Model 132A31/004AW

Micro ICP® pressure sensor, 140 mV/psi, pigtail conn. (for high frequency

Installation and Operating Manual

For assistance with the operation of this product,

contact PCB Piezotronics, Inc.

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Return Policies and Instructions

The information contained in this document supersedes all similar information that
may be found elsewhere in this manual.

Total Customer Satisfaction – PCB Calibration – Routine calibration of

Piezotronics guarantees Total Customer sensors and associated instrumentation
Satisfaction. If, at any time, for any is recommended as this helps build
reason, you are not completely satisfied confidence in measurement accuracy
with any PCB product, PCB will repair, and acquired data. Equipment
replace, or exchange it at no charge. calibration cycles are typically
You may also choose to have your established by the users own quality
purchase price refunded in lieu of the regimen. When in doubt about a
repair, replacement, or exchange of the calibration cycle, a good “rule of thumb”
product. is to recalibrate on an annual basis. It is
also good practice to recalibrate after
Service – Due to the sophisticated exposure to any severe temperature
nature of the sensors and associated extreme, shock, load, or other
instrumentation provided by PCB environmental influence, or prior to any
Piezotronics, user servicing or repair is critical test.
not recommended and, if attempted,
may void the factory warranty. Routine PCB Piezotronics maintains an ISO-
maintenance, such as the cleaning of 9001 certified metrology laboratory and
electrical connectors, housings, and offers calibration services, which are
mounting surfaces with solutions and accredited by A2LA to ISO/IEC 17025,
techniques that will not harm the with full traceability to SI through
physical material of construction, is N.I.S.T. In addition to the normally
acceptable. Caution should be observed supplied calibration, special testing is
to insure that liquids are not permitted to also available, such as: sensitivity at
migrate into devices that are not elevated or cryogenic temperatures,
hermetically sealed. Such devices phase response, extended high or low
should only be wiped with a dampened frequency response, extended range,
cloth and never submerged or have leak testing, hydrostatic pressure
liquids poured upon them. testing, and others. For information on
standard recalibration services or
Repair – In the event that equipment special testing, contact your local PCB
becomes damaged or ceases to Piezotronics distributor, sales
operate, arrangements should be made representative, or factory customer
to return the equipment to PCB service representative.
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住房 O O O O O O
PCB板 X O O O O O
电气连接器 O O O O O O
压电晶体 X O O O O O
环氧 O O O O O O
铁氟龙 O O O O O O
电子 O O O O O O
厚膜基板 O O X O O O
电线 O O O O O O
电缆 X O O O O O
塑料 O O O O O O
焊接 X O O O O O
铜合金/黄铜 X O O O O O
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O： 表示该有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在 GB/T 26572 规定的限量要求以下。
X： 表示该有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 GB/T 26572 规定的限量要求。
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(Cr(VI)) (PBB) Ethers (PBDE)
Housing O O O O O O
PCB Board X O O O O O
Electrical O O O O O O
Connectors
Piezoelectric X O O O O O
Crystals
Epoxy O O O O O O
Teflon O O O O O O
Electronics O O O O O O
Thick Film O O X O O O
Substrate
Wires O O O O O O
Cables X O O O O O
Plastic O O O O O O
Solder X O O O O O
Copper Alloy/Brass X O O O O O
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the limit requirement of GB/T 26572.
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DOCUMENT NUMBER: 21354

DOCUMENT REVISION: C
ECN: 45605
 OPERATION MANUAL FOR MICROSENSORS 1
132 Series

1.0 INTRODUCTION determines the low-frequency response of the

microsensors. (Refer to General Guide to ICP
132 Series Microsensors are small, piezoelectric Instrumentation, G-0001, for complete details.)
pressure sensors featuring extremely fast response for
measurement of short wavelength pressure pulses. Below are the available configurations for the 132
The short time constant of some models filters off the Series Microsensors.
longer duration portion of pressure pulses, allowing
differentiation of consecutive pressure pulses.
2-ft Twisted Pair
132 Series Microsensors contain integrated ICP Cable Terminating into
circuit amplifiers which operate as source followers Model 070B09 Solder
Model 060A28
and provide very high-frequency response. These Connector Adaptor
Clamp Nut
micro-integrated circuit amplifiers convert the high- (supplied)
¼” Hex
impedance voltage from the crystals into low- ¼-28 Thread
impedance voltage of less than 100 ohms. (supplied)
Output from the microsensors may be coupled
directly into oscilloscopes, recorders and A to D
converters. Power to operate the IC amplifier and the
output signal are conducted over a single conductor,
two-wire cable with the ground serving as signal
return. Special low-noise cables are not required.
The calibrated mV/psi output of these microsensors is Model 132A31 Time-of-Arrival
not attenuated nor is noise appreciably increased by ICP Microsensor
the cable.

