Hobo RX3000 Series User manual

HOBO® RX3000 Remote Monitoring Station Manual

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The HOBO RX3000 Remote Monitoring Station provides continuous logging for a broad range of

energy and weather monitoring applications with up to ten smart sensors, optional analog sensor,

water level sensor, and relay modules, and wireless sensor motes. Data from the RX3000 station is

transferred at regular connection intervals to HOBOlink® web-based software where you can

check the latest conditions, view graphs, configure sensors and alarms, set up a dashboard,

download your data, or schedule data delivery via email or FTP. Inside its weatherproof enclosure,

this durable station has a built-in LCD screen to check the current system configuration and status,

start and stop logging, add and remove smart sensors, and connect to HOBOlink on demand. Up

to three individual relays can be activated on the optional relay module while the optional analog

module has four analog inputs that support excitation power, scaling, and statistics

measurements. An optional RXW Manager module is also available for the station to set up the

HOBOnet Wireless Sensor Network, which can support up to 50 motes. All easy-to-install modules

can be configured with HOBOlink.

Specifications

Operating Range -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F); no remote communications for battery

voltage less than 3.9 V DC

Smart Sensor Connectors 10

Smart Sensor Network Cable

Length

100 m (328 ft) maximum

Smart Sensor Data Channels Maximum of 15 (some smart sensors use more than one data channel;

see sensor manual for details)

Module Slots 2

Logging Rate 1 second (RX3001 and RX3002) or 1 minute (RX3003 and RX3004) to 18

hours

Time Accuracy ±8 seconds per month in 0° to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) range;

±30 seconds per month in -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F) range

Battery Type/Power Source 4 Volt, 10 AHr, rechargeable sealed lead-acid; external power required

using one of these options: AC power adapter (AC-U30), solar panel

(SOLAR-xW), or external power source 5 V DC to 17 V DC with external

DC power cable (CABLE-RX-PWR)

Rechargeable Battery

Service Life

Typical 3–5 years when operated in the temperature range -20° to 40°C

(-4°F to 104°F); operation outside this range will reduce the battery

service life

Memory 32 MB, 2 million measurements, continuous logging

Alarm Notification Latency Logging interval plus 2–4 minutes, typical

Enclosure Access Hinged door secured by two latches with eyelets for use with user-

supplied padlocks

LCD LCD is visible from 0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F); the LCD may react slowly

or go blank in temperatures outside this range

Materials Outer enclosure: Polycarbonate/PBT blend with stainless steel hinge

pins and brass inserts; Inner enclosure: Polycarbonate; Gaskets:

Silicone rubber; Cable channel: EPDM rubber; Cable opening cover:

Aluminum with ABS plastic thumb screws; U-Bolts: Steel with zinc

dichromate finish

Size 18.6 x 18.1 x 11.8 cm (7.3 x 7.1 x 4.7 in.); see diagrams on next page

Weight 2.2 kg (4.85 lb)

Mounting 3.8 cm (1.5 inch) mast or wall mount

Environmental Rating Weatherproof enclosure, NEMA 4X (requires proper installation of

cable channel system)

The CE Marking identifies this product as complying with all relevant

directives in the European Union (EU)

See last page

RX3002: FCC ID R68XPICOW, IC ID 3867A-XPICOW

RX3003: FCC ID QIPEHS6, IC ID 7830A-EHS6; approved for use in

Taiwan and Japan

RX3004: FCC ID QIPPLS62-W, IC ID:7830A-PLS62W

HOBO RX3000 Remote

Monitoring Station

Models: RX3001-00-01 Ethernet

RX3002-00-01 Wi-Fi

RX3003-00-01 Cellular

RX3004-00-01 Cellular 4G

Included Items:

•Two plates for cable access

openings with eight

thumbscrews and one wrench

•Two rubber cable channels

•Rubber plugs

•Grease packet

•Two mounting plates with

four screws

•Grounding wire

•Two U-bolts

Required Items:

•HOBOlink

•HOBOware

3.7.2 or later

with USB cable for RX3002 Wi-

Fi models (optional for

RX3001, RX3003, and RX3004

models)

•AC adapter (AC-U30) or solar

panel (SOLAR-xW)

Optional Items:

•Smart sensors

•Analog sensor module

(RXMOD-A1)

•Relay module (RXMOD-R1)

•RXW Manager (RXMOD-RXW-

xxx) and RXW motes

•Water level sensor module

(RXMOD-W1) with water level

sensor (MX2001-0x-S or

MX2001-0x-Ti-S) and cable

(CABLE-RWLMOD-xxx)

•External DC power cable

(CABLE-RX-PWR)

•Tripod kit (M-TPA or M-TPB)

•Guy wire kit (M-GWA)

•1/2 inch stake kit (M-SKA)

•Grounding kit (M-GKA),

required if using wind speed

or wind direction smart sensor

Sensors, modules, and

accessories are available at

www.onsetcomp.com.

