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Force Balanced Very Broadband Seismometer
Model
EP-300 |
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The EP300 represents the new generation of low noise very broadband
seismometers equally suitable for stationary, field and OBS (reduced
power version) applications.
The sensor's advanced force-balancing feedback provides for an
extended dynamic range, excellent stability and linearity across
the entire passband. This instrument uses three proprietary electrochemical
transducers with identical responses mounted orthogonally along
the N, E, and Z-axes. These transducers have many advantages over
traditional electromechanical sensors. In particular, they have
much larger ground motion-to-voltage conversion ratio that results
in a uniquely shaped noise curve that is essentially flat from several
Hertz to the longest periods.
Like our other seismometers, the EP300 is extremely rugged which
makes it ideal for field use. This seismometer does not require
a mass lock, mass centering, or special installation equipment or
procedures. It has low power consumption, operates over a wide temperature
range; is waterproof up to the one-meter depths, and stays operational
within a wide range of installation tilts. It provides low cost
of ownership, requiring no maintenance over the life of the instrument.
Options include a (5-inch diameter) borehole package, with internal
inclinometers. Three and five-year extended warranties are available.
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FEATURES
- Passband 0.0167 Hz to 50 Hz, Optional 0.01 Hz and
0.0083 Hz
- Low Power
- No Mass Centering or Mass Locks
- High Sensitivity
- 150dB Dynamic Range
- Rugged
- Maintenance Free
- Waterproof
- Operates over a wide tilt
- Flat Frequency Response
- Force Balanced
- OBS and Borehole Configurations
- Calibration Inputs
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SPECIFICATIONS |
GENERAL |
Operating principle: |
Electrochemical motion transducer
with force-balancing feedback |
Output signals: |
2 horizontal, 1 vertical; very
broad passband, velocity flat response |
Output signal swing: |
±10 V (±20 V p-p) |
Dynamic Range: |
150 dB @ 1Hz |
Bandwidth: |
Standard: 0.0167 - 50 Hz; Optional.:
0.01, 0.0083- 50 Hz |
Generator constant: |
Standard: 2000 V/m/s; Opt.: 350 - 20,000
V/m/s |
Calibration input |
1kohm; 1V in - 1V out; individual for each
channel |
Mass Lock |
NONE REQUIRED |
Mass Centering: |
NONE REQUIRED |
Maximum installation
tilt |
±10° |
Mechanical resonance |
>150 Hz |
ENVIRONMENTAL |
Waterproof: |
Submersible (1m) |
Temperature range: |
Standard: -12 to + 55 °C
Others optional |
HOW
TO ORDER |
MECHANICAL |
BasicEP-300 Configuration |
The standard configuration
includes mating connector and calibration sheets |
Extended Period |
option -01Hz or -0083Hz
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Sensitivity Option |
option -Sxxxxx
(x specifies sensitivity) |
Case Option |
Specify |
Recorder Options |
DR-4000,
DAS-6102 |
Supplies and Accessories |
Sensor Cable |
General Spares |
None |
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Friendly Format For Specifications
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Case diameter |
200 mm |
Case height: |
205 mm |
Weight (Aluminum housing) |
8.5 kg |
Connector |
14-pin circular |
POWER |
Power - Standard |
10 - 15 Vdc; 12 Vdc nominal |
Supply current |
Standard: 30 mA; LP version: 10mA |
NOISE CURVE |
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