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CMSS 2100
Standard Industrial Acceleration Sensor …

… Incorporating the latest in technology to meet demanding CE, EMC,

and low noise level requirements.

Using detailed knowledge acquired from many years of supplying high quality sensors to a broad
spectrum of industry users, SKF offers rugged accelerometers designed for the Pulp and Paper,
Petrochemical, Steel, Mining and Construction, Metal Working, and Machine Tool Industries.

Features
• For use with the SKF Local Monitoring Unit (LMU’s) on-line
systems, protection systems and the ever versatile portable data
collection Instruments.
• Rugged, economical, and all around general purpose sensor.
• Sensitivity, 100 mV/g to optimize use in multiple applications.
• Exceptional bias voltage (BV) stability at elevated temperatures.
• Designed for exceptional low noise level for low frequencies at
elevated temperatures.
• Meets stringent CE, EMC requirements.
• Smaller profile industrial accelerometers.
• Two (2) mounting studs (1/4–28 and M8 x 1.25) provided.
• Corrosion resistant and hermetically sealed for installation in high
humidity areas.
• Reverse polarity wiring protection.

Typical Temperature Response Typical Frequency Response

+20 3
Deviation, % Sensitivity

2
+10
Deviation, dB

1
0 0 10

-10 -1
-2
-20
-3
-20 0 +25 +50 +80 +120
0.5 10 100 1k 20 k
(-4) (+32) (+77) (+122) (+176) (+248)
Frequency, Hz
Temperature, °C (°F)
CMSS 2100 Specifications
Standard Specifications conform to ISA-RP-37.2 (1-64) and are
typical values referenced at +24 °C (+75 °F), 24 Vdc
Mounting: Internal 1/4–28 thread. Mounting studs
provided. One (1) 1/4–28 to 1/4–28 english thread and
Industrial supply, 4 mA constant current and 100 Hz. one (1) M8 x 1.25 metric thread.
Mounting torque: 2,9 N-m (24 in-lbs)
Acceleration DYNAMIC Connector:
Sensitivity: 100 mV/g
Sensor Sensitivity precision: ± 5% at +25 °C (+77 °F)
Pin A: Signal/power (White wire)
Pin B: Common (Black wire)
Acceleration range: 80 g Peak Mating connector: CMSS 3106F-10SL-4S or equivalent
Amplitude linearity: ≤ 1%, up to full scale Recommended cable: Two conductor shielded, teflon
Frequency range: jacket, 100 pF/m (30 pF/ft)
± 5%; 3.0 Hz to 5,000 Hz
± 10%; 1.0 Hz to 9,000 Hz
Diagrams
± 3 dB; 0.5 Hz to 14,000 Hz
Resonance frequency: Mounted, nominal 30 kHz 2-Pin connector

Transverse sensitivity: ≤ 5% of axial

ELECTRICAL
Power requirements: 100 mV/g NOM
Voltage source: +24 Vdc nominal, +18 Vdc to +30 Vdc 53.0 mm
(2.10”) MODEL CMSS2100
Constant current diode: 2 to 10 mA dc, recommended 4 S/N S00000 Made in the USA
mA
Electrical noise: 2.0 Hz; 20µg/√Hz
Output impedance: < 100 Ohms 7/8”
HEX
Voltage bias: 12 Vdc
Grounding: Case isolated, internal shielding 19.0 mm
(0.75”) 1/4-28
Diameter Mounting hole
ENVIRONMENTAL
Temperature range: -50 °C to +120 °C (-58 °F to +248
°F), operating temperature
Vibration limits: 500 g peak 22.3 mm A B
Shock limit: 5,000 g peak (0.87”)
Electromagnetic sensitivity, equivalent g: 70 µg/Gauss
Sealing: Hermetic
20.3 mm
Base strain sensitivity: 200 µg/microstrain (0.80”)
CE: According to the generic immunity standard for
Industrial Environment EN50082-2.
Acceptance criteria: The generated “false equivalent
g level” under the above test conditions should be
Ordering information
less than 2 milli g peak to peak. CMSS 2100 General purpose industrial
standard acceleration sensor with top exit
PHYSICAL
C5015 two (2) pin connector.
Dimensions: See drawing
Weight: 90 gms (≈ 3.17 oz.) 1/4-28 and M8 mounting studs provided.
Case material: 316L stainless steel Calibration sensitivity is provided on each
accelerometer package with nominal sensitivity
etched on each unit.

For additional information on SKF Reliability Systems products, contact:

SKF Reliability Systems

5271 Viewridge Court • San Diego, California 92123 USA
Telephone: +1 858-496-3400 • FAX: +1 858-496-3531
Web Site: www.skf.com/cm
• ® SKF is a registered trademark of the SKF Group.
• All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
© SKF Group 2008
The contents of this publication are the copyright of the publisher and may not be reproduced (even extracts) unless
permission is granted. Every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication
but no liability can be accepted for any loss or damage whether direct, indirect or consequential arising out of the use of
the information contained herein. SKF reserves the right to alter any part of this publication without prior notice.
SKF Patents include: #US04768380 • #US05679900 • #US05845230 • #US05854553 • #US05992237 •
#US06006164 • #US06199422 • #US06202491 • #US06275781 • #US06489884 • #US06513386 •
#US06633822 • #US6,789,025 • #US6,792,360 • US 5,633,811 • US 5,870,699 • #WO_03_048714A1
Publication CM2205 EN (Revised 4-08) • Printed in the United States of America
CMSS 2200/
CMSS 2200-M8
Low Profile Standard Acceleration Sensor …

… Incorporating the latest in technology to meet the demanding CE,

EMC and low level noise requirements.

