SS08C
SS08C is a portable, compact, broad-band, triaxial seismometer designed for quick and
simple installation, wide temperature operations and safe transport. It uses the symmetric
architecture recovering Z,Y,X velocity signal from U,V,W homogeneous transducers.
This methodology allows higher precision in reconstruction of real ground motion.
Applications
* Observatory grade Earthquake seismology
* Reservoir microseismic monitoring
* Soil property inspection and evaluation
* Microzonation
Main features
* High compactness and low weight
* Ultra low noise design
* Fast setup, data are useable few minutes after
deployment
* Easy deployment, similar to a geophone for the size
* Allow use in shallow posthole without any special care
* Intrinsic robustness due to low weight and size
* Different foot options are available for different surfaces.
* Low power consumption allows unit to be used in
remote istallation with limited energy source
* Made in EU (Italy)
Housings
Different housing are available upon request, for example borehole / posthole deployment
using stainless steel AISI316 housing and motorized automatic levelling for high tilt
compensation.
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Specifications
Configuration: U,V,W (output to physical motion Z, Y, X)
Principle of operation: Force Feedback with capacitive transducer
Nominal sensitivity: 1500V/m/s* (customizable at order)
Velocity output: Selectable Z, Y, X or U, V, W mode
Pass-band: 120-20s to 100Hz (customizable at order)
Number of channels: 3 + 3 (Z, Y, X and virtual mass UVW status)
Peak output: +/- 20V (differential output, 40V p-p)
Clip level: 13 mm/sec (nominal @ 1500 V/m/s, see chart)
Output impedance: 2 x 100 Ohm
Mass position output: +/- 10V from U,V,W signals
Dynamic range: > 135dB in range 0.1 – 10Hz (see chart)
Calibration input: 1 with transducer selection (U,V,W,all)
Power supply input: 9-36Vdc isolated
Power consumption: < 500mW* @ 12Vdc (1W maximum depending on conditions)
Protections: Surge and reverse-voltage, with self-resetting fuses
Calibration coil: 16 ohm
Self noise: <USGS NLNM between 0.03 to 10Hz*
Levelling: Manual with lockable paddles, integrated level
Max. tilt olerance: +/- 3° with levelling feet
Operating temperat.: -20/+50°C
Storage temperature: -40/+80°C
Humidity: 0-100% even condensing (with plugged-in connectors)
Protection grade: IP68K
Mass lock & centering: Not necessary
Max. shock allowed: 5g half sine
Connector: MIL-C-26842 26 pin mounted on top
Standard cable lenght: 3 meters, customizable at order
Digital interface: RS232 or RS485 for diag & test
Dimension: diameter 100mm, body height 125mm
Weight: 1.42kg Clip and noise level compared to NLNM and a
Enclosure: Aluminum painted, air tight, list of amplitude of earthquakes
treated against corrosion
Norm conformity: CE
* specification may vary depending on customization
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updates. All specifications, features and prices are subjected to changes without any
prior notice. In the event of any discrepancies between this document and a
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SARA electronic instruments s.r.l.
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Phone: +39 075 5051014 - +39 075 9370309 - +39 075 3726002 - +39 328 4165648 – www.sara.pg.it –
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