The DVRT-Link™-LXRS® is a specialized node designed for high performance data acquisition from inductive displacement sensors including all of the LORD MicroStrain® DVRT sensors.
Product Highlights
- Designed for a wide range of inductive displacement sensors including all LORD MicroStrain DVRTs
- Wireless technology and a rechargeable battery make the DVRT-Link®-LXRS® ideal for remote, long-term monitoring of micro-miniature displacement measurements.
- User-programmable sample rates up to 4096 Hz
- Simultaneously transmit real-time data and log to memory
Wireless Simplicity, Hardwired Reliability
High Performance
- Node-to-node synchronization up to ±32 microseconds
- Scalable, long range wireless sensor networks up to 2 km
- Lossless data throughput under most operating conditions
Ease of Use
- Low power consumption allows extended use.
- Remotely configure nodes, acquire and view sensor data with Node Commander®.
- Optional web-based SensorCloud™ interface optimizes data storage, viewing, and analysis.
- Easy integration via comprehensive SDK
Cost Effective
- Out-of-the box wireless sensing solution reduces development and deployment time.
- Volume discounts
General |
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Sensor input channels |
Inductive displacement sensor,1 channel |
Integrated sensors |
Internal temperature, 1 channel |
Data storage capacity |
2 M bytes (up to 1,000,000 data points, data type dependent) |
Displacement Sensor Input |
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Sensor excitation |
Regulated sine wave, 150 kHz standard (other frequency options available) |
Low-pass filter |
250 Hz standard (factory configurable 10 Hz – 20 kHz) |
Resolution |
12 bit |
Signal-to-noise ratio |
1,000 to 1 typical (factory calibrated with DVRT® sensor) |
Integrated Temperature Channel |
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Measurement Range |
-40 °C to 85 °C |
Accuracy |
± 2 °C (at 25 °C) typical |
Sampling |
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Sampling modes |
Synchronized, low duty cycle, datalogging |
Sampling rates |
Continuous sampling: 1 sample/hour to 512 Hz Periodic burst sampling: 32 Hz to 4096 Hz Datalogging: 32 Hz to 4096 Hz |
Sample rate stability |
± 3 ppm |
Network capacity |
Up to 2000 nodes per RF channel (and per gateway) depending on the number of active channels and sampling settings. Refer to the system bandwidth calculator: http://www.microstrain.com/configure-your-system |
Synchronization between nodes |
± 32 μsec |
Operating Parameters |
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Radio frequency (RF) transceiver carrier |
2.405 to 2.470 GHz direct sequence spread spectrum over 14 channels, license-free worldwide, radiated power programmable from 0 dBm (1 mW) to 16 dBm (39 mW); low power option available for use outside the U.S.A.- limited to 10 dBm (10 mW) |
RF communication protocol |
IEEE 802.15.4 |
Range for bi-directional RF link |
70 m to 2 km line of sight with RF power setting |
Power source |
Internal: 3.7 V dc, 250 mAh rechargeable Lithium polymer battery External: 3.2 V dc to 9.0 V dc |
Power consumption |
See power profile : http://files.microstrain.com/DVRT-Link- LXRS-Power-Profile.pdf |
Operating temperature |
-20 ˚C to + 60 ˚C (extended temperature range available with custom battery and enclosure, -40 ˚C to + 85 ˚C electronics only) |
Maximum acceleration limit |
500 g standard (high g option available) |
Physical Specifications |
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Dimensions |
61 mm x 61 mm x 27 mm |
Weight |
58 grams |
Enclosure material |
ABS plastic |
Integration |
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Compatible gateways |
All WSDA® base stations and gateways |
Compatible sensors |
All LORD MicroStrain DVRT® sensors. Other inductive displacement transducers possible (contact LORD MicroStrain Technical Support) |
Connectors |
LORD MicroStrain DVRT® sensor connector |
Sensor warm-up time |
30 seconds recommended |
Software |
SensorCloud™, Node Commander®, WSDA® Data Downloader, Live Connect™, Windows XP/Vista/7 compatible |
Software development |
Open-source MicroStrain Communications Library (MSCL) with sample code available in C++,Python,and.NET formats (OS and computing platform independent): http://lord-microstrain.github.io/MSCL/ |
Regulatory compliance |
FCC (U.S.), IC (Canada), ROHS |
General Documentation
- DVRT-Link™-LXRS® Product Datasheet
- DVRT-Link™-LXRS® Quick Start Guide
- Microminiature and Subminiature Gauging DVRT® Quick Start Guide
- Non-Contact DVRT® Quick Start Guide
- Node Commander Wireless Sensing Software User Manual
- Wireless Products Comparison
Technical Notes
- Powering a Wireless Node with Sources Greater Than 9 Volts
- LXRS® Firmware Upgrades
- Outputting a 4 to 20 mA Current Loop
- Wireless Sensor Node Power Profiles
- DVRT-Link™-LXRS® Power Profile
- Battery Use and Replacement
- DVRT-Link™-LXRS® Understanding the Calibration
- Using External Power With Wireless Sensor Nodes
- Synchronized Sampling on Startup
Mechanical Prints (Uncontrolled)
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