Sensor and Instrument Database
This database provides a list of all the sensors and instruments that have been used with existing MODAD:Field systems. Not all modules are provided with the MODAQ:RD repository so please reach out if you would like to receive the module in LabVIEW.
Another resource is the Telesto database on MRE Instruments. Note some of these instruments may not have a MODAQ:Field module.
Database
| Name | Measured Value(s) | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Velocity | |||
| Nortek Vector ADV | water velocity | RS232 connection | https://www.nortekgroup.com/products/vector-300-m |
| Nortek Signature 1000 ADCP | water velocity | Ethernet connection | https://www.nortekgroup.com/products/signature-1000 |
| Blancett flow meter | flowrate | Requires frequency to voltage converter | https://www.instrumart.com/products/18337/blancett-1100-turbine-flow-meter |
| IFM Magnetic-inductive flow meter | flowrate | Analog output | https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/ifm-efector-inc/SM8601/17866646 |
| Flow Technology flow meter | flowrate | Requires frequency to voltage converter | https://ftimeters.com/products/turbine-meters/ |
| Wave/Water Height | |||
| Liquid level sensor | water height | Analog output | https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/maxbotix-inc/MB7850-B31/16909597 |
| Akamina Wave Gauge | wave height | Analog output | http://www.akamina.com/AWP-24-3.html |
| Wavestaff | wave height | RS232 connection | https://www.oceansensorsystems.com/products.htm#WaveStaff: |
| Pressure | |||
| Omega general purpose pressure transducer | pressure | Analog output | https://www.omega.com/en-us/pressure-measurement/pressure-transducers/px309/p/PX309-150G10V |
| Applied Measurements DMP pressure sensor | pressure | Analog output | https://appmeas.co.uk/products/pressure-sensors/high-accuracy-industrial-pressure-sensor-dmp331/ |
| Load/Torque/Strain | |||
| Futek Loadcell | force | mV/V output - requires NI-9237 module | https://www.futek.com/store/load-cells |
| Applied Measurements Submersible Load Cell | force | Analog output option | https://appmeas.co.uk/products/load-cells-force-sensors/in-line-submersible-load-cell-dden/ |
| IMU/INS/GPS | |||
| Yost 3-Space IMU | IMU | RS232 connection | https://yostlabs.com/product/3-space-watertight-usbrs232/ |
| Xsens MTI 710 INS | IMU/INS/GPS | RS232 connection | https://www.movella.com/products/sensor-modules/xsens-mti-g-710-gnss-ins |
| Spatial Dual | IMU/INS/GPS | RS232 connection | https://www.advancednavigation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/spatial-dual-datasheet.pdf |
| LORD AHRS | AHRS | RS232 connection - no LabVIEW module yet | https://www.microstrain.com/inertial-sensors/3dm-gx5-25 |
| Hemisphere V104 | GPS | RS232 connection - NMEA | https://www.navtechgps.com/hemisphere-vector-v104n-gps-compass/ |
| Encoders | |||
| Dynapar Analog Encoder - Submersible | shaft position | Analog output | https://ecatalog.dynapar.com/ecatalog/absolute-encoders/en/AR62_AR63 |
| IncOder | shaft position | BISS-C - requires NI-9521 module | https://www.celeramotion.com/zettlex/products/incoder-inductive-encoders/ |
| Generic Resolver | shaft position | Requires SET-RDK-9316 module | https://www.smart-e-tech.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/SET-RDK-9316-Technical-Description.pdf |
| Generic TTL Encoder | shaft position | Requires NI-9403 TTL card | https://www.ni.com/en-lb/shop/model/ni-9403.html |
| Voltage/Current | |||
| Verivolt Isoblock V-1c | voltage | Analog output | https://www.verivolt.com/shop/isoblock-v-1c-310 |
| Verivolt Isoblock I-ST-1c | current | Analog output | https://www.verivolt.com/shop/isoblock-i-st-1c-436 |
| Temperature/Humidity | |||
| Generic PT100 | temperature | resistance output - require NI-9216 module | https://www.ni.com/en-us/shop/model/ni-9216.html |
| Generic PT1000 | temperature | resistance output - require NI-9226 module | https://www.ni.com/en-us/shop/model/ni-9226.html |
| Vaisala Temp and Humidity | temperature/humidity | Analog output | https://www.vaisala.com/en/products/instruments-sensors-and-other-measurement-devices/instruments-industrial-measurements/hmp60 |
| Water Quality | |||
| Conductivity sensor | conductivity | Analog output - 4-20 mA | https://www.streamlinefiltration.com/product/signet-integral-conductivity-sensor-4-20-ma-output-signal-1-0-cell-constant/ |