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The LORD MicroStrain® ENV-Link™ -Pro -LXRS® is a ruggedized environmental sensing node with inputs for two thermocouples, four single-ended 0 - 5 V sensors, and a relative humidity and temperature sensor (RHT).

Product Highlights

  • Inputs for two thermocouples, four single-ended 0 to 5 V dc sensors, and a relative humidity/temperature (RHT) sensor
  • Ideal for remote, long-term environmental monitoring including; measurements of solar irradiance, temperature, relative humidity, soil moisture, leaf wetness, precipitation, wind speed and direction, water level, barometric pressure, conductivity, strain, and more
  • Simultaneously transmit real-time data and log to memory.
  • Sealed IP67 enclosure for use outdoors and in harsh environments

 

LORD MicroStrain® LXRS® Wireless Sensor Networks enable simultaneous, high-speed sensing and data aggregation from scalable sensor networks. Our wireless sensing systems are ideal for sensor monitoring, data acquisition, performance analysis, and sensing response applications.

The gateways are the heart of the LORD MicroStrain wireless sensing system. They coordinate and maintain wireless transmissions across a network of distributed wireless sensor nodes . The LORD MicroStrain LXRS wireless communication protocol between LXRS  nodes and gateways enable highspeed sampling, ±32 microseconds node- to- node synchronization, transmission range up to 2 kilometers, and lossless data throughput under most operating conditions.
Users can easily program nodes for data logging, continuous, and periodic burst sampling with the Node Commander ® software. The web- based SensorCloud™ interface optimizes data aggregation, analysis, presentation, and alerts for gigabytes of sensor data from remote networks.

Datasheet Manual

The TC-Link® -6CH -LXRS® is a specialized node designed for synchronous, lossless data acquisition from up to six standard thermocouples.

Product Highlights

  • Six standard mini thermocouple inputs, an embedded cold junction temperature compensation sensor, and optional integrated relative humidity sensor
  • On-board linearization algorithms are software programmable to support a wide range of thermocouple types, including J, K, N, R, S, T, E, and B
  • High resolution data with 24-bit A/D converter
  • Simultaneously transmit real-time data and log to memory.
  • IP65/66 environmental enclosures available
Datasheet Software

Wireless Simplicity, Hardwired Reliability

High Performance

  • Node-to-node sampling synchronization up to ±32 microseconds
  • High resolution data with 24-bit A/D converter
  • Scalable, long range wireless sensor networks up to 1 km

Ease of Use

  • Rapid deployment with wireless framework
  • 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, alerts, and analysis.
  • Easy custom integration with comprehensive SDK

Cost Effective

  • Out-of-the box wireless sensing solution reduces development and deployment time

Wireless Simplicity, Hardwired Reliability

High Performance

  • Node-to-node synchronization up to ±32 microseconds
  • Support for hundreds of simultaneous sampling wireless sensor nodes
  • Lossless data throughput under most operating conditions
  • Extended wireless communication range to 2km

Ease of Use

  • Rapid deployment with wireless framework
  • Standard miniature thermocouple blade connectors
  • Remotely configure nodes, acquire and view sensor data with Node Commander®.
  • Easy integration via comprehensive SDK

Cost Effective

  • Reduction of costs associated with wiring
  • Low-cost per channel with six thermocouples per node
  • Volume discounts

General

Sensor input channels

Thermocouple inputs, 2 channels

0 to 5 V dc inputs,4 channels

RHT sensor input, 1 channel each (temperature and humidity), integrated sensor optional

Data storage capacity

2 M bytes (up to 500,000 data points)

Thermocouple inputs

Measurement range

-210 °C to 1820 °C (depending on the thermocouple type)

Accuracy

± 0.1 % FSO or ± 2 °C (not including error from sensor or wire)

Resolution

0.0625 °C, 24 bit

Repeatability

± 0.1 °C (does not include error from sensor or wire)

0 to 5 V DC inputs

Measurement range

0 to 5 V dc

Accuracy

0.01 % typical (absolute accuracy)

Resolution

24 bit

Sensor excitation

2 or 3 V dc (user selectable)

Relative Humidity and Temperature (RHT) Sensor Input

Measurement range

0 to 100 % RH, -40 °C to 123 °C

Accuracy (RH)

± 2 % (10 to 90 % RH), ± 4 % ( 0 to 10% RH and 90 to 100% RH)

Accuracy (temperature)

