
SA10 TRUE MECHANICAL FORCE-BALANCE ACCELEROMETER
SA-10 Force Balance Accelerometer (FBA) – A high-precision seismic sensor with 165 dB dynamic range, low noise, and IP68 waterproofing. Ideal for EEWS, SHM, dam monitoring, and oil & gas applications, it offers triaxial configuration, programmable gain, and low power consumption. Proven reliability with 15,000+ axes in operation worldwide. Available in uniaxial, biaxial, or triaxial configurations.
$1.295,00 – $2.495,00
OVERVIEW
Description
The SA-10 is a high-precision force balance accelerometer (FBA) designed for seismic and industrial applications, offering superior weak and strong motion monitoring. Engineered and assembled in-house, the SA-10 provides a wide dynamic range, exceptional sensitivity, and robust durability, making it one of the most reliable seismic sensors on the market.
With its low noise floor, compact design, and low power consumption, the SA-10 is ideal for seismic networks, earthquake early warning systems (EEWS), structural health monitoring (SHM), and oil & gas reservoir monitoring. It supports third-party digitizers and is compatible with various mounting options, ensuring seamless integration into diverse monitoring environments.
Key Features
✔ Available in Mono, Bi, or Triaxial Configurations
✔ Dynamic Range up to 165 dB
✔ Programmable Gain (External Adjustment, No Unit Opening Required)
✔ Wide Frequency Bandwidth: DC to 100Hz (Optional 200Hz)
✔ Low Noise Floor: <60 ng/√Hz
✔ Low Power Consumption (80mA @ 10-15VDC for Triaxial Unit)
✔ Fully Differential ±10V Output
✔ IP68 Waterproof Rating for Extreme Environments
✔ Borehole/Posthole Deployment Available (AISI316 Stainless Steel Housing & Motorized Hole-Locking System Upon Request)
✔ Slot at Bottom for Single Bolt Mounting (Wall, Floor, Ceiling Mounting Options Available)
✔ Over 12 Years of Proven Reliability – More than 15,000 axes in operation worldwide
Applications
📌 Observatory-Grade Seismology
📌 Earthquake Early Warning Systems (EEWS)
📌 Structural Health Monitoring (SHM)
📌 Dam & Bridge Monitoring
📌 Oil & Gas Reservoir Microseismic Monitoring
📌 Industrial & Construction Vibration Monitoring
Proven Reliability
With over 12 years of successful field deployment and 15,000+ axes in operation worldwide, the SA-10 is trusted for seismic networks, SHM, microseismic monitoring, EEWS, and oil & gas applications. Its precision, robustness, and flexibility make it a leading choice for professionals worldwide.
Additional information
Weight | N/A |
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Dimensions | N/A |
TYPE | SA10/3D (triaxial), SA10/2D (biaxial), SA10/1D (uniaxial) |
SPECIFICATIONS
- Number of Axes: 1, 2, or 3 (X, Y, Z or custom configurations)
- Orientation: Horizontal or Vertical (Specify Upon Order)
- Casing: Solid CNC-Milled Aluminum, Corrosion-Resistant
- Dimensions: 140 × 155 × 85mm (Compact: 170 × 80 × 58mm)
- Weight: 3kg (Standard) / 1.8kg (Compact 2D Version)
- Protection Rating: IP68 (Fully Waterproof)
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to +70°C
- Bandwidth: DC-100Hz (Standard), Optional 0-200Hz
- Damping: 0.7
- Inertial Mass Weight: 15g
- Sensitivity: 5 V/g (Standard, Customizable)
- Full Scale: ±2g (Standard), Optional ±1g, ±4g or Programmable (4, 2, 1, 0.5g)
- Output Impedance: 100Ω
- Dynamic Range: >165 dB (0.1Hz-20Hz, 1g Full Scale Version)
- Offset Drift: 0.0005 g/°C
- Hysteresis: < 0.001% of Full Scale
- Nonlinearity: ≤ 0.1%
- Cross-Axis Sensitivity: ≤ 0.5%
- Power Supply: 10-15VDC (80mA for Triaxial Unit in Standby)
- Connectors: MIL-C-26842 10-Pin or Cable Gland
- Standard Cable Length: 3m (Custom Length Available)
- Regulatory Compliance: CE Certified
- Response Files: Available through IRIS NRL Library




OVERVIEW
Description
The SA-10 is a high-precision force balance accelerometer (FBA) designed for seismic and industrial applications, offering superior weak and strong motion monitoring. Engineered and assembled in-house, the SA-10 provides a wide dynamic range, exceptional sensitivity, and robust durability, making it one of the most reliable seismic sensors on the market.