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Table of Contents

Specifications ..........................................................................................1

Module Specifications.............................................................................3

Device Components and Operation ........................................................6

LCD Operation.........................................................................................7

Setting up the Station .............................................................................9

1. Log in to HOBOlink. ......................................................................9

2. Register the station......................................................................9

3. Install optional modules or user-supplied SIM.............................9

4. Plug in the battery and charging device. ......................................9

5. Check and configure device communications. ...........................10

6. Plug in and search for any smart sensors. ..................................11

7. Add any wireless sensor motes. .................................................11

8. Connect analog sensors, relay devices, or water level sensors. .12

9. Connect to HOBOlink. ................................................................13

10. Configure the station in HOBOlink. ............................................13

11. Start logging. ..............................................................................17

12. If you installed a water level sensor module and sensor,

obtain a reference water level reading. .....................................17

13. If you installed a water level sensor module and sensor,

configure the water level and water flow channels in

HOBOlink....................................................................................17

Viewing Data in HOBOlink.....................................................................18

Setting System and Sensor Alarms........................................................18

System Alarms ..................................................................................18

Sensor Alarms...................................................................................19

Setting up Water Level and Water Flow Channels in HOBOlink ............19

Setting up a Water Level Channel .................................................... 19

Setting up a Water Flow Channel for a V-Notch Weir ...................... 20

Setting up a Water Flow Channel for a Rectangular Weir ................ 21

Setting up a Water Flow Channel for a Trapezoidal Weir................. 22

Setting up a Water Flow Channel for a General Flume .................... 22

Setting up a Water Flow Channel for a Stage-Discharge Table......... 23

Starting and Stopping Logging .............................................................. 24

Adding or Removing Smart Sensors...................................................... 24

Adding or Removing Modules............................................................... 25

Adding or Removing Analog Sensors, Relay Devices, or Water Level

Sensors ................................................................................................. 25

Adding or Removing Motes .................................................................. 26

Managing Connections to HOBOlink..................................................... 27

Checking Latest Conditions with HOBOware ........................................ 27

Deploying and Mounting the Station.................................................... 27

Guidelines for Deploying the Station................................................ 27

Guidelines for Deploying the HOBOnet RX Wireless Sensor

Network..................................................................................... 28

Guidelines for Deploying a Water Level Sensor ............................... 29

Installing the Grounding Wire .......................................................... 30

Mounting the Station ....................................................................... 30

Installing the Weatherproof Rubber Cable Channel and Covers ..... 30

Care and Maintenance.......................................................................... 31

Troubleshooting.................................................................................... 31

Battery Information .............................................................................. 32

Specifications (continued)

Ethernet (RX3001)

Connector One RJ45/100BaseT

i-Fi (RX3002)

Network Standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n

Frequency Range 2.412–2.484 GHz

Antenna Connector 1, no diversity supported

Data Rates 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps (802.11b); 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps (802.11g

802.11n, HT20 MCS0 (6.5 Mbps) to HT20 MC87 (65 Mbps)

Number of Selectable Radio

Subchannels

Up to 14 channels; profiles available will include USA, France, Japan,

Spain, Canada, and “Other” (multiple countries)

Radio Modulations OFDM, DSSS, DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, 16QAM, 64QAM

Security WEP 64/128, WPA-PSK, AES end-to-end encryption, WPA2,

protocols not listed are not supported

Maximum Receive Level -10 dBm (with PER <8%)

Receiver Sensitivity -72 dBM for 54 Mbps, -87 dBm for 11 Mbps, -89 dBm for 5.5 Mbps,

-90 dBm for 2.0 Mbps, -92 dBm for 1.0 Mbps

ellular (RX3003 and RX3004)

Wireless Radio RX3003:

GSM/GPRS/EDGE: Quad band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz,

UMTS/HSPA+: Five band 800/850/900/1900/2100 MHz

RX3004:

GSM/GPRS/EDGE: Quad band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

UMTS/HSPA+: Seven band 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100 MHz

LTE: Twelve Band 700/800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 MHz

Antenna RX3003: Penta band

RX3004: 4G LTE

Dimensions

11.8 cm

4.7 in.

18.6 cm

(

7.3 in.

)

18.1 cm

(7.1 in.)

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Module Specifications

Optional Analog Sensor Module (RXMOD-A1)

Input Channels Four, single-ended, in addition to smart sensor data channels

Measurement Range and

Accuracy

0–25.6 mA DC, ±5 µA ± 0.15% of reading

0–2.5 V DC, ±0.25 mV ±0.2% of reading

0–5 V DC, ±0.25 mV ±0.2% of reading

0–10 V DC, ±0.3 mV ±0.2% of reading

0–20 V DC, ±0.6 mV ±0.2% of reading

0–33 V DC, ±1.20 mV ±0.2% of reading

Resolution 15 bits

Field Wiring Two- or three-wire via screw terminals, 16–24 AWG

Minimum/Maximum Input

Voltage

0/33 V DC

Minimum/Maximum Input

Current

0/25.6 mA

Minimum Source Impedance

for Current Measurement

20 KΩ

Excitation Voltage 12 V DC ±5% at 200 mA maximum per module

Alarm Output Relays Each relay contact closure can be configured as normally open,

normally closed, or pulsed for one second

Voltage 30 V max

Optional Relay Module (RXMOD-R1)

