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The Worldsensing Thread X3 is an autonomous broadband connectivity device designed for high data-rate and power-demanding industrial applications. Featuring an integrated 4G/LTE modem, wireless mesh networking, and a battery pack in a weather-resistant enclosure, it ensures reliable, high-performance communication in challenging environments. As a key component of Worldsensing’s broadband networks, the Thread X3 provides robust connectivity for data-intensive sensors.

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Key Features

Multiple communication modes with an integrated SIM card and secured wired connections via LAN (Ethernet)
Easy configuration allowing quick setup through the Sensemetrics Platform with no on-site configuration required; data can also be forwarded to third-party software in JSON format
Extensible sensor connectivity
- seamless connect-and-collect experience with a wide range of data-intensive, power-demanding digital sensors, including total stations, MPBXs, cameras, and multi-parameter weather stations from leading manufacturers
- 3 input channels supporting unlimited monitoring possibilities
- Can connect multiplexers with up to 128 sensors
- Relay capabilities in each input channel
- Can connect cameras for triggered actions
Flexible power options
- Internal battery
- 3 day battery backup
- Solar powered (100W) or AC
- Low power mode

Applications

Monitoring in-ground vertical and lateral displacement and deformations
Monitoring absolute surface movements
Monitoring relative surface movements
Monitoring precipitation, air temperature and other weather parameters
Monitoring air quality and dust

Technical Specifications

Network features

Cellular: Integrated SIM card. Globally compliant on 600+ cellular networks across 190 countries

Ethernet: 10/100 Ethernet interface with end-to end encrypted communication secured by TLS 1.2

Wireless mesh: LPWA with compatible devices and smart sensors through MQTT-SN standard. Automatic network role detection Gateway, Repeater, or Endpoint

Sensor I/O

Number of channels: 3 channels

Input types: Channel 01: USB, RS232, RS485, 4-20mA; Channel 02: RS232, RS485, 4-20mA; Channel 03: RS232, RS485, 4-20mA

Power: 12 or 15 VDC Out, up to 20 W

Advanced capabilities: Supports Multiplexer (MUX) with up to 128 sensors. Relay capabilities: each device port can output 12V that can be toggled on and off manually, via API integration, by alert trigger, or by recorded flow

Power requirements

Input voltage: Nominal voltage 24 VDC, range 15-26 VDC

Mean power consumption: Up to 2500mA (Charge mode); 200mA RMS (Standard mode); 20mA RMS (Low power mode) @24 VDC

Direct connect solar panel: Maximum Peak Power (Pmax): 160 W; Maximum open circuit voltage (Voc): 22.9 V; Optimum operating voltage (Vmp): 20.2 V; Maximum operating current (lmp): 7.92 A

Battery: Internal 12.8V 9.9AH (126.72Wh) LiFePO4