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Piezo Film Sensors
Product Guide
and
Price List
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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS FOR PIEZO FILM SENSORS
Accelerometer
ACH-01 (General Purpose)
- Car Alarm
- Shipping Damage
- Machinery Monitoring
- Motional Feedback for Speakers
- Security Sensing
- Appliance Monitoring
ACH04-08 (Multi-Axis)
- Disc Drive Shock Sensing
- Impact Switching
- Biomedical Monitoring
Shockwriter 3000
- Shipping Damage
- Materials Handling
- Machinery Monitoring
Vibration/Motion Film Sensor
DT Series (Unlaminated, Unshielded)
- Dynamic Strain Gages
- Acoustic Pickups
- Musical Instrument Triggers
- Tamper Detection
LDT Series (Laminated, Unshielded)
- Antitheft Alarm
- Vending
. Dispensing Verification
. Coin Drop Counters
. Antitamper
. Penetration Panels
- Fan Failure
- Appliance Monitoring
- Washer Imbalance
. Microwave - Sound Pickup
. Dishwasher Spray Arm
- Water Flow Sensor
. Vacuum Soil Sensing
SDT Series (Unlaminated, Shielded)
- Musical Instrument Triggers
- Contact Microphones
Custom Sensors
- Textile Sensors
. Thread Break/Tension
- Medical Monitoring
. Patient Bed Monitor
. Pulse Counter
. Fetal Heart Monitor
. Apnea Monitoring
. Anesthesia Monitor (Sleep Disorder)
. Respiratory Air Flow
. Sleep Disorder (REM)
. Pacemaker Activity Monitor
- Earthquake Alarm
Switch SW100 Series
- Pinball Impact Switches
- Gaming Machine Switches
- Utility Meter Counters
Custom Switches
- Vector Switch/Joystick
- CMOS Circuit Wake-up Switch
- Pacinko Game
- Electronic Piano Keys
- Impact Printer Timing Switch
- Sports Scoring
. Karate Boxing Force
. Dartboard Scoring
- Snap Action Switches
- Beam Switch
Ultrasound - Air-Ranging Proximity
- Medical Imaging Catheters
- Phased Array
- Non Destructive Testing
- Acoustic Emission
- Shockwave Sensors
- Level Sensors (Inkjet, toner)
- Robotic Tactile Sensors
- Variable Force Sensors
Audio/Acoustic
- Microphones
. Dive Helmets
. Gas Mask
. Contact
- Acoustic Pickups
- Flow Sensors
- Speakers
. Novelty Consumer
. Tweeters
. Pagers
- Hydrophones
. Navy SONAR
. Geophysical SONAR
- Active Vibration Damping/Noise
Traffic Sensors
Series BL
- Vehicle Classification
- Weight-in-Motion
- Speed/Red Light Enforcement
- Airport Taxiway
- Security/Safety
Piezo Cable - Step Switches
- Pedestrian Mats
- Perimeter Security
- Antitamper
Power Supply
- Alternate Energy
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Metallized Piezo Film Sheets
Piezo film is available in a variety of different film sizes and thicknesses. These can be
fabricated into simple transducers, or for use as full size sheets for applications such as
speakers.
Metallization options include a compliant silver ink as well as sputtered metallization. The
silver ink is best for applications where mechanical stress is being applied to the film.
Thin sputtered metallization is brittle, and used where signal to noise requirements
dictate very low mass loading by the electrodes. These are only general rules, and a
discussion with our applications engineers will help you to make the best choice for
your specific application.
Silver ink lends itself to custom metallization patterns for easy lead attachment. Our standard sputtered metallization is
a nickel copper alloy, which has good conductivity and is resistant to oxidation. Other metallizations such as gold are
available on a custom basis with a set up fee.
Piezo Film is available in different thicknesses. Thinner films (28 and 52 µm) are the most common, due to their
higher capacitance and good mechanical qualities. Thicker film (110 µm) is used where maximum robustness is
needed, or if the sensor is being used in a thickness mode (d 33) application.
DIMENSIONS in INCHES [mm] Low Volume
Price
(US $)
Description A
Film B
Electrode C
Film D
Electrode t
(µm) Metallization Part #
28 µm piezo film 8.00 [203] 7.50 [190] 5.50 [140] 5.00 [127] 28 NiCu Alloy 1-1003703-4 $55.00
28 µm piezo film 8.00 [203] 7.50 [190] 11.00 [280] 10.50 [267] 28 NiCu Alloy 1-1003702-4 $110.00
28 µm piezo film 8.00 [203] 7.50 [190] 5.50 [140] 5.00 [127] 40 Silver Ink 1-1004347-0 $55.00
28 µm piezo film 8.00 [203] 7.50 [190] 11.00 [280] 10.50 [267] 40 Silver Ink 1-1004346-0 $110.00
52 µm piezo film 8.00 [203] 7.50 [190] 5.50 [140] 5.00 [127] 52 NiCu Alloy 2-1003703-4 $65.00
52 µm piezo film 8.00 [203] 7.50 [190] 11.00 [280] 10.50 [267] 52 NiCu Alloy 2-1003702-4 $130.00
52 µm piezo film 8.00 [203] 7.50 [190] 5.50 [140] 5.00 [127] 64 Silver Ink 2-1004347-0 $65.00
52 µm piezo film 8.00 [203] 7.50 [190] 11.00 [280] 10.50 [267] 64 Silver Ink 2-1004346-0 $130.00
110 µm piezo film 8.00 [203] 7.50 [190] 5.50 [140] 5.00 [127] 110 NiCu Alloy 3-1003703-4 $75.00
110 µm piezo film 8.00 [203] 7.50 [190] 11.00 [280] 10.50 [267] 110 NiCu Alloy 3-1003702-4 $150.00
110 µm piezo film 8.00 [203] 7.50 [190] 5.50 [140] 5.00 [127] 122 Silver Ink 3-1004347-0 $75.00
110 µm piezo film 8.00 [203] 7.50 [190] 11.00 [280] 10.50 [267] 122 Silver Ink 3-1004346-0 $150.00
Please contact factory for custom part quotations and volume pricing.
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Piezo Film
DT Series Elements
The DT series of piezo film sensors elements are rectangular elements of piezo film with silver ink
screen printed electrodes. They are available in a variety of different sizes and thicknesses.
