WaveNode WN-2, 4-channel Digital Wattmeter

WaveNode WN-2 General Description

The WaveNode WN-2 is the perfect power and SWR monitor system for the advanced ham, remote controlled stations, contest stations and commercial applications where exact power and SWR measurements are crucial.

The Basic Station Monitor consists of the WN-2 signal processing unit and in-line coax sensors. The WN-2 contains all signal processing for up to four coax in-line sensors, and no calibration is necessary. An additional input is available for monitoring D.C. supply voltage and current (< 16 volts and < 25 amps). The interface to the computer is made via USB port.

The WN-2 can run stand-alone, or run in conjunction with your PC for simultaneous viewing of all four channels. Powerful 16-bit RISC processor with 12-bit A/D converter allows fast sampling and data transfer via USB port. Local selection on the unit of Channel number, SWR reset, and input/output port monitoring.

WaveNode WN-2 Main Features

• Simultaneous monitoring of RF power/SWR on four separate coax sensors. Add sensors before and after the amplifier, add sensors at the antenna to measure SWR and power at the feed point.
• Calculates SWR, peak, and average power for display on the built-in LCD display. Bargraph displays of peak power are shown when the RF power exceeds 2 watts.
• SWR protection relay (User selectable ports and level)
• Full-speed USB computer interface on all products.
• 16-bit RISC microprocessor, 12-bit A/D converter, and precision peak/average detection circuitry for each sensor.
• 40 Khz sampling of the RF envelope provides a digital Oscilloscope view of the modulation envelope.
•  Spectrum Analysis monitors the data content and bandwidth of the modulation speech or data stream. Monitor Inter modulation and splatter real-time as you operate.
• Additional monitoring circuitry is provided for station DC voltage/current.
• Four digital outputs allow monitoring and control with remote PC.
• Four additional analog inputs allow real-time monitoring on the local LCD display or remotely through USB interconnect to a host PC.
• Relay provided to trigger on excess SWR for equipment protection.
• All data viewing and control can be done locally or remotely via PC.
• Voice and Tone announcing of power and SWR for visually impaired operation.

Frequency Range

• Thruline sensor selection from 100 KHz- 1.3 GHZ. (See Thruline sensor selection for complete details).

Computer Requirements

• PC running Microsoft OS XP, 7, 8, 10 or 11.
• USB port.

Standalone Display

• WaveNode WN-2 measure and display Peak, Average power and SWR, voltage and 0-20 amp current monitor on any of four thruline sensors. Also four auxiliary 0-20 volt levels on from rear panel connector.

Measurement Accuracy

• + – 5%

Power Requirements

• 11-16 VDC @ 200 ma. (With included power supply or from station +12 VDC supply)

Dimensions

• Display Unit: 165 mm wide X 123 mm deep X 62mm high.
• Sensors: 102mm long X 39mm deep X 54mm high.

Connectors

• Control box four sensor inputs (minidin 6 pin).
• Sensor SO-239 (N connector on special order).
• USB type connector for PC interface.
• SWR Protection Relay with N/0 and N/C contacts.

WaveNode WN-2 Standard System Includes

• Wattmeter Control/Display unit.
• One HF 2 kW RF sensor (contact us for other options)
• CDROM (software and USB driver)
• Wall transformer (220-240V EU standard)
• USB cable with ferrite cores

WaveNode WN-2 Special Order Options

• RT1/2 Yaesu Rotator Controller.
• Sensor RFView port for external monitoring.