SHOCK SENSOR
1. INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
Shock and impact sensors are devices that detect sudden or severe impact at a predetermined
level and indicate whether the level has been exceeded. Shock sensors are a type of
transducer that responds to shock energy by producing another type of energy signal, usually
electrical. Shock sensors are essentially seismic detectors which pick up vibrations. Shock
indicators are employed to check the adverse effect of excess shock on an item being
monitored. Shock sensors should be sensitive to shock, insensitive to any other property, and
should not influence the measured property. Shock and impact sensors are commonly used in
heavy industries.
Shock and impact sensors are used in many applications. Examples include automobile
security systems, military applications, and laboratory test equipment. Shock and impact
sensors are also used in industrial manufacturing equipment.
The product features include:
· Single bit output
· Small size makes it easy to conceal
· Plastic housing to provide protection for the electronic circuitry
· Indicator LED for indication of a shock
· Compatible with all types of microcontrollers
· High sensitivity to shock and impact
2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
- Pin Definitions and Ratings
Pin Name Function
Red Vcc Connects to Vcc (+5V to + 12V)
Black GND Connects to Ground
Blue Output Connects to an I/O pin set to INPUT mode (or
transistor/MOSFET). This is an NPN output, when sensor
detected shock it will short the signal to GND, else the internal
NPN transistor is open.