The DT film element produces more than 10 millivolts per microstrain, about 60 dB higher than the
voltage output of a foil strain gage. The capacitance is proportional to the area and inversely
proportional to the thickness of the element.
The DT series sensors are the simplest form of piezo film sensors, used primarily as dynamic strain
gages and contact microphones for vibration or impact detection. These are available without any leads
for those applications where the customer wants to make his own lead attachment. They can be readily
adhered to a surface with double-sided tape or epoxy. Lead attachment can be achieved by
compressive clamping, crimps, eyelets, conductive epoxy or low temperature solders.
DT elements are supplied with a thin urethane coating over the active sensor area; the lead attachment
legs are free of the insulating urethane coating.
Dimensions in INCHES [mm] Low
Volume
Price
(US $)
Description
(No Leads) A
Film B
Electrode C
Film D
Electrode t
(µm) Cap
(nF) Part #
DT1-028K .64 [16] .484 [12] 1.63 [41] 1.19 [30] 40 1.38 1-1002608-0 $1.00
DT1-052K .64 [16] .484 [12] 1.63 [41] 1.19 [30] 70 .740 2-1002608-0 $1.25
DT2-028K .64 [16] .484 [12] 2.86 [73] 2.42 [62] 40 2.78 1-1002145-0 $2.00
DT2-052K .64 [16] .484 [12] 2.86 [73] 2.42 [62] 70 1.44 2-1002145-0 $2.50
DT4-028K .86 [22] .740 [19] 6.72 [171] 6.13 [156] 40 11.00 1-1002149-0 $4.00
DT4-052K .86 [22] .740 [19] 6.72 [171] 6.13 [156] 70 5.70 2-1002149-0 $4.80
Please contact factory for custom part quotations and volume pricing.
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DT Series Elements with Lead Attachment
The DT series of piezo film sensors elements are rectangular elements of piezo film with silver ink
screen printed electrodes. They are available in a variety of different sizes and thicknesses.
Piezo film sensor elements are available with two lead attachment options. These include
wires riveted to the film or wires attached to the film with eyelets. The eyelets offer holes at the
lead attachment location to facilitate mounting.
The capacitance is proportional to the area and inversely proportional to the thickness of the
element.
Dimensions in INCHES [mm] Low
Volume
Price
(US $)
Description A
Film B
Electrode C
Film D
Electrode t
(µm) Cap
(nF) Part #
DT1-028K/L w/rivets .64 [16] .484 [12] 1.63 [41] 1.19 [30] 40 1.38 1-1002908-0 $3.00
DT1-052K/L w/rivets .64 [16] .484 [12] 1.63 [41] 1.19 [30] 70 .740 2-1002908-0 $3.25
DT2-028K/L w/rivets .64 [16] .484 [12] 2.86 [73] 2.42 [62] 40 2.78 1-1003744-0 $4.00
DT2-052K/L w/rivets .64 [16] .484 [12] 2.86 [73] 2.42 [62] 70 1.44 2-1003744-0 $4.50
DT4-028K/L w/rivets .86 [22] .740 [19] 6.72 [171] 6.13 [156] 40 11.00 1-1002150-0 $6.00
DT4-052K/L w/rivets .86 [22] .740 [19] 6.72 [171] 6.13 [156] 70 5.70 2-1002150-0 $6.80
Please contact factory for custom part quotations and volume pricing.
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LDT0-028K (with crimped-on solder tabs)
LDT Series with rivets and wire leads
LDTM
LDT Series Elements with Lead
Attachment and Lamination
The ‘L’ in LDT stands for ‘laminated’ sensor. Typically, a 0.005" (125 µm)
polyester layer is laminated to a 28 µm or 52 µm piezo film element. When used in a
‘bending’ mode, laminated film elements develop much higher voltage output when
flexed than non-laminated (i.e., DT series) elements. The piezo film is off the neutral
axis in the laminate, and is strained more when flexed. Applications for this include
beam-type vibration sensors for vehicle alarms and solid state switches for counters and
momentary contact closure type switches. Piezo film sensor LDT elements are available in a variety
of lead attachment options. The LDT0-028K has crimped-on pins, 0.200" on center, suitable for
soldering. For significantly increased sensitivity, the LDTM-028K (M-Mass) combines an LDT0-028K form factor with the addition of a .72 gram
round mass (located E (.14") from the edge on the opposite side of the crimps in the center of the A (.26") dimension.) The LDT1, 2 and 4 have
12" of 26 gauge twisted pair wire. The capacitance is proportional to the area and inversely proportional to the thickness of the element.
The LDT0-028K and LDTM-028K with solder tabs can be soldered directly to a PCB with a reasonable level of care. Piezo film cannot
withstand high temperatures (> 80?C), and therefore soldering of the pins to a PCB must be done quickly. A heatsink clamped to the interface
area between the film and the crimps will take the heat away from the film. Pre-tin the PCB and then quickly solder the sensor to the board. Do
not allow the soldering iron to touch the film, and do not use a dwell time of over 5 seconds on the pins. Low temperature solders can also be
used. For tightly toleranced sensitivity requirements, please consult MSI Sensors for techniques used to control variations of boundary conditions
in production. Detailed specification sheets are available from our website.
Dimensions in INCHES [mm] Low
Volume
Price
(US $)
Description A
Film B
Electrode C
Film D
Electrode t
(µm) Cap
(nF) Part #
LDT0-028K/L w/crimps .520 [13] .400 [10] .980 [25] .580 [15] 205 .500 0-1002794-0 $.75
LDT1-028K/L w/rivets .640 [16] .484 [12] 1.63 [41] 1.19 [30] 205 1.38 1-1002910-0 $2.50
LDT2-028K/L w/rivets .640 [16] .484 [12] 2.86 [73] 2.42 [62] 205 2.78 1-1003745-0 $4.50
LDT4-028K/L w/rivets .860 [22] .740 [19] 6.72 [171] 6.13 [156] 205 11.0 1-1002405-0 $7.50
LDTM-028K w/crimps .520 [13] .400 [10] .980 [25] .580 [15] 205 .420 0-1005447-1 $1.00
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FDT1-028K / FDT1-052K (Flex Circuit Leads)
FDT Series Elements with Lead Attachment
The ‘F’ in FDT Series stands for ‘Flexible Leads’. These are rectangular elements of piezo film with silver ink screen printed electrodes. Rather
than making the lead attachment near the sensor, the piezo polymer tail extends from the active sensor area as flex circuit material with offset
traces. This gives a very flat, flexible lead, with a connector at the end.
