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- Page 1 LORD USER MANUAL ® ® WSDA -Base-104 Wireless USB Base Station...
- 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 -Base-104 USB Base Station User Manual Table of Contents Wireless Sensor Network Overview Gateway Overview 2.1 Gateway Components 2.2 Gateway Interface System Operation Overview 3.1 Software Installation 3.2 System Connections 3.3 Gateway USB Communication 3.4 Connect to Nodes 3.4.1 Adding a Node by Address 3.4.2 Using Node Discovery 3.5 Channel Configuration 3.6 Sampling Settings... - Page 4 ® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station User Manual 4.8 Network Broadcast 4.9 Using the Beacon 4.10 Node Configuration and Other Settings Gateway Installation 5.1 Installation Recommendations 5.2 Optimizing the Radio Link 5.2.1 Range Test Troubleshooting 6.1 Troubleshooting Guide 6.2 Communications Ports in Windows® 6.3 Technical Support Maintenance Parts and Configurations...
- Page 5 ® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station User Manual 11.2 Glossary...
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Page 6: 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 7: Gateway Overview
-Base-104 Wireless USB Base Station is a data acquisition gateway designed to ® configure, co-ordinate, and collect sensor data from LORD MicroStrain 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. -
Page 8: Gateway Components
® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station Gateway Overview User Manual 2.1 Gateway Components ® ® The WSDA -Base-104 can be purchased individually or as part of a starter kit. The starter kit ® ® includes everything required to operate the WSDA -Base-104 including an external antenna, a power supply for charging sensor nodes, and a USB cable for interfacing with the host... -
Page 9: Gateway Interface
® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station Gateway Overview User Manual Gateway Interface ® ® The WSDA - Base-104 interface includes a USB portand a connector for attaching the gateway antenna. ® ® There are device status indicators on the front of the WSDA -Base-104 . -
Page 10: System Operation Overview
User Manual System Operation Overview ® The gateway is the interface between LORD MicroStrain 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 ®... -
Page 11: Software Installation
Software Suite on the host computer, run the installer executable file and follow the on-screen prompts for a complete installation. The software is ® provided with a all gateways and is available on the LORD MicroStrain website ( References on page 52). -
Page 12: Gateway Usb Communication
® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station System Operation Overview User Manual 3.3 Gateway USB Communication For USB gateways, drivers need to be installed on the host computer. These drivers are ® included with the Node Commander software. Once the software is installed, the USB gateway will be detected automatically whenever the gateway is plugged in. -
Page 13: Connect To Nodes
® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station System Operation Overview User Manual 3.4 Connect to Nodes Several methods can be used to establish communication with the nodes in Node ® Commander . This quick start section covers the two simplest methods for establishing node communication: adding a node by address and by using the node discovery feature. - Page 14 ® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station System Operation Overview User Manual discovery, the nodes must initially be powered off. NOTE Automatic node discovery may not work in some boot-up modes. If the node is not in normal boot up mode, the assigned one can be bypassed to enable node discovery.
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Page 15: Channel Configuration
® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station System Operation Overview User Manual Channel Configuration The sensor settings are stored in the node memory of the node channel it is connected to. Only the channels and configuration options that are available on the type of node being used will appear in the configuration menus. -
Page 16: Sampling Settings
® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station System Operation Overview User Manual 3.6 Sampling Settings Depending on the type of node, up to four sampling modes are available: Synchronized Sampling, Low Duty Cycle, Streaming, and Datalogging. Some modes have user- configurable settings for sample rate, sample duration, and datalogging. Other settings are automatic, depending on number of active channels and other variables. -
Page 17: Data Acquisition
The following is an example of Synchronized Sampling (Figure 10 - Starting a Sampling Session).For information on other sampling menus refer to the node user ® manual or the LORD MicroStrain website (see References on page 52). - Page 18 ® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station System Operation Overview User Manual To start a sampling session, nodes can be selected individually or as a group. When selected as a group, they will all be set to the same sampling mode. Right-click on the nodes and select Sample.
- Page 19 ® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station System Operation Overview User Manual Figure 11 - Synchronized Sampling Menu c. Lossless: enables the lossless data protocol. The protocol enables buffering and retransmission of data in order to provide 100% data collection success. Using this feature may increase data display latency.
- Page 20 ® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station System Operation Overview User Manual 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: a grid view and a graph view. Once sampling is started, the data grid view is the default view.
- Page 21 ® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station System Operation Overview User Manual g. End sampling: The red "X" is used to exit the sampling window and/or end sampling. Use the view menu to select the Graph view of the data. Click on the node to view the graph for that node.
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Page 22: Data Processing
® Data acquired through Node Commander is automatically saved on the host computer. Data ® can also be uploaded to the LORD MicroStrain SensorCloud™ web platform for display, monitoring, data storage, and analysis (Figure 14 - Data Visualization and Analysis). - Page 23 ® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station System Operation Overview User Manual Different sampling modes will output different file types, and they will be categorized in separate folders by sampling mode and then further categorized by date, session, and/or node serial number. Synchronized sampling and low duty cycle files are found in the Sampled Data folder.
