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- Page 1 LORD Sensing USER MANUAL ® TC-Link -200-OEM Wireless Single Channel Temperature Sensor Node...
- Page 2 LORD Sensing Systems 459 Hurricane Lane Suite 102 Williston, VT 05495 United States of America Phone: 802-862-6629 Fax: 802-863-4093 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Eastern Time US & Canada) http://www.microstrain.com sensing_support@LORD.com sensing_sales@LORD.com Document 8500-0095 Revision A Subject to change without notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual Table of Contents Wireless Sensor Network Overview Node Overview 2.1 Configuration Options 2.2 Interface and Indicators 2.3 Node Operational Modes System Operation 3.1 Software Installation 3.2 Gateway Communication 3.3 Connect to Nodes 3.3.1 Automatic Node Discovery on Same Frequency 3.3.2 Automatic Node Discovery on Different Frequency 3.3.3 Manually Add Node Wireless Sensor Configuration... - Page 4 ® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual 6.2 SensorConnect 6.2.1 Using Dashboards and Widgets 6.2.2 Navigating Graphs 6.2.3 Widgets Options 6.2.4 Time Series Widget Menu 6.2.5 Exporting Data Files Node Installation 7.1 Mounting Recommendations 7.1.1 Range Test Troubleshooting 8.1 Troubleshooting Guide 8.2 Updating Node Firmware 8.3 Repair and Calibration Specifications 9.1 Physical Specifications...
- Page 5 ® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual Glossary...
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Page 6: Wireless Sensor Network Overview
® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual Wireless Sensor Network Overview The LORD Sensing Wireless Sensor Network is a high- speed, scalable, sensor data acquisition and sensor networking system. Each system consists of wireless sensor interface nodes, a data collection gateway, and full- featured user software platforms based on the LORD Sensing Lossless Extended Range Synchronized (LXRS) and LXRS+ data communications protocols. ... -
Page 7: Node Overview
±0.13 to ±0.5° C . The node can log data to internal memory, transmit real- time synchronized data, and it supports event driven triggers with both pre- and post- event buffers. To acquire sensor data, the TC-Link-200-OEM is used with a LORD Sensing WSDA gateway, and comes with the following configuration options. -
Page 8: Configuration Options
® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual 2.1 Configuration Options TC-Link-200-OEM sensor node comes with the following configuration options. Part Product Model Number Integrated chip antenna 6310-4100 U.Fl interface: Stub TC-Link-200-OEM 6310-4101 antenna, 2" cable Calibration certificate Table 1 - TC-Link-200-OEM Configuration Options... -
Page 9: Interface And Indicators
® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual 2.2 Interface and Indicators Figure 2 - Interface and Indicators Indicator Behavior Node Status Node is OFF Rapid green flashing Node is booting up on start-up 1 (slow) green pulse Node is idle and waiting Device per second for a command... -
Page 10: Node Operational Modes
® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual 2.3 Node Operational Modes Sensor nodes have three operational modes: active , sleep , and idle . When the node is sampling, it is in active mode. When sampling stops, the node is switched into idle mode, which is used for configuring node settings, and allows toggling between sampling and sleeping modes. -
Page 11: System Operation
® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual System Operation 3.1 Software Installation Install the SensorConnect software on the host computer before connecting any hardware. Access the free software download on the LORD Sensing website at: http://www.microstrain.com/software SensorCloud is an optional data collection, visualization, analysis, and remote management tool. It is based on cloud computing technology and is accessed directly from a web connection. -
Page 12: Gateway Communication
® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual 3.2 Gateway Communication Drivers for the USB gateways are included the SensorConnect software installation. With the software installed, the USB gateway will be detected automatically whenever the gateway is plugged 1. Power is applied to the gateway through the USB connection. Verify the gateway status indicator is illuminated, showing the gateway is connected and powered on. -
Page 13: Connect To Nodes
3.3.1 Automatic Node Discovery on Same Frequency If the base and node are on the same operating frequency, the node will populate below the Base Station listing when powering on the TC-Link-200-OEM. Figure 5 - Node Discovered On Same Frequency 3.3.2 Automatic Node Discovery on Different Frequency... - Page 14 ® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual Highlight the new node being added and select Move Node to Frequency (#). Figure 7 - Move Node...
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Page 15: Manually Add Node
® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual 3.3.3 Manually Add Node Adding a node manually requires entering the node address and its current frequency setting. Figure 8 - Add Node By Address If the node was successfully added, two confirmation messages will appear and it will be listed under the Base Station. - Page 16 ® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual If the node failed to be added, a failure message will appear. This means the node did not respond to the base station which could indicate the node is not in idle mode or it may be on another frequency.
