Hansford SensorsHS-172 seriesBiaxial and triaxial
HS-172 Biaxial accelerometer, side exit, PUR cable
Output: 2 × AC 100 mV/g (acceleration), PUR cable.
- Output AC IEPE
- Sensitivity 10 … 500 mV/g
- Exit Side exit
- IP IP68
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-172 · as of 07/10/2026
Key features
- Measurement in two axes
- For use with portable data collectors
- Can be configured for the application
- Piezoelectric element in shear design
Technical specifications
Parameters as specified by the manufacturer.
| Measured quantity | Vibration acceleration |
|---|---|
| Number of measuring axes | 2 axes (biaxial) |
| Output type | AC (IEPE) — acceleration |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | 10 / 30 / 50 / 100 / 250 / 500 mV/g (standard: 100) |
| Cable / connector exit | Side exit |
|---|---|
| Integral cable | PUR |
| Mounting thread | 1/4"-28 UNF, male (standard), M6 × 1 mm, male, M8 × 1.25 mm, male |
| IP rating | IP68 |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature | −30 … +90 °C |
| Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) | EN 61326-1:2013 |
| Sensing element | PZT — shear |
|---|---|
| Product line | Premium |
| Case material | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 115 g (nominal, aluminium); 235 g (nominal, stainless steel) |
| Features | For data collectors |
| Model | HS-172 |
|---|---|
| HS Sensors part no. | HS-172-SIDE-PUR |
| Manufacturer's product name | HS-172 – Side Exit – Integral PUR Cable Biaxial Accelerometer |
Documentation
Other HS-172 versions
All HS-172 variantsThe 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
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