Wireless condition monitoring
*COMPATIBLE WITH BOTH FLATMESH™ AND GEOWAN™ SYSTEMS*
The Crack Sensor Node interfaces to a linear displacement sensor. Its high precision sampling circuit powers the sensor and reports its measurements through Senceive’s wireless communications network to a Gateway. It has been successfully used in many applications, including those measuring:
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| * Approximate values only | |
| Dimensions excluding antenna | 90 x 90 x 60 mm
90 x 96 x 60 mm (including vent) |
| Total Mass | 0.5 kg* |
| Housing Material | Die cast aluminium |
| Protection (BS EN 60529: 1992 + A2: 2013) | IP66 / IP67
IP68 at 1m for 24 hours Includes connectors while unmated |
| Mounting Options | Clearance holes for M4 socket head screw in bottom
M4 blind holes in side Plates and brackets available for magnetic fixing, track bed, stake and pole mounting, and many other applications |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| * Consult with Senceive for your application | |
| Communication Type | Proprietary FlatMesh v3 Mesh Networking Protocols
IEEE 802.15.4 compliant |
| Frequency Band | 2400 – 2485 MHz ISM Band |
| Maximum Transmit Power (EN 300 328 v1.8.1) | 6.5dBm |
| Maximum Permitted Antenna Gain | 2.2dBi |
| Range | Up to 300m depending on the environment and fitted antenna * |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| * Consult with Senceive for your application | |
| Communication Type | Star Topology |
| Frequency Band | 863MHz – 928MHz ISM Band |
| Maximum Transmit Power | 20dBm (actual transmit power depends on geography) |
| Range | Up to 15km depending on the environment and antenna* |
| Maximum Reporting Frequency | 30 Seconds |
| Sample Storage | Stores the latest 36 days of samples at a reporting interval of 30 minutes |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Circuit Topology | Voltage divider |
| Stimulus | 2.5V, 100mA max |
| Resolution | 0.0015% of full scale |
| Noise Level | 0.005% of full scale (typical peak to peak) |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Thionyl Chloride |
| Nominal Voltage | 3.6V |
| Nominal Capacity | 19000mAh |
| Typical Battery Life | 12-15 years at 20/30 minute reporting intervals, including when acting as a relay node |
| Model | Description |
|---|---|
| FM3N-CS LR3N-CS |
FlatMesh 3 Crack Sensor Node (one port) GeoWAN Crack Sensor Node (one port) |
| FM3N-CS2 LR3N-CS2 |
FlatMesh 3 Crack Sensor Node (two port) GeoWAN Crack Sensor Node (two port) |
| FS-CS25 |
Potentiometer 25mm crack sensor |
| FS-CS125 | Potentiometer 125mm crack sensor IP66 rated, with connector fitted Use with FF-CS1 |
| FF-CS1 | Crack Sensor mounting kit |
| FF-MP-S360 | Swivel mounting kit with 360-degree adjustment range Mounting bracket for node |
| FF-MP-V | Vertical mounting plate – use U-bolts to fix to poles or stakes – use glue to fix to walls where drilling is not permitted Use with FF-MP-S360 |
| FA-FM-WPS | Waterproof straight antenna Overall node height 168mm (approx) when fitted Maximum gain +1.1dBi |
| FA-FM-LPS | Waterproof low profile straight antenna Minimum overall node height, perfect for track bed and tight spots Overall node height 92mm (approx) when fitted Maximum gain 0dBi |
| FA-FM-ADJ | Adjustable angle antenna Flexible installation, perfect for use in tunnels and indoor environments Overall node height 202mm (approx) when fitted and upright Overall node height 102mm (approx) when fitted and at 90-degree angle Maximum gain +2dBi |
| FC-NC | Antenna cover kit Use with FA-FM-LPS antenna Overall node height 96mm (approx) when fitted |