Using detailed knowledge acquired from many years of supplying high quality sensors to a broad
spectrum of industry users, SKF Condition Monitoring offers rugged accelerometers designed for the
Pulp and Paper, Petrochemical, Steel, Mining and Construction, Metal Working, and Machine Tool
Industries.

Features
• For use with the SKF Local Monitoring
Unit (LMU’s) on-line systems, protection
systems and the ever versatile portable data
collection Instruments.
• Rugged, economical, and all around general
purpose sensor.
• Sensitivity, 100 mV/g to optimize use in
multiple applications.
• Exceptional bias voltage (BV) stability at
elevated temperatures.
• Designed for exceptional low noise level for low frequencies at elevated temperatures.
• Meets stringent CE, EMC requirements.
• Low profile for side industrial accelerometer with captive mounting bolts (1/4–28, M6 x 1.00 or
M8 x 1.25) provided.
• Corrosion resistant and hermetically sealed.
• Reverse polarity wiring protection.

Typical Temperature Response Typical Frequency Response

+20 3
Deviation, % Sensitivity

2
+10
Deviation, dB

1
0 0

-10 -1
-2
-20
-20 0 +25 +50 +80 +120 -3
(-4) (+32) (+77) (+122) (+176) (+248) 0.7 10 100 1k 10 k
Frequency, Hz
Temperature, °C (°F)
CMSS 2200/ Specifications
CMSS 2200-M8 Specifications conform to ISA-RP-37.2 (1-64) and are
typical values referenced at +24 °C (+75 °F), 24 Vdc
Connector:
Pin A: Signal/power (White wire)
Low Profile supply, 4 mA constant current and 100 Hz.
Pin B: Common (Black wire)

Standard DYNAMIC Mating connector: CMSS 3106F-10SL-4S or equivalent

Recommended cable: Two conductor shielded, teflon
Sensitivity: 100 mV/g
Acceleration Sensitivity precision: ± 10% at +25 °C (+77 °F) jacket, 100 pF/m (30 pF/ft)

Sensor Acceleration range: 80 g peak

Amplitude linearity: 1%
Diagrams
Frequency range: 5/32” Allen Head
± 10%; 1.0 Hz to 5,000 Hz
± 3 dB; 0.7 Hz to 10,000 Hz
Resonance frequency: Mounted, minimum 22 kHz 38.0 mm
(1.50”) 26.0 mm
Transverse densitivity: ≤ 5% of axial (1.04”) MODEL CMSS2200
S/N S0000

ELECTRICAL
Power requirements:
CMSS 2200:
Voltage source: +18 Vdc to +30 Vdc 1/4-28 Mounting
thread
Constant current diode: 2 to 10 mA dc, recommended 4 CMSS 2200-M8:
mA M8 Mounting thread

Electrical noise: 2.0 Hz; 20 µg/√Hz 25.0 mm

(1.00”)
Output impedance: < 100 Ohms
Voltage bias: 12 Vdc
37.0 mm
Grounding: Case isolated, internal shielding (1.44”)
53.0 mm
ENVIRONMENTAL (2.10”)
Temperature range: -50 °C to +120 °C (-58 °F to +248
°F) operating temperature
Vibration limits: 500 g peak 2-Pin
Connector
Shock limit: 5,000 g peak A B MIL-C-5015
Electromagnetic sensitivity, equivalent g: 70 µg/Gauss + -

Sealing: Hermetic
Base strain sensitivity: 200 µg/microstrain
CE: According to the Generic immunity standard for
Industrial Environment EN50082-2.
Acceptance criteria: The generated “false equivalent g Ordering information
level” under the above test conditions should be less
than 2 milli g peak to peak. • CMSS 2200 Low Profile Acceleration Sensor
with side exit C5015 two (2) pin connector.
PHYSICAL
1/4-28 and M6 mounting studs provided.
Dimensions: See drawing
Weight: 145 gms (≈ 5.10 oz.)
Calibration sensitivity is provided on each
Case material: 316L stainless steel
accelerometer package with nominal
Mounting: Captive mounting bolts provided. One (1)
sensitivity etched on each unit.
1/4–28 english thread and one (1) M6 x 1.00 metric • CMSS 2200-M8 Low Profile Acceleration
thread.
Sensor with side exit C5015 two (2) pin
Mounting torque: 30 in-lbs, 3,4 N-m
connector.
M8 mounting stud provided. Calibration
sensitivity is provided on each accelerometer
For additional information on SKF Reliability Systems products, contact: package with nominal sensitivity etched on
each unit.
SKF Reliability Systems
5271 Viewridge Court • San Diego, California 92123 USA
Telephone: +1 858-496-3400 • FAX: +1 858-496-3531
Web Site: www.skf.com/cm
• ® SKF is a registered trademark of the SKF Group.
• All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
© SKF Group 2008
The contents of this publication are the copyright of the publisher and may not be reproduced (even extracts) unless
permission is granted. Every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication
but no liability can be accepted for any loss or damage whether direct, indirect or consequential arising out of the use of
the information contained herein. SKF reserves the right to alter any part of this publication without prior notice.
SKF Patents include: #US04768380 • #US05679900 • #US05845230 • #US05854553 • #US05992237 •
#US06006164 • #US06199422 • #US06202491 • #US06275781 • #US06489884 • #US06513386 •
#US06633822 • #US6,789,025 • #US6,792,360 • US 5,633,811 • US 5,870,699 • #WO_03_048714A1
Publication CM2238 EN (Revised 4-08) • Printed in the United States of America
CMSS 2106
High Temperature Industrial Acceleration Sensor …

… Incorporating the latest in technology to meet the demanding and

stringent elevated temperature requirements such as those associated
with tropic and desert installations, steel mills, and pulp and paper
applications.