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Page 24: Gateway Communication And Settings
® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station Gateway Communication and Settings User Manual Gateway Communication and Settings ® 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 25: Verify Gateway Communication
® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station Gateway Communication and Settings User Manual 4.1 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 26: Removing A Gateway
® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station Gateway Communication and Settings User Manual 4.3 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 19 - Removing Gateways Gateway Information Gateway information (such as the model type, serial number, radio type, operating frequency,... -
Page 27: Transmit Power
® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station Gateway Communication and Settings User Manual 4.5 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 28: Transmit Frequency
® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station Gateway Communication and Settings 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 29: Monitor Mode
® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station Gateway Communication and Settings User Manual 4.7 Monitor Mode Monitor mode is used to observe any low duty cycle and synchronized sampling activity that is occurring on nodes connected to a particular gateway. When monitor mode is selected, the sampling window opens and displays the data. -
Page 30: Network Broadcast
® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station Gateway Communication and Settings User Manual 4.8 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 31: Using The Beacon
® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station Gateway Communication and Settings User Manual 4.9 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 32: Node Configuration And Other Settings
® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station Gateway Communication and Settings User Manual Figure 25 - Synchronized Sampling Beacon 4.10 Node Configuration and Other Settings ® Node configuration is completed exclusively in Node Commander . For an overview of sensor configuration and menus see Connect to Nodes on page For additional node configuration and gateway settings not discussed in this manual, refer to ®... -
Page 33: Gateway Installation
® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station Gateway Installation User Manual Gateway Installation 5.1 Installation Recommendations ® ® The WSDA -Base-104 is rated for indoor use only, unless housed in a ruggedized outdoor enclosure (purchased separately). It is designed for desktop use, although it can be mounted in any orientation as required by the application. -
Page 34: Optimizing The Radio Link
® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station Gateway Installation User Manual 5.2 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 35: Range Test
® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station Gateway Installation User Manual 5.2.1 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 36: Troubleshooting
® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station Troubleshooting User Manual Troubleshooting 6.1 Troubleshooting Guide... - Page 37 43). 1.5 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 43). 2.1 node or gateway has no power 2.
- Page 38 ® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station Troubleshooting User Manual Problem Possible cause and recommended solution ™ For Ethernet gateways, use Live Connect to verify communications on a DHCP network. Check that the ® extended timeouts are enabled in the Node Commander Edit >...
- Page 39 ® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station Troubleshooting User Manual Problem Possible cause and recommended solution execute the Stop Node command to put the node in idle state, allowing configuration to occur. 2.7 node is sleeping Observe the node status indicator LED to determine what state it is: boot, idle, sample, or sleep.
- Page 40 ® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station Troubleshooting User Manual Problem Possible cause and recommended solution 3. sensor calibration is invalid External sensors come with a factory calibration value that is entered during configuration. Internal sensors are factory calibrated and should not need adjustment. The calibration data is provided with the sensor when purchased.If possible, perform a field verification of the sensors by applying known loads and comparing the measured values. ...
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Page 41: Communications Ports In Windows
® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station Troubleshooting User Manual ® 6.2 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 42 ® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station 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 43: Technical Support
Troubleshooting User Manual 6.3 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 44: Maintenance
® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station Maintenance User Manual Maintenance ® ® There are no user-serviceable parts on the WSDA -Base-104 . For device service and repair ® contact LORD MicroStrain Technical Support (see Technical Support on page 43). -
Page 45: Parts And Configurations
User Manual Parts and Configurations 8.1 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 MicroStrain Model Number Description Part Number... -
Page 46: Wireless System Equipment
® The following system parts are available for use with the WSDA -Base-104 . For the most ® current standard, custom, and OEM product options, refer to the LORD MicroStrain website ® or contact the LORD MicroStrain Sales Department. See Product Ordering on page LORD ®... -
Page 47: Product Ordering
Parts and Configurations User Manual 8.4 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 48: Specifications
® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station Specifications User Manual Specifications 9.1 Physical Specification Dimensions: 120.3 mm x 70.4 mm x 87.9 mm Weight: 123 grams Enclosure Environmental Rating: General purpose indoor... -
Page 49: Operating Specifications
® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station Specifications User Manual 9.2 Operating Specifications Parameter Specifications General Connectivity USB 2.0 virtual serial communication @ 921,600 bps Sampling Supported node sampling Synchronized, low duty cycle, continuous, periodic burst, event-triggered, and datalogging modes Synchronization beacon 1 Hz beacon provides ±... -
Page 50: Radio Specifications
® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station Specifications User Manual 9.3 Radio Specifications ® ® The WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station 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 51: Safety Information
Safety Information User Manual 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. 10.1 ESD Sensitivity ® ®... -
Page 52: References
References 11.1 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 53 ® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station References User Manual 11.2 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 54 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 55 ® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station References User Manual Ping: a byte transmitted by the gateway to the node. The node responds by echoing the byte, indicating communication exists between the node and gateway. Range Test: a continuous string of pings used to validate communication between the gateway and the node over distance and obstruction Real Time Clock (RTC): a computer clock that keeps track of the current time RFI:...
- Page 56 ® ® WSDA -Base-104 USB Base Station References User Manual Transmission rate: the number of data packets per transmission window, measured in seconds. Depending on the sampling mode and settings it will be between 1 and 64 packets/second. Transmission window: the time allowed for one data transmission at the automatically determined transmission rate USB: Universal Serial Bus, a serial data communications protocol WSN: Wireless Sensor Network describes a distribution of sensors and data acquisition...
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