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- Page 1 LORD PRODUCT USER MANUAL ® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator...
- Page 2 ® MicroStrain Sensing Systems 459 Hurricane Lane Suite 102 Williston, VT 05495 United States of America Phone: 802-862-6629 Fax: 802-863-4093 http://www.microstrain.com sensing_support@LORD.com sensing_sales@LORD.com Copyright © 2015 LORD Corporation ® ® ™ ® ® ® ™ ™ ™ , 3DM-DH , 3DM-DH3 , 3DM-GX1 , 3DM-GX2 , 3DM-GX3...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator User Manual Table of Contents Wireless Sensor Network Overview Gateway Overview 2.1 Gateway Components 2.2 Gateway Interface System Operational Overview 3.1 Software Installation 3.2 System Connections 3.3 Gateway Operation 3.3.1 Gateway Configuration 3.3.2 Gateway Control Panel 3.4 Connecting to Node Commander®... - Page 4 ® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator User Manual 5.1.2 Node List 5.2 Data Options Menu 5.2.1 CAN J1939 Output 5.2.2 SensorCloud™ Upload Filter 5.2.3 WSDA® Data Downloader Calibration Coefficients 5.2.4 Clear Stored Data 5.3 Gateway Tools Menu 5.3.1 Diagnostics 5.3.2 Configuration 5.3.3 Time Options 5.3.4 Reboot...
- Page 5 ® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator User Manual 6.10 System Bandwidth in Synchronized Sampling 6.11 Synchronized Sampling with Multiple Gateways Data Processing 7.1 WSDA® Data Downloader Gateway Installation 8.1 Installation Recommendations 8.2 Optimizing the Radio Link 8.2.1 Range Test 8.3 Multi-port Connector Interface 8.4 Gateway Power Supply Troubleshooting...
- Page 6 ® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator User Manual 12.3 Radio Specifications Safety Information 13.1 Power Supply 13.2 ESD Sensitivity 13.3 Disposal and Recycling References 14.1 Reference Information 14.2 Glossary...
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Page 7: Wireless Sensor Network Overview
Node Commander and SensorCloud™ software platforms. Integration to customer systems can be accomplished using OEM versions of ® the sensor nodes and leveraging the LORD MicroStrain data communications protocol. ® Common wireless applications of LORD MicroStrain... -
Page 8: Gateway Overview
® ® The WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator is a network gateway designed to ® configure, co-ordinate, and collect sensor data from LORD MicroStrain wireless sensor nodes. ® ® The WSDA -1500-LXRS is Ethernet-capable and can be configured to operate with a static IP, a DHCP-enabled LAN, or as a datalogger to local memory. -
Page 9: Gateway Components
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Gateway Overview User Manual 2.1 Gateway Components ® ® The WSDA -1500- LXRS can be purchased individually or in a starter kit. The starter kit ® ® includes everything required to operate the WSDA -1500- LXRS including a removable external antenna, a power supply, and cables for interfacing with the host computer or network. -
Page 10: Gateway Interface
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Gateway Overview User Manual Gateway Interface ® ® The WSDA -1500-LXRS interfaces include a power input jack , a power on/off switch, an antenna connector for attaching the gateway antenna, an Ethernet jack, a multi-use (multi-port) connector, and a USB port reserved for future use. -
Page 11: System Operational Overview
User Manual System Operational Overview ® The gateway is the interface between LORD MicroStrain sensor nodes and the data acquisition computer or network. The gateway co-ordinates the configuration and sampling of the nodes and can handle many nodes simultaneously. Communication between the nodes and gateway is ®... -
Page 12: System Connections
(see References on page 106). 3.2 System Connections ® To acquire sensor data the following components are needed: a LORD MicroStrain data gateway and a local or networked host computer with access to the data acquisition software ® (such as Node Commander and SensorCloud™). -
Page 13: Gateway Operation
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator System Operational Overview User Manual 3.3 Gateway Operation NOTE The default configuration of Ethernet gateways is for DHCP network connectivity. In order to change the gateway communication settings, initial connection to a DHCP-enabled network is required. The Ethernet gateway has three primary operating sequences: a. - Page 14 ® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator System Operational Overview User Manual ™ To connect to the gateway Control Panel through Live Connect , an initial connection to a DHCP enabled network is required. 1. Connect the host computer and gateway to the DHCP network, and apply power to the gateway.
