Type 8763B… — IEPE Triaxial Accelerometer
Miniature Ceramic Shear • 50 … 2000 g • AID AI Datasheet™ v2.0
Miniature Ceramic Shear • 50 … 2000 g • AID AI Datasheet™ v2.0
The AID AI Datasheet™ is a self-contained interactive technical reference document created by Analog Intelligent Design Inc. (AID) to replace the static PDF datasheet for the Kistler Type 8763B IEPE Triaxial Accelerometer.
It runs entirely inside your web browser as a single HTML file. There is no internet connection required, no login, no installation, and no external dependencies — all assets including charts, fonts, product images, and the AI Assistant knowledge base are fully embedded.
The document is structured around eight tabs, each serving a specific engineering workflow: from product discovery and specification review, through design-in calculations, to ordering and installation.
This tab. Start here to understand how to use this document and what each section contains.
A product summary covering the sensor description, key features, the three mechanical variants (Ax, Bx, CBSP) with photographs, and a breakdown of target applications (structural dynamics, aerospace & defense, automotive NVH, machine condition monitoring, underwater use, and general R&D).
Use this tab first when evaluating whether this product fits your application.
A complete cross-variant specification table covering all six measuring ranges side-by-side, plus a connector and cable compatibility reference. All values are sourced directly from the Kistler Type 8763B datasheet (Doc. No. 8763B_000-928e-05.22).
Temperature coefficient of sensitivity curves for all six variants, reconstructed from digitised characterisation data using PCHIP monotone cubic interpolation. Anchor x-values at −54 °C, 23 °C, and each variant’s maximum operating temperature are embedded directly in the data grid to guarantee curve accuracy at the datasheet operating limits.
Six physics-based calculators to support system design-in decisions:
| # | Calculator | Use when… |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Output Voltage | You need to size your ADC input range or verify no clipping at operating temperature. |
| 2 | Dynamic Range & SNR | You need to check whether the selected range covers your signal with adequate headroom. |
| 3 | Base Strain Error | Mounting to a thin plate, near a bolted joint, or on engine structures where surface strain is significant. |
| 4 | Usable Bandwidth | You need to know the maximum usable frequency for your mounting method and amplitude tolerance. |
| 5 | Transverse Sensitivity Error | Off-axis vibration levels are significant relative to your primary measurement axis. |
| 6 | IEPE Supply Compliance | Verifying that your constant-current supply voltage is adequate after cable resistance drop. |
An interactive configurator that builds the complete Kistler Type 8763B part number from your selections (measuring range, connector type, TEDS template, cable length). A compatibility warning is shown if you select Connector B with a range that does not support it. The complete accessories and optional cables reference is also included on this tab.
Both Kistler measuring chain configurations (customer IEPE DAQ and Kistler LabAmp Type 5165A) with embedded diagrams. Includes mounting method guidance with bandwidth impact table, surface preparation requirements, and IEPE wiring and grounding notes.
An embedded knowledge-base assistant that answers technical questions about the Type 8763B. Type a question in natural language or use the quick-ask buttons for common topics. All answers are derived from the datasheet knowledge embedded in this file — no internet connection is used.
Topics covered: range selection, bandwidth estimation, IEPE supply design, mounting methods, temperature correction, base strain, TEDS configuration, IP68 cable, connector selection, and accessories.
For a typical design-in evaluation, follow these steps:
The Type 8763B is an IEPE triaxial accelerometer measuring vibration simultaneously in X, Y, and Z axes. The 0.43 in [10.9 mm] cube package houses a ceramic shear sensing element in a welded titanium housing, with six full-scale ranges from ±50 g to ±2000 g. Its low mass and 3×5-40 threaded holes make it ideal for lightweight structures and multi-axis calibration.
Type 8763B…Ax
M4.5 × 0.35 4-pin connector
18.2 mm total length — all ranges
Type 8763B…Bx
¼-28 4-pin connector
20.7 mm total length — ±50/100/250/500 g only
Type 8763B…CBSP
IP68 integral silicone cable
Customer-specified length (max 20 m)
Modal analysis, structural health monitoring, and frequency response measurements on lightweight structures where sensor mass loading must be minimised.
Flight test vibration, store separation, avionics environmental qualification. Hermetic Ti body withstands harsh environments over the full military temperature range.
Powertrain NVH, chassis dynamics, road load data acquisition, and component qualification across wide temperature ranges.
Bearing diagnostics, rotating machinery health monitoring, predictive maintenance — all three axes captured with a single sensor.
IP68 CBSP variant tested to 16 bar for 48 h — marine, subsea, and fluid-immersion vibration measurement.
