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12-36 Weeks – dependent upon quantities selected and system complexity

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WIRA System

Modular Wireless DAQ for Remote and Distributed Sensing

WIRA® (Wireless Instrumentation for Remote Acquisition) is a weather-resistant, research-grade wireless data acquisition system designed for synchronized measurements across distributed sensing nodes. Each node supports up to two swappable sensor modules, remote control over Wi‑Fi, local data storage, and wireless time synchronization for simultaneous sampling across nodes.

WIRA Sensor Modules are external devices that connect to the main WIRA sensing node. They contain the sensing node’s sensor input, analog front end, and analog-to-digital converter (ADC). Sensor modules can be mixed and matched to collect data from multiple sensor types with the same WIRA sensing node. At least one sensor module must be connected to the sensing node to collect data.

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SKU: WIRA-SystemCategories: Data Acquisition, Sensor SystemsTags: SystemBrand: IC2

WIRA Sensing Nodes are weather resistant, wireless data acquisition (DAQ) system components with swappable sensor modules to support a wide variety of measurement types. The sensing nodes may be used as a standalone system or as part of a larger WIRA system. WIRA sensing nodes are compatible with other IC2 DAQ products and can be integrated into a WirelessArray system.

WIRA Sensor Modules are external devices that connect to the main WIRA sensing node. They contain the sensing node’s sensor input, analog front end, and analog-to-digital converter (ADC). Sensor modules can be mixed and matched to collect data from multiple sensor types with the same WIRA sensing node. At least one sensor module must be connected to the sensing node to collect data.

Orchestration Software is provided to communicate with all or a subset of active sensing nodes in a WIRA system. It is responsible for monitoring sensing node health and performing simultaneous acquisitions across multiple sensing nodes. IC2 provides orchestration software with each system for users to interact with the sensing nodes through a graphical user interface (GUI). Custom orchestration software can be built using the sensing node’s REST API for advanced users to integrate the sensing nodes into their own data collection architecture.

Sensing System Overview

  • Individual, networked sensing nodes enable synchronous, distributed wireless data acquisition (DAQ)
  • Control software included to configure sensing nodes and coordinate data acquisitions
  • ± 50 ns node-to-node synchronization
  • Choice of two swappable sensor modules per node to support a variety of measurements

Additional Information

  • Multiple sensor type modules available
  • Sensor modules can be mixed and matched to collect data from multiple sensor types with the same WIRA sensing node
  • Each sensing node features wireless time synchronization and triggering, remote control via Wi-Fi, and an integrated Li-Po battery for wireless field operation
  • Data files downloaded over Wi-Fi or accessed through a USB connection
  • Models available with outdoor time synchronization capabilities (GPS), or short range indoor (UWB)
  • Gather sample perfect synchronized data from a spatially distributed array of data systems
  • User calibration notes stored in nonvolatile memory that can be accessed through the sensing node interface.
  • REST API for software integration into existing architectures
  • Charged via standard USB charger or with an external solar panel for extended deployments
  • Communication backbone is nonproprietary and made up of COTS networking equipment
  • Reduce time, effort, and system complexity in distributed data collection
  • Support for up to two swappable data acquisition modules per node
  • Wireless time synchronization for simultaneous sampling across nodes
  • 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi for system monitoring, control, and data transfer
  • USB-C port for system diagnostics, data transfer, and fast charging
  • Solar charging for long deployments
  • 1 GB internal storage
  • IP54 rated enclosure – environmentally hardened enclosures protect against the elements during long-term deployments
  • Dedicated acquisition processor and embedded communication and control system
  • Solar panels and LiPo battery power for in situ recharging during long deployments
  • Distributed, wireless, research-grade sensing systems
  • Full-scale airframe noise testing
  • Perimeter monitoring
  • Counter-UAS detection
  • Sonic boom arrival detection
  • Engine stand noise testing
  • Order of magnitude faster deployment over wired systems saves time and money.
  • Easily expandable and adjustable array size (meters to kilometers) and shape.
  • Low acquisition cost per channel relative to existing solutions, enabling significant additional measurement capabilities (larger arrays and more channels) while preserving budgetary limitations.
  • No site power infrastructure required.