2.0 DESCRIPTION
132 Series Microsensors feature small diameter
pressure-sensing surfaces incorporating very small (<
1 mm) piezoelectric sensing elements. The small size Terminating into
of the sensing elements imparts extremely fast #10-32 Coaxial
response time to the microsensors. Connector

The charge generated by deflection of the

piezoelectric element when subjected to shock
pressures creates a voltage on the input capacitance at
the gate of the microsensor ICP amplifier. The
amplifier, in conjunction with the source element,
transforms the input into a low-impedance output
signal of equal amplitude. The DC bias that exists on
the signal lead is removed from the output signal by a
coupling capacitor in the power supply. Resistors in
the internal ICP amplifiers of the microsensors set
the internal discharge time constant, which Model 132A32

ICP is a registered trademark of PCB Piezotronics, Inc. Drawing Number: 21094

Revision: A
ECO #: 35764
 OPERATION MANUAL FOR MICROSENSORS 2
132 Series

3.0 INSTALLATION
2-ft Twisted Pair
Cable Terminating into
Model 060A28 Refer to the installation drawing for details. If the
Model 070B09 Solder
Clamp Nut microsensors are to be subjected to pressures beyond
Connector Adaptor
¼” Hex their specified range, be sure to use backing nuts to
(supplied)
¼-28 Thread prevent the sensors from backing out of their
(supplied) mounting ports. (Thread adaptors are available from
PCB to facilitate mounting.)

Connect the microsensors to an ICP power supply.

Use standard two-conductor cable between the sensor
and the ICP power unit.

Next, connect the power unit to a readout device, e.g.,

oscilloscope, recorder or high-speed A to D
Model 132A35 converter.

4.0 OPERATION
#10-32
Switch the ICP power unit on and observe reading of
Coaxial
bias-monitoring voltmeter on front panel of power
Connector
unit.

If indicator is in green section of indicator panel, the

IC amplifier is providing proper bias (normally +11
VDC), cable connections are normal and the system
is ready to operate.

If the needle moves to the red area of the fault

monitor meter, output is zero and a short is indicated.
The short could be located in the amplifier cable
connectors or in the power unit.
Model 132A36
If the pointer moves into the yellow area of the fault
monitor meter, an open circuit is indicated with full
power supply voltage. An open circuit could be the
2-ft Twisted Pair result of a faulty amplifier, an open cable or open
Cable Terminating connectors.
into Pigtail
Allow the sensor to thermally stabilize for about one
minute. A signal drift may occur when the output
cable is connected to the readout instrument.
O-Rings
(2 supplied)
The drift occurs during charging of the coupling
capacitor in the power unit. The signal will stabilize
in several minutes.
Model 132A37

ICP is a registered trademark of PCB Piezotronics, Inc. Drawing Number: 21094

Revision: A
ECO #: 35764
 OPERATION MANUAL FOR MICROSENSORS 3
132 Series

4.1 OPERATION BEYOND RANGE

SPECIFICATION
Because 132 Series Microsensors can be installed
using RTV-like potting materials to hold them in
place, maximum pressure specifications are given to
prevent the sensors from being extruded from the
mounting holes. Static or slow dynamic
overpressures are more apt to cause a problem than a
short dynamic shock pulse. Use of backing nuts will
minimize the possibility of a problem.

The microsensors are capable of responding to

dynamic overpressures up to ten times the specified
range. The output will be “clipped” (look flat-topped
on the readout) after about 10 volts.

The initial rise of the output will be accurate up to the

point of clipping. This can allow for an accurate
time-of-arrival measurement, even though the peak
pressure cannot be measured.

5.0 CALIBRATION
A shock tube is used to calibrate the microsensors.

6.0 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

Except for repair of wires, the microsensors are not
field-repairable. In case of serious malfunction,
contact the PCB at (888) 684-0011.

It is well to observe the following precautions in

using the microsensors:

1. Do not exceed specified pressure levels without

proper mounting.

2. Do not subject microsensors to temperatures

exceeding 174 °F (79 °C).

3. Do not apply voltage to sensors without current-

limiting diodes or other current protection. (PCB
ICP power supplies feature proper voltage and
current protection.)

4. Do not apply more than 20 mA of current to the

microsensors.

