Senceive vibrating wire sensor node

The vibrating wire sensor interface enables high-precision and low-power monitoring of a wide range of structural and geotechnical sensors.The vibrating wire sensor interface enables high-precision and low-power monitoring of a wide range of structural and geotechnical sensors.

The Vibrating Wire Sensor Interface range offers a wide range of vibrating wire sensors to Senceive's systems. It is a highly integrated system capable of activating and acquiring vibrating wire sensors and reporting measurements to a gateway via Senceive's wireless communications network.

product properties

High performance, easy to connect multi-channel connectors
Waterproof, robust connectors for easy installation
Resolution of 0.001 Hz and repeatability of ±0.02 Hz
Integrated long life battery
10-15 year battery life including functioning as a relay node within the mesh communication network
Integrated temperature sensor
Versatile mounting options
Waterproof according to IP66 / IP67 / IP68
Firmware can be updated remotely via the gateway, reducing costly on-site visitsPhysical Specifications
FM3N-VW11
FM3N-VW41
FM3N-VW121
Dimensions without antenna and valve 90 x 90 x 60 mm 90 x 130 x 50 mm 100 x 140 x 70 mm
Dimensions without antenna 90 x 96 x 60 mm 90 x 136 x 50 mm 100 x 146 x 70 mm
Weight 0.57kg 0.75kg TBC
Housing material Die-cast aluminum Die-cast aluminum Die-cast aluminum
Protection IP66 / IP67
IP68 at 1m for 24 hours IP66 / IP67
IP68 at 1m for 24 hours IP66 / IP67
IP68 at 1m height for 24 hours
mounting options
Through holes for M4 Allen screw in the bottom and M4 blind holes on the side

Through holes for M4 Allen screw in the bottom

¼" UNF holes in base

Operating temperature range -40°C to +85°C -40°C to +85°C -40°C to +85°C

vibrating wire interface
FM3N-VW11
FM3N-VW41
Connector M12 socket
5-pin A-coded
M12 socket suitable for screwing in
12-pin A-coded
Suitable for screwing
Frequency resolution 0.001 Hz
Frequency repeatability ±0.02 Hz
Frequency range 200 - 6500 Hz
Pulse type Curved sine wave, typ. 6V peak to peak
Thermistor type 3kO NTC
Temperature resolution 0.05
Temperature accuracy ±0.1°C
Temperature range -40°C to +85°C


Supported sensors

piezometer
strain gauges
Load and pressure measuring cells
Installed inclinometers
outside temperature
strain gauge
inclinometer
crack gauges
Soil Moisture Sensors
If you are interested in a monitoring solution for your project, please contact us! Our experts will be happy to advise you on your specific application and create a solution for you according to your specific requirements.