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GETTING STARTED GUIDE

NI 9792 WSN Real-Time Gateway

This guide describes how to install, configure, and verify the
National Instruments 9792 Wireless Sensor Network (WSN)
Real-Time gateway, NI WSN nodes, and NI software.

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NI 9792 WSN Real-Time Gateway

Summary of Contents for NI 9792 WSN

Page 1: ...9792 WSN Real Time Gateway This guide describes how to install configure and verify the National Instruments 9792 Wireless Sensor Network WSN Real Time gateway NI WSN nodes and NI software Figure 1 NI 9792 WSN Real Time Gateway ...

Page 2: ... NI WSN system contains four main components a PC running Windows and NI software a NI WSN gateway NI WSN 32xx node s as shown in Figure 2 and an Ethernet network 1 NI WSN 32xx Nodes 2 NI 9792 WSN Real Time Gateway 3 PC Running NI Software 4 Ethernet Connection not pictured 1 1 2 3 ...

Page 3: ...and NI software NI LabVIEW NI LabVIEW Real Time Module NI LabVIEW WSN Module Optional Includes NI WSN driver software NI WSN driver software which contains NI Measurement Automation Explorer MAX NI 9792 WSN gateway and appropriate power supply NI WSN 32xx node s with an approved power supply or four approved 1 5 V AA batteries for each node RJ45 Ethernet cable Ethernet network Related hardware and...

Page 4: ...ecifications NI WSN 32xx User Guide and Specifications MAX Help for WSN Devices available in MAX from Start All Programs National Instruments NI WSN Configuring WSN in MAX Refer to the NI WSN book on the Contents tab of the LabVIEW Help which is available by selecting Help LabVIEW Help in LabVIEW NI WSN Readme available on the installation disc included with your device Caution Before installing y...

Page 5: ...he device is static sensitive Always properly ground yourself and the equipment when handling or connecting to the device Powering on and Mounting the NI WSN Device Refer to the NI WSN device documentation for more information about powering on and mounting your device Before setting up NI WSN nodes remove and save the serial number sticker located on the back of NI WSN device for future use when ...

Page 6: ...devices on your computer To install the NI WSN software complete the following steps 1 Close all other applications 2 Install NI LabVIEW 3 Install NI LabVIEW Real Time 4 Install the NI LabVIEW WSN Module optional 5 Install the NI WSN driver software Step 3 Install NI WSN Software on the NI 9792 WSN Real Time Gateway 1 Launch MAX 2 Expand Remote Systems to confirm that MAX detects the NI 9792 If MA...

Page 7: ...complete the following steps 1 Launch MAX 2 Expand Remote Systems to confirm that MAX detects the NI 9792 gateway If plugged into an Ethernet port on the local subnet or directly into the PC host the device appears in Remote Systems If the device is plugged into a port that is not on your subnet try manually adding it by right clicking Remote Systems and selecting Create New Select Remote Device n...

Page 8: ...5 to refresh MAX If the device does not appear contact your system administrator to confirm that the network is functioning properly and that a firewall is not interfering with device discovery For more information about the ports used for device discovery and communication refer to the NI 9792 WSN Real Time Gateway User Guide and Specifications 3 Select the NI WSN Gateway and open the Network Set...

Page 9: ...terfaces and then select WSN 2 Click Add Node 3 In the Add Node dialog box a Select the Type b Enter the NI WSN 32xx device serial number which is listed on the sticker on the underside of the device and an ID Number number between 1 and 50 4 Click Done if you are done adding nodes If you want to add other nodes click Add Another Note Upon completion these changes are automatically applied ...

Page 10: ...Guide 10 ni com 5 After nodes are added in MAX nodes connect automatically when they are in range of a gateway Note If your node does not connect automatically refer to ni com info and enter exxhqv for troubleshooting information ...

Page 11: ...he NI WSN System To use the NI WSN system open a new LabVIEW project If the gateway is on the local subnet complete the following steps 1 Right click the project name and select New Targets and Devices In the Add Targets and Devices on My Project dialog box select Existing target or device and expand the WSN Gateway folder When you expand the WSN Gateway folder the network is scanned for any conne...

Page 12: ...complete the following steps a Right click the project name and select New Targets and Devices click Existing target or device and click Specify a target or device by IP address b Select IP Address and enter the IP address c Expand the WSN Gateway folder and select the Gateway type and click OK d To add the nodes right click the gateway in the project and select New Targets and Devices Expand the ...

Page 13: ...Sample Interval right click on the node and select Properties 5 To acquire data create a new VI under My Computer or the gateway and drag the I O variable to the block diagram create an indicator and click Run For more information about configuring the WSN system in NI LabVIEW select Help Search the LabVIEW Help and enter WSN ...

Page 14: ...sources to email and phone assistance from NI Application Engineers National Instruments corporate headquarters is located at 11500 North Mopac Expressway Austin Texas 78759 3504 National Instruments also has offices located around the world to help address your support needs For telephone support in the United States create your service request at ni com support and follow the calling instruction...

Page 15: ...uct and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies For patents covering National Instruments products technology refer to the appropriate location Help Patents in your software the patents txt file on your media or the National Instruments Patent Notice at ni com patents Refer to the Export Compliance Information at ni com legal export compliance for...

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