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March 8, 2024 2 min read

Wi-CaM: Portable Wireless Charging & Real-Time Monitoring Device

Author: ESCOM Charging Solutions Team

ESCOM-es’s Wi-CaM offers an innovative solution providing wireless charging and real-time monitoring of WiT-es and WiPr-es sensors, optimizing installation and maintenance processes in industrial environments.

Wi-CaM: Wireless Charging and Monitoring

Wi-CaM is a portable device designed to wirelessly charge and monitor ESCOM-es’s WiT-es and WiPr-es sensors. It is especially useful when the energy required for the sensor’s operation is insufficient or during the installation and maintenance stages. Wi-CaM charges the sensors in 1-5 seconds and shows sensor data including temperature, pressure, MAC address, signal strength, and charge level on its internal screen in real-time.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Fast Wireless Charging: Charges WiT-es and WiPr-es sensors in only 1-5 seconds, providing fast installation and testing opportunities.
  • Real-Time Monitoring: Shows sensor data live, helps in diagnosis and optimizing sensor performance.
  • Portable and Ergonomic Design: Easy-to-use interface handheld device, suitable for field operations.
  • Robust Structure: Water and dust-resistant design ensures durability in harsh industrial environments.
  • Rechargeable Battery: Equipped with a built-in lithium-ion battery, eliminating the need for a continuous power supply.

Technical Specifications

  • Power Source: Rechargeable Battery
  • Data Transmission: BLE - Bluetooth Low Energy, Wi-Fi
  • RF Transmission Power: +8 dBm
  • Sampling Update Rate: 2 seconds
  • Display Update Rate: 500 milliseconds
  • Operating Temperature: -20 to +60 °C
  • Weight: 330 grams
  • Warranty: 2 years

Data Outputs

The Wi-CaM device displays the following data in real-time:

  • WiT-es Temperature
  • WiPr-es Pressure
  • WiT-es and WiPr-es Charge Status
  • WiT-es and WiPr-es Signal Quality
  • WiT-es and WiPr-es MAC Address
  • WiT-es and WiPr-es Charge Notification

Application Areas

Wi-CaM is ideal for use in the following areas:

  • Industrial Automation
  • Process Control Systems
  • Maintenance and Diagnosis
  • Field Installations
  • Sensor Calibration

The Future of Industrial Monitoring

By integrating Wi-CaM into your workflow, you can provide efficient real-time monitoring and fast sensor charging, leading to higher productivity and system reliability.

Tags

#Industrial Gateway#Wireless Communication#IoT#Industry 4.0