Smart Sensors

Acquires the measurement (does the data acquisition)

Can provide signal conditioning

Converts the measurement into the attribute’s units

Transmits the information wirelessly to an ethernet monitoring point

Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN)

Ease of installation (in new designs and in retrofits) – no wires are needed

Simplifies design of systems

Allows easy expansion or upgrade of existing systems

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