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- Page 1 LORD USER MANUAL ™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless IEPE Sensor Node...
- Page 2 © 2014 LORD Corporation ® MicroStrain Sensing Systems 459 Hurricane Lane Suite 102 Williston, VT 05495 United States of America Phone: 802-862-6629 Toll Free: 800-449-3878 Fax: 802-863-4093 http://www.microstrain.com sensing_support@LORD.com sensing_sales@LORD.com Copyright © 2014 LORD Corporation ™ ™ ™ ® ® ® ™...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node User Manual Table of Contents Wireless Sensor Network Overview Node Overview 2.1 Components List 2.2 Interface and Indicators System Operation Overview 3.1 Software Installation 3.2 System Connections 3.3 Gateway USB Communication 3.4 Automatic Node Discovery 3.5 Channel Configuration 3.5.1 Sensor Conversion Values 3.5.2 Saving Sensor Profiles... - Page 4 ™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node User Manual 5.2 Using the Internal Node Battery 5.3 Charging the Node Battery 5.4 Connecting an External Power Supply 5.5 Terminal Block Connections Troubleshooting 6.1 Troubleshooting Guide 6.2 Device Status Indicators 6.3 Updating Node Firmware 6.4 Repair and Calibration 6.5 Technical Support Maintenance...
- Page 5 ™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node User Manual References 11.1 Reference Information 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 applications of the LORD MicroStrain... -
Page 7: Node Overview
Commander software is used for node configuration and data collection, and the optional SensorCloud™ web platform for data visualization and analysis. User-designed programs are ® also possible with the open source LORD MicroStrain Wireless Sensor Networks Data Communications Protocol. ™... -
Page 8: Components List
™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node Node Overview User Manual Components List ™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS sensor nodes come with the following components and options. For a complete list of available configurations, accessories, additional system products, and ordering information see Parts and Configurations on page Item Description... -
Page 9: Interface And Indicators
™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node Node Overview User Manual 2.2 Interface and Indicators ™ ® The IEPE-Link -LXRS interfaces include a power input jack for charging the internal battery, or externally powering the node, a power on/off switch, a terminal block for connecting sensing devices and power, and an antenna connector for attaching the node antenna. -
Page 10: System Operation Overview
The IEPE-Link -LXRS contains an internal, rechargeable Lithium Polymer (Li-Po) battery. For important precautions see Safety Information on page ® To acquire sensor data, nodes are used with any LORD MicroStrain data gateway, such as the ® ™ ® ™... -
Page 11: Software Installation
™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node System Operation Overview User Manual 3.1 Software Installation ® To install Node Commander on the host computer, insert the software CD into the host computer and follow the on-screen prompts. NOTE ® The Node Commander software includes hardware drivers required for use with USB gateways. ... -
Page 12: System Connections
- 1000 - LXRS gateway utilizes Ethernet ® communications and can be used with Node Commander and SensorCloud™. Users can ® also write their own programs by utilizing the LORD MicroStrain Wireless Sensors Network Software Development Kit. Figure 3 - System Connections... -
Page 13: Gateway Usb Communication
™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node 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. After the software is installed, the USB gateway will be detected automatically when the gateway is plugged in. -
Page 14: Automatic Node Discovery
™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node System Operation Overview User Manual 3.4 Automatic Node Discovery NOTE Automatic node discovery only works in some boot-up modes, such as the normal boot mode. When the node is set for normal boot mode and powered on, the device status indicator on the node will flash rapidly and then pulse in one-second intervals thereafter. - Page 15 ™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node System Operation Overview User Manual Node Discovery window. Additional node information can be viewed by selecting the “+” symbol next to the node name. Figure 6 - Node Discovery...
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Page 16: Channel Configuration
™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node System Operation Overview User Manual 3.5 Channel Configuration Node channels are configured for the sensor connected to it. The sensor settings are stored in the node memory for that channel. Only the channels and configuration options that are available on the type of node being used will be available in the configuration menus. - Page 17 ™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node System Operation Overview User Manual 2. To enter the channel configuration menu, select the Configure button as shown in Figure 7 - Node Channels Menu. The channel configuration menu options change depending on the sensor type selected. a.