The FDT elements are available in a variety of different sizes and thicknesses. They are available without a laminate (FDT), with a laminate
(0.005" mylar) on one side (FLDT) or with tape release layer adhesive (FDT with adh) in the sensor area.
The connector pins on the FDT sensors can be directly soldered to a PCB with a reasonable level of care. This component cannot withstand
high temperatures (>80?C), and therefore soldering of the pins to a PCB must be done quickly. A heatsink clamped to the interface area
between the film and the crimps will take the heat away from the film. Pre-tin the pins and then quickly solder them to the board. Do not allow the
soldering iron to touch the film, and do not use a dwell time of over 5 seconds on the pins. Low temperature solder can also be used. The FDT
is also available with a connector for insertion onto standard .025" square pins.
Dimensions in INCHES [mm] Low
Volume
Price
(US $)
Description A
Film B
Electrode C
Film D
Electrode t
(µm) Cap
(nF) Part #
FDT1-028K .620 [16] .485 [12] 9.25 [235] 1.16 [30] 55 1.37 1-1002785-1 $4.50
FDT1-052K .620 [16] .485 [12] 9.25 [235] 1.16 [30] 85 .740 2-1002785-1 $5.00
FLDT1-028K .620 [16] .485 [12] 9.25 [235] 1.16 [30] 205 1.37 1-1002786-1 $4.50
FLDT1-052K .620 [16] .485 [12] 9.25 [235] 1.16 [30] 230 .740 2-1002786-1 $5.00
FDT1-028K w/adh-F .650 [17] .485 [12] 5.51 [140] 1.18 [30] 125 1.37 0-1001777-0 $4.50
Please contact factory for custom part quotations and volume pricing.
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Polyester Laminate
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SDT Shielded Piezo Film Sensors Element with Shielded Cable
The ‘S’ in SDT Series stands for ‘Shielded Sensor’. SDT1 piezo film sensors
consist of rectangular elements of piezo film together with a molded plastic
housing and 18" of coaxial cable. The sensor area, screen printed with silver
ink, is folded over on itself, giving a self-shielding of the transducer area. This is
important in applications where 60 Hz EMI cannot be properly filtered, or in
applications in a high EMI environment.
The SDT1 can be adhered to other surfaces using double sided adhesives,
epoxy or cyanoacrylate (super-glue). Care should be taken if the sensor is to
be removed, as the double-side adhesive can peel the metallization from the film.
When adhered to a surface in this manner, the SDT1 is an excellent contact
microphone or dynamic strain gage. The output from the SDT1 can input
directly to an oscilloscope or a signal analyzer. The low frequency roll off for the
sensor is determined by the input impedance of the electronics. Typical
impedances to be used would be at least 1 M O for most applications, and may
need to be as high as 100 M O if 1-10 Hz frequencies are being monitored.
Detailed specification sheets are available from our website.
Dimensions in INCHES (mm) Low
Volume
Price
(US $)
Description A
Film B
Electrode C
Film D
Electrode t
(µm) Cap
(nF) Part #
SDT1-028K .644 (16) .520 (13) 1.641 (41) 1.18 (30) 75 2.78 1-1000288-0 $25.00
Please contact factory for custom part quotations and volume pricing.
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Piezo Polymer Thick Film Elements
Piezo film has typically been available in thin film (9 – 110 µm) formats. These are useful thicknesses for most applications. Over the past few
years, extensive research has been done to produce thicker films and non-standard shapes for those specialized applications where very high
sensitivity is needed in the thickness mode (d33)or for hydrostatic (d h) measurements, like sonar.
MSI has developed thick film elements of piezo polymer. The standard building block for this is 500 µm material, which can be multi-layer stacked
for increased sensitivity. As the thickness of the series stacked sensor increases, the sensitivity increases, but the capacitance decreases
proportionately.
Additional stacking options are available on a custom basis for parallel wired configurations, where elements of film are laminated and wired to
give a higher capacitance per unit of surface area. This option can also be used in order to create a shielded transducer, or an acceleration
canceling device. The piezo polymer thick film elements can be provided with aluminum electrodes which clamp the in-plane piezo coefficients
and therefore increase the hydrostatic sensitivity. These elements can be fabricated to customer specification, and can be made in sizes up to 12"
x 18".
Thick piezo polymer can also be supplied in a cylinder format, with a wall thickness of 1.07 mm. The inner and outer walls are metallized with
silver ink for electrodes. Wires can be affixed to these electrodes with conductive epoxy. Please specify the length dimension of the cylinder
sensor when ordering.
Description Dimensions Capacitance
pF/in2
[pF/cm2]
Sensitivity
(dB, re1 V/µPa) Part No. Low Volume
Price
(US $)
Polymer
Thickness Overall Thickness
500S Tile .020 [.51] .040 [1] 88.90 [14] -198.0 0-1001160-0 $25.00/in 2
1000S Tile .040 [1] .059 [2] 44.40 [7] -192.0 0-1001155-0 $50.00/in 2
1500S Tile .060 [2] .079 [2] 29.60 [5] -188.5 0-1001172-0 $75.00/in 2
Cylinder .047 [1] Diameter
.440 [11] 41 pF/in
[16 pF/cm] -195.0 0-1001911-1 (+)
0-1001911-2 (-) $25.00 each
NOTE: The (+) and (-) refer to the polarity
Please contact factory for custom part quotations and volume pricing.
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Smart Switch SW100
Piezo Film Solid State Switches
Piezo film's capability to generate a high voltage output under bending strain,
combined with its rugged form factor, make it an ideal candidate for solid state
impact switches. Rather than using a switch contact closure, the piezo film
generates a pulse which is detected by electronics. Although many of the DT's,
LDT's and FLDT's supplied by MSI are used for switch applications, it is
sometimes convenient to have a switch with integrated electronics.
The SW100 is an ideal configuration for impact detection and momentary switch
applications. A direct contact force on the tip of the stainless steel cantilever beam
of the SW100 induces strain on the laminated Piezo Film Sensor (PFS) element.