Using detailed knowledge acquired from many years of supplying high quality sensors to a broad
spectrum of industry users, SKF Reliability Systems offers rugged high temperature accelerometers
designed for machines of the Pulp and Paper, Petrochemical, Steel, Mining and Construction, Metal
Working, and Machine Tool Industries.

Features
• For use with the SKF Local Monitoring Unit (LMU’s) On-line Systems,
Protection Systems and the ever versatile Portable Data Collection
Instruments.
• Rugged, economical, and all around high temperature general purpose
sensor for up to +150 °C (+302° F) operating temperature.
• Sensitivity, 100 mV/g to optimize use in multiple applications.
• Exceptional bias voltage (BV) stability at elevated temperatures.
• Designed for exceptional low noise level for low frequencies at elevated
temperatures.
• Meets stringent CE, EMC requirements.
• Two (2) mounting studs (1/4–28 and M8 x 1.25) provided.
• Corrosion resistant and hermetically sealed for installation in high
humidity areas.
• Reverse polarity wiring protection.

Typical Temperature Response Typical Frequency Response

+20 3
Deviation, % Sensitivity

2
+10
Deviation, dB

1
0 0
-1
-10
-2
-20 -3
-50 -25 0 +25 +50 +75 +100 +125 +150 1 10 100 1k 10 k 13 k
(-58) (+13) (+32) (+77) (+122) (+167) (+212) (+258) (+302) Frequency, Hz
Temperature, °C (°F)
CMSS 2106 Specifications
High Specifications conform to ISA-RP-37.2 (1-64) and are
typical values referenced at +24 °C (+75 °F), 24 Vdc
Case material: 316L stainless steel
Mounting: Internal 1/4–28 thread. Mounting studs
Temperature supply, 4 mA constant current and 100 Hz. provided. One (1) 1/4–28 to 1/4–28 english thread and
one (1) M8 x 1.25 metric thread.
Industrial DYNAMIC
Mounting torque: 2,9 N-m (24 in-lbs)
Sensitivity: 100 mV/g
Acceleration Sensitivity precision: ± 10% at -50 °C to +150 °C (-58
Connector:
Pin A: Signal/power (White wire)
°F to +302 °F)
Sensor Acceleration range: 50 g peak
Pin B: Common (Black wire)
Mating connector: CMSS-3106F-10SL-4S or equivalent
Amplitude linearity: 1%
Recommended cable: Two conductor shielded, teflon
Frequency range:
jacket, 30 pF/ft (100 pF/m)
± 5%; 4.0 Hz to 4,000 Hz
± 10%; 3.0 Hz to 6,000 Hz
± 3 dB; 1.0 Hz to 10,000 Hz Diagrams
Resonance frequency: Mounted, nominal 20 kHz 2-Pin connector
Transverse sensitivity: ≤ 5% of axial
15/16”
ELECTRICAL HEX

Power requirements:
Voltage source: +24 Vdc nominal, +18 Vdc to +30 Vdc
61.0 mm
Constant current diode: 2 to 4 mA dc, recommended 4 (2.42”) 100 mV/g
mA NOM
45.0 mm
Electrical noise: 2.0 Hz; 30µg/√Hz (1.78”) MODEL
CMSS2106
Output impedance: < 100 Ohms
Made in the
Voltage bias: 12 Vdc at +25 °C (+77 °F); 11 Vdc at S/N S00000 USA
+150 °C (+302 °F)
Grounding: Case isolated, internal shielding
23.8 mm
(0.94”) 1/4-28
ENVIRONMENTAL Diameter Mounting hole
Temperature range: -50 °C to +150 °C (-58 °F to +302
°F) operating temperature
Vibration limits: 500 g peak
Shock limit: 2,500 g peak 25.0 mm
A B
(1.00”)
Electromagnetic sensitivity, equivalent g: 15 µg/Gauss Diameter

Sealing: Hermetic
Base strain sensitivity: 500 µg/microstrain
CE: According to the Generic immunity standard for
Industrial Environment EN50082-2.
Acceptance Criteria: The generated “false equivalent Ordering information
g level” under the above test conditions should be
less than 2 milli g peak to peak. CMSS 2106 High Temperature Industrial
Standard Acceleration Sensor with top exit
PHYSICAL
C5015 two (2) pin connector.
Dimensions: See drawing
Weight: 135 gms (≈ 4.73 oz.) 1/4-28 and M8 mounting studs provided.
Calibration sensitivity is provided on each
accelerometer package with nominal sensitivity
etched on each unit.

