National Instruments WSN-3230, User Manual And Specifications

Page 1: ...o form a wireless sensor network Figure 1 NI WSN System Components The NI WSN system receives and analyzes distributed sensor data through one or more NI WSN gateways up to 36 NI WSN nodes per gateway...

Page 2: ...ts Caution Do not operate the NI WSN product in a manner not specified in the user manual or operating instructions Product misuse can result in a hazard You can compromise the safety protection built...

Page 3: ...ion Caution Do not disconnect the power supply wires and connectors from the device unless power has been switched off Caution Do not install or remove the device unless power has been switched off Ca...

Page 4: ...t Related Documentation Check ni com manuals for the most recent documentation For a complete list of documentation related to the NI WSN system refer to ni com info and enter rdwsnrd or refer to ni c...

Page 5: ...nnection 1 8 in flathead and number 2 Phillips screwdrivers NI WSN 1 3 or later Host PC running Windows 7 Vista XP NI LabVIEW 2011 32 bit or later NI LabVIEW WSN Module 2011 or later NI 9792 WSN Real...

Page 6: ...such as the 18 terminal detachable screw terminal connector Attaching the NI WSN 3282 DIN Rail Optional You can mount the NI WSN 3230 3231 on a standard 35 mm DIN rail using a NI WSN 3282 DIN rail cl...

Page 7: ...IN Rail Installation 2 Insert one edge of the DIN rail into the deeper opening of the DIN rail clip as shown in Figure 5 Figure 5 DIN Rail Clip Installation 3 Press down firmly on the NI WSN 3230 3231...

Page 8: ...unt accessory to attach the NI WSN 3230 3231 device to a panel or other flat surface The NI WSN 3281 panel mount accessory also includes a magnetic mount for attaching the NI WSN 3230 3231 device to m...

Page 9: ...ount accessory using the integrated magnet 2 Slide the NI WSN 3230 3231 device into the panel mount accessory as shown in Figure 7 3 Slide the retention clip down and tighten the panel mount knob to s...

Page 10: ...hree number 8 or M4 pan head screws in the mounting panel leaving 0 1 in space under the head of each screw Refer to Figure 2 for the correct hole pattern and dimensions 2 Slide the NI WSN 3230 3231 d...

Page 11: ...ing the hardware install the following software in the following order 1 NI LabVIEW 2011 or later 2 NI LabVIEW Real Time Module 2011 or later required for NI 9795 and NI 9792 support 3 NI RIO 4 0 or l...

Page 12: ...compartment cover as shown in Figure 10 Figure 10 NI WSN 3230 3231 Battery Compartment Caution Using the incorrect battery type creates an explosion risk Do not use rechargeable batteries Refer to th...

Page 13: ...To connect an external power supply to the NI WSN 3230 3231 complete the following steps 1 Remove the 2 position mini combicon plug from the device Loosen the retaining screws if necessary Figure 11 2...

Page 14: ...WSN 3230 3231 device interface Figure 12 NI WSN 3230 3231 Node Interface 1 Antenna 2 WSN Connect Button 3 Signal Strength Status LEDs 4 User LED 5 Battery Slots Polarity Indicators 6 I O Connector 7...

Page 15: ...us Signal Strength LEDS 1 4 blink twice and then display the signal strength for three seconds LED 1 4 OFF Low Signal LED 1 ON LED 2 4 OFF Poor LED 1 2 ON LED 3 4 OFF Fair LED 1 3 ON LED 4 OFF Good LE...

Page 16: ...node You can send and receive serial traffic parse and process strings and selectively send data wirelessly back to your host system The sample interval of the node and how the node interacts with ser...

Page 17: ...ng the RS 232 Port The NI WSN 3230 has one 18 position combicon screw terminal for connectivity to RS 232 DIO and sensor power Figure 13 NI WSN 3230 Pinout 1 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17...

Page 18: ...e Auto Mode In this mode the transmitter is enabled automatically when needed and disabled as soon as transmission is finished The receivers are disabled whenever the transmitter is enabled to avoid t...

Page 19: ...tes per serial message 10 Values Single Precision sent back to Gateway per sampling interval 2 Test Conditions 9600 Baud 50 Bytes per Serial Message Battery Life Years 4 0 0 5 1 1 5 2 2 5 3 3 5 600 50...

Page 20: ...de Note Use the Node Properties dialog box in the LabVIEW Project Explorer window to change DIO settings The NI WSN 3230 3231 device has two bi directional digital I O channels Each channel supports e...

Page 21: ...2 wire ferrules to create a secure connection when connecting more than one wire to a single terminal on the NI WSN 3230 3231 Note You can connect only one external DIO PWR supply to the NI WSN 3230 3...

Page 22: ...the NI WSN 3230 3231 in Drive High Mode Drive Low Sinking Drive Low Sinking mode is for devices that require low side drive or a sinking output When using this mode The DIOx terminal is pulled to DGND...

Page 23: ...inking and Sourcing When using Drive High and Low Sinking and Sourcing mode Connect the device to DIOx and connect the device common to the DGND terminal corresponding to that DIOx terminal The DIOx t...

Page 24: ...nd can reduce battery life Digital I O Protection The high side switch on each I O channel has short circuit protection The low side switch on each I O channel is oversized to be able to withstand hig...

Page 25: ...t any time Figure 23 shows the sensor power circuit connected to a device Figure 23 External Sensor Connected to the NI WSN 3230 3231 Make sure the device you are connecting is compatible with the NI...

Page 26: ...RX CTS 15 V Data line ESD protection human body model 8 kV Overvoltage protection 30 VDC RS 485 Maximum cable length 1 2 km 4 000 ft Baud rate standard baud rates only 300 600 1200 1800 2400 4800 720...

Page 27: ...A High level OFF input voltage 6 V Low level OFF input current 1 mA Input current TTL Logic and Contact Closure modes 375 A at 30 V 110 A at 5 V 80 A at 3 V Contact Closure mode pull up current 175 A...

Page 28: ...Number of flash erase cycles per sector 100 000 Wireless Characteristics Radio mode IEEE 802 15 4 RF data rate 250 Kbps Range Americas Up to 300 m International Up to 150 m Frequency band1 ISM 2 4 GHz...

Page 29: ...al impact battery performance For more information refer to ni com info and enter WSNBatterylife External Power Caution You must use a UL Listed ITE power supply marked LPS with the NI WSN 3230 3231 T...

Page 30: ...comply with the radio frequency radiation exposure guidelines in an uncontrolled environment this equipment should be installed and operated with at least 20 cm between the radiator and the person s b...

Page 31: ...ncy energy for the treatment of material or inspection analysis purposes Note For EMC certification and additional information refer to the product label or the Online Product Certification section CE...

Page 32: ...kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT Dans le cas d une utilisation priv e l ext rieur d un b timent au dessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est n cessaire pour une distance de moins de 300 m P...

Page 33: ...struments declara que el NI WSN 3230 3231 cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE Greek National Instruments NI WSN 323...

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Page 35: ...12 Taiwan R O C Where to Go for Support The National Instruments Web site is your complete resource for technical support At ni com support you have access to everything from troubleshooting and appli...