With dynamic strain, the PFS element generates an output that activates a built-in,
normally-open circuit. Once activated, the circuit resembles the closure of a
contact switch, but without the inherent discontinuity that contact points exhibit
because of corrosion, pitting and bouncing. Thus the SW100 provides a single
digital pulse that is ideal for triggering digital circuits and signal processing. The
imperviousness, elasticity and reliability of the PFS element, along with the noise
rejection characteristics of the circuit, combine to provide the SW100 with features that suit applications demanding consistent, reliable
performance throughout tens of millions of switching cycles.
Custom options are available to fit specific customer applications. For more information on the SW100, please call one of our applications
engineers .Detailed specification sheets are available from our website.
Description Beam Tip Stroke Direction to
Trigger Switch Part # Low Volume Price
(US $)
SW100-01-R Flat Reversed 0-1002393-1 $5.00
SW100-01-F Flat Forward 0-1002393-2 $5.00
SW100-02-R Curved Reversed 0-1002132-1 $5.00
SW100-02-F Curved Forward 0-1002132-2 $5.00
*Please contact factory for custom part quotations and volume pricing.
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Piezo Polymer Coaxial Cable
Piezo cable is an alternative form of piezo polymer sensor. Designed as a coax cable, the piezo polymer is the"dielectric" between the center
core and the outer braid. When the cable is compressed or stretched, a charge or voltage is generated proportional to the stress.
Piezo cable has a number of advantages in certain applications. Due to its coaxial design, the cable is self-shielded, allowing its use in a high
EMI environment. The piezo cable can be spliced to passive coax, using standard coax splice techniques. It is extremely rugged, and will
withstand repeated impacts. Its linear format makes it ideal for monitoring large areas which would be difficult and more expensive to do with
piezo film.
Continuous lengths of piezo cable is available in a variety of different gages and construction formats. As a standard product, it is offered as a 20
AWG center core with a polyethylene outer jacket
We offer two versions of the piezo cable: copolymer and spiral wrap. Detailed specification sheets are available from our website.
Description Dimensions (Nom) Capacitance
pF/Foot (Nom)
[pF/Meter] Part No. Price
per meter (US $)
Center Core Outside Dia.
20 AWG Piezo Cable .040 [1] .107 [3] 200 [655] 0-1005646-1 $16.50
(1-500 meters)*
20 AWG Piezo Cable -
spiral wrap construction .040 [1] .105 [3] 279 [980] 0-1005801-1 $12.50
(1-500 meters)*
*Please contact factory for custom part quotations and volume pricing.
20 AWG CABLE - SPIRAL WRAP20 AWG CABLE - COPOLYMER
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Permanent In-The-Road Installation
Traffic Sensors
The Roadtrax BL Traffic Sensor is designed for Permanent or Temporary installation into or onto the road surface for the collection of traffic
data. The unique construction of the sensor allows it to be installed directly into the road in a flexible format so that it can conform to the profile of
the road. The flat construction of the sensor gives an inherent rejection of road noise due to road bending, adjacent lanes, and bow waves for
approaching vehicles. The small cut in the road minimizes the damage that is done to the road, speeds up the installation and reduces the
amount of epoxy that is used for the installation. The Roadtrax BL sensor is available both as a Class I sensor for the highest level of uniformity
needed for Weigh in Motion applications and as a Class II sensor which is more cost effective for Counting, Classifying, High speed Toll Booths,
Speed Detection, and Red Light Cameras.
• Uniform, high amplitude piezoelectric output compatible with
existing counters and classifiers on the market.
• Excellent Signal to Noise Ratio which has an inherent 10:1
rejection of road noise due to road bending, adjacent lanes and
bow waves of approaching vehicles.
• Easy installation in a 3/4" x 3/4" slot, which minimizes the
disturbance of the road, decreases the depth of the road cut, and
minimizes the amount of epoxy needed.
• Flexible sensor - conforms to any road profile while maintaining a
uniform distance to the road surface.
• The final installation is flush with the road surface -
snowplows will not do damage to the sensor.
• Durable enough to withstand normal installation handling and
hundreds of millions ESAL's.
• All sensors are 100% tested and certified for performance as a
complete sensor prior to shipment.
• Custom Passive Signal Cable with High Density Polyethylene
Jacket which is rated for direct burial and resists nicks and cuts.
• Class II sensors are tested to ±20% uniformity; Class I (WIM) are
tested to ±7% uniformity.
Description Part # Price (US $)
(Qty 1-49)
6' BL Class II w/100' 0-1005333-1 $299.00
8' BL Class II w/100' 1-1005333-1 $359.00
10' BL Class II w/100' 3-1005333-1 $419.00
11' BL Class II w/100' 4-1005333-1 $449.00
12' BL Class II w/100' 5-1005333-1 $479.00
6' BL WIM 1-1005438-1 $568.00
8' BL WIM 2-1005438-1 $682.00
10' BL WIM 4-1005438-1 $796.00
11' BL WIM 5-1005438-1 $853.00
12' BL WIM 6-1005438-1 $910.00
Extra Cable (50'
increments only) 0-1004552-0 $.50/ft
For additional information, request the BL Sensor Package, also available on our website.
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Interface Circuit Board
for Piezoelectric Traffic Sensor
The Traffic Sensor Interface Board is designed to condition signals from MSI’s piezoelectric
traffic sensors to interface with a wide variety of industry standard traffic data collection
modules. The Traffic Sensor Interface Board contains six channel sensor signal conditioning
circuitry, user adjustable comparator, digital pulse output, and internal power regulation. The
Interface Board can be powered from a single supply voltage between +8VDC and +28
VDC.
