The CTC AC156 Series is a cost-effective, side-exit IEPE accelerometer engineered to capture both ultra-low-speed vibration and high-frequency fault signatures in a single, rugged package. Delivering a sensitivity of 500 mV/g and an extended frequency span from 0.1 Hz to 10 kHz (±3 dB), it excels on large, slowly rotating assets such as main bearings and gearbox inputs while remaining sharp enough to detect early stage bearing or gear defects at ultrasonic ranges. A shear-mode PZT ceramic sensing element is hermetically welded inside a 316L stainless-steel housing, ensuring outstanding stability, corrosion resistance and submersible operation down to 60 m.
Designed for maintenance teams seeking dependable data at an economical price point, the AC156 combines CE-certified electromagnetic shielding, a 1,000 g shock limit and quick two-second settling time. Choose from three connector styles—2-pin MIL connector, integral CB103 cable, or armored CB2D6 cable—so the same sensor platform can be deployed from laboratory test rigs to harsh outdoor wind farms. Backed by CTC’s unconditional lifetime warranty, the AC156 is built to stay in service far longer than the equipment it monitors.
