Winterthur, March 2024 – Kistler’s new multi-purpose charge amplifier ICAM-B is an extremely versatile device thanks to its unique combination of proven analog signal routing and integrated digital data transmission. These advantages make it ideal for use with piezoelectric sensors in almost any application. Users benefit from intuitive web interface control, a wide range of signal conditioning features, and a various IIoT connectivity options.
Sensor-based production control and monitoring play a crucial role in modern manufacturing environments. Integrated piezoelectric (PE) sensors deliver multiple benefits for industrial manufacturers in many sectors: they maintain and ensure the quality of the end products, they reduce downtimes and boost efficiency by reducing waste; they also support process optimization and data-driven decision making. Manufacturers wanting to take advantage of PE sensors in industrial environments need robust measuring chains that include suitable charge amplifiers; these convert the charge signal from the sensor into a low-impedance voltage signal that can then undergo further processing.
As well as fulfilling all these requirements, the new ICAM-B charge amplifier from Kistler is capable of far more – thanks to its unique combination of both analog and digital signal processing. The ICAM-B (or 5073B) is a multi-channel, high-bandwidth, universal charge amplifier with a wide and adjustable measuring range (±20 to ±1,000,000 pC), integrated IIoT protocols (OPC UA and MQTT), and a web user interface for configuration and commissioning. The ICAM-B can be used wherever there is a need to measure mechanical quantities with piezoelectric sensors in quasi-static or dynamic processes: the vast range of applications includes micromechanics, medical technology, semiconductor manufacturing, and many more.
