Prox-Link™ 2.4 GHz Non-Contact Wireless Tachometer
2.4 GHz wireless sensor networks
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MicroStrain's wireless sensor networks enable simultaneous, high-speed sensing and data acquisition from multiple wireless strain gauges, accelerometers, temperature, and millivolt inputs. The range of wireless sensing systems is ideal for both small scale applications requiring a few sensor nodes and large scale applications requiring hundreds of sensor nodes. OEM options are available for embedded applications.
Common features and benefits
- IEEE 802.15.4 DSSS nodes compatible worldwide
- Streaming rates up to 4KHz from multiple nodes
- Datalogging rates up to 2048 Hz
- On-board memory stores 1,000,000 measurements
- Programmable communication range from 70m to 2,000m
- Low power consumption for extended use
- Internal rechargeable battery
Prox-Link™ is a non-contact wireless tachometer that senses the presence of a passing magnetic target. Prox-Link is typically installed in a stationary location and the target is mounted on a moving component such as a rotating part, for example a gear or shaft, or on other moving parts such as conveyor belts or production lines. Prox-Link measures the interval duration of the passing magnet and outputs either: frequency in Hz or RPM, or interval readings in seconds. Maximum target sensing range is a function of magnetic field strength and is typically up to 25 mm for most applications, however, it is possible to extended the sensing range by optimizing the magnetic field strength to the speed of the target. Prox-Link is IP67 rated and is suitable for installation in harsh environments, operating from -40 degrees C to 80 degrees C. Accuracy is +/-1% over the entire operating temperature range. Users can develop their own applications with our software development kit for Microsoft® Visual Studio C++.NET 7.1, Microsoft® VB 6.0, Microsoft® VB.NET 2003, Microsoft® VB.NET 2005 and LabVIEW® 7.1.
Features & Benefits
- easy to deploy solution for frequency and timing measurements
- LED magnetic target indicator
- IP67 environmental rating
- 2.4 GHz direct sequence spread spectrum radio is license free worldwide
- IEEE 802.15.4 open communication architecture
- supports simultaneous sampling from multiple nodes to PC
- communication range up to 70 m line-of-sight, 300 m with high gain antennas
- low power consumption for extended use
- free software development kit enables users to easily develop custom applications
- proximity detection range up to 25 mm standard, higher for custom aps
Applications
- monitoring speed of rotating machinery
- monitoring speed of conveyor belts
- location of moving components
- robotics
- test and measurement
