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July 31, 2008
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Welcome to the July issue of MeshNetics E-News! Read about the online Wireless Sensor Networks introduction course, the new MeshNetics LabVIEW driver, and more. As always, if you have questions, comments or suggestions, please don't hesitate to email us at news@meshnetics.com.
National Instruments’ LabVIEW has become the leading graphical programming language that enables engineers and scientists worldwide to rapidly develop solutions for data acquisition and control, data analysis, and data presentation. LabVIEW allows you to acquire data from thousands of wired or wireless sensor devices. The data is transmitted to a measurement system that is typically a PLC, an industrial PC, or a combination of these, also known as a programmable automation controller (PAC).
Using LabVIEW, you can integrate existing wired measurements with new wireless data from a variety of vendors. With the LabVIEW graphical development environment, you can add wireless measurements to your systems. To simplify connectivity for Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN's), engineers at National Instruments have developed LabVIEW drivers for wireless sensor networks. MeshNetics LabVIEW Plug and Play Instrument Driver is now available and can be downloaded here.
Try this online tutorial to learn more about the wireless sensor networking technology; its basics, existing standards, and typical applications. You will learn more of the popular IEEE 802.15.4 wireless protocol and ZigBee standard: how they are used and where they fit into the wireless landscape.
The tutorial is made up of four concise sections with a quiz at the end of each. The sections are best taken in sequence, but can be studied independently as well. The sections are as follows:
* Wireless Sensor Networking
* WSN Technology
* IEEE 802.15.4 Standard
* ZigBee Standard
Prerequisites: A basic technical knowledge and some wireless experience would be an advantage, but by no means required.
MeshNetics has received the Best of Sensors Expo 2008 Honorable Mention Award for product:
ZigBit AMP Model ZDM-A1281-PN. The award comes hot on the heels of eg3.com Editors Choice and Readers Choice awards. We are proud that our ZigBit Amp RF module is the winner again. The module’s superior performance combines record-breaking operating range with low power consumption. At MeshNetics, we stay committed to pushing the envelope of RF technology in order to deliver best-of-breed solutions to our clients that help them cut costs and shorten time to market.
RFID Switchboard published the interview with Alex Leonov of MeshNetics where he shares his views on the role of wireless sensor networks in building automation, and the importance of employing both frequency bands of the ZigBee standard. Click here to read the full interview.
September 22-24, 2008
Amsterdam RAI, The Netherlands
Automated metering systems are at the heart of the new energy saving technologies. Visit the Metering, Billing/CRM Europe to see the latest in the metering technology. Please stop by MeshNetics’ stand # G23 and see our newest ZigBee modules and module-based products for automated meter reading and more. Click here to learn more about the trade show.
October 27-30, 2008
Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA, USA
Embedded System Conference gathers the leading companies in the field that showcase the very latest of embedded technology. Visit our Booth N#1120 to see MeshNetics’ latest ZigBee products and a live ZigBee demo. Click here to learn more about the conference.
November 11-14, 2008
Neue Messe Munich, Germany
As the world’ leading trade show for the electronics industry, electronica reveals the complete spectrum of all areas, showing components, systems, applications and technologies in their relevant. Come visit our booth # W11 and W12 in the Wireless Area (Hall A4), and see MeshNetics' industry-leading wireless OEM modules.
October 27-30, 2008
International Congress Center Munich, Germany
MeshNetics presents paper "Easy wireless sensor network solutions with ZigBee Modules" in Session "Wireless Sensor Networks I: ZigBee/802.15.4" on Wednesday, November 12th, 2008 from 10:30-11:00 o’clock.