NI Embedded Monitoring Products Minimize Downtime, Prevent Structural Failure and Analyze Fatigue

NI Embedded Monitoring Products Minimize Downtime, Prevent Structural Failure and Analyze Fatigue

News Highlights

- The NI WSN-3214 strain/bridge completion node features hardware-timed waveform acquisition and is ideal for wireless structural health monitoring of bridges, buildings and equipment.

- With expanded voltage range, faster sampling rates and higher integrated electronic piezoelectric (IEPE) excitation, the NI 9232 C Series module is a data acquisition card optimized for industrial accelerometers, tachometers and proximity probes in condition monitoring applications.

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) today announces two new products to help engineers monitor machines, heavy equipment and aging infrastructure. Engineers can integrate the wireless sensor network (WSN) strain node and C Series module with NI CompactRIO for predictive maintenance to predict faults, analyze fatigue, lower operating costs and decrease downtime.

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"With NI wireless sensor networks and the new WSN strain node, we can easily monitor critical structures without excessive cables," said Sharon L. Wood, professor and department chair of civil, architectural and environmental engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. "We use WSN nodes that are programmable with LabVIEW for onboard analysis of strain data to achieve an in-depth understanding of structural response."

Product Features

WSN-3214 Strain Node

    --  Four analog input channels that support quarter-, half- and full-bridge
        completion
    --  Two digital I/O channels for event detection and programmatic control
    --  Ability to perform onboard data processing, save data locally, or
        predict fault conditions with the NI LabVIEW WSN Module
NI 9232 C Series Module

    --  +/- 30 V input range, 4 mA IEPE current excitation and 41 kHz bandwidth
    --  Screw terminals and open/short sensor detection for use in permanent
        industrial monitoring applications

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critical structures w/o excessive cables - Dr. Wood, @CockrellSchool

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    --  Product Pages: WSN-3214 node and NI 9232 module
    --  WSN Product and Configuration Guide
    --  Solar-Powered Enclosures for NI WSN Nodes
    --  Configure Your Condition Monitoring System
About National Instruments

Since 1976, National Instruments (http://www.ni.com) has equipped engineers and scientists with tools that accelerate productivity, innovation and discovery. NI's graphical system design approach to engineering provides an integrated software and hardware platform that speeds the development of any system needing measurement and control. The company's long-term vision and focus on improving society through its technology supports the success of its customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders.

Pricing and Contact Information

    WSN-3214 Node priced* from $599; EUR549; YEN76,000                          11500 N Mopac Expwy, Austin,
                                                                                Texas 78759-3504
    NI 9232 Module priced* from $1,499; EUR1,399; YEN168,000                    Tel: (800) 258-7022, Fax: (512)
                                                                                683-9300
    Web: http://www.ni.com/wsn, http://sine.ni.com/nips/cds/view/p/lang/en/nid/210281 Email: info@ni.com
    *All prices are subject to change without notice.
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