SPECIFICATIONS
Number of input/output channels 6
Input (Analog) 9 Pin D type Male Connector
Output (Digital) 25 Pin D type Male Connector
Circuit Board Size 220mm x 128mm
Front Panel 50mm x 128mm
Storage Temperature -40?C ~ +85?C
Operating Temperature -40?C ~ +70?C
Output Connector Pin Assignment Input Connector Pin Assignment
Pin # Assignment Pin # Assignment
1GND 1CH6
2Power Supply 2CH5
3Not Used 3CH4
4Digital Output (CH1) 4CH3
5Digital Output (CH2) 5CH2
6Digital Output (CH3) 6CH1
7Digital Output (CH4) 7GND
8Digital Output (CH5) 8-9 Not Used
9Digital Output (CH6)
10-25 Not Used
Description Part # Low Volume
Price (US $)
Interface Circuit Board for Piezoelectric
Traffic Sensor 0-1005766-0 $300.00
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Analog
Input
Test Point
Signal
V
peak
2V
t w
5V
trip
V
Analog
Input
Digital
Output
t w
5V
Digital
Output t b
Interface Circuit Board for Piezoelectric Traffic Sensor (cont’d)
SPECIFICATIONS (cont’d)
Analog Circuit Min Typ Max Unit
Dynamic range 25 3V mV
Gain 2
Lower cutoff frequency (-3dB) 0.5 Hz
Upper cutoff frequency (-3dB) 1,200 Hz
Power Supply +8 +28 VDC
Digital Output Min Typ Max Unit
Output Impedance 10k ohms
Pulse output 4.5 55.5 V
Pulse width, tw2.8 3.3 3.8 ms
Black-out time, tp8.5 10.0 11.5 ms
Trip Level
Dip Switch Position Vtriup Unit
All Off 0.05 V
1 On 0.1 V
2 On 0.2 V
3 On 0.4 V
4 On 0.8 V
NOTE: Vtrip indicates the sensor voltage output to trigger digital output.
NOTE: Test point signal has -2X gain and +2V DC offset.
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Accelerometers
The MSI family of accelerometers addresses a wide range of application needs. The ACH-01 is a general purpose, low cost, linear single axis
accelerometer for a variety of monitoring applications. The ACH-04-08-05 is a multi-axis accelerometer, and the ACH-04-08-09 is a single-axis
accelerometer, both with integrated buffer electronics designed for PCB mounting applications.
The MSI family of accelerometers have opened new doors to the design engineer who needs to continuously monitor vibration, shock and
acceleration. Detailed specification sheets are available from our website.
MSI Accelerometers
Applications Features Benefits
ACH-01-XX ?Car alarms
?Motional feedback for speakers
?Integrated motor vibration monitor
?Appliance vibration monitoring
?Shipping damage recorder
?Musical instrument pickups
?Low cost
? Very low power
?Single axis
?Wide frequency response
?Large dynamic range
?Small, lightweight
?Buffered electronic output
?High performance/price ratio
?Low impedance output for simplified user interface
?Very rugged to reduce failures
?Ability to easily measure high frequency events
?Low noise - High output
ACH-04-08-05 ?Disk drive shock sensor
? Appliance vibration monitoring
? Automotive applications
? Security sensors
?Very low cost
?Very low power
?Multiple axis response, each as
an independent channel
?Small size - PCB mountable
?Integrated buffer electronics
? Low corner frequency
?Exceptional performance at a very low cost
?Buffered output lowers noise, reduces user
interface electronics
?Measures acceleration in multiple axes with only
one sensor
ACH-04-08-09 ? Car alarms
? Appliance vibration monitoring
? Security sensors
? Low cost embedded applications
? Very low cost
? Very low power
?Single axis
? Integrated buffer electronics
? Small size - PCB mountable
? Low frequency response
?Excellent performance at very low cost
?Buffered output lowers noise, reduces user
interface electronics
?High sensitivity with very low power
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Accelerometers
Production Qualified Accelerometers
ACH-01-XX ACH-04-08-05 ACH-04-08-09
Key Features -Wide Frequency Range
-Wide Dynamic Range
-High Sensitivity
-Low Noise
-JFET Buffer
-Low Frequency Operation
-3 Simultaneous Analog Outputs
-Low current generation
- JFET Buffer
-Low Frequency Operation
-Low Current Operation
- JFET Buffer
Sensitive
Axes
X-Axis --- X--
Y-Axis --- X X
Z-Axis X X --
Sensitivity (Nominal) 10 mV/g 1.8 mV/g 6mV/g
Frequency Range (±3 dB) 1.0 Hz-20 kHz 0.5 Hz to 4 kHz 0.2 to 1500 Hz
Dynamic Range ±250 g ±250 g ±40 g
Resolution (@ 100 Hz) 40µg/Hz 200µg/Hz 40µg/Hz
Resonant Frequency >35 kHz 9.2 kHz 3.4 kHz
Resonant Q (Hz/Hz) 30 10 10
Transverse Sensitivity 5% 15% <20%
Linearity 0.1% 0.1% 0.1%
Operating Temperature -40 oC to +85 oC-40 oC to +85 oC-40 oC to +85 oC
Storage Temperature -40 oC to +85 oC-40 oC to +85 oC-40 oC to +85 oC
Maximum Shock 1000 g 1000 g 1000 g
Supply Voltage 3 V to 40 V 3 V to 40 V 3 V to 28 V
Supply Current Typical Typical Typical
2
µ
A
6
µ
A
2
µ
A
Weight 3 grams 0.35 grams 0.35 grams
Size (mm) 13 x 19 x 6 11 x 10 x 1.8 11 x 10 x 1.8
Mounting Method Adhesive Hand Solder to PCB Hand Solder to PCB
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ACH-01
SERIAL #
ACH-01-02 with Pins ACH-01-04 with Wires
(GND) BLACK
(OUT) WHITE
(V+) RED
(OUT)
(GND)
(V+)
.025 SQUARE PINS
.10 TYP.
CENTER LINE
.050
#26 AWG PVC INS.
LEADS (3) 12.0" LONG
SERIAL #
ACH-01-03 with Shielded Cable
SERIAL #
(V+) 3
(GND) 1
(OUT) 2 WHITE (SOURCE)
RED (DRAIN)
SHIELD
.740
CONNECTOR:
AMP P/N 104257-2
Connector Detail
.080 TYP
ACH-01
.244
.515
.700
1.000
.515
.244
40.0
Note: All dimensions in inches and are reference.
ACH-01 (General Purpose)
The ACH-01 is an inexpensive, very robust, general purpose
accelerometer with outstanding performance characteristics. The
use of KYNAR Piezo Film in the ACH-01 provides many
cost/performance advantages that allow it to be used in a wide
range of applications where the use of traditional accelerometer
technology is impractical. It is specifically designed for high volume
applications which require the permanent installation of an
accelerometer, such as machine health monitoring, modal analysis,
automotive sensors, appliances, and feedback control systems.