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Page 15: Gateway Control Panel
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator System Operational Overview User Manual 3.3.2 Gateway Control Panel Log in to the gateway Control Panel with the default credentials: a. Login: wsda b. Password: wsda Figure 7 - Log-in to Control Panel The default Control Panel page after log-in is the About page. - Page 16 ® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator System Operational Overview User Manual There is a navigation panel on the left that contains three menu categories; General, Data, and Tools (Figure 9 - Control Panel Menus). Figure 9 - Control Panel Menus a.
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Page 17: Connecting To Node Commander
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator System Operational Overview User Manual ® 3.4 Connecting to Node Commander ® Node configuration is done in Node Commander . The following steps provide an overview ® of how to access the sensor node configuration menus in Node Commander through the ™... - Page 18 ® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator System Operational Overview User Manual ™ 3. Highlight the device in Live Connect , and select the Connect button (Figure 11 - Connecting the Gateway to Node Commander®). This will enable access to the ®...
- Page 19 ® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator System Operational Overview User Manual ® 5. Open Node Commander 6. The gateway will appear automatically in the Controller window with a communication port assignment. Figure 13 - Ethernet Gateway Communication...
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Page 20: Connect To Nodes
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator System Operational Overview User Manual 3.5 Connect to Nodes ® Several methods can be used in Node Commander to establish communication with the nodes. This quick start section covers the two simplest methods; adding a node by address and by using the node discovery feature. -
Page 21: Using Node Discovery
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator System Operational Overview User Manual 3.5.2 Using Node Discovery The Node Discovery feature allows connection between the gateway and node to occur even if they are on different frequencies. To connect to all available nodes using node discovery, begin by making sure the node is powered off. -
Page 22: Channel Configuration
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator System Operational Overview User Manual Channel Configuration The sensor settings are stored in the node memory, and each sensor is assigned a corresponding channel number. The configuration menus will only show the channels and configuration options that are available for the type of node being used. - Page 23 ® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator System Operational Overview User Manual 2. To enter the channel configuration menu, select the Configure button as shown in Figure 16 - Node Channels Menu . The menu options available on the channel configuration page varies depending on the node and sensor type selected.
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Page 24: Sampling Settings
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator System Operational Overview User Manual 3.7 Sampling Settings Sampling settings are accessed through the Configure Node menu. There is a tab for each sampling mode available for the particular node ( Figure 18 - Sample Settings Menu).Depending on the type of node, up to four sampling modes are available: Synchronized Sampling, Low Duty Cycle, Streaming, and Datalogging. -
Page 25: Data Acquisition
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator System Operational Overview User Manual 3.8 Data Acquisition When data acquisition is started, each of the sampling modes has different menu options and views. Some open a settings menu before data acquisition begins and may include a data list view and/or a graph view. - Page 26 ® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator System Operational Overview User Manual recalculates the node bandwidth. Multiple nodes can be configured together by using the Shift or Ctrl key to select them. c. Lossless: enables the lossless data protocol. The protocol enables buffering and retransmission of data in order to provide 100% data collection success.
- Page 27 ® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator System Operational Overview User Manual Start Sampling to begin. h. Close sampling window (with the red "X") to exit sampling or, once the sampling has been started, to view the data window behind it. Synchronized sampling features two data views: Grid view and Graph view.
- Page 28 ® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator System Operational Overview User Manual NOTE When synchronized sampling is set to slower sample rates it may take several seconds after sampling is initiated for the first sample to appear. Use the view menu to select the Graph view of the data (see Synchronized Sampling Graph View on page 28).
