Miniature wireless data logger based on Bluetooth Low Energy
This wireless data logger by the Swiss technology company MSR Electronics GmbH, which was presented as a prototype at the Sensor+Test 2013 Measurement Fair in Germany, is now available to purchase.
MSR145WD is the first wireless data logger in the series, which relies on the proven qualities of the MSR145 USB logger, which is already established on the market. This data logger was launched five years ago as the first miniaturised universal data logger and has been continuously refined since then.
The BLE wireless radio link (Bluetooth 4.0 Smart) is particularly advantageous for applications that require monitoring of measured data from locations that are difficult to access, such as machine rotations or climate data in a display cabinet.
Wendelin Egli, CEO of MSR Electronics GmbH explains: “BLE allows the user immediate data visualisation irrespective of the location. Our smartphone app can be used to recall the current and last recorded values at any time on the smartphone, receive alarm messages via MSR SmartCloud and, if required, share data from multiple MSR145WD data loggers with a team any time.”
MSR SmartCloud facilitates the storage of measured data on a server via the Internet, allowing the user to view, print or download the measured values of their data loggers to a PC for a detailed analysis, wherever they are. If required, the user can grant further participants access to his/her measured data with a personal MSR SmartCloud login, thus facilitating efficient and easy co-operation. The user-friendly MSR SmartCloud can notify the user of incoming alarms via text messages and e-mail. Depending on the data logger type and existing infrastructure, measured data can enter the MSR SmartCloud in different ways: wireless using BLE via a smartphone, PC or the BLE receiver box by MSR Electronics GmbH.
For a compact representation of data and graphic charts, the MSR145WD is equipped with a colour OLED display. The high screen resolution enables the user to easily read measured values, even in total darkness and from virtually any viewing angle.
Like all previous mini data loggers by MSR Electronics GmbH, the latest wireless data logger can be custom assembled. The customer has the choice between a standard variant and a waterproof version; the customer can decide on a rechargeable 250 mAh or 800 mAh battery and select which internal and external sensors they want to equip the logger with. The MSR145WD, which is merely the size of a thumb, is currently equipped with a memory of over 1,000,000 measured values. A memory extension is under way, as is a port for analogue inputs.
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