Reference Guide
The NIFTI™ Configuration App is an easy-to-use utility to configure and manage NIFTI™ Sensor Nodes.
The Node Tab
The Node Tab provides convenient access to system information about your NIFTI Sensor Node and access to Sensor Node management functions.
NIFTI Node type identifier (NIFTI Accelerometer or Strain Gauge).
Current Node ID and Firmware version.
Sensor Node information including:
- Available data storage capacity.
- Internal temperature in degrees Celsius and Fahrenheit.
- Usage information about the Node.
Status Bar:
To notify the user when the Configuration App is communicating with the connected Sensor Node.
Battery charge level.
Sensor Node management commands:
- Open Data Folder to open the Sensor Node’s disk.
- Start Wireless Capture to trigger a wireless capture event.
- Update Node to update the Sensor Node with the latest firmware.
- Manage Node, to erase captured data, restart or reset the Sensor Node.
The Capture Tab
The Capture Tab provides configuration options for the following modes:
- Capture Disabled – The Sensor Node will not capture measurement data.
- Timed Capture – The Sensor Node will capture based on a timer event.
- Scheduled Capture – The Sensor node will capture at a predefined time of day.
- Wireless Capture – The Sensor Node will capture when signalled by another node.
Timed Capture
This capture mode will initiate a data capture session on the Sensor Node after a predefined start delay; and for the specified duration of time.
The Sensor Node can also be configured to repeat the timed capture as required.
Scheduled Capture
This capture mode will initiate a data capture session on the Sensor Node starting and ending at specified date and time.
The Sensor Node can also be configured to repeat the scheduled capture at 24-hour intervals.
Wireless Capture
This capture mode will initiate a data capture session on the Sensor Node when wirelessly signalled to start and stop capture by a controller Sensor Node.
The Measure Tab
The Measure Tab provides configuration options for the measurement data that is recorded, by a NIFTI Sensor Node, during a capture.
The measure tab provides various options based on the connect Sesnor Node.
Sample Rate
The Sample Rate specifies the number of data samples captured by the NIFTI Sensor Node in one second.
- Sample Rate range: 1 Hz - 4 kHz
Linear Acceleration
The NIFTI Accelerometer Node features a 3-axis linear accelerator sensor that measures acceleration in the X, Y, and Z directions.
The NIFTI Accelerometer Node captures acceleration data in either of the following units of measure:
- mg
- m/s²
- ft/s²
The Advanced Capture Option allows the user to select either of the following accelerometer ranges as required:
- -10g to +10g
- -20g to +20g
- -40g to +40g
Temperature
The measurement of the internal temperature of the NIFTI Sensor Node is recorded during a capture event, based on the internal temperature of the Sensor Node during an active capturing process.
The NIFTI Sensor Node captures temperature data in either of the following units of measure:
- Celsius
- Fahrenheit
Battery
Measurement of the condition of the NIFTI Sensor Node’s internal battery is recorded during a capture event. The battery’s state of charge is recorded as a percentage, and the battery’s voltage level is recorded in millivolts.
Sample Rate
The Sample Rate specifies the number of data samples captured by the NIFTI Sensor Node in one second.
- Sample Rate range: 1 Hz - 2 kHz
Sense Voltage
The NIFTI Strain Gauge Node features a highly sensitive, 3 channel, 24-bit Analogue to Digital Converter (ADC) that can measure voltages from sensors connected to the Node via the External Sensor Port.
The Advanced Option allows the user to configure additional Sense Voltage parameters supported by the Strain Gauge Node, including:
- Input Gain, the amplification on each of the three input channels from a factor of
- 1, 2, 4, 8 or 16.
- Calibration Rate to specify when to periodically perform sensor calibration, including:
- Once at the very start.
- Every 60s.
- Every 30s.
- Every 10s.
- Capture Calibration to specify whether to record when the Sensor Node performs a calibration during a capture event.
- Capture Excitation to specify whether to record the excitation voltage sent to the sensor via the External Sensor Port.
Temperature
The measurement of the internal temperature of the NIFTI Sensor Node is recorded during a capture event, based on the internal temperature of the Sensor Node during an active capturing process.
The NIFTI Sensor Node captures temperature data in either of the following units of measure:
- Celsius
- Fahrenheit
Battery
Measurement of the condition of the NIFTI Sensor Node’s internal battery is recorded during a capture event. The battery’s state of charge is recorded as a percentage, and the battery’s voltage level is recorded in millivolts.
The About Tab
The About Tab provides convenient access to references and useful product information including:
- NIFTI Documentation, such as User and Reference Guides.
- Support information including troubleshooting and frequently asked questions.
- Legal information including license agreements and statements.
- Links to downloads and product updates.
