Device Overview
Introducing NCD’s IoT Industrial Wireless Absolute & Gauge Pressure and Temperature Sensor is the OEM piezo resistive pressure sensor with 316L stainless steel corrugated diaphragm and isolated oil-filling construction, boasting up to a 2 Mile range using a wireless mesh networking architecture. Incorporating a highly accurate Absolute & Gauge pressure sensor, transmits data at user-defined intervals. It measures Absolute & Gauge pressure and temperature with user configurable resolution at user defined intervals while sleeping during the time when it is not measuring or sending data.
Industrial Wireless Absolute & Gauge Pressure and Temperature Sensor is widely used for various liquid pressure measurement which is compatible with stainless steel and Viton®. The included sensor is rated for 0-100psi absolute pressure, 0-500psi gauge pressure sensor, 0-1000psi sealed gauge sensor with an accuracy of ±0.5%FS (pressure), and 0-5000psi sealed gauge sensor with an accuracy of ±0.5%FS (pressure) ±1.5℃ (Temperature). Easily interfaces using a standard 1/4″ NPT Male connection.
Features
- Industrial Grade Sensor Long Range Wireless Pressure Temperature Sensor
- Operating Range 0 to 10,000psi, -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
- Industry Standard 1/4 inch NPT Male Connector
- Accuracy ±0.5%FS (pressure) ±1.5℃ (Temperature)
- Sampling Frequency 1.5ms
- Long Term Stability: ±0.3%FS/year
- Compatible Media – Gas, Liquid or Vapor
- 2 Mile Range with On-Board Antenna
- Superior LOS Range of up to 28 miles with High-Gain Antennas
- Wireless Mesh Networking using DigiMesh®
- Open Communication Protocol for custom interfacing applications
- Node-RED compatible – for configuration and displaying of data (NCD provided libraries)
- IP65 Rated Enclosure
- Improved reliability incorporating Retry feature in case of packet loss
- Real Time Battery Status
Status LED
The Status LED is used to indicate errors or other sensor diagnostics.
LED blinks once – Message was sent successfully and no error in last sensor read as well in data transmission.
LED blinks twice and then one more time – Message was sent successfully but there was an error in last sensor read.
LED blinks thrice – MCU is having issue communicating with the radio module.
Sensor Specifications
| Specifications | Minimum | Nominal | Maximum | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 3.54" | |||
| Length | 4.52" | |||
| Height | 2.16" | |||
| Enclosure Rating | IP65, NEMA 1,2,4,4X,12,13, UL-508 | |||
| Temperature Rating | -40° C | 23° C | 85° C | Component Rating |
| Tested Temperature | 0° C | 23° C | 40° C | As Tested by NCD Staff |
| Probe Temperature | -40° C | 23° C | 85° C | As Tested by NCD Staff |
| Pressure range in PSI | 0 | 10 000 | Depending on the chosen probe when purchasing you range might be lower, we are listing the max here |
Printed Circuit Board Specifications
| Parameter | Minimum | Nominal | Maximum | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trace Width | 0.007 inch | 0.012 inch | 0.25 inch | Trace Width depends on the Trace Type |
| Layer Count | 2L - Rigid | Top and Bottom Layer | ||
| Material Type | FR-4 TG170 | FR-4 TG170 | FR-4 TG180 | |
| Surface Finish | ENIG 2u" | |||
| IPC Standard | IPC CLASS 2 | |||
| Finished Copper Foil | 1.0/1.0 OZ | |||
| Finished Thickness | 0.062 inc | |||
| Fine line <4.0/4.0mil | No | |||
| Blind & Burried Vias | No | |||
| Non-Conductive Resin | No | |||
| Conductive Resin | No |
Mechanical Drawing
RF Module Specifications
| Parameter | 868MHz | 900MHz | 2.4GHz |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Band | 863 MHz to 870 MHz | 902 to 928 MHz | ISM 2.4 GHz |
| Transmitter Power | Up to 13 dBm ERP | Up to 24 dBm | Up to 8 dBm |
| Receiver Sensitivity | -106 dBm at 80 Kbps | -101 dBm at 200 Kbps | -103 dBm at 250 Kbps |
| Range (dense urban) | up to ~1000ft | up to ~1000ft | up to ~300ft |
| Range (open area) | up to 2miles | up to 2miles | up to 2miles |
| Data Rate | 80 Kbps | 200 Kbps | 250 Kbps |
| Networking Protocol | Digi XBee® DigiMesh® | Digi XBee® DigiMesh® | Digi XBee® DigiMesh® |
| Encryption | 128-bit AES | 128-bit AES | 128-bit |
| Reliable Packet Delivery | Retries/acknowledgements | Retries/acknowledgements | Retries/acknowledgements |
| IDs | PAN ID and addresses, cluster IDs and endpoints (optional) | PAN ID and addresses, cluster IDs and endpoints (optional) | PAN ID and addresses, cluster IDs and endpoints (optional) |
| Certification | CE/RED, ROHS Compliant | FCC (America), IC (Canada), C-Tick (Australia), Anatel (Brazil), IDA (Singapore) | FCC (America), IC (Canada), RCM (Australia), Anatel (Brazil), Teleck MIC (Japan), KCC (South Korea) |
Power Requirements and Expected Battery Life
Power Requirements
This Sensor has two power options:
- Powered by AA batteries (NCD recommends Energizer L91 batteries)
- External power supply (5-12 V DC) Current Requirement 250 mA
While changing the batteries:
- Turn off the sensor
- Only use new L91 batteries
- Checkout the polarity marking on the battery holder and batteries
- Replace all six batteries with new L91 batteries. Do not mix old and new batteries
- Batteries should not be replaced in fire-risky areas
- Do NOT install rechargeable batteries
Expected Battery Life
| Specifications | Minimum | Nominal | Maximum | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batteries | 2 | 6 | 6 | May be Powered by 2 or 4 AA Batteries |
| Battery Life 6 TPD | 10 Years | TPD Transmissions per Day | ||
| Battery Life 12 TPD | 8 Years | TPD Transmissions per Day | ||
| Battery Life 24 TPD | 6 Year | TPD Transmissions per Day | ||
| Battery Life 96 TPD | 4 Year | TPD Transmissions per Day |
Head to the NCD store if you want to purchase the Absolute & Gauge Pressure Sensor.
If you already have the device and would like more information into its basic and advanced operations check out the Quick Start Guide and User Manual.