± 0.3 °C typical

Resolution

14 bit

Sampling

Sampling modes

Synchronized, low duty cycle, datalogging

Sampling rates

1 sample/hour to 2 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

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)

RF communication protocol

IEEE 802.15.4

RF range

70 m to 1 km line of sight with RF power setting

Power source

Internal: rechargeable 3.6 V dc, 740 mAh Lithium ion battery (standard), or size D-cell 3.6 V dc Lithium thionyl chloride battery (optional); External: 3.3 V dc to 9.0 V dc

Operating temperature

-20 ˚C to + 60 ˚C (with rechargeable Lithium ion battery)

-40 ˚C to + 85 ˚C (electronics only)

Physical Specifications

Dimensions

140 mm x 140 mm x 101 mm

Weight

1360 grams

Environmental rating

IP67

Enclosure material

Fiberglass reinforced polyester

Integration

Compatible gateways

All WSDA® base stations and gateways

Compatible sensors

Thermocouple inputs: all types

0 to 5 V dc inputs: pyranometers, photosynthetic photon flux, soil moisture, and leaf wetness sensors (all available from LORD MicroStrain® ), thermocouples, rain and strain gauges, anemometers, and other 0 to 5 V dc sensors

RHT input: LORD MicroStrain® RHT sensor, others may work

but have not been tested, RHT sensor integration optional

Connectors

Water-tight cable seals with terminal blocks inside enclosure

Software

SensorCloud™, Node Commander®, WSDA® Data

Downloader, Live Connect, Windows XP/Vista/7 compatible

Software development kit (SDK)

Data communications protocol available with EEPROM maps and sample code (OS and computing platform independent) http://www.microstrain.com/wireless/sdk

Regulatory compliance

FCC (U.S.), IC (Canada), ROHS

 

General

Sensor input channels

Thermocouple input, 6 channels

Integrated sensors

Temperature CJC, 1 channel

Relative humidity (optional), 1 channel

Data storage capacity

2 Megabytes (up to 500,000 data points)

Thermocouple Input

Measurement range

-210 °C to 1820 °C (depending on the thermocouple type)

Accuracy

± 0.1 % of full scale or ± 2 °C, whichever is greater

(does not include error from sensor or wire)

Resolution

0.0625 °C, 24 bit

Repeatability

± 0.1 °C (does not include error from sensor or wire)

Integrated Temperature Cold Junction Compensation (CJC) Channel

Compensation range

-40 °C to 85 °C

Accuracy and resolution

± 0.5 °C (from 0 to 70 °C), 12 bit resolution

Integrated Relative Humidity Channel (optional)

Measurement range

0 to 100 %

Accuracy

± 2 % (10 to 90 % RH), ± 4 % ( 0 to 10% RH and 90 to 100% RH)

Repeatability

± 0.1 %

Sampling

Sampling modes

Synchronized, low duty cycle, datalogging

Sampling rates

Continuous sampling: 1 sample/hour to 8 Hz

Datalogging: 1 sample/hour to 8 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

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.- limited to 10dBm (10mW)

Range for bi-directional RF link

70 m to 2 km line of sight with RF power setting

RF communication protocol

IEEE 802.15.4

Power source

Embedded internal: 3.7 V dc, 650 mAh rechargeable Li-poly battery

Replaceable internal (not included): 3.6 V dc type AA Lithium-thionyl chloride (LiSOCI2)

External: 3.2 V dc to 9 V dc

Power consumption

See power profile : http://files.microstrain.com/TC-Link-6CH- LXRS-Power-Profile-1.pdf

Operating temperature

-20 ˚C to + 60 ˚C (extended temperature range available with custom battery/enclosure, -40 ˚C to + 85 ˚C electronics only)

Acceleration limit

500 g standard (high g option available)

MTBF 1,500,000 hours (Telcordia method, SR332)

Physical Specifications

Dimensions

129 mm x 73 mm x 28 mm excluding switch

Weight

151 grams

Enclosure material

ABS plastic

Environmental rating

Indoor use (IP65/66 enclosures available)

Integration

Compatible gateways

All WSDA® base stations and gateways

Compatible sensors

Type J, K, N, R, S, T, E and B thermocouples

Connectors

Type-1 standard mini (SM) connectors for flat pin thermocouples

Software

SensorCloud™, SensorConnect™, Node Commander®, Windows 7 (or newer)

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