For additional information on SKF Reliability Systems products, contact:

SKF Reliability Systems

5271 Viewridge Court • San Diego, California 92123 USA
Telephone: +1 858-496-3400 • FAX: +1 858-496-3531
Web Site: www.skf.com/cm
• ® SKF is a registered trademark of the SKF Group.
• All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
© SKF Group 2008
The contents of this publication are the copyright of the publisher and may not be reproduced (even extracts) unless
permission is granted. Every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication
but no liability can be accepted for any loss or damage whether direct, indirect or consequential arising out of the use of
the information contained herein. SKF reserves the right to alter any part of this publication without prior notice.
SKF Patents include: #US04768380 • #US05679900 • #US05845230 • #US05854553 • #US05992237 •
#US06006164 • #US06199422 • #US06202491 • #US06275781 • #US06489884 • #US06513386 •
#US06633822 • #US6,789,025 • #US6,792,360 • US 5,633,811 • US 5,870,699 • #WO_03_048714A1
Publication CM2236 EN (Revised 4-08) • Printed in the United States of America
CMSS 2207
High Temperature Low Profile Acceleration Sensor …

… Incorporating the latest in technology to meet the demanding and

stringent elevated temperature requirements such as those associated
with tropic and desert installations, steel mills and pulp and paper
applications.

Using detailed knowledge acquired from many years of supplying high quality sensors to a broad
spectrum of industry users, SKF Condition Monitoring offers rugged high temperature accelerometers
designed for the Pulp and Paper, Petrochemical, Steel, Mining and Construction, Metal Working, and
Machine Tool Industries.

Features
• For use with the SKF Local Monitoring Unit
(LMU’s) On-Line Systems and Protection
Systems.
• Rugged, economical, and all around high
temperature general purpose sensor for up to
+150 °C (+302 °F) operating temperature.
• Sensitivity, 100 mV/g to optimize use in
multiple applications.
• Exceptional bias voltage (BV) stability at
elevated temperatures.
• Designed for exceptional low noise level for low
frequencies at elevated temperatures.
• Meets stringent CE, EMC requirements.
• Low profile, side exit, high temperature industrial accelerometer.
• Corrosion resistant and hermetically sealed for installation in high humidity areas.
• Reverse polarity wiring protection.

Typical Temperature Response Typical Frequency Response

+20 3
Deviation, % Sensitivity

2
+10
Deviation, dB

1
0 0

-10 -1
-2
-20
-3
0 +25 +50 +75 +100 +120
0.7 10 100 1k 10 k
(+32) (+77) (+122) (+167) (+212) (+248)
Frequency, Hz
Temperature, °C (°F)
CMSS 2207 Specifications
High Specifications conform to ISA-RP-37.2 (1-64) and are
typical values referenced at +24 °C (+75 °F), 24 Vdc
Connector:
Pin A: Signal/power (White wire)
Temperature supply, 4 mA constant current and 100 Hz.
Pin B: Common (Black wire)

Low Profile DYNAMIC Mating connector: CMSS 3106F-10SL-4S or equivalent

Recommended cable: Two conductor shielded, teflon
Sensitivity: 100 mV/g
Acceleration Sensitivity precision: ± 10% at +25 °C (+77 °F) jacket, 100 pF/m (30 pF/ft)

Sensor Acceleration range: 50 g peak

Amplitude linearity: ≤ 1% up to full scale Diagrams
Frequency range:
± 5%; 4.0 Hz to 5,000 Hz

Made in the USA

100 mV/g NOM
43.0 mm
(1.70”)
± 10%; 3.0 Hz to 7,000 Hz
30.0 mm
± 3 dB 1.0 Hz to 11,000 Hz (1.20”)

Resonance frequency: 20 kHz

1/4-28
Transverse sensitivity: ≤ 5% of axial Mounting
Thread 26.0 mm
ELECTRICAL (1.05”) 6.0 mm
Diameter (0.25”)
Power requirements: 54.0 mm (2.15”)
Voltage source: +24 Vdc nominal, +18 Vdc to +30 Vdc Side View
Constant current diode: 2 to 4 mA dc, recommend 4 mA
Electrical noise: 2.0 Hz; 30µg/√Hz
Output impedance: < 100 Ohms
Voltage bias: 12 Vdc at +25 °C (+77 °F); 11 Vdc at +150
°C (+302 °F)
Grounding: Case isolated, internal
Top View
ENVIRONMENTAL
Temperature range: -50 °C to +150 °C (-58 °F to +302
°F) operating temperature
Vibration limits: 500 g peak
Shock limit: 2,500 g peak
Electromagnetic sensitivity, equivalent g: < 5 µg/Gauss Bottom View
Base strain sensitivity: 100 µg/microstrain Safety Wire Hole
1.5 mm (0.062”)
CE: According to the Generic immunity standard for Diameter
Industrial Environment EN50082-2.
Acceptance criteria: The generated “false equivalent
g level” under the above test conditions should be 2-Pin
A B Connector
less than 2 milli g peak to peak. MIL-C-5015