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Page 18: Sensor Conversion Values
™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node System Operation Overview User Manual 3.5.1 Sensor Conversion Values Because the wireless sensor system is digital, the analog voltage readings from the sensor are converted into a digital equivalent value based on the volt-to-bit scale of the internal analog to digital voltage converter (A/D converter). - Page 19 ™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node System Operation Overview User Manual Effective Range: The effective range is the calculated sensor measurement range in engineering units (EU). The effective range is dependent on the slope, offset and resolution of the node. The effective range is the number of A/D values per EU unit (slope) multiplied by the total number of A/D values, minus the offset (if applicable).
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Page 20: Saving Sensor Profiles
™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node System Operation Overview User Manual 3.5.2 Saving Sensor Profiles The presets feature allows users to save the conversion values for a particular sensor in the configuration menu. This is useful when the node may be used to take measurements from different sensors. -
Page 21: Sampling Settings
™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node System Operation Overview User Manual 3.6 Sampling Settings ™ ® The IEPE-Link - LXRS utilizes synchronized sampling burst mode for collecting sensor data. Synchronized sampling allows multiple nodes to sample simultaneously. In burst mode samples are taken for a short duration at high sample rates and scheduled to repeat at fixed intervals (Figure 10 - Synchronized Burst Samples... - Page 22 ™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node System Operation Overview User Manual adjustments to sampling settings to find the balance of sample rate, burst duration and burst intervals most suitable for the application. Figure 11 - Synchronized Sampling Settings The following considerations should be made when determining sampling settings: Maximum burst length is determined by sample rate.
- Page 23 ™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node System Operation Overview User Manual Increasing the sample rate and duration, or decreasing the time between bursts, reduces the system bandwidth and therefore the number of nodes that can be networked to one gateway (Table 4 - Example of Node Network Limits).
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Page 24: Synchronized Sampling
™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node System Operation Overview User Manual 3.7 Synchronized Sampling 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 node or group of node names and select Sample. - Page 25 ™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node System Operation Overview User Manual Figure 13 - 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 26 ™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node System Operation Overview User Manual 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. NOTE Depending on the synchronized sampling settings, it may take many seconds ®...
- Page 27 ™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node System Operation Overview User Manual Use the view menu to select the Graph view of the data. Click on the node to view the graph for that node. Click again to hide it. Figure 15 - Synchronized Sampling Graph View a.
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Page 28: Data Display And Processing
® LORD MicroStrain sensor products or third party systems. Users can also upload already collected data into SensorCloud™ . More information about SensorCloud™ can be found on ® the LORD MicroStrain website (see References on page 62). Figure 16 -... -
Page 29: Sensor Data Files
™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node System Operation Overview User Manual 3.9 Sensor Data Files ® Data acquired from Node Commander is stored in CSV format and can be opened with Microsoft Excel, Quattro Pro, Open Office, or other CSV editors and spreadsheet programs. The files can be found in the default directory or the location specified at the beginning of sampling (as applicable). -
Page 30: Node Installation
™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node Node Installation User Manual Node Installation 4.1 Mounting Recommendations ™ ® The IEPE-Link -LXRS is rated for indoor use only, unless housed in a ruggedized outdoor enclosure. The node has two mounting tabs with holes for fastening. The node can be mounted in any orientation, but it is recommended that it is mounted in a way that optimizes the wireless communications. -
Page 31: Optimizing The Radio Link
™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node Node Installation User Manual 4.2 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 must be installed in a manner that optimizes the wireless ™... -
Page 32: Range Test
™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node Node Installation User Manual 4.2.1 Range Test After establishing communication between node and gateway, use the range test in Node ® Commander to monitor the signal strength and optimally position the node, gateway, and antennas for installation. -
Page 33: Connecting Sensors
™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node Node Installation User Manual Connecting Sensors ™ ® The IEPE-Link - LXRS sensor connector is a 10-32 coaxial connector, common to many IEPE sensors. There is one female connection port on the device enclosure (see Interface and Indicators on page Cables are available from the IEPE sensor manufacturers and third party coaxial cable assembly... -
Page 34: Powering The Node
™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node Powering the Node User Manual Powering the Node Apply only the input voltage range specified for the node in the polarity indicated. Failure to do so could result in personal injury and permanent damage to the node. For important safety considerations see Safety Information on page The node can be powered with the internal battery or an external source. ... - Page 35 ™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node Powering the Node User Manual 1. Verify the node power switch is in the OFF position and no external power is applied. 2. Remove the node cover screws with a 0.05” hex head wrench. 3.
