At its core, an accelerometer is a measuring device that measures the acceleration of an object. However, it gets a bit more complicated than that, and there are a variety of accelerometers available for different specific tasks. Some measure simple acceleration, others measure vibration or tilt. These are also split into two types. One for detecting motion, and the other measures the acceleration of the motion.
Depending on your needs, there are accelerometers in single-axis, dual-axis, tri-axis, and even 10-axis configurations.
A calibrated accelerometer is an accelerometer that has been tested against a known standard for accuracy.
To understand this a bit better, let’s say you buy a new thermometer. You know the exact temperature of an item, but when you test it with your thermometer, it’s off by 10 degrees. So, you use a feature to adjust it until it reads properly.
That’s calibration.
Calibration is absolutely crucial. Accelerometers are used in very precise applications. For example, an accelerometer for tilt is used in motion-control phone features and game controls. Even the slightest inaccuracy can create a subpar or even useless feature. In some applications with serious consequences for failure, inaccuracy can be catastrophic or even life-threatening.
The extent of the issue’s impact depends greatly on what the accelerometer is being used for, but in any case, precision is critical to ensure that the item’s intended function actually works.
You need high-quality accelerometers you can count on. At AQ Measurement, we offer reliable tools for scientific and industrial measurements that come calibrated and are easy to calibrate yourself with extreme accuracy. Paired with our expert support, variety, and fast shipping, you can trust.
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