Product Short Description
Product Overview
IPC704 series is a Swiss-manufactured Meggitt Vibro-Meter charge amplifier signal conditioner, specially designed for piezoelectric accelerometers and dynamic pressure sensors. The suffix multi-segment coding A2-B07-C232-D2.32-E2-F5000 represents factory custom configuration parameters: A2=gain grade, B07=high-pass filter, C232=low-pass filter, D2.32=integrator time constant, E2=output mode, F5000=maximum measuring range, G/H/I=interface and auxiliary function options.
Description
Core Function Features
- High-gain charge amplification circuit, convert pico-coulomb (pC) weak charge signals to standard industrial current output
- Built-in configurable high-pass and low-pass analog filter to extract target mechanical vibration frequency band
- Optional internal signal integrator to directly convert acceleration signal to velocity measurement output
- Current modulation transmission technology with strong anti-interference, no voltage drop loss over long cable distance
- Integral RFI/EMI suppression circuit to resist radio frequency and power frequency electromagnetic interference
- Moulded aluminum alloy casing acts as Faraday shielding cage for external electromagnetic noise isolation
- Dual-wire / three-wire transmission mode compatible, seamless docking with PLC, DCS and vibration monitoring rack
- Wide operating temperature range adapting outdoor and heavy industrial site deployment
Technical Performance Parameters (Custom Model 244-704-000-042)
- Input Signal Type: Piezoelectric charge signal, dynamic range 100,000pC peak
- Gain Configuration (A2): Fixed factory gain for 10~200pC/g accelerometer matching
- Filter Parameters (B07 / C232): High-pass cut-off 0.7Hz, low-pass cut-off 232Hz, filter slope 12dB/octave
- Integrator Time Constant (D2.32): 2.32s velocity conversion integration parameter
- Output Mode (E2): 4–20mA isolated current output
- Full-Scale Measuring Range (F5000): Max vibration velocity output 5000mm/s peak
- Power Supply: 24VDC ±10, power consumption 3.5W
- Signal Transmission Distance: Max 1000m shielded twisted-pair cable
- Operating Temperature: -30°C ~ +85°C
- Storage Temperature: -40°C ~ +85°C
- Humidity: 5%–95% RH non-condensing
- Linearity Error: ≤0.03% full scale
Material & Structural Characteristics
- Outer Enclosure: Integral die-cast aluminum alloy shielding shell, black oxidation anti-corrosion surface treatment
- Internal Circuit Board: Double-sided gold-plated PCB with silicone conformal coating
- Wiring Terminals: Two-way M12 aviation plug industrial connector, waterproof dust-proof IP65 grade for field installation
- Dimensions: 120mm × 100mm × 80mm
- Net Weight: 0.45kg
Working Principle
- Piezoelectric sensor generates weak high-impedance charge signal under mechanical vibration excitation, input to IPC704 charge amplification front-end
- High-gain operational amplifier converts charge signal to low-impedance voltage signal; configurable filter circuit eliminates irrelevant frequency noise
- Built-in integrator circuit converts acceleration waveform to velocity waveform according to preset time constant
- Voltage signal converts to isolated 4–20mA standard current signal via V/I conversion circuit for long-distance transmission
- Aluminum shielding shell and internal RFI filter jointly suppress external electromagnetic interference to guarantee signal fidelity
Installation Requirements
- Two installation options: wall surface bolt fixing or DIN rail adapter mounting inside control cabinet
- M12 aviation plug connection must tighten locking nut fully to reach IP65 waterproof protection level for outdoor field installation
- Use shielded twisted-pair cable between conditioner and sensor; cable shielding layer single-point grounded at conditioner side
- Avoid installing near frequency converters, high-power motors and contactors which generate strong electromagnetic interference
- External 24VDC power supply must equip surge protection device for transient voltage suppression
Application Scenarios
- Steam turbine bearing housing vibration signal conversion
- Gas compressor gear box and blade vibration monitoring
- Hydraulic equipment dynamic pressure fluctuation measurement
- Wind turbine gearbox and generator vibration long-distance signal transmission
- Heavy metallurgy rolling mill mechanical fault early warning monitoring
Custom Model Specific Operation Notes
- This customized model fixed filter band 0.7–232Hz, cannot modify filter parameters on site; reconfigure at factory if frequency band adjustment required
- Do not connect voltage signal directly to charge input port to avoid burning front-end amplification circuit
- Regularly check M12 aviation plug sealing ring aging condition for outdoor deployed units
- Keep cable length within 1000m; signal attenuation and measurement error will increase beyond this distance
- When multiple IPC704 units are deployed together, separate sensor cables and power cables to prevent cross-interference






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