MicroStrain WSDA-ETH Quick Start Manual

Wireless sensor data aggregator with ethernet interface

Quick Start Guide

WSDA

-ETH

Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator with Ethernet Interface

Version

• WSDA

-ETH firmware 2.0.17 and higher

• Node Commander

• Live Connect software 1.0.5 and higher

Starter Kit

• 1 WSDA

-ETH (Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator with an Ethernet interface)

• 1 2.4 GHz whip antenna

• 1 9VDC power supply

• 4 universal plug adapters

• 1 WSDA

access card

• 1 documentation CD containing the Live Connect and Node Commander

software.(Windows

• 1 Ethernet cable (6 feet long)

Software Installation

• Insert the software CD into your CD-ROM drive and follow the on-screen instructions to

install the software.

1. Install the antenna by hand on the RF connector on the back of the WSDA

over-tighten.

2. Install the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the back of the WSDA

LAN.

3. Attach the appropriate plug adapter to the power supply.

4. Connect the power supply to the power connector on the back of the WSDA

local power source.

software 2.2.3 and higher

XP, Vista, 7)

. Do not

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and to the

Table of Contents

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Page 1 Quick Start Guide ® WSDA -ETH Wireless Sensor Data Aggregator with Ethernet Interface Version • WSDA ® -ETH firmware 2.0.17 and higher • Node Commander ® software 2.2.3 and higher • Live Connect software 1.0.5 and higher Starter Kit • 1 WSDA ®...
Page 2 ® Login to the WSDA 1. Launch the Live Connect software which is found in: start > All Programs >MicroStrain > Live Connect Figure 2. Live Connect Interface ® 2. The Live Connect window will appear, automatically scan for WSDA , and in a moment ®...
Page 3 3. Confirm that the serial number shown in the Live Connect window is the same as the ® serial number recorded on your WSDA access card. ® 4. Click on your WSDA to highlight it as shown in Figure 2. 5.
Page 4 • In Live Connect mode, the WSDA ® is able to communicate with the wireless sensor ® ® network via Node Commander software and perform all the Node Commander functions including diagnostics, configuration, wizards, update firmware, etc. • Note: Please refer to our WSDA ®...
Page 5 Aggregate Data modes previously mentioned, and so forth. For those users familiar with ® MicroStrain’s previous base stations, the WSDA is now operating as if it was a base station.
Page 6 Details for upgrading your account can be found at: http://www.sensorcloud.com/pricing. Congratulations! You are off and running! MicroStrain Support Engineers are always available to help you in any way we can by phone, email, SKYPE or on-line chat. MicroStrain, Inc.