- Page 29 ® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator System Operational Overview User Manual e. Data file: The location and size of the data file as data is added. View the data in .CSV format with the Open File button. f. End sampling: The red "X" is used to exit the sampling window and/or end sampling.
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Page 30: Data Handling
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator System Operational Overview User Manual 3.9 Data Handling ® Data acquired through Node Commander is automatically saved on the host computer (see Sensor Data Files on page 34) and can also be viewed from the web-based SensorCloud™ portal. -
Page 31: Connecting To Sensorcloud
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator System Operational Overview User Manual 3.9.1 Connecting to SensorCloud™ To connect to SensorCloud go to the SensorCloud website log-in page, and enter the log-in credentials. Register as a new user if needed. http://sensorcloud.com/log-in/ Figure 24 - SensorCloud™... - Page 32 CSV Uploader - The data upload feature enables data from any source (such as non-Ethernet LORD MicroStrain gateways, or third- party sensor) to be uploaded to the SensorCloud platform. The data must be in the LORD MicroStrain CSV format.
- Page 33 Refer to the MathEngine website for more information. http://sensorcloud.com/mathengine ® Figure 27 - MathEngine View Figure 28 - FFT Graph in SensorCloud™ For more information about SensorCloud features and navigation, refer to the SensorCloud website or contact LORD MicroStrain Technical Support. http://sensorcloud.com...
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Page 34: Sensor Data Files
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator System Operational Overview User Manual 3.9.2 Sensor Data Files Data acquired in Node Commander or downloaded from the gateway is stored in .CSV format and can be opened with Microsoft Excel, Quattro Pro, Open Office, or another CSV editors/spreadsheet program. ... -
Page 35: Gateway Communication
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Gateway Communication User Manual Gateway Communication NOTE The default configuration of Ethernet gateways is for DHCP network connectivity. In order to change the gateway communication settings initial connection to a DHCP enabled network is required. The gateway can be configured for the following Ethernet communication schemes: Automatically, through a DHCP-enabled local or wide area network (see Gateway... -
Page 36: Gateway Configuration
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Gateway Configuration User Manual Gateway Configuration ™ To configure the gateway, connect to Control Panel through a web browser or Live Connect (see Gateway Operation on page 13). NOTE The Control Panel log-in will expire after one hour of inactivity. Additionally information that changes frequently, such as the System Time, Node List, and Current Data Size are not updated automatically while logged in. -
Page 37: Gateway Information
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Gateway Configuration User Manual View an overview and explanations of settings in a menu by selecting the + symbol above the setting to expand the help menus. Figure 31 - Help Menus 5.1 Gateway Information The General category provides information about the gateway identity, the wireless nodes it serves, and its current time settings. -
Page 38: About The Gateway
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Gateway Configuration User Manual 5.1.1 About the Gateway The About menu provides information about the gateway. Each item is defined below. Figure 32 - About Menu ® ® Device Name: an alias given to the WSDA -1500- LXRS so that it is more easily ™... - Page 39 WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Gateway Configuration User Manual ® OS updates are available from LORD MicroStrain Technical Support (see Technical Support on page 94) and installed by the user through the Tools > OS Upgrade menu (see Operating System (OS) Upgrade on page 64).
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Page 40: Node List
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Gateway Configuration User Manual 5.1.2 Node List The node list displays all the wireless nodes that have data currently stored in the gateway memory. The node address is shown along with the sensor channels that were configured to transmit data to the gateway, the relative timestamp (time since the node sent its first data to the gateway), and the last timestamp (the time of the most recent node data received by the gateway). -
Page 41: Data Options Menu
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Gateway Configuration User Manual 5.2 Data Options Menu The Data category provides data handling options such as selecting which data is sent to the CAN J1939 bus, uploaded to SensorCloud™, and downloaded to a host computer. Data can ®... -
Page 42: Can J1939 Output
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Gateway Configuration User Manual 5.2.1 CAN J1939 Output In addition to saving locally or uploading through an Ethernet connection, data acquired from sensor nodes can also be pushed onto a CAN J1939 bus for reactive command and control of external devices and other applications. - Page 43 ® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Gateway Configuration User Manual NOTE The wireless data transmit rate (between the node and the gateway) directly impacts the data bandwidth on the CAN bus. If the aggregate transmit rate of the wireless network (combined bandwidth use of active nodes) is high enough and there are other devices (besides the gateway) on the CAN bus, the bus may be overwhelmed, resulting in lost data.
