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Hansford SensorsHS-170I series Ex zones — ATEX / IECEx

HS-170I Compact intrinsically safe accelerometer, top exit, braided cable

Output: AC 100 mV/g (acceleration), braided cable.

Output AC IEPE
Sensitivity 10 … 500 mV/g
Exit Top exit
IP IP65

Ordering options

Sensitivity

Mounting thread

You do not have to choose every option — we will agree the rest in the quotation.

Quantity

Technical data is taken from the manufacturer's documentation. Before ordering, please confirm the parameters against the current datasheet or with our engineer.

HS Sensors · HS-170I · as of 07/10/2026

Key features

Intrinsically safe version — approvals: Europe (ATEX), USA, India (PESO), Australia (IECEx certificate)
Compact design
Premium version
Can be configured for the application
Piezoelectric element in shear design

Technical specifications

Parameters as specified by the manufacturer.

Measurement
Measured quantity	Vibration acceleration
Number of measuring axes	1 axis

Output signal
Output type	AC (IEPE) — acceleration
Sensitivity	10 / 30 / 50 / 100 / 250 / 500 mV/g (standard: 100)

Connection and mounting
Cable / connector exit	Top exit
Integral cable	Braided
Mounting thread	1/4"-28 UNF, female (standard), 1/4"-28 UNF, male, Quick Fit, female, M6 × 1 mm, male, M8 × 1.25 mm, male, M10 × 1.5 mm, male

Operating conditions and protection
IP rating	IP65
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)	EN 61326-1:2013

Hazardous areas and approvals
Hazardous-area version	Intrinsically safe (Ex i)
Approvals and certificates	ATEX (EU), IECEx, US approval (Class / Division), PESO (India)

Construction
Sensing element	PZT — shear
Product line	Premium
Case material	Stainless steel
Weight	52 g (nominal, body only)
Features	Compact design

Identification
Model	HS-170I
HS Sensors part no.	HS-170I-TOP-BRAIDED
Manufacturer's product name	HS-170I – Top Exit – Compact Integral Braided Cable Intrinsically Safe Accelerometer

Documentation

Other HS-170I versions

All HS-170I variants

The same model with a different cable exit, connector or cable type.

Where it is used

Typical applications

Fans
Electric motors
Pumps
Compressors
Centrifuges
Conveyors
Air handling units
Gearboxes
Rolls
Dryers
Presses
Cooling systems
HVAC systems
Spindles
Machine tools
Process equipment

HS-170I Compact intrinsically safe accelerometer, top exit, braided cable

Key features

Technical specifications

Documentation

Other HS-170I versions

Where it is used

Typical applications

Categories

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