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User Manual
2.
System Operation
The gateway is the interface between LORD Sensing sensor nodes and the data acquisition computer.
The gateway co- ordinates 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's SensorConnect software program is available for data acquisition from the wireless
sensor network. This is a PC- based software used for configuring gateways and nodes, selecting
sampling modes and parameters, initializing data acquisition, and viewing and saving data.
2.1
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.
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