Product qualification, package drop, shock & vibration testing, calibration labs. Flexible mounting options for any test article.
| Parameter | Unit | 8763B050 | 8763B100 | 8763B250 | 8763B500 | 8763B1K0 | 8763B2K0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration range | g | ±50 | ±100 | ±250 | ±500 | ±1000 | ±2000 |
| Sensitivity @ 100 Hz, 10 grms | mV/g | 100±15% | 50±15% | 20±15% | 10±15% | 5±15% | 2.5±15% |
| Threshold (1 Hz–10 kHz), typ. | grms | 0.00022 | 0.00025 | 0.00095 | 0.0012 | 0.0016 | 0.0022 |
| Resonant frequency, typ. | kHz | 40 | 75 | ||||
| Frequency response ±5% | Hz | 0.5 – 7 000 | 1 – 10 000 | ||||
| Frequency response ±10% | Hz | 0.3 – 10 000 | 0.7 – 15 000 | ||||
| Amplitude linearity | %FSO | ±1 | |||||
| Transverse sensitivity, typ. (max.) | % | 2.5 (5.0) | |||||
| Base strain sensitivity @ 250 µε | g/µε | 0.002 | 0.005 | ||||
| Shock max. (150 µs pulse) | g | 5 000 | |||||
| Operating temperature range | °C | −54 to +100 | −54 to +110 | −54 to +120 | |||
| Time constant | s | 0.8 – 2.0 | 0.4 – 1.5 | ||||
| Bias voltage, nom. | VDC | 13 (TEDS variants: +0.5 V) | |||||
| Output impedance | Ω | <200 | |||||
| Full-scale output voltage, nom. | V | ±5 | |||||
| Supply current, nom. | mA | 2 – 18 | |||||
| Supply voltage | VDC | 22 – 30 | |||||
| Weight — Type 8763B…Ax | g | 4.5 | 3.6 | ||||
| Weight — Type 8763B…Bx | g | 4.6 | 3.8 | — | |||
| Case material | — | Titanium (welded hermetic) | |||||
| Sealing | — | Hermetic (CBSP: IP68 @ 16 bar, 48 h) | |||||
| Mounting torque | N·m | 0.7±0.07 [6.2±0.7 lbf·in] | |||||
| Suffix | Connector | Ranges available | Compatible cables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ax | M4.5 × 0.35, 4-pin | All ranges | 1784BxK03 (M4.5 → 3×BNC), 1784AK02 (M4.5 → ¼-28) |
| Bx | ¼-28, 4-pin | ±50/100/250/500 g only | 1756CxK04 (¼-28 → 3×BNC), 1734AxK04 (silicone, ¼-28 → 3×BNC) |
| CBSP | Integral silicone cable → ¼-28 | All ranges, IP68 | Integral; terminated with ¼-28 4-pin at DAQ end. Max 20 m. |
Note: Type 1784B…K03 is used with 8763B…Ax; Types 1756C… and 1734A… are used with 8763B…Bx and 8763B…CBSP.
Sensitivity deviation from T = 23 °C reference (S = 0.000% by definition at 23 °C). Curves use PCHIP interpolation on digitised characterisation data with anchor x-values at −54 °C, 23 °C, and each variant’s maximum operating temperature embedded directly in the grid.
Peak and RMS output voltage at a given acceleration and temperature, with PCHIP temperature correction applied.
Usable dynamic range and signal-to-threshold ratio at your operating acceleration level.
Apparent acceleration error from surface strain at the mounting point. Critical for thin-plate or bolted structural mounting.
Maximum usable measurement frequency based on resonant frequency, mounting method, and amplitude tolerance.
Cross-axis contamination in the primary measurement axis from off-axis vibration.
Verify constant-current supply adequacy after cable resistance drop and confirm bias headroom.
Select options to build the complete Type 8763B part number.
| Item | Type |
|---|---|
| Mounting stud, 5-40 to 10-32 | 8416 |
| Mounting wax (not included with CBSP) | 8432 |
| Mounting stud, 5-40 to M6 | 8418 |
| ISO 17025 Calibration Certificate | — |
| Item | Type |
|---|---|
| 5-40 stud → 10-32, GND-isolated base | 8400K06 |
| 5-40 stud → M6, GND-isolated base | 8400K04 |
| 5-40 stud, GND-isolated adhesive base | 8440K01 |
| 5-40 threaded hole, GND-isolated adhesive base | 8434 |
| 5-40 threaded hole, magnetic mounting base | 8450A |
| 5-40 → M6 stud | 8418 |
| 5-40 → 0.062 Hex stud | 8420 |
| Description | Type |
|---|---|
| Fluoropolymer, ¼-28 4-pin → 3×BNC, 1–20 m | 1756CxK04 |
| Fluoropolymer, M4.5 4-pin → 3×BNC, 1–15 m | 1784BxK03 |
| Fluoropolymer, M4.5 4-pin → ¼-28 4-pin, 0.5 m | 1784AK02 |
| Silicone, ¼-28 4-pin → 3×BNC, 1–20 m | 1734AxK04 |
Connect via breakout cables 1734AxK04, 1756CxK04, or 1784BxK03 (4-pin neg. to 3×BNC pos.) to any IEPE-compatible DAQ.
LabAmp Type 5165A provides conditioning and data acquisition. Ethernet to PC with LabAmp GUI. Optional analog output ±10 V via Type 1511Ax.
| Method | Mounted fn | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Threaded stud | ~100% fn | Best; use supplied stud |
| Rigid adhesive | ~70% fn | Thin bond, clean surface |
| Mounting wax | ~50% fn | Smooth surface; temp. limited |
| Magnetic base (8450A) | ~35% fn | Low-frequency use only |
Ask technical questions about the Kistler Type 8763B. All answers are derived from the datasheet knowledge base embedded in this file. No internet connection is used.