SENSORS
GS-14
GS-14 Geophone
PRODUCT DETAILS
The GS-14 is a miniature, self-generating velocity detector designed for vibration monitoring in rugged environments. It withstands extreme shock with no change in performance characteristics. The GS-14 has been used as a reliable component in sonobuoys, smart fuses, and intrusion-detection systems.
Specifications
| PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS | GS-14-L3 | GS-14-L9 |
| Orientation | Omni | Omni |
| Moving Mass | 2.15 g (0.076 oz) | 2.15 g (0.076 oz) |
| Inertial Mass | 2.15 g (0.076 oz) | 2.15 g (0.076 oz) |
| Diameter | 1.68 cm (0.66 in.) | 1.9 cm (0.75 in.) |
| Height | 1.73 cm (0.68 in.) | 1.82 cm (0.73 in.) |
| Weight | 19 g (0.67 oz) | 27 g (0.95 oz) |
| Operating & Storage Temperature Range | –40 to +85°C (–40 to 185°F) | –45 to +100°C (–49 to 212°F) |
| Shock | 5000 G | 1000 G |
| ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS | GS-14-L3 | GS-14-L9 |
| Frequency | 28 Hz * | 28 Hz * |
| Spurious Frequency | N.S. / N.A. | N.S. / N.A. |
| Distortion at Vertical | N.S. / N.A. | N.S. / N.A. |
| Coil Resistance | 570 Ω * | 1500 Ω * |
| Open-Circuit Sensitivity | 11.42 V/m/s (0.29 V/i/s) | 23.62 V/m/s (0.60 V/i/s) |
| Sensitivity at 70% Damping | N.S. | N.S. |
| Open-Circuit Damping | 18% | 31% |
