WSN-3280 NI [National Instruments Corporation], WSN-3280 Datasheet - Page 2

• Manufacturer Part Number: WSN-3280
• Description: Wireless Sensor Network Accessories
• Manufacturer: NI [National Instruments Corporation]

Wireless Sensor Network Accessories
plugs. The NI WSN-3293 contains four additional sizes of I/O gland inserts:
2-, 4-, 6-, and 10-hole inserts and one plug.
Figure 2. NI WSN-3291 Outdoor Enclosure with NI WSN Measurement Node (not included)
Power Supplies
These power supplies deliver external power to the NI WSN gateway or
measurement nodes. Requiring a 100 to 240 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz, and 0.4 A input,
the desktop power supply provides 12 VDC and up to 1.25 A, delivering up
to 15 W to the device. The desktop supply is rated for 0 to 70 °C operating
temperatures, and the power connector is a 3.5 mm, two-position MINI-
COMBICON connector. You must purchase region-specific power cords for
the desktop supply separately.
to deliver power to the NI WSN gateway or measurement nodes, but NI
recommends it for the gateway. The PS-5 supply delivers up to 5 A of current
and is rated for operation from -25 to 60 °C. You can wire two PS-5 supplies in
parallel to deliver up to 10 A. NI recommends the PS-5 for industrial installations.
Figure 3. Desktop and PS-5 Power Supplies for NI Wireless Sensor Networks
The PS-5 is a DIN-rail-mountable, 24 VDC power supply that you can use
Connectivity Accessories
NI WSN measurement nodes are shipped with a built-in, two-position MINI-
COMBICON power connector and an 18-position, side-entry, screw-terminal I/O
connector. The NI WSN-3284 kit contains two extra 18-position screw-terminal
connectors and labels for the NI WSN-3202 analog input node, including
one top-entry connector and one side-entry connector. (The NI WSN-3285 kit
contains one top-entry connector and one side-entry connector, with labels for
the NI WSN-3212 thermocouple input node.) You can also obtain four extra
two-position power connectors to use with NI WSN Ethernet gateways or
measurement nodes.
relief attachment for the two-position power connector on the Ethernet gateway
and measurement nodes. This attachment clips on the MINI-COMBICON
connector and includes a zip tie to hold the power cable in place.
Figure 4. NI Wireless Sensor Network 18-Position Screw-Terminal Connectors and Power
Connector Backshell Kit
In addition, NI offers a power connector backshell kit that contains a strain
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