TC-Link® -6CH -mXRS™ Extended Range Synchronized 6 Channel Wireless Thermocouple Node

Submitted by scott on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 11:32

TC-Link® -mXRS™ 6 Channel Wireless Thermocouple Node

Complete, cold junction compensated, linearized six channel wireless thermocouple node. Supports J,K,R,S,T,E,B,N thermocouple types.

Overview

The TC-Link® -6CH -mXRS™ complete wireless thermocouple node, designed for integration with wireless sensor networks, combines full thermocouple conditioning with award-winning MicroStrain® wireless systems.

This amazing new wireless sensor node features six standard thermocouple input connectors with an embedded cold junction temperature sensor. On-board linearization algorithms are software programmable to support a wide range of thermocouple types (J, K, N, R, S, T, E, B).

The node can simultaneously log data to internal memory and transmit real-time data to a base station transceiver at a pre- programmed rate, where data is displayed and logged for further analysis. And because each node has a unique address, a single host transceiver can address hundreds of sensor nodes.

At the heart of MicroStrain's extended range synchronized (mXRSTM) system is the WSDA®-Base, which uses our exclusive beaconing protocols to synch precision timekeepers embedded within each sensor node in the network. The WSDA®-Base also coordinates data collection from all sensor nodes, including TC-Link® -6CH -mXRSTM. Users can easily program each node on the scalable network for simultaneous, periodic, or burst mode sampling with our Node Commander® software, which then automatically configures network radio communications to maximize the aggregate sample rate.

TC-Link -mXRS 6 Channel Wireless Thermocouple Node

Applications

Advanced manufacturing: plastics processing, composite cure monitoring
Assembly line testing with “smartpackaging”
Civil structures sensing: concrete maturation
Cryogenic applications
Food and transportation systems: refrigeration, freezer performance monitoring
Industrial sensing networks: machine thermal management

Plug and play: quickly add wireless sensing and logging capabilities to existing thermocouples and probes
Supports type J, K, N, R, S, T, E, B thermocouples with on-board cold junction compensation
Transmit data in real time or log data to 2MB, non-volatile flash memory
Low cost per channel, with 6 thermocouples per node and simultaneous acquisition from multiple nodes
Self-calibrating 24 bit sigma-delta analog to digital converter
Sample rates from 2 Hz to 1 sample every 17 minutes
2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 spread spectrum radio with 70m line-of-sight range (100 m with high gain antenna), license free worldwide
Optional relative-humidity sensor
On-board real-time clock
Internal rechargeable battery and low-power consumption for extended use

Thermocouple Inputs Supported

Software selectable: Type J, K, R, S, T, E, B, N six input channel, one ambient CJC channel. Optional internal relative humidity sensor.

Standard Thermocouple Measurement Range

J -210 to 760˚C
K -200 to 1372˚C
R -50 to 1664˚C
S -50 to 1664˚C
T -200 to 400˚C
E -200 to 1000˚C
B 250 to 1820˚C
N -200 to 1300˚C

Temperature Measurement Accuracy

±0.1% full scale or ±2.0˚C whichever is greater (does not include errors due to TC wire or transducer)

Temperature repeatability

±0.1˚C (does not include errors due to TC wire or transducer)

Temperature resolution

0.0625˚C

Cold Junction Compensation Range

-20 to 85˚C

Thermocouple Connector

Six type 1 standard mini (SM) connectors for flat pin TC inputs

Optional Relative Humidity (RH) Sensor

Range 0 to 100% RH, accuracy ± 2% RH (from 10 to 90% RH), repeatability ± 0.1% RH

Analog to Digital (A/D) Converter

24 bit Delta-Sigma A/D

Sample Rate

Programmable from 2 samples/second to 1 sample/17 minutes for datalogging or LDC modes

Datalogging Mode

Log up to 45,000 data sets(up to 360,000 data points)

Nodes Per Base Station

Supports up to 100 nodes per base station

Sample rate stability

Datalogging and LDC modes ±25 ppm

Radio Frequency (RF) Transceiver Carrier

2.4 GHz, direct sequence spread spectrum, license free worldwide (2.405 to 2.480 GHz) – 16 channels, radiated power programmable from 0 dBm (1 mW) to 20 dBm (100 mW); European models limited to 10 mW

Range for Bi-directional RF Link

programmable communication range from 70m to 2,000m

RF Data Packet Standard

IEEE 802.15.4, open communication architecture

PC Communications

115,200 baud over USB

Internal Li-Ion Battery

Rechargeable 3.7 volt lithium ion, 650 mAh capacity. Customer may also supply external power from 3.2 to 9 volts

Power Consumption (battery life)

2 samples per second - 0.8 mA (1 month)
1 sample per second - 0.48 mA (2 months)
3 samples per minute - 0.1 mA (8 months)
1 sample per minute - 0.09 mA (10 months)

Operating Temperature

-20˚C to +60˚C with standard internal battery and enclosure, extended temperature range optional with custom battery and enclosure. -40˚C to +85˚C for electronics only

Maximum Acceleration Limit

500 g standard (high g option available)

Dimensions

111 mm x 62 mm x 28 mm (enclosure)
77 mm x 62 mm x 18 mm (circuit board assembly only)
For dimensioned print go to Documentation tab

Weight

116 grams (with enclosure)
33 grams (circuit board assembly only)

Enclosure Material

ABS plastic

Software

TC-Link® Node Monitor Windows XP/Vista compatible

Compatible Base Stations

WSDA®, WSDA® -Base

FCC ID

XJQMSLINK0001

IC ID

8505A-MSLINK0001

General Documentation
Software Development Kit
- MicroStrain Wireless Sensor Networks Software Development Kit (SDK)
Mechanical Prints
- TC-Link®-6CH Enclosure Drawing
FAQ's
- Wireless FAQ's
Firmware Upgrade
- mXRS Firmware Upgrade v.7.2.9

Use the following form to select your wsda-base type and node quantity.


	TC-Link-mXRS-6CH-M Sensor Node (P/N: 6310-5000 Online Price: $595.00) Includes: # of selected TC-Link-6ch nodes	Quantity 1008
	WSDA-Base Starter Kit (includes software & cables) (P/N: 6307-xxxx Online Price: $995.00) Includes: WSDA-Base (select your required connection type) Required cabling Node Commander software Node charger	WSDA-Base Options (required) * WSDA-Base Analog, +$200.00 WSDA-Base RS-232 WSDA-Base USB 1002

TC-Link-mXRS-6CH-M Sensor Node

(P/N: 6310-5000 Online Price: $595.00)

Includes:

# of selected TC-Link-6ch nodes

1008

WSDA-Base Starter Kit (includes software & cables)

(P/N: 6307-xxxx Online Price: $995.00)

Includes:

WSDA-Base (select your required connection type)
Required cabling
Node Commander software
Node charger

1002

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TC-Link® -6CH -mXRS™ Extended Range Synchronized 6 Channel Wireless Thermocouple Node

TC-Link® -mXRS™ 6 Channel Wireless Thermocouple Node

Use the following form to select your wsda-base type and node quantity.

TC-Link-mXRS-6CH-M Sensor Node

WSDA-Base Starter Kit (includes software & cables)

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