Wireless field-ready transducer acquisition device

The proposed innovation is a device that connects to existing, installed pressure transducers (or other transducers) and allows for remote, wireless reading of these transducers with Bluetooth enabled devices, such as laptops, mobile devices, or other field-deployable computers. When installed, the device will provide a wireless reading of the transducer. This device will have the following features:Long battery life, at least sufficient for a full day of testing for most pressure transducersldquo;Pass throughrdquo; signal and power such that the device can remain connected to a pressure transducer when also connected to a wired DAQAdaptability to a variety of output voltage levelsAdaptability to a variety of input voltagesConfigurable pin-outsCompatibility with most existing pressure transducers used for rocket testingMemory sufficient for device ID, onboard calibration curves, etc.Field-ready sturdy waterproof constructionAdherence to low-power Bluetooth 5.0 standardsExternal on/off switchnbsp;Power - This device is now possible due to relatively recent advancements in the reduction of power for short-range communication (e.g. Bluetooth 5.0), analog to digital conversion chips, and the improvement in volumetric storage capacity of lithium battery technology. For instance, a single 18650 cell (one of the most common lithium ion cells on the market) has approximately 9 W-hr of total storage in a 2.6 inch long x 0.75 inch diameter form factor. This is more than sufficient to power a typical pressure transducer for a full working day.Data - Analog to digital conversion chips are now cheaper and lower power than ever before. Also the recent wave of DIY robotics and control (e.g. Arduino and Raspberry PI systems) have provided a market for inexpensive, low-power, integrated acquisition devices that, while likely not suitable for a final commercial product, are more than sufficient for prototyping and development purposes.