PHYSICAL
Dimensions: See drawing
Weight: 145 gms (≈ 5.10 oz.)
Case material: 316L stainless steel End View
Mounting: Captive mounting bolts provided. One (1)
each 1/4–28 english thread and one (1) M6 x 1.00
metric thread. Ordering information
Mounting torque: 3,4 N-m (30 in-lbs)
• CMSS 2207 Low Profile High Temperature
Acceleration Sensor with side exit C5015 two
(2) pin connector.
For additional information on SKF Reliability Systems products, contact: 1/4-28 and M6 mounting studs provided.
SKF Reliability Systems Calibration sensitivity is provided on each
5271 Viewridge Court • San Diego, California 92123 USA accelerometer package with nominal
Telephone: +1 858-496-3400 • FAX: +1 858-496-3531 sensitivity etched on each unit.
Web Site: www.skf.com/cm
• ® SKF is a registered trademark of the SKF Group.
• All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
© SKF Group 2008
The contents of this publication are the copyright of the publisher and may not be reproduced (even extracts) unless
permission is granted. Every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication
but no liability can be accepted for any loss or damage whether direct, indirect or consequential arising out of the use of
the information contained herein. SKF reserves the right to alter any part of this publication without prior notice.
SKF Patents include: #US04768380 • #US05679900 • #US05845230 • #US05854553 • #US05992237 •
#US06006164 • #US06199422 • #US06202491 • #US06275781 • #US06489884 • #US06513386 •
#US06633822 • #US6,789,025 • #US6,792,360 • US 5,633,811 • US 5,870,699 • #WO_03_048714A1
Publication CM2272 EN (Revised 4-08) • Printed in the United States of America
CMSS 2110-3
Industrial acceleration sensor with
integral 5 meter (16.5 feet) rugged
stainless steel braided cable …

… Incorporating the latest in

technology to meet demanding
CE, EMC and low noise level
requirements.

Features
• Designed for use with the SKF Machine
Condition Transmitters (MCT)
• Economical, rugged, general purpose
• Sensitivity, 30 mV/g to optimize use in most
applications
• Designed to meet stringent CE, EMC
requirements
• Cable shield and braid connected to sensor Specifications
housing for better noise rejection
DYNAMIC
• Corrosion resistant Sensitivity: 30 mV/g at +20 °C (+68 °F)
• Miswiring protection Sensitivity precision: ± 10% at +20 °C (+68 °F)
Sensitivity deviation over full temperature range:
< ± 10% of the sensitivity at +20 °C (+68 °F)
Amplitude linearity: < 1% up to full scale
Typical Temperature Response
+10 Transverse sensitivity: < 5% of axial
Deviation, % Sensitivity

+5
Frequency range:
3.0 Hz – 8.0 kHz, ± 10% at +20 °C (+68 °F)
0
0.8 Hz – 10.0 kHz, ± 3 dB at +20 °C (+68 °F)
-5
Sensor resonance frequency: Nominal 20 kHz or
-10
higher. Controlled resonance amplitude. Second order Q
-50 -25 0 +25 +50 +75 +100 +120 limiting filter.
(-58) (+13) (+32) (+77) (+122) (+167) (+212) (+248)
Temperature, °C (°F) Acceleration output range: Minimum ± 6 V equivalent
to 200 g peak. Turn on time for one (1) time constant is
0.5 seconds.
Typical Frequency Response
+20
ELECTRICAL
Amplitude (dB)

+10
Power Requirements:
0 Voltage Source: +24 Vdc, ± 20%
-10 Constant Current Diode: 2 – 6 mA dc
Electrical noise: Broadband (2 Hz to 20 kHz) < 0.7 milli
-20
0.8 100 1k 10k 20k 30k 40k g RMS
Frequency, Hz
Output impedance: < 50 Ohms
CMSS 2110-3 Specifications
Diagrams
Industrial ELECTRICAL (continued)
Grounding: Case isolated, internal shielding (Faraday
acceleration cage). The internal Faraday cage is connected to the
signal return of the shielded twisted pair. The internal
sensor with shield as well as the stainless steel braid is connected to Bend Radius
the sensor housing. 19.0 mm (0.75”)
integral 5 meter Isolation to sensor housing: > 10 Mega Ohms over full
temperature range.
(16.5 feet) V bias: 11.5 Vdc (± 10%) for 24 Vdc supply voltage over
rugged stainless the temperature range from -50 °C to +100 °C (-58 °F
to +212 °F). CMSS 2110/3
steel braided Over voltage protection 45.0 mm
S/N 98765
Reverse polarity (wiring) protection (1.75”)
cable 51.0 mm
ENVIRONMENTAL (2.00”)
Temperature range: -50 °C to +120 °C (-58 °F to +248
°F) operating temperature.
Vibration limits: 500 g peak
Shock limit: 1,000 g peak
Electromagnetic sensitivity, equivalent g: < 100 µg/
Gauss at 50 to 60 Hz
Base strain sensitivity: 200 µg/micro strain 1/4 – 28"
CE: According to the Generic immunity standard for 25.0 mm
Industrial Environment EN50082-2. (1.00”) Hex
Acceptance criteria: The generated “false equivalent
g level” under the above test conditions should be
less than 2 milli g peak to peak.

