The VS150-WIC is a piezoelectric AE sensor with integrated preamplifier. Its frequency response is characterized by a peak at 150 kHz where it exhibits a resonance. The VS150-WIC is rated watertight up to 60 bar of water pressure. It is suitable for almost all AE application and especially suited for wet environments or for on-site monitoring of underwater installations. The integrated preamplifier has 34 dB gain and supports pulse through for automatic sensor testing.

Technical Specification

Frequency Range (fPeak) [kHz] 100 to 450 (150)
Power Supply [VDC] 28 ± 2
Integrated Preamplifier Yes
Preamplier Gain [dB] 34
Operating Temperature [°C] -40 to +85
Vibration @ Sinus Sweep 2 Oct/Min, 5 to 50 Hz, 20 g
Size (D x H) [mm] 32.0 x 48.0
Weight [g] 184
Case Material Stainless Steel (1.4571/ 1.4404)
Wear Plate Ceramics
Connector LEMO 03 Series
Ingress Protection Rating (IP) IP68, max. 60 bar (with connected cable)
Shield Cross-Talk [dB] < -80
Noise (max. 1/s) [dBAE Peak] 25.2 @ 95 – 300 kHz
Noise (max. 1/s) [µVRMS] 5.0 @ 95 – 300 kHz
Pulse Through Yes