Sensors & transducers


3 steps for a


successful wireless sensor installation


as the number of devices connected to the internet of things (iot) grows, so does the need for reliable yet easily deployable sensors. Luckily, wireless sensor technology is evolving, providing manufacturers with practical and cost- effective solutions to monitor the performance of their equipment. Here tom Lilly, application engineer at signal conditioning and sensor systems specialist Mantracourt, explains how to achieve the best results from a wireless sensor installation.


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esearch company Fortune Business Insights predicts that the global market size for IoT-connected devices will


reach $1,463.19 billion by 2027, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.9 per cent. Wireless sensors for precise test and


measurement play a central role in this growth — portable, flexible and simple to install, they allow users to easily gather and analyse data from their manufacturing equipment. However, to reap the full benefits of wireless technology, there are a few important steps to follow during set up.


Undertake a site sUrvey


A sensor’s signal strength and data capture capabilities should be assessed on-site. To do this, after ensuring that the sensor is in place and transmitting, the site can be explored with a receiver, such as one of Mantracourt’s T24 handheld receivers. This allows users to identify any dead spots


and plan their layout accordingly. It is important to remember that the ground can absorb a large portion of the signal, so both the transmitter and the receiver should be located above ground.


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May 2021 Instrumentation Monthly


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