FEATURES
? Wide Frequency Response
? Excellent Phase Response
? Wide Temperature Range
? Wide Dynamic Range
? Small Temperature Dependence
? Low Cost
? Large Supply Voltage Range
? Excellent Linearity
? Low Impedance Output
? Very High Resonance
? Electrically Isolated Base
? Low Mechanical Q
• Low transverse sensitivity
Description Cable Configuration Part # Low Volume
Price (US $)
ACH01-02/10 3 Pins, .25" square 0-1000985-0 $19.95
ACH-01-03/10 40" coax cable with female connector 1-1001220-0 $19.95
ACH-01-04/10 Wires 1-1001497-0 $19.95
Please contact factory for
custom part quotations
and volume pricing.
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.440-.450
.418-.428
.022-.028
[.56-.71]
[10.62-10.87]
[11.18-11.43] .005 [.127]
.025
[.64]
-2° to +10°
Typ. All Leads
.470 Min
[11.92 Min]
.380-.390
[9.65-9.91]
.028-.035
[.71-.89]
.316-.326
[8.02-8.28]
Recommended
Solder Pad Layout
.063-.067
[1.60-1.70] .071 Max
[1.80] Product
Description
.006
All Leads
Coplanar
ACH-04-08-05
.050 [1.27]
Typ
ACH-04-08-05 Dimensions, PCB Layout and Marking
Sensitivity Axes
ACH-04-08-05 (Multi-Axis)
The ACH-04-08-05 accelerometer contains three piezoelectric sensing elements oriented to simultaneously measure
acceleration in three orthogonal, linear axes. Internal JFET’s provide for a low impedance, buffered output with a
wide variety of possible, application specific, signal conditioning circuitry. The sensor responds over a broad
frequency range, from below 0.5Hz to above 5kHz, as a result of the integrated electronics and the damped sensing
elements.
The ACH-04-08-05 accelerometer can be used in a wide range of applications including motional measurement
and control systems, speaker feedback systems, vibration switches, shipment monitor and material handling
systems, security systems, computer input/output devices, and data loggers. The device is not IR reflow solderable.
FEATURES:
? Fully Contained 3-Axis Accelerometer ? Three Simultaneous Analog Outputs
? Low Frequency Response ? Low-Impedance Output
? High Resonant Frequency & Low Q ? Ultra-Low Power
? Excellent Linearity ? Low Cost
Description Part # Low Volume price (US $)
ACH-04-08-05 0-1003800-5 $25.00
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ACH-04-08-09 (Single Axis)
The ACH-04-08-09 accelerometer contains a single mass loaded
piezoelectric sensing element oriented to measure acceleration in the
plane of the device. An internal JFET provides for a low impedance,
buffered output allowing a wide variety of off chip application specific
signal conditioning circuitry. The sensor responds over a broad
frequency range, from below 0.5Hz to above 2kHz, as a result of the
integrated electronics and the damped sensing elements.
The ACH-04-08-09 accelerometer can be used in a wide range of
applications including motion measurement and control systems,
speaker feedback systems, vibration switches, shipment monitor and
material handling systems, security systems, computer input/output
devices, and data loggers.
FEATURES:
• Fully Contained Single Axis Accelerometer • Low Q at Resonance
• Low Frequency Response • Excellent Linearity
• Single Buffered Analog Output • Ultra-Low Power (Typical IQ of 4mA)
• Low-Impedance Output • Low Cost
Description Part # Low Volume price (US $)
ACH-04-08-09 0-1005755-1 $25.00
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3.85 REF
2.51 REF
1.36 REF
IB-ACH01 (Amplifier Box)
MSI has developed this low cost interface amplifier specifically for use with the ACH-01. It is designed to mate directly to the connector supplied with
the ACH-01-03 assembly. For use with either the ACH-01-02 or ACH-01-04, an adapter is required to interface the two components.
Characteristics IB-ACH-01
Gain 10 X
Low Frequency Filter -3dB @ 2 Hz, fixed
High Frequency Filter -3dB @ 30 kHz, fixed
Power Supply One 9 Volt Battery
Input Interface FET for ACH-01
Supply Current 4.0 mA
Battery Life 80 Hours
Low Battery Cutoff 7.2 V
Output Impedance 100 O
Output Connector BNC
Description Part # Low Volume
Price (US $)
IB-ACH-01 0-1003058-0 $100.00
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MAX418
ACH-04-08-05
GND
V+
Z
Y
X
ACH08
THERMAL
SHIELD
X OUT
(WHITE)
Y OUT
(BLACK)
Z OUT
(YELLOW)
+V
(RED)
GND
(BRAID)
1.2"
1.6" 3'
Y AXIS
X AXIS
Z
AXIS
ACH-04-08-05 Analog Test PCB
The ACH04-08-05 Accelerometer Analog Test PCB provides a simple way to evaluate the ACH-04-08-05 three-axis accelerometer. The unit
consists of the ACH-04-08-05 accelerometer, a low-power operational amplifier, along with passive resistors and capacitors to provide signal
conditioning. The sensor and circuit are preassembled on a double-sided, printed circuit board with three feet of flexible cable for easy user
interface. The system demonstrates the basic capabilities of the ACH-04-08-05 accelerometer. Detailed specification sheets are available from our
website.
FEATURES:
? Signal Conditioned 3-Axis Accelerometer ? Three Simultaneous Analog Outputs
? High-Pass Filter @ 0.34Hz ? Low-Impedance Output
? Low-Pass Filter @ 185Hz ? Integrated Thermal Shield
? Requires Only Single +5V Power Supply ? Ultra-Low Power (13µA @ 5V)
Description Part # Low Volume price (US $)
ACH-04-08-05 Analog Test PCB 0-1005685-1 $50.00
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40kHz Omni Directional Ultrasound Transmitters
40kHz Wide Angle Ultrasound Receivers
Piezoelectric film (PVDF) ultrasound transmitters and receivers offer unique advantages for air ranging
applications. Cylindrical 40kHz PVDF transmitters exhibit omni-directional horizontal beam directivity and broad
band characteristics.
Cylindrical 40kHz PVDF receivers exhibit very wide horizontal beam directivity and broad band characteristics.
These characteristics lend unique solutions in many applications such as two-dimensional positioning, digitizer,
object detection, and distance measurement.
Depending on the applications, resonance frequency and vertical beam directivity of the transmitter and receiver
can easily be customized by changing the diameter and length of the PVDF cylinder. The receiver has a very
wide horizontal beam angle and it can be reduced by changing the housing design if necessary.
