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IEPE-Link

™

-LXRS

Wireless Sensor Node

User Manual

Table of Contents

Wireless Sensor Network Overview

Node Overview

2.1 Components List

2.2 Interface and Indicators

System Operation Overview

3.1 Software Installation

3.2 System Connections

3.3 Gateway USB Communication

3.4 Automatic Node Discovery

3.5 Channel Configuration

3.5.1 Sensor Conversion Values

3.5.2 Saving Sensor Profiles

3.6 Sampling Settings

3.7 Synchronized Sampling

3.8 Data Display and Processing

3.9 Sensor Data Files

Node Installation

4.1 Mounting Recommendations

4.2 Optimizing the Radio Link

4.2.1 Range Test

Connecting Sensors

Powering the Node

5.1 Selecting the Power Source

Summary of Contents for 6316-0010

Page 1: ...LORD USER MANUAL IEPE Link LXRS Wireless IEPE Sensor Node...

Page 2: ...LORD com Copyright 2014 LORD Corporation IEPE Link Torque Link 3DM RQ1 Strain Wizard DEMOD DC DVRT DVRT Link WSDA HS Link TC Link G Link V Link SG Link ENV Link Watt Link Shock Link LXRS Node Command...

Page 3: ...3 Gateway USB Communication 13 3 4 Automatic Node Discovery 14 3 5 Channel Configuration 16 3 5 1 Sensor Conversion Values 18 3 5 2 Saving Sensor Profiles 20 3 6 Sampling Settings 21 3 7 Synchronized...

Page 4: ...Updating Node Firmware 46 6 4 Repair and Calibration 48 6 5 Technical Support 49 7 Maintenance 50 8 Parts and Configurations 51 8 1 Standard Nodes 51 8 2 Node Accessories 52 8 3 Wireless System Equip...

Page 5: ...IEPE Link LXRS Wireless Sensor Node User Manual 11 References 62 11 1 Reference Information 62 11 2 Glossary 63...

Page 6: ...of sensors including accelerometers strain gauges pressure transducers load cells torque and vibration sensors magnetometers 4 to 20mA sensors thermocouples RTD sensors soil moisture and humidity sens...

Page 7: ...e industry standard 10 32 mini coaxial connector and 2 3 mA constant current excitation It features 24 bit resolution with a 109 5 dB dynamic range 1 kHz to 104 kHz sampling rates and user selectable...

Page 8: ...st of available configurations accessories additional system products and ordering information see Parts and Configurations on page 51 Item Description Quantity A IEPE Link LXRS Wireless Sensor Node 1...

Page 9: ...The following table describes basic indicator behavior During data acquisition the device status indicator has other advanced behaviors See Device Status Indicators on page 45 Figure 2 Interface and...

Page 10: ...or configuring nodes viewing and saving data and is included with all data gateways In this section hardware and software setup is described including an overview of the Node Commander software menus...

Page 11: ...nder on the host computer insert the software CD into the host computer and follow the on screen prompts NOTE The Node Commander software includes hardware drivers required for use with USB gateways O...

Page 12: ...mmunicate with any gateway Gateways with analog outputs can be connected directly to standalone data acquisition devices for data collection however system configuration will still occur through a dig...

Page 13: ...en the gateway is plugged in 1 Open the Node Commander software 2 Make all hardware connections see System Connections on page 12 Power is applied to the gateway through the USB connection Verify the...

Page 14: ...FF switch rapidly three times and then leaving it in the ON position for normal power up 1 After establishing communication with the gateway right click on the gateway name in the Controller window an...

Page 15: ...Link LXRS Wireless Sensor Node User Manual System Operation Overview 15 Node Discovery window Additional node information can be viewed by selecting the symbol next to the node name Figure 6 Node Disc...

Page 16: ...ame and select Configure Configure Node The Channels tab displays channel options available for the current node a Channel Enabled indicates the channel number The check box is used to enable the chan...

Page 17: ...d to convert the sensor voltage reading to engineering units This value is provided in the sensor manufacturer calibration data e Edit Presets allows users to save the conversion values for a particul...

Page 18: ...ormalize the sensor output to a known reference device and are often expressed in the conversion values Calibration accounts for the variations between sensor elements Conversion Formula The default f...

Page 19: ...The effective range is dependent on the slope offset and resolution of the node The effective range is the number of A D values per EU unit slope multiplied by the total number of A D values minus the...

