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WiSenMeshNET: Vibrating Wire Interface Node

Wireless Monitoring System

FEATURES
This internally powered sensor node WiSenMeshNET nodes communicate via
allows integration with upto eight vibrating bespoke encrypted mesh radio technology
 WiSenMeshNET Node
wire sensors. With wide frequency range can be up to 400m from each other or
(400~6000Hz) and very high accuracy the SmartGateway. The sensors mesh
 Vibrating Wire Interface
(±0.015%) and precision together and automatically form a network  1/4/8 Channel Versions
(±0.002Hz@400Hz or 0.05Hz @6000Hz). relaying data off each other (up to 10 sub  Intelligent node/repeater
mesh levels of data hop) and back to a  Battery life up to 17 years
The nodes automatically excite the
central data hub called a SmartGateway  1 second to 1 hour variable readings
vibrating wire in the connected devices at
which contains the data logging functions,  End user configurable
required intervals and collate data for the
radio mesh control systems and external  Rugged Housing
frequency (Hz) and resistance (K).
communication to the WiSen cloud-based  IP66
The node can have multiple channels for datacentre or local hosted system.  Auto Sweep Range Band Detection to
sensor input, an integrated temperature eliminate attenuation noise
sensor and wireless mesh radio transmitter
via the external antenna.

The battery lifespan is up to 15 years for 1

Channel and 17 years for 4/8 Channel
versions at hourly readings.

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WiSenMeshNET: Vibrating Wire Interface Node

1 CH VIBRATING WIRE INTERFACE NODE 4 CH / 8CH VIBRATING WIRE INTERFACE NODE

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Dimensions (L x W x H) 100mm x 100mm x 60mm (excluding antenna) 180mm x 140mm x 60mm (excluding antenna)

Weight ~0.60kg (excluding antenna) ~1.20kg (excluding antennas)

Casing and Painting Materials Aluminium Alloy & Epoxy Polyester Powder Coating Aluminium Alloy & Epoxy Polyester Powder Coating

International Protection Mark Rating ≥IP66 ≥IP66

Operating Temperature -40 to +85°C -40 to +85°C

Cable Gland 1CH 4CH

1 x EMC-CMA12 for external VW sensor connection 4 x EMC-CMA12 for external VW sensor connection
8CH
8 x EMC-CMA12 for external VW sensor connection
Wire Connection Spring type wiring terminal Spring type wiring terminal

LOCAL STORAGE

Local Flash Memory Storage Min. 450 Data Packets Min. 450 Data Packets

POWER

Primary DC Power 1 xER34615 Lithium D Cell Battery 2 x ER34615 Lithium D Cell Batteries

Battery Connection Standard Aluminium Battery Holder Standard Aluminium Battery Holder

Working Current (DC) Max. 100mA (Typically 98mA) Max. 100mA (Typically 98mA)

1
Battery Life Expectancy

1 CH (1A07) 4 CH (1A05) 4 CH (1A06)

Sampling
Interval - T Duration Duration Duration Duration Duration Duration Duration Duration Duration
(Days) (Months) (Years) (Days) (Months) (Years) (Days) (Months) (Years)
1, 131 4.3 0.3 143 4.7 0.4 73 2.4 0.2
1 Min
1 623 20.5 1.7 696 22.9 1.9 265 12.0 1.0
5 Mins
1 1627 53.5 4.6 2044 67.2 5.6 1070 35.2 2.9
15 Mins
1 2759 90.7 7.6 3662 120.4 10.0 2038 67.0 5.6
30 Mins
1 4459 146.6 12.2 6543 215.1 17.9 3814 125.4 10.5
1 Hour
1 Quoted battery life are best case scenarios with minimal hops (mesh radio use), excellent signal quality and minimum transmission power. For example, a node taking 9-10 hops could lead to
a reduction of 30% of quoted values. Please contact WiSen for further advice.
Accuracy Stop Voltage 2.1VDC 2.1VDC

Mesh Stop Voltage 2.1VDC 2.1VDC

EXTERNALLY CONNECTED VIBRATING

WIRE SENSORS
Sensor Type Vibrating Wire Interface for 3 rd Party Device. Maximum cable length Vibrating Wire Interface for 3 rd Party Device. Maximum cable length
1km 1km
Sensor Inputs Hz, Ohms Hz, Ohms

No. of Input Channels 1 4/8

Sensor Connection VW Type of 5 wires: VW+, VW-, T+, T-, GND. VW Type of 5 wires: VW+, VW-, T+, T-, GND.

