Side-Exit Vibration Sensor Engineered for Everyday Reliability
With an IP68 rating and submersibility to 60 m, the AC104-M12A shrugs off wash-downs, oil splash and dust ingress. The housing is rated to survive 5 000 g mechanical shock and continues to report accurately across a –58 °F to 250 °F (–50 °C – 121 °C) temperature span. Because the connector sits on the sensor’s flank, cable bend-radius stress is minimised when the unit is mounted against tight machine faces, ensuring long-term signal integrity in cramped motor bays and pump skids.
Performance Highlights at a Glance
- Sensitivity: 100 mV/g ±10 %
- Bandwidth: 30 – 600 kCPM (0.5 – 10 kHz) ±3 dB
- Dynamic range: ±80 g pk, powered from any 18 – 30 V DC / 2 – 10 mA IEPE source
Where the Multipurpose Accelerometer suits best
Plant reliability teams deploy the AC104-M12A on motors, gearboxes, fans and pumps that require rapid sensor swap-out or temporary removal. The industry-standard M12 plug lets technicians disconnect without twisting cables or opening junction boxes, cutting mean-time-to-repair during shutdowns. Food-and-beverage facilities also favour the model because its hermetic construction and smooth stainless finish resist bacterial harbourage and clean easily under high-pressure spray.
Why Choose This M12 AC104-M12A Condition-Monitoring Probe?
By pairing a generous ±80 g dynamic range with low spectral noise (2.3 µg/√Hz at 100 Hz), the AC104-M12A captures everything from subtle imbalance trends to high-energy bearing defects in one sensor type. Add CTC’s unconditional lifetime warranty and SIL 2 safety rating, and you have a cost-effective accelerometer that can stay on the asset for decades while satisfying both maintenance and safety teams.