Low Power Strain Gage Measurement with Wireless Network Access

Authors

  • Ioan Turcin
  • Manfred Pauritsch
  • Petra Weber

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijoe.v7iS2.1741

Keywords:

Remote control and measurement technologies, Analog Digital Converter, Microcontroller, ZigBee, Strain gage

Abstract


This paper describes a measurement system for industry applications where the weight has to be monitored in a flexible way. The measurement system can be used to build several kinds of weight cell applications in which the low power sensor is battery powered and able to communicate with a master unit through a wireless network. The system requirements are described and all blocks derived from these requirements are presented. The implementation of the wireless network includes a peer-to-peer connection between multiple measurement units with the master unit by using just one communication channel.

Author Biographies

Ioan Turcin

Degree programs in Automation Technology Project Management and Internationalization

Manfred Pauritsch

Degree programs in Automation Technology Lecturer and R&D

Petra Weber

Degree programs in Automation Technology Student and R&D

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Published

2011-10-15

How to Cite

Turcin, I., Pauritsch, M., & Weber, P. (2011). Low Power Strain Gage Measurement with Wireless Network Access. International Journal of Online and Biomedical Engineering (iJOE), 7(S2), pp. 40–45. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijoe.v7iS2.1741

Issue

Vol. 7 (2011): Special Issue: REV2011

Section

Special Focus Papers

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