- Page 44 ® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Gateway Configuration User Manual With either setting the gateway will be identified by the name assigned to it when manufactured (which is displayed to the left of the Source selection menu). This name provides the host CAN bus with information about the device that determines its data priority relative to other devices on the bus (Table 6 - WSDA®-1500-LXRS®...
- Page 45 The broadcast message uses the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Parameter ® Group Name (PGN) structure for the CAN J1939 data header, and the LORD MicroStrain Wireless Sensor Networks Data Communications Protocol structure for the sensor data (see Reference Information on page 106).
- Page 46 ® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Gateway Configuration User Manual Payload: Payload are the data values to include in the packet. They are listed by name in the sequence they will be sent. If the requested value cannot be found (for example, if the nomenclature is wrong) the defined J1939 packet will not be sent.
- Page 47 ® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Gateway Configuration User Manual To use a text file, structure the data in the following format. Leave fields blank if all values are to be included. [PGN] NodeAddress=value Protocol=value Variant=value Payload=value Condition=channel name:operator:value EXAMPLE: Node 31463 was sampled in low duty cycle mode.
- Page 48 CAN J1939 must be capable of responding to Transport Protocal Connection Management (TP.CM). Only one sensor data packet will be sent in each TP.CM exchange. ® The destination will need to understand the LORD MicroStrain Wireless Sensor Networks Data Communications Protocol for Low Duty Cycle (LDC), Synchronized Sampling, and...
- Page 49 ® MicroStrain Wireless Sensor Networks Data Communications Protocol . All data is in big ® endian format unless otherwise noted. Refer to the LORD MicroStrain Wireless Sensor Networks Data Communications Protocol Manual for more information (see Reference Information on page 106).
- Page 50 ® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Gateway Configuration User Manual Synchronized Sampling (Protocol 10) Number Data Description Value Value Alias of Bytes Type* Start of packet 0xAA uint8 Delivery stop 0x07 delflags uint8 flag App data type* 0x0A appdatatype uint8 (data protocol)
- Page 51 ® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Gateway Configuration User Manual Histogram (Protocol 160) Number Data Description Value Value Alias of Bytes Type Start of packet 0xAA uint8 Delivery stop flag 0x07 delflags uint8 App data type* 0x04 appdatatype uint8 (data protocol) 0x1 to...
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Page 52: Sensorcloud™ Upload Filter
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Gateway Configuration User Manual 5.2.2 SensorCloud™ Upload Filter ® ® By default, the WSDA - 1500- LXRS uploads all sensor data stored in the gateway memory to SensorCloud™. The Upload Filter function allows the user to filter which node data is to be uploaded. -
Page 53: Wsda® Data Downloader Calibration Coefficients
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Gateway Configuration User Manual ® 5.2.3 WSDA Data Downloader Calibration Coefficients The Calibration feature allows the user to specify coefficients for converting between engineering units with a linear relationship, and to correct for sensor biases in sensor data saved in the gateway memory. - Page 54 ® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Gateway Configuration User Manual Address: sensor node address Channel: sensor channel on the designated node The calibration conversion formula assumes a linear relationship between the original units (such as A/D bits) and new engineering units (such as ), and it is expressed mathematically as y=mx+b, where y is the engineering units at a given point (measurement), m is the slope of the line that represents the linear ratio, x is the original unit value at a given point, and b is a unit conversion offset (in the case of unit conversions) or the fixed zero load offset of the...
