Summary of Contents for National Instruments WSN-3212
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USER GUIDE AND SPECIFICATIONS NI WSN-3212 NI Wireless Sensor Network 4-Channel, 24-Bit Thermocouple Input Node This user guide describes how to use the NI WSN-3212 thermocouple input node and lists its specifications. Figure 1 shows the NI WSN system components. NI WSN-32xx Nodes...
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When you connect the NI WSN gateway, you can use a separate host PC running Windows, or a PAC running NI LabVIEW Real-Time, to display measurement results, status information, and to change the NI gateway and NI WSN-3212 device settings. Figure 2 shows the NI WSN-3212 device block diagram. Antenna Battery Input 2.4 GHz...
(2.00 in.) Figure 3. NI WSN-3212 Device Dimensions Safety Guidelines Operate the NI WSN-3212 device only as described in this user guide. Hot Surface This icon denotes that the component may be hot. Touching this component may result in bodily injury.
Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The NI WSN-3212 is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4 hazardous locations; Class I, Zone 2, AEx nC IIC T4 and Ex nL IIC T4 hazardous locations; and nonhazardous locations only.
NI WSN-9791 Ethernet Gateway User Guide and Specifications • NI 9792 WSN Real-Time Gateway User Guide and Specifications • Configuring WSN in MAX, available from Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-WSN • LabVIEW Help for WSN Devices, available in LabVIEW from Help»LV Help» WSN Devices Help •...
Networks, and then select the latest version of NI-WSN software. If you are using other software, refer to the installation instructions that accompany your software. What You Need to Get Started To set up and use NI LabVIEW with the NI WSN-3212 device, you need the following: • NI WSN gateway •...
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Figure 4. Attach the Antenna to the Device Mounting the NI WSN-3212 Device You can mount the NI WSN-3212 on a panel or on a 35 mm DIN rail. For kit accessory ordering information, refer to the NI WSN product page accessory section at .
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DIN rail clip to the NI WSN-3212. Caution Do not use screws longer than 5/16 in. to fasten the DIN rail clip to the NI WSN-3212. Figure 5. NI WSN-3212 Device DIN Rail Installation Insert one edge of the DIN rail into the deeper opening of the DIN rail clip, as shown in Figure 6.
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I/O wires. You can use the NI WSN-3280 panel mount accessory to attach the NI WSN-3212 device to a panel or other flat surface. The NI WSN-3281 panel mount accessory also includes a magnetic mount for attaching the NI WSN-3212 device to metallic surfaces.
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Mounting Hole Figure 8. Panel Mount Accessory Refer to Figure 8 while completing the following steps to mount the NI WSN-3212 on a panel: (NI WSN-3280) Bolt or screw the panel mount accessory to a panel using five 8-32 or M4 screws.
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Slide the retention clip down and tighten the panel mount knob to secure the NI WSN-3212 device as shown in Figure 9. NATIONAL NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS INSTRUMENTS Figure 9. Slide Retention Clip Down and Tighten Panel Mount Knob (Optional) Secure any I/O signal or power supply cabling to the panel mount accessory using a zip-tie and the integrated strain relief slots.
Using the Integrated Panel Mount Slots You can also mount the NI WSN-3212 to a panel using the integrated panel mount slots as shown in Figure 10. Attach three number 8 or M4 pan head screws in the mounting panel leaving 0.1 in. space under the head of each screw.
If both battery and external power are connected, the NI WSN-3212 functions from the external power input. The device is designed to provide battery backup in the event of loss of external power and will automatically switch to battery power when external power is lost.
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Reinstall the 2-position mini-combicon plug in the device and tighten the retaining screws. Caution You must use a UL Listed ITE power supply marked LPS with the NI WSN-3212. The power supply must also meet any safety and compliance requirements for the country of use.
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Signal Strength/Status LED Indicators The NI WSN-3212 has four signal strength/status LED indicators, which flash twice before displaying signal strength information. Table 1 shows the status and signal strength LED patterns. Table 1. Signal Strength and Status LED State/Node Status...
Refer to your NI WSN gateway documentation for detailed instructions about how to connect a NI WSN-3212 to the NI WSN gateway. The NI WSN-3212 is equipped with a WSN connect button as shown in Figure 13. The button controls network connection and the LEDs, which display connection status.
Figures 17 through 21 shows the typical and maximum errors for the different thermocouple types when used with the NI WSN-3212 over the full temperature range. The figures account for gain errors, offset errors, differential and integral nonlinearity, quantization errors, noise errors, and isothermal errors.
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For the best accuracy results, keep temperature gradients across NI WSN-3212 terminals to a minimum. Refer to the Minimizing Thermal Gradients section for more information. 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 Measured Temperature (˚ C ) Max, –40 to 70 ˚ C Typ, –40 to 70 ˚...
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Figure 19. Type K Errors –200 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 Measured Temperature (˚ C ) Max, –40 to 70 ˚ C Typ, –40 to 70 ˚ C Figure 20. Type R and S Errors NI WSN-3212 User Guide and Specifications ni.com...
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If the system is mounted as recommended in the WSN device user guides, the NI WSN-3212 accuracy specifications include the errors caused by the gradient across the device terminals.
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NI WSN-3212. You can connect sourcing digital outputs to the NI WSN-3212 in either Drive High Only Mode or Drive High and Low Mode. In either mode, connect the device to DIO.x and connect the device common to the D GND terminal closest to that DIO.x terminal.
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Supply D GND NI WSN-3212 Figure 25. Connecting a Device to the NI WSN-3212 in Drive Low Only Mode Connecting Digital Inputs Tristate Mode Use this mode to configure the channel as digital input, or for contact to ground sensing, as shown in Figure 26.
Common-mode rejection ratio (0 to 60 Hz) Channel-to-common ........95 dB Temperature measurement ranges Thermocouple types J, K, R, S, T, N, and B ..........Works over temperature ranges defined by NIST Thermocouple type E........–270 to 950 °C NI WSN-3212 User Guide and Specifications ni.com...
Connector............Female RP-SMA connector VSWR............MAX.2.0 Impedance ............50 Ω Directivity ............Omni Nominal gain..........1.5 dBi Due to regulations, the frequency bands depend upon country of operation. Due to regulations, the valid channels depend upon country of operation. NI WSN-3212 User Guide and Specifications ni.com...
External Power Caution You must use a UL Listed ITE power supply marked LPS with the NI WSN-3212. The power supply must also meet any safety and compliance requirements for the country of use. Voltage range ............9 to 30 V Power input mating connector .......2-position mini-combicon,...
, search by model number or product line, and click the appropriate link in the certification Certification column. The NI WSN-3212 is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: •...
) pour la procédure à suivre. http://www.art-telecom.fr Italia: License required for indoor use. Use with outdoor installations not allowed. E'necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l'uso interno. Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire. NI WSN-3212 User Guide and Specifications ni.com...
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Hereby, National Instruments, declares that this NI WSN-3212 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español Por medio de la presente National Instruments declara que el NI WSN-3212 cumple con [Spanish] los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Íslenska Hér með lýsir National Instruments yfir því að NI WSN-3212 er í samræmi við grunnkröfur [Icelandic] og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC. Norsk National Instruments erklærer herved at utstyret NI WSN-3212 er i samsvar med de...
After replacement, recycle the old battery. For information about the available Cd/Hg/Pb collection and recycling scheme (and your nearest National Instruments Branch Office) or on Battery Cd/Hg/Pb Directive compliance (Directive 2006/66/EC of the European Parliament and Council) in a particular EU country visit ni.com/company/citizenship/product.htm#battery...
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