Sensors & Measurement
Accelerometer
A sensor that measures acceleration.
IN ONE SENTENCE
In industrial monitoring it is commonly used to capture vibration and shock.
In normal English
Piezoelectric and MEMS accelerometers have different strengths in frequency range, power and static measurement capability.
Why would I use it?
Use it for vibration, motion, tilt or shock according to sensor type.
THINK OF IT LIKE…
A sensor that feels changes in motion.
Related terms
vibration sensor, MEMS, condition monitoring
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