Grant introduces "wireless measurement

Citation

(2003), "Grant introduces "wireless measurement", Sensor Review, Vol. 23 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/sr.2003.08723bad.001

Grant introduces "wireless measurement"

Grant introduces "wireless measurement"

Keyword: Wireless

The "new" Grant Telemetry System allows remote siting of licence exempt wireless sensors where cabling systems prove impractical or costly and is ideal for temporary or permanent installations. Up to 124 sensors can be located almost anywhere with reliable and secure collection of data assured (Plate 1).

Each battery powered transmitter accepts up to 12 sensors – such as temperature, humidity, visible and UV light, 4-20 mA and voltage transducers – the range is increasing all the time.

Plate 1 The Grant Telemetry System allows remote siting of licence exempt wireless sensors

The compact and unobtrusive transmitters can be placed where required or wall mounted for added security. Battery life is typically up to 1 year. Communication range is very much dependent upon the environment – expect up to 250 m inside a building or 3 km with clear line of site.

The transmitters periodically report back their sensor information to a "Hub" receiver and data logger combination for storage and later analysis. Data can be analysed or exported for use in a preferred spreadsheet.

Accessories include radio repeaters for extending coverage and Darca software for basic or advanced analysis including metering and graphing.

Field proven Grant Telemetry Systems can be used in agricultural, pharmaceutical, industrial, museum and environmental monitoring applications – there is virtually no limit to the applications to which the system can be applied.

For further information, please contact: Kim Smith, Grant Instruments (Cambridge) Limited, Shepreth, Cambridgeshire SG8 6GB, UK. Tel: 01763 260811; Fax: 01763 262410; E-mail: kim.smith@grant.co.uk; Web site: www.grant.co.uk