To help industries integrate sensor data directly into existing control, automation, and data acquisition systems, HBK has re-introduced the WSDA-101.
The WSDA-101 is a wireless gateway and is ideal for applications where predictable, low latency analog signals are required, such as structural health monitoring, equipment performance monitoring, PLC based system control, and environmental monitoring. By converting wireless sensor data into standard analog voltage outputs, the WSDA 101 enables engineers to use wireless measurements within established workflows that rely on PLCs, DAQs, and controllers. The WSDA 101 provides eight independently configurable analogue output channels, delivering 0–3 VDC signals that can be connected directly to equipment requiring standard analog voltage inputs. This approach allows wireless sensor data to be used in timing critical applications - including control loops, torque monitoring, and real time process feedback - without the need for custom hardware or complex system integration.
Lossless wireless communication
Designed for flexibility, the WSDA 101 can operate as a standalone device or in parallel with a host computer via USB, supporting both factory floor and PC based workflows. Configuration, monitoring, and data collection are managed using SensorConnect™ software, providing a straightforward setup process for engineers working in test, measurement, and automation environments.
In addition to analog output operation, the WSDA 101 supports LXRS® lossless wireless communication when the analog output mode is disabled. This enables reliable, high fidelity wireless data transmission across long distances for demanding measurement environments, such as spaces of up to 2 km in line-of-sight conditions. The base station supports multiple sampling modes, including synchronised and low duty cycle operation, and is engineered to deliver consistent performance in applications requiring deterministic behaviour. With its combination of wireless flexibility and direct analog output, the WSDA 101 is intended for engineers seeking a practical way to incorporate wireless sensor data into established industrial and laboratory systems without redesigning existing infrastructure.
