To help industries integrate sensor data directly into existing control, automation, and data acquisition systems, HBK has re-introduced the WSDA-101.
This approach allows wireless sensor data to be used in timing‑critical applications - including control loops, torque monitoring, and real‑time process feedback - without the need for custom hardware or complex system integration.
The WSDA-101 is a wireless gateway and is ideal for applications where predictable, low‑latency analog signals are required, such as structural health monitoring, equipment performance monitoring, PLC‑based system control, and environmental monitoring. By converting wireless sensor data into standard analog voltage outputs, the WSDA‑101 enables engineers to use wireless measurements within established workflows that rely on PLCs, DAQs, and controllers.
The WSDA‑101 provides eight independently configurable analog output channels, delivering 0–3 VDC signals that can be connected directly to equipment requiring standard analog voltage inputs. This approach allows wireless sensor data to be used in timing‑critical applications - including control loops, torque monitoring, and real‑time process feedback - without the need for custom hardware or complex system integration.
Designed for flexibility, the WSDA‑101 can operate as a standalone device or in parallel with a host computer via USB, supporting both factory floor and PC‑based workflows. Configuration, monitoring, and data collection are managed using SensorConnect™ software, providing a straightforward setup process for engineers working in test, measurement, and automation environments.
In addition to analog output operation, the WSDA‑101 supports LXRS® lossless wireless communication when the analog output mode is disabled. This enables reliable, high‑fidelity wireless data transmission across long distances for demanding measurement environments, such as spaces of up to 2 km in line-of-sight conditions.
The base station supports multiple sampling modes, including synchronised and low‑duty‑cycle operation, and is engineered to deliver consistent performance in applications requiring deterministic behaviour.
With its combination of wireless flexibility and direct analog output, the WSDA‑101 is intended for engineers seeking a practical way to incorporate wireless sensor data into established industrial and laboratory systems without redesigning existing infrastructure.
Hottinger Brüel & Kjær (HBK)’s testing and measurement solutions give engineers around the world the accurate, up-to-date data they need to bring higher-quality products to market faster.
HBK empower the innovators by providing exceptional sensing and insights to help create solutions for a cleaner, healthier and more productive world.
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This will bring together HBM, Brüel & Kjær, nCode, ReliaSoft, and Discom brands, helping you innovate faster for a cleaner, healthier, and more productive world.
This will bring together HBM, Brüel & Kjær, nCode, ReliaSoft, and Discom brands, helping you innovate faster for a cleaner, healthier, and more productive world.
This will bring together HBM, Brüel & Kjær, nCode, ReliaSoft, and Discom brands, helping you innovate faster for a cleaner, healthier, and more productive world.
This will bring together HBM, Brüel & Kjær, nCode, ReliaSoft, and Discom brands, helping you innovate faster for a cleaner, healthier, and more productive world.
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