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Page 36: Using The Internal Node Battery
™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node Powering the Node User Manual 5.2 Using the Internal Node Battery ™ ® The IEPE-Link -LXRS contains an internal, rechargeable Lithium Polymer (Li-Po) battery. For important precautions see Safety Information on page When the internal node switch is set for internal power, the node is powered by a rechargeable 650mAH lithium polymer battery. ... -
Page 37: Charging The Node Battery
™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node Powering the Node User Manual 5.3 Charging the Node Battery Use only the power supply specified for the node to charge the battery. Using a power supply above the rated voltage could cause personal injury and permanent damage to the node. -
Page 38: Connecting An External Power Supply
™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node Powering the Node User Manual 5.4 Connecting an External Power Supply Apply only the input voltage range specified for the node in the polarity indicated. Failure to do so could result in personal injury and permanent damage to the node. For important safety considerations see Safety Information on page... -
Page 39: Terminal Block Connections
™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node Powering the Node User Manual 5.5 Terminal Block Connections When inserting the leads into the terminal block ensure the lead wire is being clamped under the terminal screw and not the lead insulation. If the sensor wires are a very fine gauge, folding and tinning them may be useful to provide more area for the terminal screw to make contact. ... -
Page 40: Troubleshooting
™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node Troubleshooting User Manual Troubleshooting 6.1 Troubleshooting Guide... - Page 41 1.7 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 49).
- Page 42 ™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node Troubleshooting User Manual Problem Possible cause and recommended solution 2.1 node or gateway has no power 2. COMMUNICATION Verify the node and gateway have power applied and applicable power switches are on. Power is indicated on both devices by a no communication to status indicator LED.
- Page 43 ™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node Troubleshooting User Manual Problem Possible cause and recommended solution 2.5 node is not in normal start-up 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 44 3.4 sensor is not connected correctly Verify sensors connections and wiring. For non- standard ® connections contact LORD MicroStrain Technical Support (See Technical Support on page 49). 3.5 sensor channel not configured correctly Verify that the sensor is configured on the correct channel and has been enabled for data acquisition. ...
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Page 45: Device Status Indicators
™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node Troubleshooting User Manual 6.2 Device Status Indicators ™ ® The following is a complete summary of the IEPE-Link -LXRS status indicators. Indicator Behavior Node Status Node battery is not currently being charged ON bright red Node battery is charging Battery Charge Battery fault condition, reset by... -
Page 46: Updating Node Firmware
® ® 1. Download the LXRS Firmware Upgrade file from the LORD MicroStrain website. 2. Once downloaded, extract the contents of the zip file into a folder on the computer. Verify there is a file with a .zhex extension. - Page 47 ™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node Troubleshooting User Manual 5. Release the F1 key. 6. Click Upgrade Firmware, and the Node Firmware Upgrade window will appear. 7. Click Browse, and navigate to the downloaded .zhex file. 8. Click Write, and the upgrade sequence will begin. When complete, "Upgrade Success"...
