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USER MANUAL
3. System Operation
The gateway is the interface between LORD Sensing sensor nodes and the data acquisition
computer. The gateway coordinates the configuration and sampling of the nodes and can
handle many nodes simultaneously. Communication between the nodes and gateway is
wireless and uses the LORD Sensing LXRS and LXRS+ data communications protocols.
LORD Sensing has two software programs available for data acquisition from the wireless
sensor network: SensorCloud and SensorConnect. SensorCloud is an optional web- based
data collection, visualization, analysis, and remote management platform based on cloud
computing. SensorConnect is PC-based software used for configuring gateways and nodes,
selecting sampling modes and parameters, initializing data acquisition, and viewing and
saving data.
3.1 Software Installation
Install the SensorConnect software on the host computer before connecting any hardware.
Access the free software download on the LORD Sensing website at:
http://www.microstrain.com/software
NOTE
The SensorConnect software includes hardware drivers required for use with USB gateways.
Once installed, the software will automatically detect and configure any USB gateways that are
plugged into the host computer.
SensorCloud
is an optional data collection, visualization, analysis, and remote management
tool. It is based on cloud computing technology and is accessed directly from a web
connection. For more information go to:
