The SG-Link® -RGD -LXRS® ia a versatile, ruggedized four-channel analog sensor node with integrated triaxial accelerometer.
Product Highlights
- Four analog input channels, integrated three-axis accelerometer, and an internal temperature sensor
- Integrated strain sensor signal conditioning, embedded processing, and environmentally hardened form factor ideal for permanently mounting over strain gauges
- Supports conventional bonded foil, piezoelectric-resistive, Wheatstone bridge, and modular Columbia Research
- Labs-type strain gauges
- Integrated triaxial accelerometer with MEMS technology and +/- 16 g range
- User-programmable sample rates up to 4096 Hz
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Wireless Simplicity, Hardwired Reliability
High Performance
- Node-to-node synchronization up to ±32 microseconds
- High resolution data with 16-bit A/D converter
- Scalable, long range wireless sensor networks up to 2 km
Ease of Use
- Flex bonding cable and node form factor allow quick installation over existing strain gauges
- Low profile, environmentally sealed enclosure
- On-board shunt calibration
Cost Effective
- Reduction of costs associated with wiring
- Out-of-the box wireless sensing solution reduces development and deployment time.
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| General | |
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Sensor input channels |
Differential analog, 4 channels |
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Integrated sensors |
Triaxial MEMS accelerometer, 3 channels Internal temperature, 1 channel |
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Data storage capacity |
2 M bytes (up to 1,000,000 data points, data type dependent) |
| Analog Input Channels | |
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Measurement range |
Differential: full-bridge, ≥ 350 Ω (factory configurable) |
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Accuracy and resolution |
± 0.1% full scale typical, 16 bit resolution |
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Anti-aliasing filter bandwidth |
Single-pole Butterworth -3 dB cutoff @ 250 Hz |
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Bridge excitation voltage |
+2.7 V dc, 50 mA total for all channels (pulsed @ sample rates ≤ 16 Hz to conserve power) |
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Measurement gain and offset |
User-selectable in software on differential channels gain values from 104 to 1800 |
| Integrated Accelerometer Channels | |
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Measurement range |
± 16 g |
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Accuracy and resolution |
± 4 mg, 13 bit resolution |
| Integrated Temperature Channel | |
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Measurement range |
-40 °C to 85 °C |
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Accuracy and resolution |
± 2 °C (at 25 °C) typical, 16 bit resolution |
| Sampling | |
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Sampling modes |
Synchronized, low duty cycle, datalogging |
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Sampling rates |
Continuous sampling: 1 sample/hour to 512 Hz Periodic burst sampling: 32 Hz to 4096 Hz Datalogging: 32 Hz to 4096 Hz |
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Sample rate stability |
± 3 ppm |
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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 |
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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.- limited to 10dBm (10mW) |
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Range for bi-directional RF link |
70 m to 2 km line of sight with RF power setting |
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RF communication protocol |
IEEE 802.15.4 |
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Power source |
Replaceable 3.7 V dc, 1.7 Ah Tadiran TL-5935 1/6 D-cell battery |
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Power consumption |
960 uA ( 3.46 mW) @ 3.6 V dc, 32 HZ, 3 ch, no duty cycling 10.6 mA (38.16 mW) @ 3.6 V dc, 256 Hz, 3 ch, no duty cycling 4.0 mA (14.4 mW) @ 3.6 V dc, 256 Hz, 1 ch, no duty cycling |
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Operating temperature |
-40 ˚C to + 85 ˚C |
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Acceleration limit |
500 g standard (high g option available) |
| Physical Specifications | |
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Dimensions |
101 mm x 46 mm x 26 mm |
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Weight |
150 g (including battery) |
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EMI/EMC rating |
MIL-STD-461F |
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Enclosure material |
Clear polycarbonate |
| Integration | |
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Compatible gateways |
All WSDA® base stations and gateways |
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Compatible sensors> |
Bridge type analog sensors |
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Connectors |
Flex cable terminal/solder pads (flex cable included) |
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Shunt calibration |
Internal shunt calibration resistor 499 KΩ, differential channels< |
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Software< |
SensorCloud™, SensorConnect™, Node Commander®, Windows 7 (or newer) |
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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/ |
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Regulatory compliance |
FCC (U.S.), IC (Canada), ROHS |
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General Documentation
- SG-Link® -RGD -LXRS® Datasheet
- Node Commander Wireless Sensing Software User Manual
- Wireless Products Comparison
Mechanical Drawings (Uncontrolled)
- SG-Link® -RGD -LXRS® Mechanical Drawing
- SG-Link® -RGD -LXRS® Accelerometer Orientation
- SG-Link® -RGD -LXRS® Wiring Diagram
Technical Notes
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Software
- SensorConnect Data Acquisition Software (beta)
- Node Commander Data Acquisition Software
- MicroStrain Communication Library (MSCL)
- Software Systems Overview (link)
- SensorCloud Overview (link)
- MicroStrain SDK LabView Examples (legacy)
Firmware
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