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Page 48: Repair And Calibration
LORD MicroStrain within the warranty period. ® This warranty does not extend to any LORD MicroStrain products which have been subject to misuse, alteration, neglect, accident, incorrect wiring, mis- programming, or use in violation of operating instructions furnished by us. It also does not extend to any units altered or repaired for warranty defect by ®... -
Page 49: Technical Support
Troubleshooting User Manual 6.5 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 50: Maintenance
™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node Maintenance User Manual Maintenance ™ ® There are no user-serviceable parts on the IEPE-Link -LXRS . -
Page 51: Parts And Configurations
Parts and Configurations 8.1 Standard Nodes For the most current product information, custom, and OEM options not listed below, refer to ® ® the LORD MicroStrain website or contact the LORD MicroStrain Sales Department. ® LORD MicroStrain Model Number Description... -
Page 52: Node Accessories
The following parts are available for use with the IEPE-Link -LXRS . For the most current ® ® product information refer to the LORD MicroStrain website or contact the LORD MicroStrain Sales Department. See Product Ordering on page ® LORD MicroStrain... -
Page 53: Wireless System Equipment
LORD ® Model Description MicroStrain Part Number WSDA-1000-SK Ethernet Data Gateway Starter Kit 6314-0051 SensorCloud™ Software Subscription ® (contact LORD MicroStrain Sales) WSDA-BASE-104-SK USB Gateway Starter Kit 6307-1041 WSDA-BASE-102-SK RS232 Gateway Starter Kit. 6307-1021 WSDA-BASE-101-SK Analog Gateway Starter Kit 6307-1011 Replacement ... -
Page 54: Warranty Information
Support page for complete Terms and Conditions of product service. Trial System ® To enable customers to try our products risk-free, LORD MicroStrain offers a 30-day return policy on the purchase of a starter kit. In order to take advantage... -
Page 55: Product Ordering
30 days from the date of receipt for a full refund (excluding shipping and handling), as long as the product is unaltered and ® undamaged. Items can only be returned after LORD MicroStrain has issued an Return Material Authorization (RMA). Items must be packed to withstand ®... -
Page 56: Specifications
™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node Specifications User Manual Specifications 9.1 Physical Specifications Dimensions: 95 mm x 79 mm x 21 mm Weight: 114 grams Enclosure Environmental Rating: General purpose protected... -
Page 57: Operating Specifications
1 Hz to 33 kHz 150 seconds @ 1 kHz; 3 seconds @ 50 kHz; 1.3 seconds @ 104 kHz Maximum burst periods Wireless network capacity up to 125 IEPE-Link-LXRS per WSDA depending on network configuration Time synchronization between ± 32 μsec IEPE-Link-LXRS nodes... -
Page 58: Power Profile
™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node Specifications User Manual 9.3 Power Profile Node power use is highly dependent on the sensor connected and operational parameters such as sample rate, burst duration and time between bursts. Higher sample rates, longer burst durations, and shorter times between bursts equate to shorter battery life. ... -
Page 59: Radio Specifications
™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node Specifications User Manual 9.4 Radio Specifications ™ ® The IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node 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 2.480GHz. ... -
Page 60: 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 61: User Configurable Power Settings
™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node Safety Information User Manual 10.2 User Configurable Power Settings ™ ® The IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node can be powered by either the internal battery or an external source. There is user-accessible switch to select the source. The default setting for this switch is for internal battery operation and charging. ... - Page 62 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 63 ™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node 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 64 , V-Link -LXRS , and SG-Link ® ® LXRS are all 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 functionality.
- Page 65 ™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node References User Manual 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. 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.
- Page 66 ™ ® IEPE-Link -LXRS Wireless Sensor Node References User Manual Sampling Mode: the type of sampling that is being utilized, such as event- triggered, continuous, or periodic. The nodes have several sampling modes that employ these types of sampling. Sampling Rate: the frequency of sampling Single Ended: electrical signals that are measured with reference to a system ground Slope: When describing a mathematically linear relationship, the slope is the steepness of the line that represents that relationship on a graph. ...