xWave is a fully digital solution for building structural health monitoring systems. It offers an affordable and flexible solution for field/remote acquisition and structural data analysis. xWave is designed for applications in harsh environments and small places. Size, weight, and cabling are critical design requirements in almost any installation. By taking advantage of the extreme performance and small size, xWave is able to deliver unprecedented control and acquisition capabilities in a compact, rugged package with extreme industrial certifications and ratings for operation in harsh industrial environments. Temperature ranges of -40° to 55° C (-40° to 131° F) and a variety of international safety, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and environmental certifications and ratings are all available with xWave.
xWave can be used as standalone accelerograph or as a digital accelerometer in a daisy chain SHM system. Series of xWave can be connected in a network using standard CAT5e cable for easy installation. xWave can embed different type of accelerometers, also can accept various type of sensors required for SHM instrumentation. The system can be set up to run reliably for days, months, or years without stopping.