A cost effective accelerometer and DAQ for machine condition monitoring: A feasibility study

Christopher A. Suprock, Barry K. Fussell, Robert B. Jerard, John T. Roth

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Abstract

The objective of this work is to present an inexpensive alternative to traditional accelerometer and DAQ components for machine condition monitoring. This paper explores the feasibility of using a PC sound card for high bandwidth data acquisition from an epoxy-sealed electret condenser. This sensor's frequency response will be contrasted against that of a commercial piezoelectric accelerometer amplified and sampled by a traditional DAQ system. The frequency response of the sealed electret accelerometer is shown to be a linear function of acceleration input magnitude. As a result, the electret accelerometer is capable of replicating the response of the piezoelectric system through frequency deconvolution. An evaluation of the sensor's capabilities and possible applications are discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationTransactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME - Paper Presented at NAMRC 36
Pages169-176
Number of pages8
StatePublished - 2008
EventTransactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME - Monterrey, Mexico
Duration: May 20 2008May 23 2008

Publication series

NameTransactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME
Volume36
ISSN (Print)1047-3025

Other

OtherTransactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME
Country/TerritoryMexico
CityMonterrey
Period5/20/085/23/08

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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