OEM Wireless 2 KHz Bridge Sensor Transmitter (T24-SAf)

This OEM wireless 2 KHz strain gauge sensor transmitter provides high speed measurement of strain gauge, pressure, linear displacement and other bridge based sensors including loadcells.  The small module size allows for the option of embedding it within the sensor housing.

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Low power modes allow the module to ‘power off’ completely and can be controlled by other T24 products such as the handheld displays or a base station. 

The high speed electronics deliver low drift results which are transmitted at a rate of 2,000 readings per second to other T24 devices such as analog outputs and base stations etc.

Although this module can be used ‘as is’ for OEM solutions there are a number of enclosure options available. See ‘Related Products’ tab.

Integral antenna option offers up to 600 m (1969 ft) range and external antenna options allows up to 800 m (2600 ft) range in an open field site. The T24-SAf is configured using free T24 Toolkit software which runs on a PC connected to a T24 base station. 

The licence free 2.4 GHz direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) radio technology offers high integrity, error free communications which can co-exist with other wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth® and Zigbee®. FCC, ETSI and IC approvals.
 
To view a selection of suitable antennas click here. This pcb is also available in a selection of IP rated enclosures to provide housing and powering. See T24-ACM-SAf, T24-ACMi-SAf and T24-ACMm-SAf

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 Module transmits and Receives giving:

1. Full error detection and correction
2. Configuration via radio telemetry
3. Ability to be switched from sleep to operating mode via radio
4. nV/V Calibration stored within the module
5. Remote battery check

*Maximum range achieved in open field site with the T24 acquisition module at a height of 3 metres (9.8 feet) above ground and T24-HS held at chest height pointing towards the acquisition module. Specification at 3V supply at 25°C

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These are the following industries and applications in which this product has been used:

• Alternative Energy - Radio Telemetry Monitoring of Underwater Turbine
• Live Performance - Wireless Monitoring of Fly Bar Rigging

Q: What are the sampling rates of the transmitter modules?

A: The T24 standard transmitter modules (SA, IA, VA, RA, TA, PA) sample from 0-200 updates/sec. The T24-SA fast transmitter modules are fixed at 2,000 updates/sec.

Q: What is the resolution of the transmitter modules?

A: The noise free resolution for a sample time of 10 milli-seconds or less is 15.5 bits for the T24 SA, 12.5 bits for the T24-VA, 14 bits for the VA and 12.25 bits for the T24IA.

The T24-PA’s accuracy % input error @ 1 Hz is 0.15% and for the T24 RA the accuracy is 0.01% of the full scale.

With increased sample times resolution can be increased up to 18.75 bits for the T24-SA.

Q: What is the supply voltage for the transmitter modules?

A: 3V for the transmitter modules and handheld displays. Other modules in the range take 9-36 V.

Q: What is the difference between the T24-SA and T24-SAf?

A: The standard transmitter modules are capable of providing data up to 200 sps. The ‘fast’ T24-SAf provides data at a fixed 2,000 sps.

Q: What is the difference between the "i" and "e" versions of the transmitter units?

A: The ‘i’ modules all feature an on-chip integrated antenna. The ‘e’ modules are fitted with a miniature UFL connector which can be used with any of the antenna options available; the T24-ANTA (PCB antenna) or T24-ANTB (fixed 90 degree Whip antenna) or T24-ANTC (flexible whip antenna) or T24-ANTD ('puck' antenna fitted with a 0.6m cable and RPSMA connector and supplied with a 100 mm RPSMA to UFL adaptor cable) or T24-ANTE ('puck' antenna fitted with a 100 mm cable and UFL connector).

Q: How is the strain gauge transmitter module calibrated?

A: The modules are factory calibrated to 2.5 mV/V which can be custom calibrated and linearised over up to 9 points by using the T24 Toolkit. The T24-SAf has fixed factory calibration and cannot be linearised.

Q: How are the modules powered?

A: The ACMm is the smallest module and has a separate battery pack (T24-BB1 using 2 x AAA). The T24-ACMi is the mid size module and provides power via 2 x AA internal batteries. The T24-ACM although larger can provide power from an external power supply (5-18V) as well as 2 x D cell internal batteries which provide a higher battery capacity allowing for longer battery life.

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