PHYSICAL
Dimensions: See drawing. Integral cable with shielded 25.0 mm
twisted pair, and stainless steel braid. Cable length is 5 (1.00”)
meters (16.5 feet) long.
Weight: 350 g (12.25 oz.), including 5 meters (16.5 feet)
of cable
22.0 mm
Case material: 316L stainless steel
(0.87”)
Mounting: 1/4–28 to M8 and 1/4–28 to 1/4–28
mounting studs provided.
Cable: Integral cable, 5 meters (16.5 feet) long. Shielded
twisted pair; 2 times AWG 20. Shield grounded to sensor
housing. Cable armored with stainless steel braid. Braid Standard Armored Cable
also connected to sensor housing. High temperature
cable. Cable diameter less than 5 mm.
Cable specifications: 2/C 20 AWG FEP/A/M/FEP
10-1254.
Cable capacitance: 80 pF/m (25 pF/ft). Ordering information
Cable connectors: Integral cable; CMSS 2110-3 General purpose industrial
Power/signal: White acceleration sensor with 5 meter (16.5 feet)
Common: Black stainless steel over-braided twisted pair cable.
Shielding: Drain wire

For additional information on SKF Reliability Systems products, contact:

SKF Reliability Systems

5271 Viewridge Court • San Diego, California 92123 USA
Telephone: +1 858-496-3400 • FAX: +1 858-496-3531
Web Site: www.skf.com/cm
• ® SKF is a registered trademark of the SKF Group.
• All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
© SKF Group 2008
The contents of this publication are the copyright of the publisher and may not be reproduced (even extracts) unless
permission is granted. Every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication
but no liability can be accepted for any loss or damage whether direct, indirect or consequential arising out of the use of
the information contained herein. SKF reserves the right to alter any part of this publication without prior notice.
SKF Patents include: #US04768380 • #US05679900 • #US05845230 • #US05854553 • #US05992237 •
#US06006164 • #US06199422 • #US06202491 • #US06275781 • #US06489884 • #US06513386 •
#US06633822 • #US6,789,025 • #US6,792,360 • US 5,633,811 • US 5,870,699 • #WO_03_048714A1
Publication CM2204 EN (Revised 4-08) • Printed in the United States of America
CMSS 2110
Industrial Acceleration Sensor with integral
5 meter (16.5 feet) over-braided cable …

… Incorporating the latest in technology to meet demanding CE, EMC

and low noise level requirements.

Using detailed knowledge acquired from

many years of supplying high quality sensors
to a broad spectrum of industry users, SKF
Reliability Systems introduces this new series of
rugged accelerometers designed for installation
where cable protection is paramount without
the luxury of cable trays or protective conduit.

Features
• Recommended for use
with the SKF Machine
Condition Transmitters
(MCT)
• Economical, rugged,
general purpose Specifications
Specifications conform to ISA-RP-37.2 (1-64) and are
• Sensitivity, 100 mV/g Machine Condition typical values referenced at +24 °C (+75 °F), 24 Vdc
to optimize use in most Transmitters (MCT) supply, 4 mA constant current and 100 Hz.
applications
DYNAMIC
• Designed to meet stringent CE, EMC Sensitivity: 100 mV/g
requirements Sensitivity precision: ± 10%
• Cable shield and braid connected to sensor Sensitivity deviation over full temperature range:
housing for better noise rejection ≤ ± 10%
Amplitude linearity: ≤ 1% up to full scale
• Corrosion resistant Transverse sensitivity: ≤ 5% of axial
• Miswiring protection Frequency range: 0.8 Hz to 10.0 kHz, ± 3 dB
Sensor resonance frequency: Nominal 25 kHz or
higher. Controlled resonance amplitude. +15 dB
maximum at resonance.
Acceleration output range: Minimum ± 8 V equivalent
to 80 g peak. Turn on time to within 10% of final bias is
≤ 1.0 seconds.

Typical Temperature Response Typical Frequency Response

+10 +20
Deviation, % Sensitivity

Amplitude (dB)

+5 +10

0 0

-5 -10

-10 -20
-50 -25 0 +25 +50 +75 +100 +120 0.8 100 1k 10k 20k 30k 40k
(-58) (+13) (+32) (+77) (+122) (+167) (+212) (+248) Frequency, Hz
Temperature, °C (°F)
CMSS 2110 Specifications (continued)
Industrial ELECTRICAL Case material: 316L stainless steel
Power requirements: Mounting: Internal 1/4–28 thread. Mounting studs
acceleration Voltage source: +24 Vdc nominal, ± 20% provided. One (1) 1/4–28 to 1/4–28 English thread and
one (1) M8 x 1.25 Metric thread.
sensor with Constant current diode: 2 to 10 mA dc, recommend 4 mA
Electrical noise: Broadband (2.5 Hz to 25.0 kHz) < 0.6 Mounting torque: 2.9 N-m (24 in-pounds)
integral 5 meter milli g RMS Cable: Integral cable 5 meters (16 feet) long. Shielded
Output impedance: < 50 Ohms twisted pair; 2 times AWG 20. Shield grounded to sensor
(16.5 feet) Grounding: Case isolated, internal shielding (Faraday housing. Cable armored with stainless steel braid. Braid
also connected to sensor housing. High temperature
over-braided cage). The internal Faraday cage is connected to the
signal return of the shielded twisted pair. The internal cable. Cable diameter less than 5 mm (0.19”).

cable shield as well as the stainless steel braid is connected to

the sensor housing.
Cable specifications: 2/C 20 AWG FEP/A/M/FEP
10-1254. Recommend two (2) wire, twisted, shielded.
Isolation to sensor housing: > 10 MOhms over full Connector: Power signal: White wire
temperature range Common: Black wire
V bias: Shielding: Drain wire
12.5 Vdc to 13.5 Vdc for +24 Vdc supply over
temperature range -50 °C to +99 °C (-58 °F to +211 °F)
11.0 Vdc to 14.0 Vdc for +24 Vdc supply over Diagrams
temperature range +100 °C to +120 °C (+212 °F to
+248 °F)
Over voltage protection Bend Radius
19.0 mm (0.75”)
Reverse polarity (wiring) protection