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Page 17: Wireless Sensor Configuration
® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual Wireless Sensor Configuration 4.1 Hardware Configuration Node settings are stored to non-volatile memory and may be configured using SensorConnect. This chapter describes the user- configurable settings. For details on thermocouple and resistance thermometer accuracy and resolution, See Appendix on page 47 Figure 11 - Hardware Configuration Menu Temperature Sensor- There are three Transducer Type options: Thermocouple, RTD and... -
Page 18: Calibration Configuration
® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual 4.2 Calibration Configuration The coefficients are applied automatically by SensorConnect when the node is outputting data in the assigned unit: Celsius, Fahrenheit or Kelvin. Figure 12 - Wireless Sensor Calibration Menu... -
Page 19: Sampling Configuration
TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual 4.3 Sampling Configuration There are three user-set sampling options for the TC-Link-200-OEM, including Lost Beacon Timeout, Diagnostic Info Interval, and Storage Limit Mode, in the Wireless Node Configuration > Sampling menu. Figure 13 - Sampling Configuration Menu Lost Beacon Timeout - When the node is running in a synchronized network, it periodically synchronizes its time clock to a beacon broadcasted from the WSDA gateway. - Page 20 ® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual The contents of the diagnostic packet may be viewed in the Data tab within SensorConnect. Description Data Values Data Type Unit 0 = Idle 1 = Deep sleep Current State uint8 2 = Active run 3 = Inactive run Idle uint32...
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Page 21: Power
® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual 4.4 Power There are multiple user- set power options for the TC- Link- 200- OEM, including Default Operation Mode, User Inactivity Timeout, Check Radio Interval, and Transmit Power, in the Wireless Node Configuration > Power menu. Figure 14 - Node Configuration Power Menu Default Operation Mode - When power is applied, the node will enter the Default Operation Mode. -
Page 22: Wireless Sensor Sampling Configuration
Wireless Sensor Sampling Configuration 5.1 Start Collecting Data There are several ways to collect data from the TC-Link-200-OEM, including from a single node, a network of nodes, or restarting the last used sampling mode Single node - From Devices, select Node address > Sample > Apply and Start Network to begin collecting data from a single wireless sensor. -
Page 23: Network Options
-200-OEM User Manual 5.2 Network Options There are two network settings available for the TC-Link-200-OEM: Synchronized and Lossless . Figure 17 - Network Settings Menu Synchronized - All nodes in the network will periodically synchronize their time clocks to a beacon that is broadcasted by the WSDA gateway. -
Page 24: Sampling Operations Options
-200-OEM User Manual 5.3 Sampling Operations Options The three sampling options for the TC-Link-200-OEM are Continuously, Limited or Event Triggered. Figure 18 - Sampling Operations Menu Continuous - Collect data continuously at the configured sample rate. All data is transmitted and/or logged to flash memory until a Set to Idle command is received. -
Page 25: Output Operation
® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual 5.4 Output Operation There are three options for managing data acquired from the TC- Link- 200- OEM. The user can transmit collected data, log the data to flash memory, or do both. Figure 20 - Data Outputs... -
Page 26: Data Handling
® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual Data Handling Data acquired through SensorConnect is automatically saved on the host computer. Saved data can be uploaded to SensorCloud. Ethernet gateways provide the option to automatically port the data to SensorCloud during data acquisition for near real-time display and aggregation. Ethernet gateways can also be configured to save data locally to internal memory for future upload to the host computer or SensorCloud. -
Page 27: Sensorcloud
® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual 6.1 SensorCloud 6.1.1 Connect to SensorCloud Go to the SensorCloud website and select sign-in to enter the log-in credentials, or register as a new user if needed: http://www.sensorcloud.com/ Figure 21 - SensorCloud Log-in or Register 6.1.2 Navigating Menus The SensorCloud interface has six main views. - Page 28 ® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual Device - The device list shows every Ethernet gateway and API device associated with the SensorCloud account, including owned, shared, and demo devices. This view provides links to each device’s SensorCloud subscription plan, configuration options, and a summary of last communications and data transactions.
- Page 29 ® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual ® Figure 24 - MathEngine View Figure 25 - FFT Graph in SensorCloud...
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Page 30: Sensorconnect
® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual 6.2 SensorConnect 6.2.1 Using Dashboards and Widgets Collected data is viewed on the Data page through the creation of dashboards and widgets. Think of dashboards as individual pages and widgets as an illustration on the page. Create multiple data widgets on each dashboard to display sampled data as a time-series graph, text chart, or a simple gauge that only displays the most current reading. -
Page 31: Widgets Options
® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual 6.2.3 Widgets Options The widget configuration menu is different for each type of widget but typically includes sensor or channel selections and widget settings such as titles and legends. After adding a widget, left click to select and configure it in the Channels and Settings left sidebar menu. -
Page 32: Exporting Data Files
® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual 6.2.5 Exporting Data Files To export data to a .csv file, select the Export Data button on the Time Series widget > Export > name the document > save to the preferred location on the host computer. Figure 29 - Exporting Data... -
Page 33: Node Installation
Node Installation 7.1 Mounting Recommendations There are 4 mounting holes on the TC-Link-200-OEM for 2-56 UNC screws. The node can be mounted in any orientation, but it is recommended that it is mounted in a way that optimizes wireless communications. - Page 34 ® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual NOTE In the event of communication difficulties, it may be necessary to disable WIFI on the host computer, or use a USB extender when collecting data. The best method for ensuring optimal radio communication is to conduct an RF survey of the installation site.
