Wireless Light-Level Monitoring
ILT1000
The affordability, accessibility, and ease of use of wireless technology combined with the All
New ILT1000 enables remote monitoring and measuring for most light measurement
applications. The light meter, monitor & datalogger can be used anywhere a wired or wireless
network can reach. The ILT1000 takes advantage of readily available, cost
e
ffective, wireless
devices and provides ISO17025 & NIST -traceable UV, VIS & IR light measurements. Wireless
configurations provide users with the necessary flexibility and portability required for
measurements in locations where cables are impractical. The ILT1000 uses a standards-based
USB interface for power and communication and works with most new and or existing wireless
networks.
This application note will describe specific components that were tested at International Light
Technologies (ILT) for single- and multi-point light monitoring. While the paper is focused on
wireless monitoring, the same principles apply to wired-Ethernet monitoring.
Disclaimer: The application note below describes ILT’s experience integrating 3
rd
-party devices
with its ILT1000. ILT has no affiliation with these companies, and does not provide any
warranty, guarantee for fit and function, or support of the products below.
Wireless Configurations
Two configurations developed and tested to achieve wireless light-monitoring are described in
the table and figures below.
Configuration
Wireless “Path”
Key Benefits
Wireless-to-USB Bridge
Monitoring server, wirelessly
talking to existing network,
wirelessly talking to USB
bridge, wired to ILT1000’s
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Simple integration into
existing wireless network.
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4 USB Ports on the
Wireless-to-USB device
eliminates the need for a
USB hub.
Wired-to-USB Bridge
Monitoring computer,
wirelessly talking to new or
existing network, connected
via wired-Ethernet cable to
USB bridge, wired to
ILT1000’s.
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Allows installation of
new/dedicated wireless
network
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“Travel Routers” provide
small footprint for adding
wireless connectivity to
multiple ILT1000’s that are
not close to each other.
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