Many users wish to integrate biosensor measurements directly into their existing data acquisition, automation, or IoT infrastructure. One approach is to connect the ZP Biosensor Measurement Kit to Node-RED, allowing sensor measurements to be collected, visualized, and stored within a wider monitoring system.
Connecting the Biosensor Measurement Kit
The Biosensor Measurement Kit communicates via a serial interface, making it suitable for integration with software platforms capable of reading serial data streams.
A typical setup is:
Sensor
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ZP Biosensor Measurement Kit
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USB Serial Connection
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Node-RED
Once connected, Node-RED can read measurement data directly from the Biosensor Measurement Kit and make it available for further processing.
Typical Integration Workflow
A simple Node-RED workflow may contain:
Serial Input
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Data Processing
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Dashboard / Database / Data Export
In this arrangement:
- The serial node receives measurement data from the Biosensor Measurement Kit.
- Function nodes can parse and process incoming measurements.
- Results can then be displayed, logged, or forwarded to other systems.
Sensor Compatibility
The same Biosensor Measurement Kit platform can be used with a range of ZP sensors, including:
- Phosphate
- pH
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Calcium
- Glucose
- Lactate
This allows users to establish a common electronics and software architecture while changing only the sensor according to the measurement required.
Data Acquisition
Within a Node-RED environment, incoming measurements can be:
- Displayed in real time
- Stored in databases
- Exported to CSV files
- Forwarded to external systems
- Used to trigger automated actions
This provides a straightforward route for integrating electrochemical sensor measurements into an existing digital infrastructure.
Getting Started
Biosensor Measurement Kit:
https://shop.zimmerpeacock.com/en-gb/products/biosensor-single-purpose-board
User Guide:
Whether measuring phosphate, pH, sodium, potassium, calcium, glucose, or lactate, the combination of the ZP Biosensor Measurement Kit and Node-RED provides a straightforward way to connect sensor measurements to data acquisition and automation systems.
