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linear displacement sensor / mechanical / resistance / transparent Wireless SenSpot™

linear displacement sensor / mechanical / resistance / transparent Wireless SenSpot™

linear displacement sensor / mechanical / resistance / transparent Wireless SenSpot™

Product catalog summary
Overview
The SenSpot™ Displacement Meter by Resensys LLC is a precision sensing device designed for structural health monitoring. It is particularly useful for applications such as bridge health monitoring, structural integrity monitoring of buildings, dams, tunnels, and monitoring the width of cracks in structures.

Benefits
  • Long battery life of 10 years.
  • Wireless communication using IEEE 802.15.4.
  • Lightweight and compact design.
  • High-rate data transmission for sudden strain changes.
  • Adjustable sampling and transmission intervals.
  • Long communication range of up to 1.0 km in free space.

Specifications
  • Resolution: 0.01mm.
  • Measurement range: 25mm to 300mm.
  • Working temperature: -40°C to +65°C.
  • Ingress Protection: IP65, weatherproof.
  • Power source: replaceable lithium-ion battery.

Description
The SenSpot™ offers a scalable solution for distributed structural integrity monitoring. It is maintenance-free for over a decade and does not require calibration or battery replacement. The device is easy to install due to its small size and lightweight, allowing for application on multiple critical spots on a structure.

The displacement meter features a sliding element that moves with structural displacement or crack growth. It includes an IP67 rated transducer from Novotechnik, with customization options for other transducers.

Types of SenSpot™
  • Type A: Measures displacement values from 100ms to every 15s, suitable for long-term monitoring.
  • Type E: In addition to Type A features, it detects sudden displacement changes with a nominal rate of 40 samples/s. It captures pre-event and post-event data for detailed analysis.

Displacement Sensing Element
The displacement sensing element comes in various models with dimensions ranging from 176mm to 429mm, depending on the measurement range.

Wireless Transmitter
The wireless transmitter reads analog measurements from the sensing element and transmits data wirelessly. It is available in self-adhesive or flange-mount form factors.

Data Visualization
High-rate displacement measurements can be visualized using SenScope™, providing detailed insights into structural changes.
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Catalog excerpts

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SenSpot™ Displacement Meter Ultra-Low Power Precision Sensing & Wireless Communication Typical Applications ▪ Bridge health monitoring ▪ Structural integrity monitoring (buildings, dams, tunnels, etc.) Monitoring of bridge bearing and expansion joints ▪ Monitoring width of cracks on structures ▪ Monitoring timber structures and bridges Benefits ▪ Long lifetime (battery life of 10 years) ▪ Wireless communication (IEEE 802.15.4) ▪ Lightweight (about 245 grams) o Wireless transmitter: 120 g (4.2 ounces) Displacement sensing element (1”): 115 g (4.0 ounces) Displacement sensing element: 158mm (6.25”) x 22mm (0.9”) (1” displacement) Adjustable sampling interval: The regular sampling interval can be adjusted remotely by user from 100ms (10 samples/sec) to 15sec Adjustable transmission interval: Can be adjusted remotely by user from 18sec to 360sec. Long communication range: 1.0km (0.62mile) free space High-rate data transmission triggered by sudden strain changes: o Perfect for recording the waveform of a sudden displacement change (e.g., displacement event) caused by live load (e.g., heavy trucks passing over a bridge, wind gust, loading cycles). User adjustable sampling rate for event detection and high-rate data from 10 to 100 samples per second User adjustable triggering threshold from 0.025mm for detecting displacement event

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Measurement non-linearity: <= ±0.10% (Full Stroke) Working temperature: -40°C to +65°C (-40°F to +150°F) Ingress Protection: IP65, weatherproof. Protected against rain, snow, and UV exposure Power source: replaceable lithium-ion battery

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Description Type A: this type can measure displacement values from 100ms to every 15s. This type does not have the capability of detecting sudden change of displacement (or event) values. But it is enough for most applications. Especially, when the main goal is just long-term monitoring such as crack monitoring. Since cracks inside structures typically develop slowly over long run. SenSpot™ provides an easy to install, scalable solution for distributed structural integrity monitoring. Resensys SenSpot™ technology offers a high-performance method for largescale sensing, wireless synchronization,...

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Displacement sensing element Figure 1: Displacement SenSpotTM (sensing element) dimensions. All dimensions are in mm [inch]. Email: info@r

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SenSpot™ - Wireless Transmitter Wireless transmitter is universal and it reads the analog measurement from the sensing element and transmits the data wirelessly to SeniMaxTM. These units come in either self-adhesive or flange-mount form factors. Figure 2: Wireless transmitter dimensions for Displacement SenSpotTM. All dimensions are in mm [inch]. Email: [email protected]

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The data shown in SenScope™ Figure 3: High-rate displacement measurements for a Displacement SenSpotTM Email: [email protected]

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