With its low noise floor, compact design, and low power consumption, the SA-10 is ideal for seismic networks, earthquake early warning systems (EEWS), structural health monitoring (SHM), and oil & gas reservoir monitoring. It supports third-party digitizers and is compatible with various mounting options, ensuring seamless integration into diverse monitoring environments.
Key Features
✔ Available in Mono, Bi, or Triaxial Configurations
✔ Dynamic Range up to 165 dB
✔ Programmable Gain (External Adjustment, No Unit Opening Required)
✔ Wide Frequency Bandwidth: DC to 100Hz (Optional 200Hz)
✔ Low Noise Floor: <60 ng/√Hz
✔ Low Power Consumption (80mA @ 10-15VDC for Triaxial Unit)
✔ Fully Differential ±10V Output
✔ IP68 Waterproof Rating for Extreme Environments
✔ Borehole/Posthole Deployment Available (AISI316 Stainless Steel Housing & Motorized Hole-Locking System Upon Request)
✔ Slot at Bottom for Single Bolt Mounting (Wall, Floor, Ceiling Mounting Options Available)
✔ Over 12 Years of Proven Reliability – More than 15,000 axes in operation worldwide
Applications
📌 Observatory-Grade Seismology
📌 Earthquake Early Warning Systems (EEWS)
📌 Structural Health Monitoring (SHM)
📌 Dam & Bridge Monitoring
📌 Oil & Gas Reservoir Microseismic Monitoring
📌 Industrial & Construction Vibration Monitoring
Proven Reliability
With over 12 years of successful field deployment and 15,000+ axes in operation worldwide, the SA-10 is trusted for seismic networks, SHM, microseismic monitoring, EEWS, and oil & gas applications. Its precision, robustness, and flexibility make it a leading choice for professionals worldwide.
Additional information
Weight | N/A |
---|---|
Dimensions | N/A |
TYPE | SA10/3D (triaxial), SA10/2D (biaxial), SA10/1D (uniaxial) |
SPECIFICATIONS
- Number of Axes: 1, 2, or 3 (X, Y, Z or custom configurations)
- Orientation: Horizontal or Vertical (Specify Upon Order)
- Casing: Solid CNC-Milled Aluminum, Corrosion-Resistant
- Dimensions: 140 × 155 × 85mm (Compact: 170 × 80 × 58mm)
- Weight: 3kg (Standard) / 1.8kg (Compact 2D Version)
- Protection Rating: IP68 (Fully Waterproof)
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to +70°C
- Bandwidth: DC-100Hz (Standard), Optional 0-200Hz
- Damping: 0.7
- Inertial Mass Weight: 15g
- Sensitivity: 5 V/g (Standard, Customizable)
- Full Scale: ±2g (Standard), Optional ±1g, ±4g or Programmable (4, 2, 1, 0.5g)
- Output Impedance: 100Ω
- Dynamic Range: >165 dB (0.1Hz-20Hz, 1g Full Scale Version)
- Offset Drift: 0.0005 g/°C
- Hysteresis: < 0.001% of Full Scale
- Nonlinearity: ≤ 0.1%
- Cross-Axis Sensitivity: ≤ 0.5%
- Power Supply: 10-15VDC (80mA for Triaxial Unit in Standby)
- Connectors: MIL-C-26842 10-Pin or Cable Gland
- Standard Cable Length: 3m (Custom Length Available)
- Regulatory Compliance: CE Certified
- Response Files: Available through IRIS NRL Library








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