ICP is a registered trademark of PCB Piezotronics, Inc. Drawing Number: 21094

Revision: A
ECO #: 35764
 Model Number Revision: R
132A31 ICP® PRESSURE SENSOR ECN #: 44634

Performance ENGLISH SI OPTIONAL VERSIONS

Measurement Range 50 psi 345 kPa
Optional versions have identical specifications and accessories as listed for the standard model
Sensitivity(± 30 %) 140 mV/psi 20.3 mV/kPa except where noted below. More than one option may be used.
Maximum Pressure(Dynamic) 800 psi 5516 kPa
Resolution 0.001 psi 0.007 kPa
M - Metric Mount
Resonant Frequency ≥ 1000 kHz ≥ 1000 kHz
Rise Time(Incident) ≤ 3 µ sec ≤ 3 µ sec [1]
Rise Time(Reflected) ≤ 0.5 µ sec ≤ 0.5 µ sec [2] N - Negative Output Polarity
Low Frequency Response(-5 %) 11,000 Hz 11,000 Hz
Environmental W - Water Resistant Cable
Temperature Range(Operating) 0 to +175 °F -18 to +79 °C
Electrical
Output Polarity(Positive Pressure) Positive Positive NOTES:
Discharge Time Constant(at room temp) ≥ .000045 sec ≥ .000045 sec [1]Rise time in air at Mach 1
Excitation Voltage 20 to 30 VDC 20 to 30 VDC [2]Rise time at 20mA
[3]Weight including cable.
Constant Current Excitation 2 to 20 mA 2 to 20 mA
Output Impedance ≤ 100 Ohm ≤ 100 Ohm
Output Bias Voltage 8 to 14 VDC 8 to 14 VDC SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES:
Physical Model 060A28 Clamp Nut, 1/4-28 x 1/4" Hex (1)
Sensing Element Ceramic Ceramic Model 070B09 Solder adaptor (1)
Housing Material Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
Sealing Epoxy Epoxy
Electrical Connector Integral Twisted Pair Integral Twisted Pair Entered: JM Engineer: MJK Sales: RWM Approved: APB Spec Number:
Weight(without clamp nut) 0.018 oz 0.52 gm [3]
All specifications are at room temperature unless otherwise specified.
Date: 10/6/2015 Date: 10/6/2015 Date: 10/6/2015 Date: 10/6/2015 132-1310-80
In the interest of constant product improvement, we reserve the right to change specifications without notice.
ICP® is a registered trademark of PCB Group, Inc.
Phone: 716-684-0001
Fax: 716-684-0987
3425 Walden Avenue, Depew, NY 14043 E-Mail: info@pcb.com
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REV DESCRIPTION DIN

D ADDED WIRE NOTE 44937

6574

GROUND
SIG/PWR

MODEL 070B09
SOLDER CONNECTOR ADAPTOR
(SUPPLIED)

B MODEL 060A28 B
CLAMP NUT WIRE: #36 AWG
.27 [6.9] .25[6.4] HEX TWISTED PAIR 2.00 FEET (.6 METERS) LONG
(SUPPLIED) RED: SIG/PWR
.20 [5.1]
BLACK: GROUND
1/4-28 UNF - 2A

MOUNTING HOLE PREPARATION:

Ø.1285 [3.250] THRU
.300 [7.62] Ø.203 [5.20] .220

1/4-28 UNF - 2B .150

MODEL 132A31
MICRO SENSOR
.30 [7.6] RED - SIG/PWR
BLACK - GROUND
(SUPPLIED

A
.125 [3.18]

6.) ALLOW RTV TO FULLY CURE

5.) REMOVE EXCESSIVE RTV FROM MICRO SENSOR AND MOUNTING HOLE SURFACES

4.) WHILE APPLYING FINGER PRESSURE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE MICRO SENSOR, UNTIGHTEN CLAMP NUT
UNTIL DATUM A AND B ARE FLUSH WITH EACH OTHER

A 3.) INSERT MICRO SENSOR INTO BOTTOM OF MOUNTING HOLE A

2.) HAND TIGHTEN CLAMP NUT INTO MOUNTING HOLE

1.) LIGHTLY COAT THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF MOUNTING HOLE, OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF MICRO SENSOR
(MODEL 132A31), AND CLAMP NUT (MODEL 060A28) WITH RTV
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED TOLERANCES ARE: DRAWN CHECKED ENGINEER
DIMENSIONS IN INCHES DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS
[ IN BRACKETS ] BB 1/13/16 ECB 1/13/16 MJK 1/13/16

DECIMALS XX ±.01 DECIMALS X ± 0.3 TITLE

3425 WALDEN AVE. DEPEW, NY 14043
XXX ±.005 XX ± 0.13 (716) 684-0001 E-MAIL: sales@pcb.com
INSTALLATION DRAWING
ANGLES  2 DEGREES ANGLES  2 DEGREES CODE DWG. NO.
MODEL 132A31
MICRO SENSOR
IDENT. NO.
52681 6574
FILLETS AND RADII FILLETS AND RADII
.003 - .005 0.07 - 0.13 SCALE: 3X SHEET 1 OF 1
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