, digital signal processing, and RS-485 network communications are incorporated into the module enclosure. The gain and offset, filter corner frequencies, and sample rates for the accelerometer are all programmable. The module provides data in engineering units, performs self-testing functions of its electronics, and stores TEDS (transducer electronic data sheet) information for complete identification of each sensor connected to the network. The Smart Network is a multi-drop transducer communication bus with a high data throughput that supports high-frequency measurements and a high level of synchronization for all channels connected to the network. A Smart Network controller card and PC software are used to communicate with all module channels connected to the network, for sending commands to each module, and receiving and storing sensor data.

New Smart Network Triaxial Piezoelectric Accelerometer

- March 12, 2008

The Model 2330 is a 3-axis piezoelectric accelerometer with a fully digital communication interface. All electronics for analog signal conditioning, analog-to-digital conversion, digital signal processing, and RS-485 network communications are incorporated into the accelerometer enclosure. The full scale range, filter corner frequencies, and sample rates for the accelerometer are all programmable. The accelerometer provides data in engineering units, corrected over the operating temperature range to improve accuracy, and stores TEDS (transducer electronic data sheet) information for complete identification of each sensor connected to the network. The Smart Network is a multi-drop transducer communication bus with a high data throughput that supports high-frequency measurements and a high level of synchronization for all channels connected to the network. A Smart Network controller card and PC software is used to communicate with all sensors channels connected to the network, for sending commands to each sensor and receiving and storing sensor data.

New Distributor in Europe

- October 25, 2007

VIP Sensors is pleased to announce its newest distributor, RELIAS Engineering, in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Poland, The Czech Republic, The Netherlands and Belgium. RELIAS Engineering is a distributor of electronic design and testing equipment. VIP Sensors is pleased to add accelerometers and signal conditioners used for impact and vibration testing to their product line.

New MEMS Piezoresistive Accelerometer

- February 15, 2007

The Model 1500 is a MEMS Piezoresistive accelerometer designed to measure short duration shocks as well as long duration transients. Its undamped design and wide frequency response (DC to ≥20kHz) allows measurements of shock signals with excellent fidelity, without spurious effects such as zero shifts, amplitude distortion, and phase distortion typical of AC or damped DC accelerometers. Its low mass (≤1gram) minimizes mass loading effects, therefore it is ideal for testing lightweight structures and systems. Model 1500 meets SAEJ211 specifications for anthropomorphic dummy instrumentation therefore is ideal for automotive crash testing, flutter testing and vehicle road testing.

New Miniature Piezoelectric Accelerometer

- January 15, 2007

The Model 2017A is an adhesively mounted piezoelectric accelerometer with integral electronics (IEPE) that is ideally suited for vibration measurements on small structures and objects. Along with a mass of only 5 grams, it features a high signal-to-noise ratio, two output sensitivities (10 mV/g and 100 mV/g) and a wide bandwidth up to 6 kHz. The accelerometer transmits its low impedance voltage output through the same cable that supplies the constant current power. The Model 2017A design is sealed against external contamination. The accelerometer features a top connector that is used with a 10-foot coaxial cable terminated with a 10-32 connector for error-free operation.

New Smart Sensor Network System

- October 6, 2006

VIP Sensors introduces The Smart Sensor Network System, a brand new type of sensor measurement and control system which utilizes a multi-drop network sensor-actuator architecture. This system allows a drastic reduction of interconnecting cables, lowers installation and system costs, increases noise immunity and increases over all performance. The Smart Sensors Network System is a distributed sensor instrumentation system with synchronous/simultaneous sampling consisting of miniature smart digital sensors and transducer modules interconnected to a Network Interface Controller (NIC) through a multi-drop digital serial bus (IntelliBus™). Small transducer modules called IBIMs (IntelliBus Interface Modules) are used to interface any traditional analog transducer to the bi-directional digital bus.

New Portable Accelerometer Calibrator

- August 1, 2006

VIP SENSORS introduces the new Model 5900, a portable accelerometer calibrator which measures and displays the output of Piezoelectric (PE), Piezoelectric with Integral Electronics (IEPE, constant current) and voltage accelerometer types when subjected to a known excitation. A built-in shaker and reference accelerometer provides a known vibration input signal. The vibration amplitude is adjustable from 0.02 g to 2 g and is accurately shown in the 4 digit display. The user has the option to use the internal sinusoidal oscillator set at 100 Hz or to use an external oscillator with frequencies from 50 to 2 KHz. Maximum weight of the accelerometer under test is 7 ounces (200 grams) for 1 g excitation. This instrument is perfect for those who want a portable device to quickly ascertain the sensitivity of the accelerometer they are about to use on a test.

New Short Form Catalog

- May 18, 2006

VIP Sensors has released a new Short Form Catalog that offers a quick and convenient means of selecting accelerometers and electronics products. In addition to providing accelerometer Sensitivity and Frequency Response information, it includes operating temperature range, unit weight, shock survival limit, mounting method, and a product photo. The Short Form Catalog is updated regularly to include newly introduced products.

New Vibration Signal Conditioner

- April 27, 2006

VIP SENSORS introduces the new Model 5005, a three-channel, low-noise signal conditioner that accepts three channels of Piezoelectric, Piezoelectric with Integral Electronics (IEPE) or Voltage transducer types. A double integration stage allows the output voltage to be proportional to Acceleration, Velocity or Displacement. Model 5005 is also capable of reading the Transducer Electronic Data Sheet (TEDS) provided by an IEPE transducer that is compliant to IEEE 1451.4. Transducer output data is displayed on the front panel LED display and can also be controlled via the RS-232 communication interface utilizing your computer and VIP5005 control software. The input signals of Model 5005 are processed through low-noise amplifiers with programmable gains for different sensitivities and full scale settings. Low-pass and high-pass filters with programmable corners suppress spurious signals.

New Integral Electronics Piezoelectric (IEPE) Signal Conditioner

- February 6, 2006

VIP SENSORS introduces the new Model 5100, a small, light-weight, battery-powered signal conditioner. It conditions the signals from piezoelectric transducers with integral electronics (IEPE). It provides constant current excitation, decouples the input bias voltage, and amplifies the signal to provide a +/- 5 volts maximum output. Its gain is switch selectable to be 1 or 10. Model 5100 is powered by either an external power source or a 9 volt DC battery. LEDs on its front panel indicate if it is operating, if the transducer is faulty (open or short), or if the internal battery is low. The input and output connectors are BNC. Frequency characteristics range from 0.05 Hz to 100 KHz.

New Integral Electronics Piezoelectric (IEPE) Accelerometer

- December 20, 2005

The Model 2010A is a stud mounted piezoelectric accelerometer with integral electronics (IEPE) for general vibration measurements on structures and objects. It features a high signal-to-noise ratio, a high output sensitivity and a wide bandwidth up to 10 kHz. The accelerometer transmits its low impedance voltage output through the same cable that supplies the constant current power. The Model 2010A design is sealed against external contamination. The accelerometer features a side connector that is used with a 10-foot coaxial cable terminated with a 10-32 connector for error-free operation.

New Miniature Piezoelectric Accelerometer

- October 5, 2005

The Model 1011 is a miniature piezoelectric accelerometer (1.2 grams) for vibration and shock measurements on structures and small objects. This self-generating device requires no external power and exhibits a broad frequency response range to 15 KHz and a high resonance frequency at 50 KHz. It utilizes a piezoelectric crystal material that exhibits stable output sensitivity over the operating temperature range. In addition, each sensor features a 10 feet integral low noise cable terminated with a 10-32 connector.