Page 20: ...When the new sensor is attached the Edit Preset menu is used to save or select its conversion information Figure 9 Sensor Presets 1 Select the Edit Presets button 2 To add an new node leave the Select...

Page 21: ...zed sampling burst settings in Node Commander open the node configuration menu by right clicking on the node name and then selecting Configure Configure Node Synchronized Sampling Figure 11 Synchroniz...

Page 22: ...igure 11 Synchronized Sampling Settings The following considerations should be made when determining sampling settings l Maximum burst length is determined by sample rate The higher the sample rate th...

Page 23: ...twork Limits l Increasing the sample rate and duration or decreasing the time between bursts increases the duration the node is in sample or transmit states and therefore reduces battery life see Powe...

Page 24: ...figure nodes and specify where the data is saved The built in bandwidth calculator displays the total bandwidth used by the nodes selected for synchronized sampling Figure 13 Synchronized Sampling Men...

Page 25: ...rates in order to optimize bandwidth and power savings among nodes with slower sample rates e Network Bandwidth is the total bandwidth used by all the nodes f Enable Beacon on Start Refer to the Node...

Page 26: ...status are displayed in parentheses next to the device name b Node information includes node serial number and sampling statistics Right click on the node name for more menu options such as Stop Node...

Page 27: ...range Select the X axis width and Y axis zoom percentage or use the Auto check box for automatic scaling c Graph the node graph shows the sampled data Each active channel is displayed as a different c...

Page 28: ...collecting and preservation of data Features include time series and visualization graphing automated alerts and data interpretation tools such as data filtering statistical analysis and advanced algo...

Page 29: ...n Office or other CSV editors and spreadsheet programs The files can be found in the default directory or the location specified at the beginning of sampling as applicable The default directory is C P...

Page 30: ...r indoor use only unless housed in a ruggedized outdoor enclosure The node has two mounting tabs with holes for fastening The node can be mounted in any orientation but it is recommended that it is mo...

Page 31: ...nd gateway antennas as best as possible Try to avoid obstructions between the antennas such as buildings terrain vegetation or other physical barriers Increase the mounting height of the node or anten...

Page 32: ...d in the device Configure menu and is highly dependent on the physical environment surrounding the devices 1 Right click on the node header and select Communicate Range Test Figure 19 Range Test Menu...

Page 33: ...nnector is a 10 32 coaxial connector common to many IEPE sensors There is one female connection port on the device enclosure see Interface and Indicators on page 9 Cables are available from the IEPE s...

Page 34: ...ating capacity and duration For more information see Node Accessories on page 52 5 1 Selecting the Power Source There is user accessible switch inside of the node to select the power source The follow...

Page 35: ...ve the node cover screws with a 0 05 hex head wrench 3 Use a small flat head screwdriver to push the recessed switch fully to the desired position as indicated in Figure 21 Power Source Selection The...

Page 36: ...rechargeable Lithium Polymer Li Po battery For important precautions see Safety Information on page 60 When the internal node switch is set for internal power the node is powered by a rechargeable 65...

Page 37: ...s and is not recommended 1 Turn the node power switch off and plug the node power supply into the node and into a 120 240VAC 50 60Hz AC power source Use only the power supply specified for the node Us...

Page 38: ...the node or another regulated AC to DC power supply with the appropriate output parameters It can also be powered by an external battery or other regulated DC supply The supply must deliver a stable...

Page 39: ...nsor wires are a very fine gauge folding and tinning them may be useful to provide more area for the terminal screw to make contact Failure to provide adequate connection may result in faulty connecti...

Page 40: ...IEPE Link LXRS Wireless Sensor Node User Manual Troubleshooting 40 6 Troubleshooting 6 1 Troubleshooting Guide...

Page 41: ...h is set incorrectly When the node is manufactured it is set to internal battery operation but it can be configured to accept an external source When set to an external source the battery cannot be ch...

Page 42: ...tions on a DHCP network Check that the extended timeouts are enabled in the Node Commander Edit Preferences menu under Devices Once communication has been established the network configuration can be...

Page 43: ...Node command to put the node in idle state allowing configuration to occur 2 7 node is sleeping Observe the node status indicator LED to determine what state it is boot idle sample or sleep If the no...

