LORDQUICKSTARTGUIDE G-Link-200 Ruggedized High-Speed Triaxial Accelerometer Node The G- Link- 200 wireless accelerometer node features an on- board triaxial accelerometer that allows high-resolution data acquisition at noise levels as low as 25 gHz, lossless data transmission and node- to- node synchronized sampling at 50 microseconds. The G-Link-200 can output continuous waveform data, or one of four derived channels, including Velocity RMS, Acceleration RMS, Acceleration p- p, and Crest Factor, allowing long- term monitoring of key performance indicators while maximizing battery life. To acquire sensor data, the G-Link-200 is used with a LORD Sensing data gateway such as the WSDA-101 or WSDA-1500 Base. G-Link-200 sensor nodes come with the following components. Figure 1 - Interface and Indicators Indicator Behavior Node Status Device status indicator OFF Rapid green flashing on start-up 1 (slow) green pulse per second 1 green blink every 2 seconds Blue LED during sampling Red LED Node is OFF Node is booting up Node is idle and waiting for a command Node is sampling Node is resynchronizing Error or low battery Table 2 - Indicator Behaviors Item A B Description G-Link-200 Wireless Accelerometer Node AA, 3.6 V Lithium Batteries Quantity 1 3 Table 1 - G-Link-200 Components List WirelessSimplicity,HardwiredReliability G-Link-200 Wireless Accelerometer Node Quick Start Guide SYSTEM OPERATION 1. Install Software Sensor nodes have three operational modes: active, sleep, and idle. When the node is sampling, it is in active mode. When sampling stops, the node is switched into idle mode, which is used for configuring node settings, and allows toggling between sampling and sleeping modes. The node will automatically go into the ultra low-power sleep mode after a user-determined period of inactivity. The node will not go into sleep mode while sampling. Figure 2 - Node Operational Modes 2 Install the SensorConnect software on the host computer before connecting any hardware. The SensorConnect software is available on the LORD Sensing website for free download:
http://www.microstrain.com/software/software 2. Establish Gateway Communication The WSDA-101-Base USB gateway is used in this example. For information on how to use other gateways, refer to the gateway or SensorConnect user manual. Drivers for installation. With the software installed, automatically whenever the gateway is plugged in. the USB gateways are included the SensorConnect software the USB gateway will be detected 1. Power is applied to the gateway through the USB connection. Verify the gateway status indicator is illuminated, showing the gateway is connected and powered on. 2. Open the SensorConnect software. 3. The gateway should appear in the Controller window automatically If the gateway is not is active on the host with a communication port assignment. automatically discovered, verify the port computer, and then remove and re-insert the USB connector. Figure 3 - USB Gateway Communication G-Link-200 Wireless Accelerometer Node Quick Start Guide 3. Connect to Nodes The node can be connected with the automatic node discovery feature and by manually entering the node address and then searching for it on the current gateway communication frequency. 1. If the base and node are on the same operating frequency, the node will populate below the Base Station listing when powering on the G-Link-200. 3. Highlight the new node being added. Select Move Node to Frequency (#). Figure 4 - Automatic Node Discovery 4. When manually entering the node address, select Manual Add Node, enter Node Address, last known Frequency (factory default is 15), and select Add Node. Figure 6 - Move Node 2. If a red circle with a number appears next to Base Station, the node is operating on a separate radio channel. Select the Base Station and then select the Nodes on Other Frequencies tile. Figure 5 - Nodes On Other Frequencies Figure 7 - Adding a Node by Address 3 G-Link-200 Wireless Accelerometer Node Quick Start Guide 4. Configure Node Node settings are stored to non-volatile memory and may be configured using SensorConnect. For details related to node configuration, see Wireless Sensor Configuration on page 1. For this example, the G- Link- 200 is using the default settings found under Configure > Hardware (Figure 8 - Node Configuration). Input Range: 2 G's (acceleration) Low Pass Filter: 1,000 Hz High Pass Filter: Disabled 3. Under Sampling, select Sample Rate from the drop down menu, select Continuously to sample indefinitely. Figure 9 - Sampling Setting 4. Select Apply and Start Network. 5. Select Create QuickView Dashboard in the pop up window immediately to create a dashboard of the new data. Figure 8 - Node Configuration 5. Configure Sampling Setting and Start Data Acquisition 1. Left click on the Base Station > Sampling, and indicate the nodes to be sampled by checking the box to the left of each node. 2. Under 3 Channels, select Raw Channels, ch1, ch2 and ch3 from the drop down menu. 4 Figure 10 - Quick View Dashboard 6. Replacing Batteries G-Link-200 Wireless Accelerometer Node Quick Start Guide 1. Remove the cap from the G-Link-200. 2. Remove the three AA batteries from the G-Link-200. 3. Insert three new AA batteries (Saft LS14250 recommended), observing the correct polarity orientation. The positive polarities are indicated on the batteries and the node by a "+" symbol. 4. Replace the cap. 7. Battery Hazards Lithium batteries contain toxic chemicals that are harmful to humans and the environment. Disposal is subject to federal and local laws. Do not discard the battery or the node in the trash. Follow proper battery disposal protocol, or contact LORD Sensing Technical Support for information on extracting the battery or returning the product for proper recycling and disposal. 8. Regulatory Compliance Information FCC ID: XJQMSLINK0005 IC ID: 8505A-MSLINK0005 G-Link-200Ruggedized High-Speed Triaxial Accelerometer Node This device complies with Part 15 of the United States FCC Rules, and Industry Canadas license-
exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause interference, and 2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of including antenna changes not expressly approved by LORD Corporation could void the users authority to operate the equipment. the device. Changes or modifications, Cet appareil est conforme la Partie 15 des Rgles de la FCC des tats-Unis et aux RSSS exempts de licence d'Industrie Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: 1) Cet appareil ne doit pas causer d'interfrences et 2) Cet appareil doit accepter toute interfrence, y compris les interfrences pouvant entraner un fonctionnement indsirable de l'appareil. Les changements ou modifications, y compris les changements d'antenne non expressment approuvs par LORD Corporation, pourraient annuler l'autorisation de l'utilisateur d'utiliser l'quipement. 5