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Page 55: Clear Stored Data
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Gateway Configuration User Manual 5.2.4 Clear Stored Data The Clear Data feature is used to erase all sensor node data from the gateway's internal memory. Before erasing, the user should confirm that all data has been transmitted to SensorCloud™. -
Page 56: Diagnostics
These diagnostic checks are performed once at every power up and then periodically as the gateway is in on. If errors are reported in the Diagnostics menu, ® contact LORD MicroStrain Technical Support (see Technical Support on page 94). -
Page 57: Configuration
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Gateway Configuration User Manual 5.3.2 Configuration ® The Configuration menu allows the user to set parameters associated with WSDA -1500- ® LXRS operation. The settings include configuring the communication settings, enabling and disabling operating sequences, changing the node synchronization beacon state, and changing the gateway wireless node communication frequency. - Page 58 ® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Gateway Configuration User Manual Data Logging: Data logging saves acquired data to the gateway internal memory, and also makes it available to the CAN J1939 Bus, SensorCloud™, and a host computer through ™...
- Page 59 ® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Gateway Configuration User Manual ® This setting can also be set temporarily in Node Commander (See Transmit Frequency on page 73), but will default to the Control Panel setting when the gateway is powered off or rebooted.
- Page 60 ® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Gateway Configuration User Manual To change the IP address on a computer with a Window operating system, try the following steps: 1. Find the active Local Area Connection. Go to the Control Panel, and click on the Net- work Connections folder.
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Page 61: Time Options
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Gateway Configuration User Manual 5.3.3 Time Options The Time Options menu allows configuration options related to how the gateway retrieves ® ® and uses time. The WSDA -1500-LXRS has two on-board clocks: the System Clock and the Real Time Clock (RTC). - Page 62 GPS device for extremely accurate time. NOTE Using GPS as a time source is only available in the Time Options menu when a ® GPS integrated device, such as a LORD MicroStrain GPS enabled inertial ® ® sensor, is connected to the WSDA -1500-LXRS customization serial port.
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Page 63: Reboot
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Gateway Configuration User Manual ® ® NTP for the gateway to use it. The WSDA -1500-LXRS comes pre-configured with some known time servers. To insert a new time server, fill in the last line Order column with the numerical order to place the time server in the list. -
Page 64: Operating System (Os) Upgrade
(see Technical Support on page 94). Figure 45 - OS Upgrade Menu ® 1. Download the upgrade file from the LORD MicroStrain website or LORD ® MicroStrain Technical Support. 2. As needed, extract the contents of the zip file into a folder on the computer. Verify there is a file with a .wsda_os extension. -
Page 65: Change Password
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Gateway Configuration User Manual 5.3.6 Change Password The Change Password feature is used to change the username and the password required ® ® at log-in to the WSDA -1500-LXRS Control Panel. The default username and password are: a. -
Page 66: Remote Connectivity
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Gateway Configuration User Manual Remote Connectivity ® ® Some SensorCloud™ data plans allow remote access to the WSDA -1500-LXRS through the SensorCloud™ web interface. This allows access to the gateway Control Panel (including data ™... - Page 67 ® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Gateway Configuration User Manual Figure 48 - Device Control Panel Access Download Data Remotely 1. To remotely download data from the gateway memory, connect to the gateway Con- trol Panel as described above. 2.
- Page 68 ® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Gateway Configuration User Manual ™ Access Live Connect Remotely ™ 1. In the device configuration menu, select the Live Connect button (Figure 50 - Device Live Connect™ Access). If the button is not present, the SensorCloud™ account does not include the feature and must be upgraded.
