Digital Interface Node
The Digital Interface Node is a robust IP66/1P67 rated digital data logger that transforms your data collection from manual to automated sampling. This wireless digital data logger is compatible with a large variety of sensors that carry a digital output and enables a simple connection to the Senceive back-end & front-end platforms. Interact and manage your data online and change reporting times and thresholds remotely.
The Digital Interface Node is compatible with InfraGuard™, Senceive's responsive reporting option when you need dynamic reporting. This enables your sensors to become self-managing tools that react to changing site conditions with features including accelerated sampling, triggered site photography and escalated alerting, with near real-time notifications.
Explore the wide range of monitoring solutions the Digital Interface Node supports across geotechnical, structural and environmental applications.
The Digital Interface Node is ideal for many applications including:
- Understanding diaphragm wall movements when installing in-place inclinometers in large excavation and construction projects.
- Managing your geotechnical assets in mining, railways & highway using piezometers, extensometers and inclinometers.
- Supporting environmental applications such as continuous logging of weather station data including precipitation, wind strength and temperature.
The Digital Interface Node is compatible with a wide variety of digital structural, environmental, and geotechnical sensors including:
- Inclinometers
- Extensometers
- Piezometers
- Load/Pressure Cells
- Hydrostatic Pressure cells
- Temperature
- Wind Velocity
- Vibration
- Water Level
- Soil Moisture
- Hydrostatic Level Cells
- Stress/Strain
- Crack Movement
Features
Specifications
FAQs
What is the Senceive Digital Interface Node?
The Senceive Digital Interface Node is a wireless digital data logger that automates data collection from a wide range of digital sensors used in geotechnical, structural and environmental monitoring. Available in FlatMesh™ and GeoWAN™ versions, it connects a wide variety of compatible instruments to Senceive's wireless monitoring platforms, enabling remote data collection, visualisation and management.
What is the difference between the FlatMesh and GeoWAN Digital Interface Nodes?
Senceive offers two versions of the Digital Interface Node, designed to operate with its two wireless communications platforms. Both versions enable compatible third-party digital instruments to be integrated into Senceive's remote monitoring network.
The FlatMesh Digital Interface Node (PDS-F3N1-DIN) operates within the FlatMesh wireless mesh network for intelligent monitoring and is compatible with our InfraGuard™ responsive reporting option for networked and dynamic reporting.
The GeoWAN Digital Interface Node (PDS-L3N1-DIN) operates within the GeoWAN long-range wireless communications platform, making it suitable for monitoring applications where sensors are more widely dispersed.
What types of sensors are compatible with the Digital Interface Node?
The Digital Interface Node is compatible with a wide range of digital sensors, including inclinometers, extensometers, piezometers, load cells, pressure cells, temperature sensors, weather stations, vibration sensors, water level sensors, soil moisture sensors and crack movement sensors. It supports instruments from manufacturers including Sisgeo, GeoSense, GeoKon, Osprey, Vaisala, Campbell Scientific, Soil Instruments and others.
Which communication protocols does the Digital Interface Node support?
The Digital Interface Node supports several digital communication protocols, including RS232, RS422, RS485, SDI-12, MODBUS and CAN. This enables it to interface with a broad range of digital instrumentation and simplifies the integration of existing sensors into a wireless remote monitoring network.
What applications can the Digital Interface Node be used for?
The Digital Interface Node supports a wide range of geotechnical, structural and environmental monitoring applications. Examples include monitoring diaphragm wall movements using in-place inclinometers during excavation projects, managing geotechnical assets in mining, rail and highway environments using piezometers and extensometers, and collecting continuous weather station data such as rainfall, wind speed and temperature.
Can sampling intervals and reporting times be changed remotely?
Yes. Sampling and reporting configurations can be managed remotely through Senceive's monitoring platform. Users can adjust reporting times and thresholds without needing to visit the installation, providing flexibility to respond to changing monitoring requirements and site conditions.
Can the Digital Interface Node power connected sensors?
Yes. The Digital Interface Node can supply power to connected sensors requiring up to 20 Watts. Its configurable output voltage supports different sensor requirements and can enable longer sensor chains. Automatic power sharing and switchover between its internal battery and an external DC supply provide additional flexibility for different installation configurations.
How is the Digital Interface Node powered?
The Digital Interface Node features low-power operation, changeable batteries and sleep mode functionality to help extend battery life. It can also operate with an external DC power supply, automatically sharing power and switching between the internal battery and external supply as required.
Is the Digital Interface Node suitable for outdoor installations?
Yes. The Digital Interface Node has a robust, weatherproof enclosure rated to IP66/IP67, making it suitable for demanding outdoor monitoring environments. Its versatile mounting options also support installation across a range of geotechnical, structural and environmental applications.
What is the difference between the Digital Interface Node and the Analog Interface Node?
The Digital Interface Node connects compatible digital instruments using protocols such as RS232, RS422, RS485, SDI-12, MODBUS and CAN. The Analog Interface Node connects instruments with analog outputs such as 4–20mA, 0–10V and thermistor signals. Both provide a way to bring data from existing and third party instrumentation into Senceive's wireless monitoring network.
Get in touch
For more information on the Digital Interface Node - our digital logger, call +44 (0)800 033 7731 or email info@senceive.com
