Wireless Data Acquisition and Monitoring by Microstrain
Reliable, wireless data acquisition by Microstrain. Monitor infrastructure, machinery & environments with lossless, long-range DAQ systems.
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Wireless Data Acquisition and Monitoring by Microstrain
Microstrain’s wireless sensing solutions deliver robust, reliable data collection for monitoring critical infrastructure, structural health, industrial equipment, and environmental conditions. Eliminating the limitations of traditional wired systems, these sensors offer extensive coverage, improved scalability, and real-time insights.
Microstrain’s Wireless DAQ Systems eliminate the constraints and costs associated with traditional wired monitoring systems, providing "Wireless Simplicity with Hardwired Reliability." This ensures flexibility in sensor deployment while maintaining critical data integrity and optimal performance for your applications.
Built on our proprietary LXRS* protocol, Microstrain Wireless DAQ Systems deliver lossless data throughput and extended range capabilities. The enhanced LXRS+ protocol further advances performance, offering sampling rates up to 16,000 samples per second, faster data downloads, and reduced power consumption. From structural health monitoring to industrial process control, our Wireless DAQ Systems integrate seamlessly into diverse applications, supported by advanced software platforms such as SensorConnect and SensorCloud, providing comprehensive control and analytics capabilities.
* LXRS in MicroStrain’s wireless systems stands for Lossless eXtended Range Synchronised.
- Lossless: The protocol ensures 100% reliable data throughput, even in harsh RF environments, using buffering, acknowledgements, and retransmissions
- eXtended Range: Operates on the 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 standard, offering transmission ranges up to 2 kilometers with strong signal strength
- Synchronised: Uses microsecond-precise time synchronization (± 32 µs) across all nodes via beacon signals from the gateway, enabling coordinated sampling
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Features
Wireless Gateways - Wireless Gateways form the critical communication link within Microstrain’s wireless networks, facilitating secure and reliable data transmission from sensor nodes to centralized monitoring stations. These gateways offer extensive connectivity options, ensuring compatibility and ease of integration into existing infrastructure.
Wireless Nodes - Wireless Nodes are compact, battery-powered devices that perform precise sensor measurements and transmit this data wirelessly. Featuring exceptional power efficiency, these nodes significantly extend deployment duration while delivering highly accurate and dependable data in real-time.
OEM & Embedded Solutions -MicroStrain by HBK also offers extensive OEM solutions,allowing partners to embed our cutting-edge wireless sensing technologydirectly into their own products. These include compact analogue input modulesfor measuring parameters such as strain, load, and pressure; wirelessaccelerometer modules for capturing low-noise vibration and tilt data; andtemperature sensing modules compatible with thermocouples, RTDs, andthermistors. Designed for seamless integration, these embeddable solutionsprovide high-resolution data, onboard signal processing, and robust wirelesscommunication, making them ideal for OEMs developing smart, connected products.
Examples of measurement capabilities:
- Vibration / Acceleration
- Sensor Nodes: G-Link®, IEPE-Link™
- Details: Measures ranges from ±2 g to ±40 g with bandwidths between 1 kHz and 10 kHz
- Shock
- Sensor Nodes: High-range G-Link® models
- Details: Ideal for capturing high-impact events and dynamic movements
- Tilt / Inclination
- Sensor Nodes: G-Link® derivatives
- Details: Provides ±1° accuracy for precise angle and tilt measurement
- Strain
- Sensor Nodes: SG-Link®, Torque-Link®
- Details: Suitable for bridge-based strain and torque measurements
- Temperature
- Sensor Nodes: TC-Link®, RTD-Link®, internal sensors
- Details: Supports thermocouples and RTDs for accurate temperature monitoring
- Pressure / Voltage
- Sensor Nodes: V-Link®, SG-Link®
- Details: Equipped with 8 analogue input channels for flexible measurement
- Torque / Force
- Sensor Nodes: Torque-Link®, SG-Link®
- Details: Measures both static and dynamic loads
Microstrain's wireless DAQ systems cater to numerous markets and applications, including:
- Civil Infrastructure: Structural health monitoring of bridges, buildings, and tunnels.
- Industrial Manufacturing: Condition monitoring of rotating machinery, predictive maintenance.
- Environmental Monitoring: Remote monitoring of weather conditions, soil moisture, and agricultural sensors.
- Energy Sector: Monitoring wind turbines, oil and gas pipelines, and renewable energy installations.
- Transportation: Rail track monitoring, fleet condition monitoring, and cargo integrity tracking.
Our Services
NVMS provides expert services to support the design, deployment, and integration of Microstrain wireless DAQ solutions. From initial consultation and system design to installation, training, and ongoing support, our experienced team ensures your wireless monitoring system operates effectively, reliably, and efficiently. NVMS are authorised channel partners in Australia for Microstrain, a division of HBK. For over 30 years, NVMS has proudly represented Brüel & Kjær and HBM (now part of HBK). We have consistently achieved this through a deep commitment to understanding our clients' unique needs and delivering tailored solutions that align with their strategic business objectives.