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Page 69: Using Node Commander
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Using Node Commander® User Manual ® Using Node Commander ® Node Commander is used to configure sensors nodes, set sampling parameters, and begin data acquisition. This section describes how to verify communication with the gateway in Node ®... -
Page 70: Verify Gateway Communication
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Using Node Commander® User Manual 6.1 Verify Gateway Communication The Verify and Reverify Base Station commands can be used to check the communication status of the gateway to the host computer. The Verify command is available in the gateway menu if no communication has been previously established. -
Page 71: Removing A Gateway
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Using Node Commander® User Manual 6.3 Removing a Gateway To remove a gateway that is no longer used, right-click on the gateway name in the Controller window, and select Remove Base Station from the gateway menu . Figure 55 - Removing Gateways Gateway Information Gateway information (such as the model type, serial number, radio type, operating frequency,... -
Page 72: Transmit Power
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Using Node Commander® User Manual 6.5 Transmit Power The transmit power level may require adjustment if power consumption is a concern or in regions where there are transmit power restrictions. Lowering the power output reduces power consumption, but it also reduces the wireless communication range between the gateways and nodes. -
Page 73: Transmit Frequency
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Using Node Commander® User Manual Transmit Frequency The transmit frequency of the wireless sensor network refers to the communication link between the gateway and the node. There are 14 available frequency channels between 2.405 and 2.470 GHz. -
Page 74: Monitor Mode
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Using Node Commander® User Manual NOTE ® Setting the transmit frequecy using Node Commander is temporary for Ethernet gateways and will revert back to the frequency setting selected in the gateway Control Panel when the gateway is powered off or rebooted (see Gateway Configuration on page 13... -
Page 75: Network Broadcast
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Using Node Commander® User Manual 6.8 Network Broadcast The network broadcast feature is used to send the same command at the same time to multiple nodes connected to the same gateway. Nodes must be on the same transmission frequency (channel) as the gateway to receive broadcast commands. -
Page 76: Node Configuration
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Using Node Commander® User Manual 6.9 Node Configuration ® Node configuration is completed exclusively in Node Commander . For an overview of sensor configuration and menus see Connecting to Node Commander® on page ®... -
Page 77: Using The Beacon
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Using Node Commander® User Manual Using the Beacon In synchronized sampling, the beacon feature is used to coordinate sampling and transmission timing between multiple nodes. The primary purpose is to avoid data collision, guarantee timing between samples from different nodes, and to time-stamp the data. -
Page 78: Synchronized Sampling With Multiple Gateways
If there are multiple gateways in the system, a Global Positioning System (GPS) time source can be used to synchronize time between the gateways. Only gateways with attached GPS ® devices, such as a LORD MicroStrain GPS or GNSS-enabled inertial sensor, will have this option (see Recommended Sensors on page 97). -
Page 79: Data Processing
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Data Processing User Manual Data Processing ® Data acquired through Node Commander is automatically saved on the host computer (see Sensor Data Files on page 34). Data can also be uploaded or automatically ported to the LORD ®... -
Page 80: Wsda® Data Downloader
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Data Processing User Manual ® 7.1 WSDA Data Downloader ® ® The WSDA Data Downloader is included with the Node Commander Software Suite and ® ® allows the user to download sensor data stored in the WSDA - 1500 - LXRS gateway memory to a host computer. -
Page 81: Gateway Installation
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Gateway Installation User Manual Gateway Installation 8.1 Installation Recommendations ® ® The WSDA -1500-LXRS is rated for indoor use only, unless housed in a ruggedized outdoor ® ® enclosure. A ruggedized version of the WSDA - 1500- LXRS is available from LORD ®... -
Page 82: Optimizing The Radio Link
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Gateway Installation User Manual 8.2 Optimizing the Radio Link In ideal conditions, the nodes and gateway can communicate up to two kilometers apart. In order to accomplish this, the node and gateway must be installed in a manner that optimizes the ®... -
Page 83: Range Test
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Gateway Installation User Manual 8.2.1 Range Test After establishing communication between node and gateway, use the range test feature in ® Node Commander to monitor the signal strength and to optimally position the nodes, gateway, and antennas for installation. -
Page 84: Multi-Port Connector Interface
-1500-LXRS multi-port connector is currently only used for CAN J1939 output ® connections and customized RS232 options, such as for use with LORD MicroStrain inertial sensors. The remaining are used during manufacturing, or are reserved for future use. For mating connector information and pre-made cable assemblies... -
Page 85: Gateway Power Supply
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Gateway Installation User Manual 8.4 Gateway Power Supply Apply only the input voltage range specified for the gateway. Failure to do so could result in personal injury and permanent damage to the gateway (see Safety Information on page 104). -
Page 86: Troubleshooting
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Troubleshooting User Manual Troubleshooting 9.1 Troubleshooting Guide... - Page 87 1.58 node or gateway is damaged If all power settings and connections have been verified, and the ® node is still unresponsive, contact LORD MicroStrain Technical Support (See Technical Support on page 94). 2.1 node or gateway has no power...