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Page 35: Range Test
® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual 7.1.1 Range Test After establishing communication between node and gateway, use the range test feature in SensorConnect to monitor the signal strength and to optimally position the nodes, gateway, and antennae for installation. Maximum achievable range is determined by the gateway and node power settings (found in the device Configure menu) and is highly dependent on the physical environment surrounding the devices. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual Troubleshooting 8.1 Troubleshooting Guide... - Page 37 ® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual Possible cause and recommended solution 1.1 no power is applied The status indicator LED on the device may be off. Apply 1. POWER power to device, and the status indicator LED should illuminate. gateway or node does 1.2 power source miswired not power on Verify the device power source is connected correctly and...
- Page 38 ® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual Possible cause and recommended solution ERROR INDICATOR 4.2 low power Replace battery or power source and repower node. Red LED present on 4.3 node is damaged start up If Red LED persists after all power settings and connections have been verified, there is damage to the node Contact LORD see Technical Sensing Technical Support for assistance (...
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Page 39: Updating Node Firmware
® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual 8.2 Updating Node Firmware Under the recommendation of LORD Sensing Technical Support Engineers, nodes can be upgraded to the latest available firmware to take advantage of new features or correct operating issues. SensorConnect version 5.0.0 or greater can be used to update any mXRS or LXRS node or gateway firmware to the most current version. ... -
Page 40: Repair And Calibration
® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual 8.3 Repair and Calibration General Instructions In order to return any LORD Sensing product, you must contact LORD Sensing Sales or Technical Support to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA). All returned merchandise must be in the original packaging including manuals, accessories, cables, etc. -
Page 41: Specifications
® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual Specifications 9.1 Physical Specifications Dimensions: 41.3 mm x 29 mm x 5.9 mm Weight: 7 grams... -
Page 42: Operating Specifications
® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual 9.2 Operating Specifications Parameter Specifications General Sensor input channels Thermocouple, RTD, or Thermistor input, 1 channel Integrated sensors Temperature CJC, 1 channel Adjustable low pass filter with 3db frequency as low as Digital filter 2.3 Hz and up to 120 db 50/60 Hz rejection Thermocouple Input Measurement range -210°... - Page 43 ® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual Parameter Specifications Integration Compatible gateways All WSDA gateways Software SensorCloud, SensorConnect, Windows 7, 8 & 10 compatible Software development kit http://www.microstrain.com/software/mscl Regulatory compliance FCC (USA), IC (Canada), CE (European Union), JET (Japan)
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Page 44: Safety Information
The power source is an external supply within 3.3 - 30 V dc. 10.2 ESD Sensitivity The TC-Link-200-OEM is intended to be integrated into an application appropriate housing to protect it from environmental elements, impact, and electrostatic discharge (ESD), which can disrupt operation or damage PCB. -
Page 45: Radio Specifications
User Manual 10.4 Radio Specifications The TC-Link-200-OEM 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 16 separate frequencies ranging from 2.405 GHz to 2.480 GHz. Following the 802.15.4 standard, these frequencies are aliased as channels 11 through 26. ... -
Page 46: References
® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual References Technical Support There are many resources for product support found on the LORD Sensing website, including technical notes, FAQs, and product manuals. http://www.microstrain.com/support/documentation For further assistance our technical support engineers are available to help with technical and applications questions. -
Page 47: Sales Support
® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual Product Ordering Products can be ordered directly from the LORD Sensing 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: Appendix
® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual Appendix 11.2 Accuracy and Resolution 11.2.1 Thermocouple Stat Total Mean 0.011409 0.005539 0.007141 0.010171 0.011452 0.016759 0.009442 0.004456 0.009546 Resolution (°C) 0.041074 0.015529 0.061325 0.025411 0.039155 0.052701 0.024682 0.012361 0.061325 Resolution (°C) Mean ±0.036163 ±0.117094 ±0.126652 ±0.141865 ±0.111679 ±0.088354 ±0.098357 ±0.128579 ±0.106093 Error (°C) ±0.251826 ±0.383118 ±0.393911 ±0.390540 ±0.471668 ±0.408659 ±0.382590 ±0.440225 ±0.471668 Error (°C) - Page 49 ® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual 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; higher resolution produces a more accurate conversion.
- Page 50 ® 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 51 ® TC-Link -200-OEM User Manual Periodic Burst Sampling: a mode of operation in which the node is sampled for a fixed window of time (burst) and then repeats that window at set intervals. The burst duration and time between bursts is configurable.
- Page 52 ® TC-Link -200-OEM 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 is a serial data communications protocol WSN: Wireless Sensor Network describes a distribution of sensors and data acquisition equipment...
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