Resonant Measurement Frequency 400 to 6000Hz 400 to 6000Hz

(Hz) Sweep Range
Excitation Wave ± 5V ± 5V

Accuracy ± 0.015% any reading ± 0.015% any reading

Resolution 0.002Hz@400Hz or 0.05Hz@6000Hz 0.002Hz@400Hz or 0.05Hz@6000Hz

EXTERNAL NTC THERMISTOR

SENSOR (OPTIONAL)
Sensor Type NTC Thermistor NTC Thermistor

Model Variants 3kΩ| 10kΩ| 20kΩ 3kΩ| 10kΩ| 20kΩ

Measuring Range (kΩ) 0.052 kΩ to 113.096 kΩ 0.052 kΩ to 113.096 kΩ

Measuring Range (Temperature) -40 to +85°C (3kΩ) -40 to +85°C (3kΩ)

-20 to +85°C (10kΩ) -20 to +85°C (10kΩ)
-6 to +85°C (20kΩ) -6 to +85°C (20kΩ)
Accuracy
NTC Thermistor / Temperature Range 3kΩ 10kΩ 20kΩ
Min Measurable Temperature(i.e.100kΩ) -40℃ -20℃ -6℃

Accuracy@ Min Measurable to 40℃ <0.9℃ <0.5℃ <0.2℃

Accuracy@40℃ ~0.9℃ ~0.5℃ ~0.2℃

Accuracy@50℃ ~1.5℃ ~0.7℃ ~0.4℃

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Accuracy@60℃ ~2.9℃ ~1.1℃ ~0.6℃

Resolution 0.1°C 0.1°C

RADIO SPECIFICATIONS

Protocol WiSenMeshNET® proprietary radio encryption WiSenMeshNET® proprietary radio encryption

Radio Frequency 2.4GHz System 2.4GHz System

SERVICE INSPECTON
Every 3 Years by Manufacture (or inspected by arranged methods) Every 3 Years by Manufacture (or inspected by arranged methods)

CERTIFICATION

Regional Conformity UKCA UKCA

Network Rail PADS Number: - PADS Number: -

London Underground Reg Number: 3224 Reg Number: 3224

ACCESSORIES
Radio Antennas Mounting
WA029-00002 WiSenMeshNET Whip Mesh Antenna 1CH Interface Nodes
(+5dBi/195mm) WM028-00154 WiSen Standoff Mounting for 1CH Interface
WA029-00039 WiSenMeshNET Whip Mesh Antenna Nodes*
(+10dBi/395mm) WM028-00187 WiSen Flat Mounting Plates with U Clamps for
Sensor Nodes*
2/4/8CH Interface Nodes
Power Supply WM028-00153 WiSen Standoff Mounting for Enclosures*
WB016-00016 3.6V ER34615 19AHr D Cell Lithium Battery
WM028-00186 WiSen Flat Mounting Plates with U Clamps for
Enclosures*
WM028-00148 WiSen 0.4m Tower Bracket for Enclosures
WiSen Compatible Sensors
WS032-00021 External NTC Temperature Sensor with Probe Tip WM028-00150 WiSen 1.0m Tower Bracket for Enclosures
WS032-00037 VW Sensor External NTC Temperature Sensor with WM028-00230 WiSen L-Shaped Bracket with U Clamp for Tower
Magnetic Clamp Bracket
*Compatible with magnet fixings for non-intrusive installations

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