- Page 88 ® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Troubleshooting User Manual Problem Possible cause and recommended solution 2. COMMUNICATION Verify the node and gateway have power applied and that applicable power switches are on. Power is indicated on both no communication to devices by a status indicator LED.
- Page 89 ® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Troubleshooting User Manual Problem Possible cause and recommended solution 2.5 node is not in normal boot mode If the node status indicator shows the node booting in a mode other than the normal boot mode, it can be bypassed by toggling the node ON/OFF switch rapidly three times, then leaving it in the ON position for normal power up.
- Page 90 ® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Troubleshooting User Manual Problem Possible cause and recommended solution If the sampling mode, rate, or duration are not performing as expected, enter the node configuration menu, and verify the sampling settings. 3.3 sampling has not started If sampling is occurring, the sampling mode will be displayed ®...
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Page 91: Device Status Indicators
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Troubleshooting User Manual 9.2 Device Status Indicators ® ® The following is a complete summary of the WSDA -1500-LXRS status indicators. Indicator Behavior Node Status Gateway is off POWER ON green Gateway is on Gateway is off Flashing blue Uploading data to SensorCloud™... -
Page 92: Communications Ports In Windows
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Troubleshooting User Manual ® 9.3 Communications Ports in Windows Serial gateways (including USB gateways) have either a standard serial or virtual ® ® communications port in Windows . Windows Device Manage can be used to determine what communication port the gateway is connected to. - Page 93 ® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Troubleshooting User Manual 3. In Device Manager, expand the view for Ports (COM and LPT). Active COM ports will appear on this list with the COM port number. A USB gateway will be displayed as USB to UART Bridge (COM X ).
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Page 94: Technical Support
Troubleshooting User Manual 9.4 Technical Support ® There are many resources for product support found on the LORD MicroStrain website, including technical notes, FAQs, and product manuals. http://www.microstrain.com/support_overview.aspx For further assistance our technical support engineers are available to help with technical and applications questions. -
Page 95: Maintenance
User Manual Maintenance ® ® There are no user-serviceable parts on the WSDA -1500-LXRS . For device service and repair ® contact LORD MicroStrain Technical Support (see Technical Support on page 94). Opening the device will void the product warranty. -
Page 96: Parts And Configurations
User Manual Parts and Configurations 11.1 Standard Models For the most current standard, custom, and OEM product options, refer to the LORD ® ® MicroStrain website or contact the LORD MicroStrain Sales Department. LORD ® Model Number Description MicroStrain Part Number... -
Page 97: Recommended Sensors
Many sensors can be used with the WSDA - 1500- LXRS . The following are sensors ® ® manufactured by LORD MicroStrain and are supported for use with the WSDA -1500- ® LXRS . For help with other sensor applications contact Technical Support... -
Page 98: Wireless System Equipment
11.4 Wireless System Equipment LORD ® Model Description MicroStrain Part Number ® Node Commander Software 6301-0300 SensorCloud™ Software Subscription ® (contact LORD MicroStrain Sales) WSDA-BASE-104 USB Gateway 6307-1040 WSDA-BASE-102 RS232 Serial Output Gateway 6307-1020 WSDA-BASE-101 Analog Output Gateway 6307-1010 G-Link-LXRS Wireless Accelerometer Node... -
Page 99: Product Ordering
Parts and Configurations User Manual 11.5 Product Ordering ® Products can be ordered directly from the LORD MicroStrain website by navigating to the product page and using the Buy feature. http://www.microstrain.com/wireless For further assistance, our sales team is available to help with product selection, ordering options, and questions. -
Page 100: Specifications
