Using one of the new WLS DAQ products on a rotating platform or something similar?

[TEP]

I am considering strapping one of the WLS DAQ devices, such as a WLS-9215, to a motorized rotation stage spinning at 1-10 Hz. 

My main objective is to eliminate twisting/breaking wires without using slip rings.

Any experience or insight would be appreciated.

[S_Hong]

Hi TEP,

The level of performance you will get out of the WLS DAQ on a non-stationary setup will depend on many factors such as antenna alignment, signal quality and motion speed. It is difficult to predict if spinning the DAQ device at these rates will maintain a good enough signal connection to the wireless access point for reliable data acquisition. Hopefully, in the future, we can have provide specifications for these types of applications.

[Chad B]

TEP,

Unless your spinning platform is quite large, I doubt you'll have a problem. The wireless DAQ devices use industry-standard 802.11x connectivity, which should be OK at the relatively low speeds you've mentioned. I agree that you'll want to test it when you get it, but I doubt you'll experience connection problems.

-Chad Bailey