Programmable Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) Measurement Nodes

National Instruments wireless sensor network (WSN) measurement nodes offer low-power, reliable operation for long-term, distributed deployments. The measurement nodes have direct sensor connectivity and a 2.4 GHz radio to wirelessly transmit data to the WSN Ethernet gateway. Each measurement node offers four analog input channels and four digital I/O channels, which you can configure for input, sinking output, or sourcing output. NI-WSN software delivers easy network configuration in NI Measurement & Automation Explorer and data extraction with NI LabVIEW software.

With the LabVIEW Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) Module Pioneer, you can use graphical programming to customize the node’s behavior, adding intelligence to extend battery life; increase analog and digital input performance; and interface with sensors. You can download LabVIEW WSN applications wirelessly to NI WSN measurement nodes, allowing seamless updates to deployed nodes.

A low-power processor delivers operation and control of the measurement nodes. You can power the nodes with four 1.5 V, AA alkaline battery cells, with operation up to three years on battery power, or you can externally power them with a 9 to 30 VDC supply. Up to 36 measurement nodes can connect to a single WSN Ethernet gateway, with outdoor range up to 300 m with line of sight.

• Learn about the NI LabVIEW Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) Module Pioneer
• Visit the NI WSN Home Page
• Explore NI WSN Measurement Systems
• Purchase an NI WSN Starter Kit