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Specifications User Manual Specifications 12.1 Physical Specification Dimensions: 147 mm x 110 mm x 23 mm without antenna Weight: 346 grams with antenna Enclosure Environmental Rating: General purpose indoor (IP67/NEMA4X rated enclosure available) -
Page 101: Operating Specifications
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Specifications User Manual 12.2 Operating Specifications Parameter Specifications General ® ™ Processor Cortex A8, 1 GHz Operating system Linux Ethernet IEEE 802.3 10/100 Mbps, IEEE 802.15.4 wireless, Connectivity J1939 CAN (output only) Internet standards HTTP, HTTPS,TCP/IP, UPnP IP assignment... - Page 102 ® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Specifications User Manual Parameter Specifications Data communications protocol available with EEPROM maps and sample code (OS and computing platform independent) Software development kit (SDK) http://www.microstrain.com/wireless/sdk Regulatory compliance FCC (U.S.), IC (Canada), CE, ROHS *Measured with antennas elevated, no obstructions, and no RF interferers.
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Page 103: Radio Specifications
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Specifications User Manual 12.3 Radio Specifications ® ® The WSDA - 1500- LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator employs a 2.4GHz IEEE 802.15.4 compliant radio transceiver for wireless communication. The radio is a direct- sequence spread spectrum radio and can be configured to operate on 14 separate frequencies ranging from 2.405 GHz to 2.470 GHz. ... -
Page 104: Safety Information
This section provides a summary of general safety precautions that must be understood and ® applied during operation and maintenance of components in the LORD MicroStrain Wireless Sensor Network. Throughout the manual, ANSI Z535 standard safety symbols are used to indicate a process or component that requires cautionary measures. -
Page 105: Disposal And Recycling
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator Safety Information User Manual 13.3 Disposal and Recycling ® ® The WSDA - 1500-LXRS contains internal batteries, printed circuit boards, and electronic components. These items are known to contain toxic chemicals and heavy metals that are harmful to humans health and the environment. ... -
Page 106: References
References 14.1 Reference Information ® Many references are available on the LORD MicroStrain website including product user manuals, technical notes, and quick start guides. These documents are continuously updated, and new applications are added. They may provide more accurate information than printed or file copies. ... -
Page 107: Glossary
® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator References User Manual 14.2 Glossary These terms are in common use throughout the manual: A/D Value: the digital representation of the analog voltages in an analog- to- digital (A/D) conversion. The accuracy of the conversion is dependent on the resolution of the system electronics;... - Page 108 LXRS are examples of nodes manufactured by LORD MicroStrain ® Node Tester board: The Node Tester board is a device designed by LORD MicroStrain that can be plugged into nodes to test their functionality. Offset: When describing a mathematically-linear relationship, the offset is the value where the line that represents the relationship in a graph crosses the y-axis. ...
- Page 109 ® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator References User Manual Oversampling: In signal processing, oversampling is a technique used to achieve increased signal resolution and better noise immunity by recording readings at a higher frequency than the output of the device being measured. In analog- to- digital conversion, the higher the oversampling rate, the better the recreated analog signal.
- Page 110 ® ® WSDA -1500-LXRS Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator References User Manual Slope: When describing a mathematically linear relationship, the slope is the steepness of the line that represents that relationship on a graph. The equation of a straight line is: y = mx+b, where x is the x-axis coordinate, y is the y-axis coordinate, m is the slope, and b is the offset.
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