Crossbow MTS/MDA Sensor Board User Manual

User manual for Crossbow MTS/MDA sensor boards covering specifications, wiring, and operation of the various sensor modules.


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Brand
Crossbow
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
44
File format
PDF
File size
688 KB
Published
06 October, 2026
Updated
06 October, 2026
MD5 checksum
7BCF98EFFF282C8991783A29AB03AE53

About this manual

The Crossbow MTS/MDA Sensor Board User Manual provides detailed information on the MTS series sensor boards and MDA series data‑acquisition boards that interface with Crossbow MICA wireless motes. It describes each board variant, the supported sensors, and how to connect and configure them.

The manual also includes schematics, conversion formulas, prototyping area pinouts, and warranty and support details, helping developers integrate the boards into their wireless sensor networks.

What's inside

  • Introduction
  • MTS101CA Sensor Board
  • MTS300/MTS310 Sensor Board
  • MTS400/MTS420 Sensor Board
  • MTS510CA Sensor Board
  • MDA100CA/MDA100CB Sensor Board
  • MDA300CA Sensor Board
  • MDA320CA Sensor Board
  • MDA500CA Sensor Board
  • Appendix A: TinyOS Drivers

Specifications

Thermistor typeYSI 44006
Thermistor time constant10 seconds, still air
Thermistor base resistance10 kΩ at 25 °C
Thermistor repeatability±0.2 °C
Light sensor typeClairex CL94L
Light sensor off resistance (ROFF)520 kΩ
ADXL202JE G‑range±2 G
ADXL202JE bandwidthDC‑50 Hz
ADXL202JE resolution2 mG RMS

Frequently asked questions

What signal must be set to turn on the light sensor?

Digital control signal PW1 must be turned on to power the light sensor.

What is the warranty period for Crossbow sensor boards?

Crossbow provides a one‑year warranty from the date of shipment.

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