WSDA-2000

The LORD Sensing Wireless Sensor Network is a high-speed, scalable, sensor data acquisition and sensor networking system. Each system consists of wireless sensor interface nodes, a data collection gateway, and full-featured user software platforms based on the LORD Sensing Lossless Extended Range Synchronized (LXRS) and LXRS+ data communications protocols. Bi-directional wireless communication between the node and gateway enables sensor data collection and configuration. Gateways can be connected locally to a host computer or remotely via local and mobile networks. Some gateways also feature analog outputs for porting sensor data directly to stand-alone data acquisition equipment.

Gateway Overview

The WSDA-2000 is a data acquisition gateway designed to configure, coordinate, and collect sensor data from LORD Sensing wireless sensor nodes. The gateway supports all data acquisition sessions between wireless nodes and host computers including: continuous sampling, burst sampling, and datalogging. The gateway also facilitates precision sampling synchronization between sensor nodes by transmitting a continuous, system-wide timing reference known as the beacon.

Communication between the nodes and gateway is wireless and uses the LORD Sensing LXRS and LXRS+ data communications protocols. The WSDA-2000 utilizes Ethernet and USB interfaces to transfer data from the wireless nodes to a host computer for viewing, analysis, and storage. It also provides a CAN data output.

Features

High Performance

• Lossless data throughput and synchronized node-to-node sampling of ±50 μs in LXRS+ and LXRS-enabled modes
• Wireless range up to 2 km (800 m typical)

Ease of Use

• Remote configuration, acquisition, and display of sensor data with SensorConnect
• Data visualization through web-based SensorCloud portal for quick data navigation and analysis
• Easy custom integration with open-source, comprehensive communications and command library (API)
• Connect the gateway to a cellular or Wi-Fi modem for wireless connectivity to the host network

Cost Effective

• Hundreds of sensors managed from a single gateway
• Reduction of costs associated with wiring

Gateway Components

The WSDA-2000 can be purchased individually or in a starter kit. The kit includes everything required to operate the WSDA-2000 including a removable external antenna, a power supply, and cables for interfacing with the host computer or network. For a complete list of available configurations, accessories, additional system products, and ordering information.