Description
The National Instruments WSN-3214 Strain/Bridge Node for WSN is a versatile device characterized by its part numbers 781636-01 and 781636-02, featuring 4 analog input channels that support half, full, and quarter bridge completion configurable on a per-channel basis. It is designed to provide configurable strain gauge measurements, waveform size, sample rate, and waveform interval, ensuring adaptability for various application requirements.
Moreover, the WSN-3214 can be mounted on either a 35 mm DIN rail or a panel, with mounting accessories available for separate purchase from National Instruments. The device’s wireless connectivity facilitates seamless integration into existing networks, while its power supply options include a battery with a 3-year lifespan in optimal conditions and support for an external supply.
National Instruments has announced the mature status of the WSN-3214, but it remains available for purchase and repairs through Apex Waves, ensuring long-term availability and support for users.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Name | National Instruments WSN-3214 Strain/Bridge Node for WSN |
| Part Numbers | 781636-01, 781636-02 |
| Analog Input Channels | 4 |
| Bridge Completion | Half, Full, Quarter (per-channel basis) |
| Strain Gauge Measurements | Configurable |
| Waveform Size | Configurable |
| Sample Rate | Configurable |
| Waveform Interval | Configurable |
| Mounting | 35 mm DIN rail or Panel |
| Mounting Accessories | Sold Separately by National Instruments |
| Connectivity | Wireless |
| Power Supply | Battery (3-year life in optimum configuration), External Supply Support |
| Mature Status | Announced by National Instruments |
| Availability | Available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves |
Question 1: How can the National Instruments WSN-3214 Strain/Bridge Node be mounted, and where can it still be purchased and repaired despite its mature status?
Answer 1: The power supply options for the National Instruments WSN-3214 Strain/Bridge Node include a battery with a 3-year lifespan under optimal conditions and support for an external supply, and users can obtain long-term availability and support for the device through Apex Waves, despite its mature status.
Question 2: What are the configuration options and power supply alternatives for the National Instruments WSN-3214 Strain/Bridge Node, and through which vendor is continued availability and support offered despite its mature status?
Answer 2: The National Instruments WSN-3214 Strain/Bridge Node offers configuration options for strain gauge measurements, including adjustable waveform size, sample rate, and interval, with support for half, full, and quarter bridge completion on each of its 4 analog input channels; power supply alternatives include a long-life battery and the option for an external supply, and despite its mature status, continued availability and support are provided through Apex Waves.
Question 3: What types of bridge completions are supported by the National Instruments WSN-3214 Strain/Bridge Node’s 4 analog input channels, and where can one purchase or repair the device now that it has reached mature status?
Answer 3: The National Instruments WSN-3214 Strain/Bridge Node can be mounted on either a 35 mm DIN rail or a panel, and despite its mature status, it is still available for purchase and repairs through Apex Waves.
Question 4: What are the power supply options for the National Instruments WSN-3214 Strain/Bridge Node, and where can users obtain long-term availability and support for the device despite its mature status?
Answer 4: The National Instruments WSN-3214 Strain/Bridge Node supports half, full, and quarter bridge completions, and its power supply options include a long-life battery with a 3-year lifespan under optimal conditions, as well as support for an external power supply.
Question 5: Could you provide the types of bridge completions that the National Instruments WSN-3214 Strain/Bridge Node supports and its power supply options?
Answer 5: The National Instruments WSN-3214 Strain/Bridge Node’s 4 analog input channels support half, full, and quarter bridge completions, and even though the device has reached mature status, it can still be purchased or repaired through Apex Waves.