ENVIRONMENTAL CMSS 2110 25.0 mm

(1.00”)
Temperature range: -50 °C to +120 °C (-58 °F to +248 45.0 mm
S/N 98765
(1.75”)
°F) operating temperature 51.0 mm
(2.00”)
Vibration limits: 500 g peak 22.0 mm
(0.87”)

Shock limit: 1,000 g peak

Electromagnetic sensitivity, equivalent g: < 100 µg/
Gauss at 50 to 60 Hz Standard Armored Cable

1/4-28"
Base strain sensitivity: 200 µg/micro strain 25.0 mm
(1.00”) Hex
CE: According to the Generic immunity standard for
Industrial Environment EN50082-2.
Acceptance criteria: The generated “false equivalent
g level” under the above test conditions should be Ordering Information
less than 2 milli g peak to peak.
CMSS 2110 General Purpose Industrial
PHYSICAL Standard Acceleration Sensor with integral 5
Dimensions: See drawing. Integral cable with shielded meter (16.5 feet) stainless steel over-braided
twisted pair, and stainless steel braid. Cable length is 5 twisted pair cable.
meters (16 feet) long.
Weight: 350 gms (≈ 12.25 oz.) including 5 meters (16.5 1/4-28 and M8 mounting studs provided.
feet) of cable. Calibration sensitivity is provided on each
accelerometer package with nominal sensitivity
etched on each unit.

For additional information on SKF Reliability Systems products, contact:

SKF Reliability Systems

5271 Viewridge Court • San Diego, California 92123 USA
Telephone: +1 858-496-3400 • FAX: +1 858-496-3531
Web Site: www.skf.com/cm
• ® SKF is a registered trademark of the SKF Group.
• All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
© SKF Group 2008
The contents of this publication are the copyright of the publisher and may not be reproduced (even extracts) unless
permission is granted. Every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication
but no liability can be accepted for any loss or damage whether direct, indirect or consequential arising out of the use of
the information contained herein. SKF reserves the right to alter any part of this publication without prior notice.
SKF Patents include: #US04768380 • #US05679900 • #US05845230 • #US05854553 • #US05992237 •
#US06006164 • #US06199422 • #US06202491 • #US06275781 • #US06489884 • #US06513386 •
#US06633822 • #US6,789,025 • #US6,792,360 • US 5,633,811 • US 5,870,699 • #WO_03_048714A1
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CMSS MT1
Low Profile Machine Tool Accelerometer

The CMSS MT1 Machine Tool accelerometer

features a low profile, bolt mounted sensor with
a double-shielded integral cable. This sensor
is optimized for use with on-line monitoring
systems in Machine Tool applications.

Features
• For use with the SKF On-line surveillance
systems.
• Meets CE, EMC requirements.
• High resistance to electrical
noise.
• Low profile side exit industrial
accelerometer with captive bolt
(M8 x 1.25, 33 mm length)
provided.
• Compact design ideal for
mounting with limited space.
• Corrosion resistant and
hermetically sealed.

Typical Frequency Response

+8
+6
+4
dB +2
0
-2
-4
0.1 1 10 100 1k 10 k 12 k
Hz
CMSS MT1 Specifications
Low Profile DYNAMIC
Sensitivity: 100 mV/g
PHYSICAL
Dimensions: See drawing
Machine Tool Sensitivity precision: ± 10% at +25 °C (+77 °F) Weight: Shipping weight. See table under Ordering Information.
Acceleration range: 50 g peak Case material: 304 stainless steel
Accelerometer Amplitude linearity: 1% of full scale Mounting: Captive mounting bolts provided: one (1) M8 x 1.25
Frequency range: ± 3 dB; 0.32 Hz to 10,000 Hz Metric thread, 33 mm length.
Resonance frequency: 10 kHz (mounted) Mounting torque: 4,5 N-m (40 in-lbs)
Transverse sensitivity: ≤ 5% of axial Cable termination:
Signal/power: White wire
ELECTRICAL Common: Black wire
Power requirements: Inner Shield: Drain wire
Voltage source: +18 Vdc to +28 Vdc Outer Shield: Braid
Constant current diode: 2 to 10 mA DC, recommended 4 mA
Electrical noise: < 100 µV from 2.5 Hz to 25 kHz
Ordering information
Output impedance: < 100 Ohms
Output bias voltage: 8 Vdc to 12 Vdc CMSS MT1 General purpose low profile
Grounding: Case connected to outer shield, inner shield open Machine Tool industry accelerometers
ENVIRONMENTAL
Part Number Cable Length Weight
Temperature range:
Operating: -40 °C to +85 °C (-40 °F to +185 °F) 4.88 meters 256 grams
CMSS MT1-16
(16 feet) (9 ounces)
Storage: -54 °C to +121 °C (-65 °F to +250 °F)
Shock limit: 7,000 g peak 9.75 meters 482 grams
CMSS MT1-32
Sealing: Encapsulated (32 feet) (17 ounces)
CE: According to the immunity standard for Industrial 19.51 meters 964 grams
CMSS MT1-64
Environment EN50082-2, Heavy Industrial (64 feet) (34 ounces)