Page 44: ...onfigured correctly Verify that the sensor is configured on the correct channel and has been enabled for data acquisition 3 6 sensor calibration is invalid If possible perform a field verification of...

Page 45: ...ervals enabled Ten rapid flashes green Node is booting normally and sending out a status message 1 second pulse approximate green Node is active and idle Continuously ON green Node is logging or strea...

Page 46: ...he most current version Updates are found on the LORD MicroStrain website See Technical Support on page 49 for contact and website information 1 Download the LXRS Firmware Upgrade file from the LORD M...

Page 47: ...1 key 6 Click Upgrade Firmware and the Node Firmware Upgrade window will appear 7 Click Browse and navigate to the downloaded zhex file 8 Click Write and the upgrade sequence will begin When complete...

Page 48: ...Normal turn around for RMA items is 7 days from receipt of item by LORD MicroStrain Warranty Repairs LORD MicroStrain warrants its products to be free from defective material and workmanship for a pe...

Page 49: ...manuals http www microstrain com support_overview aspx For further assistance our technical support engineers are available to help with technical and applications questions Technical Support sensing_...

Page 50: ...IEPE Link LXRS Wireless Sensor Node User Manual Maintenance 50 7 Maintenance There are no user serviceable parts on the IEPE Link LXRS...

Page 51: ...ations 8 1 Standard Nodes For the most current product information custom and OEM options not listed below refer to the LORD MicroStrain website or contact the LORD MicroStrain Sales Department Model...

Page 52: ...See Product Ordering on page 55 Description LORD MicroStrain Part Number Power supply for IEPE Link LXRS 9011 009 Power supply plug adapter kit 9011 0022 Antenna 2 4GHz 1 4 wave whip 9010 0048 Replace...

Page 53: ...6307 1040 WSDA BASE 102 RS232 Serial Output Gateway 6307 1020 WSDA BASE 101 Analog Output Gateway 6307 1010 Node Commander Software 6301 0300 G Link LXRS Wireless Accelerometer Node various models G...

Page 54: ...ther than LORD MicroStrain This warranty does not cover any incidental or consequential damages and is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied No representative or person is authorized to...

Page 55: ...MicroStrain will inspect the items returned and issue a refund or credit once the items have been examined and are deemed to be unaltered or undamaged Non standard or custom products may only be retur...

Page 56: ...LXRS Wireless Sensor Node User Manual Specifications 56 9 Specifications 9 1 Physical Specifications Dimensions 95 mm x 79 mm x 21 mm Weight 114 grams Enclosure Environmental Rating General purpose p...

Page 57: ...2 4 GHz direct sequence spread spectrum license free worldwide 2 405 to 2 470 GHz 14 channels radiated power programmable from 0 dBm 1 mW to 16 dBm 39 mW European models limited to 10 dBm 10 mW RF dat...

Page 58: ...ing settings see Sampling Settings on page 21 Node state Current draw Duration Sleep 100 uA variable Sensor warm up before sampling 29 mA will vary between sensors 15 seconds Sample 43 mA 1 to 150 sec...

Page 59: ...han what is provided with the node may void FCC compliance NOTE l The gateway can automatically manage nodes operating on different frequencies by using the Node Discovery feature in Node Commander In...

Page 60: ...store or operate the node at temperatures above 212 F 100 C Do not disassemble short circuit crush puncture or otherwise misuse the battery When recharging the node internal battery use only the power...

Page 61: ...e charging power supply is plugged in it will power the node from the power supply and not charge the battery It will continue to use the internal battery l If the node is set to internal and an exter...

Page 62: ...printed or file copies Document Where to find it Node Commander Software User Manual http www microstrain com support docs SensorCloud Overview http www sensorcloud com system overview Product Datash...

Page 63: ...ations and intervals Calibration to standardize a measurement by determining the deviation standard and applying a correction or calibration factor Configuration a general term applied to the node ind...

Page 64: ...r and provides communication between the software and the node s It is also known as a base station Host computer The host computer is the computer that orchestrates command and control of attached de...

Page 65: ...s transmitted to the node to read or write parameters stored in the node s operating system Real Time Clock RTC a computer clock that keeps track of the current time Resolution in digital systems the...

Page 66: ...way and software The data is not written to non volatile memory during streaming Streaming can either be finite have a user defined start and end time or continuous continue until the power is cycled...

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