PVDF transmitters and receivers also have very low resonance Q value. Typically, PVDF transmitters have a
Q value of 5 and PVDF receivers have a Q value of 4 This means that the rising time and the signal decay time
are much faster than the conventional ceramic transmitters. This characteristic is suitable for high speed data acquisition or high speed digitizer
applications.
A test board, consisting of snap-in mounting holes and test pins, is available for easy evaluation of the 40kHz transmitters. A preamplifier is available
for easy evaluation of the 40kHz receivers.
FEATURES:
•Omni-directional horizontal beam directivity
•Broad band
•Low resonance Q
•Excellent impact resistance
•Low cost
•Light weight
Description Part # Low Volume Price
(1 - 9) (US $)
40 kHz Transmitter 1005853-1 $10.00
Test Board (for Transmitter)1005854-1 $10.00
Drive Electronics (for Transmitter)1005855-1 $100.00
40kHz Receiver 1005856-1 $10.00
Preamplifier Board (for Receiver) 1005857-1 $25.00
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Shockwriter 3000®
The Shockwriter 3000 is a portable event recorder which monitors the
environmental conditions during transportation and records specific
events which exceed user defined standards. The combination of a
triaxial accelerometer and thermistor provide the capability to accurately
record vibration (shock) in any axes simultaneously as well as
temperature. All recorded information is stored with the commensurate
date including hour and minutes for easy possession tracking.
The unit is designed with a great deal of flexibility such that the end user
can program the specific operating conditions based upon their specific
application. The unit is easily programmed by a simple menu driven
setup screen through an RS-232 serial interface port and a host
computer (portable PC). In addition, the unit can be reprogrammed at any time in the future if the application or environmental conditions merit
different monitoring thresholds.
Some of the specific operating parameters programmed by the end user include: temperature monitoring thresholds and intervals; acceleration
thresholds and duration of event; sleep mode power conservation; data storage priority sorting and arming method. The most significant vibration
events will contain additional information that will allow the user to graph the information (all three axes) or save it for further processing including
signature analysis or statistical process control.
FEATURES
? Measures shock in three axes simultaneously, as well as temperature extremes, with commensurate date and time
? Password protected memory and setup configuration
? Permanent memory of data (even with loss or interruption of power)
? User friendly menu driven software programmed via RS232 port, DOS compatible or Windows95
? Lightweight (2.5lbs); slim profile
? Battery powered with long life power saving options
? Over 700 separate total events can be recorded
? Significant events can be easily graphed or transferred to more familiar software packages
? Fast software prevents Shockwriter from missing events
? Reusable for many different applications
? Affordable For additional information, request the Shockwriter Catalog.
APPLICATIONS
? Continuation of ISO 9000 practices throughout transit ? Insurance claim assistance
? Detection of events that may cause hidden damage ? Machinery monitoring
(before installation begins) ? Packaging optimization
? In-house materials handling / production monitoring ? Air cargo quality
? Military hardware - certificate of transportation ? International ocean transportation
? Aerospace hardware - certificate of transportation ? Railroad car coupling events
Description Part # Low Volume Price (US $)
Shockwriter Kit (contains Shockwriter, software, power pack, data cable) 0-1005204-1 $1,350.00
Data Cable (additional) 0-1005118-1 $80.00
Power Pack (additional) 0-1005117-1 $70.00
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KITS:
A good way to learn more about piezo film sensors is to purchase one of our design kits. These kits illustrate the use of piezo film in different
configurations, and are a good starting point to learn more about piezo film sensors and their applications.
Basic Design Kit: This kit demonstrates the use of MSI piezo film sensors as microphones, speakers, switches and acoustic pickups. All
the components and film samples in the kit can be used for experimentation.
Contents of the Basic Design Kit:
?Technical Manual
?Speaker Element
?Piezo Cable
?Flicker
?SW100-01-F
?ACH04-08-05
?SDT1-028K
?DT0-028K
?LDT1-028K
?DT1-028K
?Test PCB ACH-04-08 (w/o Analog circuit)
?Application Notes
?Application Specs
?Instruction Sheets
Piezo Cable Kit: This kit features MSI piezo polymer in coaxial cable format. Piezo cable is especially useful for large area sensing
applications such as physical security and safety mat sensors, proximity sensors, traffic sensors and security fence transducers.
Contents of the Piezo Cable Kit:
?Technical Manual
?Application Specs
?20 AWG Piezo Cable spliced to RG-174/U with BNC Connector
Vibration and Acceleration Kit: This kit demonstrates the capabilities of piezo film as a vibration sensor and accelerometer
component. The kit includes shielded and unshielded thin film sensors and an ACH-01 accelerometer component with an interface amplifier.
Contents of the Vibration and Acceleration Kit:
?Technical Manual
?SDT1-028K
?ACH-01 MSI Box
?ACH01-03/10
?LDT1-028K
?LDT0-028K
?DT1-028K
?9 Volt Battery
?Application Specs
?Instruction Sheets
Ultrasound Design Kit (40KHz): This kit demonstrates the basic design concept of ultrasonic digitizers and distance
measurements. Since piezo film ultrasound transducers have low Q values and very wide beam directivities, it is perfect for high resolution position
detection applications. The kit includes transmitters, receivers, and interface electronics.
Contents of the Ultrasound Design Kit:
?Four 40KHz transmitters
?Four 40KHz receivers
?One drive electronic circuit board
?Two preamplifiers
?Two test boards
?Cable assemblies
?Product data sheets and an instruction sheet
Description Part # Price (US $)
Basic Design Kit 0-1004308-0 $135.00
Piezo Cable Kit 0-1003726-0 $75.00
Vibration/Acceleration Kit 0-1003460-0 $189.00
Ultrasound Design Kit 0-1005870-1 $200.00
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What You Should Know Before You Buy
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4. Payment:
(a) Payment shall be due 30 days from date of invoice, subject to credit approval, except where MSI SENSORS stipulates CWO or COD terms. Payment shall not be withheld on account of any claim by the Purchaser
against MSI SENSORS. MSI SENSORS reserves the right to charge interest at 1.5% per month on any sum outstanding after the due date.
(b) MSI SENSORS reserves the right, among other remedies, either to cancel this contract or to suspend further deliveries under it in the event Buyer fails to pay for any one shipment when payment becomes due.
