Central Recording and Processing Unit
The xWave digital accelerometer, commonly known as just the xWave®, is the flagship sensor from Digitex Systems. Most importantly, it delivers high‑precision vibration measurements, enabling engineers to capture the dynamic characteristics of structures with unmatched accuracy. For this reason, this high-accuracy accelerometer is the most critical component of any Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) system.
Whether part of a permanent or portable SHM solution, the xWave always remains the MEMS accelerometer acting as a core building block for real‑time monitoring and advanced modal analysis. Uni, bi, triaxial accelerometer – the xWave picks up vibrations in all directions!
The xWave digital accelerometer is shaped around a proprietary embedded platform that integrates high-performance ADCs, low‑noise MEMS accelerometers, advanced time synchronization, and robust communication. Also, depending on the digital accelerometer model, it can incorporate a 20, 24, or 32‑bit ADC, providing dynamic ranges up to 160 dB. Additionally, multiple sensor options are available depending on your project requirements or budget restrictions. Practically, you can choose from cost‑effective to ultra‑sensitive accelerometers with sub‑µg noise levels.
Accordingly, each xWave digital accelerometer unit can operate as a standalone accelerograph with local SD/eMMC recording or as a node in a multi‑sensor daisy‑chain SHM network. Besides that, it streams real‑time data directly to the Voyager® central acquisition software. The central data acquisition and processing unit, xPlorer, or a cloud environment, can host the Voyager.
Additionally, the embedded web server enables direct configuration, firmware updates, and data downloads on the digital accelerometer. On the other side, its rugged IP67 aluminum enclosure ensures reliable operation in any environment. Generally speaking, you can use the xWave digital accelerometer for condition monitoring from remote mountain dams to coastal bridges and urban high‑rises. On top of that, the xWave can also act as a wireless accelerometer.
General | Type: 20, 24 or 32‑bit ΔΣ; User Selectable Sampling rate: From 50 to 1000; Storage: SD Card or Flash Memory (4/8/16/32GB); Advanced Anti-Aliasing Filtering Option with SINC1, SINC2, SINC3, SINC4, SSINC; Ethernet, Wi‑Fi, DigiMESH, GSM; Number of Channels: 3 or more per request |
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Physical | Rugged aluminum enclosure, IP66/IP67; Weight: 0.7 kg; Dimensions: 130 × 120 × 65 mm |
Power | Input Voltage: 12‑24 VDC or PoE; Battery Option: Rechargeable Batteries (3 x 18650); Sensor Powering Supplied from Digitizer; Power Cons.: 1‑2W (depending on the option); Solar Power: Solar Panel (10W‑30W) |
User Interface | Informational LEDs; Web app panel |
Sensitivity | 22.5 μg/√H – 0.2 μg/√H (Depending on the Option) |
xWave is the most important sensor in our Structural Health Monitoring systems, capturing the vibration response of structures for both real‑time monitoring and post‑processing. All in all, precision and reliability in proactive maintenance make it suitable for:
After all, Digitex Systems deeply nurtures the partnership with engineers, researchers, and asset managers worldwide. That’s why Digitex Systems delivers reliable, field-proven Structural Health Monitoring solutions.
Additionally, if you are planning a new monitoring system or upgrading an existing installation, our team provides expert guidance tailored to your project’s requirements.
Most importantly, feel free to check our solutions focused on accuracy, reliability, and long-term performance backed by decades of experience in dams, bridges, tunnels, mines, as well as high-rise infrastructure.
Digitex Systems
Provider of real-time structural health monitoring systems to assist engineers with non-destructive testing and early structural damage detection