Hansford SensorsHS-173 seriesBiaxial and triaxial
HS-173 Triaxial accelerometer, side exit, 5-core PTFE cable with conduit
Output: 3 × AC 100 mV/g (acceleration), 5-core PTFE cable in protective conduit.
- 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-173 · as of 07/10/2026
Key features
- For use with portable data collectors
- Protective cable conduit
- 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 | 3 axes (triaxial) |
| Output type | AC (IEPE) — acceleration |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | 10 / 30 / 50 / 100 / 250 / 500 mV/g (standard: 100) |
| Cable / connector exit | Side exit |
|---|---|
| Integral cable | PTFE |
| Protective conduit | Yes |
| Number of cable cores | 5 |
| Mounting thread | 1/4"-28 UNF, male (standard), M6 × 1 mm, male, M8 × 1.25 mm, male |
| IP rating | IP68 |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature | −55 … +150 °C |
| Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) | EN 61326-1:2013 |
| Sensing element | PZT — shear |
|---|---|
| Product line | Premium |
| Case material | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 235 g (nominal, stainless steel) |
| Features | For data collectors |
| Model | HS-173 |
|---|---|
| HS Sensors part no. | HS-173-SIDE-PTFE-CONDUIT-5-CORE |
| Manufacturer's product name | HS-173 – Side Exit – Integral PTFE Cable with Conduit Triaxial Accelerometer |
Documentation
- HS-173 datasheet (metric units)PDF · Datasheet · EN · 613.8 KB · TS1229.4
- HS-173 datasheet (imperial units)PDF · Datasheet · EN · 569.8 KB · TS1229U.4
- Stud and pad mounting instructionsPDF · Installation guide · EN · 429.3 KB
- HS-173 user manual (and others)PDF · Manual · EN · 1.9 MB
- HS-173 3D CAD modelZIP · 3D CAD model · EN · 1.5 MB
Other HS-173 versions
All HS-173 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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