Should Buyer' financial responsibility become unsatisfactory to MSI SENSORS, cash payments or satisfactory security may be required by MSI SENSORS.
(c) Any tax, duty, custom, or other fee of any nature imposed upon this transaction by any federal, state, or local government authority shall be paid by the Purchaser, in addition to the price quoted or invoiced. In
the event MSI SENSORS is required to prepay any such tax, Purchaser will reimburse MSI SENSORS.
(d) Unless specifically otherwise stated, all payments are to be made in United States Dollars ($), with the payment check drawn on a US Bank. All banking charges, if any, are to be pre-paid by the Purchaser.
5. Technical Assistance and Data: MSI SENSORS may, at Purchaser's request, furnish technical assistance, advice and information with respect to the goods supplied under this Contract, if and to the extent that such
assistance, advice and information is readily available, except for proprietary techniques or procedures. It is expressly agreed that there is no obligation to provide such information, and that the information is subject
to the limitation of liability in paragraph 10 below. MSI SENSORS accepts no liability in contract, tort or otherwise for any damages or injury arising directly or indirectly from any error or omission in such technical data
or literature.
6. Warranty:
(a) MSI SENSORS warrants title to the product sold hereunder and that for a period of 90 days from Delivery it conforms to MSI SENSORS' specifications and is free from defects in material and workmanship. If
the product fails to meet said warranties, MSI SENSORS shall replace or issue credit for the non-conforming product at no cost to Buyer. The foregoing is Buyer' sole and exclusive remedy for failure of MSI
SENSORS to deliver or supply product that meets the foregoing warranties. MSI SENSORS MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS OF THE PRODUCT FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE EVEN IF THAT PURPOSE IS KNOWN TO MSI SENSORS, OR ANY WARRANTY RELATING TO PATENTS,
TRADEMARKS, COPYRIGHTS OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.
(b) Purchaser warrants that the designs and specifications furnished by it to MSI SENSORS will not infringe any patent, trademark or copyright with respect to the manufacture and sale of the resulting products.
7. Tools: Tools made for the manufacture of goods to be supplied under the contract and the copyright therein remain MSI SENSORS' property notwithstanding that the Purchaser may have been debited with any sum in
respect of their cost.
8. Excusable Delays: No liability shall result from delay in performance or non-performance in whole or in part if performance as agreed has been made impracticable by compliance in good faith with any applicable foreign
or domestic governmental regulation or order whether or not it later proves to be invalid, or by the occurrence of a contingency the non-occurrence of which was a basic assumption on which this contract was made,
including, but not limited to, acts of God, fire, flood, accident, riot, war, sabotage, strike, labor trouble or shortage, or embargo. MSI SENSORS' inability to obtain at prices and on terms deemed by it to be practicable
any required raw material, energy source, equipment, labor, or transportation, or any increased costs due to capital improvements for environmental protection shall also be sufficient to relieve MSI SENSORS of its
obligation to perform hereunder. If any of such circumstances affect only a part of MSI SENSORS' capacity to perform, MSI SENSORS shall have the right to allocate production and deliveries among all of its customers
and its own requirements in a manner and at such times as MSI SENSORS may determine. Quantities affected by this paragraph may, at the option of either party, be eliminated from the contract without liability, but
the contract shall remain otherwise unaffected.
9. Indemnification: Buyer agrees to indemnify, defend and hold MSI SENSORS harmless from and against that portion of any liability, cost, expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees), claim, judgment, settlement
or damage that MSI SENSORS may be required to pay to any third party (including, but not limited to, any employee of Buyer who alleges or proves that he or she has been injured in the course of his or her employment
while working with the products supplied by the MSI SENSORS under this agreement), which I) is caused or contributed to by the negligence or fault of Buyer; or ii) results from the infringement of any patent, trademark
or copyright related to the products (or designs and specifications therefor) supplied to Buyer hereunder. In case the Buyer resells the products supplied by the MSI SENSORS under this agreement, Buyer will request
and if possible obtain from its purchaser an indemnification similar to the foregoing for the benefit of Buyer and MSI SENSORS.
10. Limitation of Liability: MSI SENSORS shall not be liable on contract, tort or otherwise for any loss or damage suffered by the Purchaser whatsoever or howsoever arising out of or in connection with the supply of goods
or services by MSI SENSORS other than to supply goods conforming to the original agreed specifications or at MSI SENSORS' option to refund to the Purchaser any moneys already paid in respect of the goods. MSI
SENSORS' liability with respect to this contract and the products purchased under it shall not exceed the purchase price of the portion of such product as to which liability arises and MSI SENSORS shall not be liable
for any injury, loss or damage, resulting from the handling or use of the product shipped hereunder whether in manufacturing process or otherwise. In no event shall MSI SENSORS be liable for special, incidental
or consequential damages, including, but not limited to, loss of profits, capital or business opportunity; downtime costs; or claims of customers of Buyer. Failure to give MSI SENSORS notice of
any claim within 30 days of Delivery of the product concerned shall constitute a waiver of such claim by Buyer. Notwithstanding any applicable statute of limitations to the contrary, any action by Buyer relating to a
claim hereunder must be instituted no later than two (2) years after the occurrence of the event upon which the claim is based. All of the foregoing limitations shall apply irrespective of whether Buyer' claim is based upon
breach of contract, breach of warranty, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory.
11. Termination: If the Purchaser commits any breach of the terms and conditions of the contract or suffers distress or execution or becomes insolvent or commits an act of bankruptcy or enters into any arrangement or
composition with his creditors or goes or is put into liquidation (other than solely for amalgamation or reconstruction while solvent) or if a receiver is appointed over any part of the Purchaser's business, MSI SENSORS
may without prejudice to any rights which may have accrued or which may accrue to it terminate the contract summarily by notice in writing.
12. Entire Agreement: This agreement constitutes the entire contract of sale and purchase of the product herein named. It is not assignable by Buyer without the written consent of MSI SENSORS. No modification of
this contract shall be of any force or effect unless in writing signed by the parties and no modification shall be effected by the acknowledgment or acceptance of purchase order forms containing different terms or conditions.
13. Governing Law: This contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Any lawsuit brought by Buyer arising out of the transactions covered hereunder
shall be instituted in the appropriate state or federal court located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, and Buyer further submits itself to the jurisdiction of said courts in the event MSI SENSORS elects to institute
any action in said courts.