Diagrams
35.95 mm
(1.415”)
Dimension “A”
21.45 mm (Total length)
(0.844”)

8.50 mm
17.00 mm (0.335”)
(0.669”)

Ø 8.50 mm Double shielded, twisted pair

(0.335”)
Outside diameter of cable, approximately 3.6 mm

Drain (open)
27.00 mm White (sensor – signal and power)
Black (sensor – return)
(1.063”) 19.00 mm CMSS MT1 Screen (external shield connected to case)
(0.748”) S/N 99999

0.75 mm
(0.029”)

M8 x 1.25 Socket cap head screw (33 mm long)

12.25 mm
(0.482”)

For additional information on SKF Reliability Systems products, contact:

SKF Reliability Systems

5271 Viewridge Court • San Diego, California 92123 USA
Telephone: +1 858-496-3400 • FAX: +1 858-496-3531
Web Site: www.skf.com/cm
• ® SKF is a registered trademark of the SKF Group.
• All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
© SKF Group 2008
The contents of this publication are the copyright of the publisher and may not be reproduced (even extracts) unless
permission is granted. Every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication
but no liability can be accepted for any loss or damage whether direct, indirect or consequential arising out of the use of
the information contained herein. SKF reserves the right to alter any part of this publication without prior notice.
SKF Patents include: #US04768380 • #US05679900 • #US05845230 • #US05854553 • #US05992237 •
#US06006164 • #US06199422 • #US06202491 • #US06275781 • #US06489884 • #US06513386 •
#US06633822 • #US6,789,025 • #US6,792,360 • US 5,633,811 • US 5,870,699 • #WO_03_048714A1
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CMSS MT3
Special Purpose, Adhesive Mount Accelerometer

Applications
• Machine Tool Spindles (Adhesive mounting in pre-machined hole)

General Functionality
The CMSS MT3 Machine Tool accelerometer consists of an acceleration sensor with double-shielded
integral cable designed for epoxy mounting. This sensor is a custom product designed for machine
tool spindle applications (not for general use).

Typical Frequency Response

+8
+6
+4
dB +2
0
-2
-4
0.1 1 10 100 1k 10 k 12 k
Hz
CMSS MT3 Specifications
Special DYNAMIC
Sensitivity: 100 mV/g
Acceleration range: 50 g peak
Shock limit: 7,000 g peak
Purpose, Sensitivity precision: ± 10% at +25 °C (+77 °F) Sealing: Encapsulated
Amplitude linearity: 1% of full scale CE: According to the immunity standard for Industrial
Adhesive Mount Frequency range: ± 3 dB; 0.32 Hz to 10,000 Hz Environment EN50082-2, Heavy Industrial
Resonance frequency: ≥ 10 kHz (mounted)
Accelerometer Transverse sensitivity: < 9% of axial
PHYSICAL
Dimensions: The sensor case dimensions are 18.29 mm (round)
ELECTRICAL x 22.00 mm (height). Refer to drawing for details.
Power requirements: Weight: 185 grams
Voltage source: +18 Vdc to +28 Vdc Core material: 316L stainless steel
Constant current diode: 2 to 10 mA DC, recommended 4 mA Mounting: Glued on to machine in pre-machined hole
Electrical noise: < 100 µV from 2.5 Hz to 25 kHz
Output impedance: < 100 Ohms Ordering information
Output bias voltage: 8 Vdc to 12 Vdc
Grounding: Case connected to outer shield, inner shield open
CMSS MT3-08 Special purpose, adhesive
mount, Machine Tool industry accelerometer
ENVIRONMENTAL with 2.5 meter (8 feet) integral cable.
Temperature range:
Operating: -40 °C to +85 °C (-40 °F to +185 °F)
Storage: -50 °C to +120 °C (-58 °F to +248 °F)

Diagrams

2500 mm (98.43") total length

22.00 mm
(0.866")
18.50 mm
(0.728")

Outside diameter of cable 18.29 mm (ø 0.720")

approximately 3.6 mm (0.142")

Drain (Open)
Sensor (–) Black Wire
Sensor (+) White Wire
Screen
(Connected to Casing)
16.00 mm
(0.630")
Double-shielded, twisted pair

For additional information on SKF Reliability Systems products, contact:

SKF Reliability Systems

5271 Viewridge Court • San Diego, California 92123 USA
Telephone: +1 858-496-3400 • FAX: +1 858-496-3531
Web Site: www.skf.com/cm
• ® SKF is a registered trademark of the SKF Group.
• All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
© SKF Group 2008
The contents of this publication are the copyright of the publisher and may not be reproduced (even extracts) unless
permission is granted. Every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication
but no liability can be accepted for any loss or damage whether direct, indirect or consequential arising out of the use of
the information contained herein. SKF reserves the right to alter any part of this publication without prior notice.
SKF Patents include: #US04768380 • #US05679900 • #US05845230 • #US05854553 • #US05992237 •
#US06006164 • #US06199422 • #US06202491 • #US06275781 • #US06489884 • #US06513386 •
#US06633822 • #US6,789,025 • #US6,792,360 • US 5,633,811 • US 5,870,699 • #WO_03_048714A1
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