Relays Three independent relays

Current 1 Amp max

Optional RXW Manager Module (RXMOD-RXW-xxx)

perating Temperature

Range

-25° to 60°C (-13° to 140°F)

Radio Power 12.6 mW (+11 dBm) non-adjustable

Transmission Range At least 304.8 m (1,000 ft) line of sight at 1.8 m (6 ft) from the ground,

457.2 m (1,500 ft) typical

Wireless Data Standard IEEE 802.15.4

Radio Operating Frequencies RXMOD-RXW-900: 904–924 MHz

RXMOD-RXW-868: 866.5 MHz

RXMOD-RXW-922: 916–924 MHz

Modulation Employed OQPSK (Offset Quadrature Phase Shift Keying)

Data Rate Up to 250 kbps, non-adjustable

Duty Cycle <1%

Maximum Number of Motes 50 motes per one RX Wireless Sensor Network

Power Source Powered by the RX3000 station

Dimensions Mote: 16.2 x 8.59 x 4.14 cm (6.38 x 3.38 x 1.63 inches)

Cable length: 2 m (6.56 ft)

Weight Mote: 159 g (5.62 oz)

Materials Mote: PCPBT, silicone rubber seal

Environmental Rating Mote: IP67

ompliance Marks RXMOD-RXW-900: See last page

RXMOD-RXW-868: The CE Marking identifies this product as

complying with all relevant directives in the European Union

(EU).

RXMOD-RXW-922: See last page

Analog Sensor Module (RXMOD-A1)

Relay Module (RXMOD-R1)

RXW Manager Module

(RXMOD-RXW-xxx)

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Module Specifications (continued)

Optional Water Level Sensor Module (RXMOD-W1)

Pressure (Absolute) and Water Level Measurements MX2001-01-S and MX2001-01-Ti-S

Operation Range 0 to 207 kPa (0 to 30 psia); approximately 0 to 9 m (0 to 30 ft) of

water depth at sea level, or 0 to 12 m (0 to 40 ft) of water at 3,000 m

(10,000 ft) of altitude

Factory Calibrated Range 69 to 207 kPa (10 to 30 psia), 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)

Burst Pressure 310 kPa (45 psia) or 18 m (60 ft) depth

Water Level Accuracy* Typical error: ±0.05% FS, 0.5 cm (0.015 ft) water

Maximum error: ±0.1% FS, 1.0 cm (0.03 ft) water

Raw Pressure Accuracy** ±0.3% FS, 0.62 kPa (0.09 psi) maximum error

Resolution <0.02 kPa (0.003 psi), 0.21 cm (0.007 ft) water

Pressure Response Time

(90%)***

<1 second at a stable temperature

Pressure (Absolute) and Water Level Measurements MX2001-02-S

Operation Range 0 to 400 kPa (0 to 58 psia); approximately 0 to 30.6 m (0 to 100 ft) of

water depth at sea level, or 0 to 33.6 m (0 to 111 ft) of water at

3,000 m (10,000 ft) of altitude

Factory Calibrated Range 69 to 400 kPa (10 to 58 psia), 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)

Burst Pressure 500 kPa (72.5 psia) or 40.8 m (134 ft) depth

Water Level Accuracy* Typical error: ±0.05% FS, 1.5 cm (0.05 ft) water

Maximum error: ±0.1% FS, 3.0 cm (0.1 ft) water

Raw Pressure Accuracy** ±0.3% FS, 1.20 kPa (0.17 psi) maximum error

Resolution <0.04 kPa (0.006 psi), 0.41 cm (0.013 ft) water

Pressure Response Time

(90%)***

<1 second at a stable temperature

Pressure (Absolute) and Water Level Measurements MX2001-03-S

Operation Range 0 to 850 kPa (0 to 123.3 psia); approximately 0 to 76.5 m (0 to 251 ft)

of water depth at sea level, or 0 to 79.5 m (0 to 262 ft) of water at

3,000 m (10,000 ft) of altitude

Factory Calibrated Range 69 to 850 kPa (10 to 123.3 psia), 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)

Burst Pressure 1,200 kPa (174 psia) or 112 m (368 ft) depth

Water Level Accuracy* Typical error: ±0.05% FS, 3.8 cm (0.125 ft) water

Maximum error: ±0.1% FS, 7.6 cm (0.25 ft) water

Raw Pressure Accuracy** ±0.3% FS, 2.55 kPa (0.37 psi) maximum error

Resolution <0.085 kPa (0.012 psi), 0.87 cm (0.028 ft) water

Pressure Response Time

(90%)***

<1 second at a stable temperature

Pressure (Absolute) and Water Level Measurements MX2001-04-S and MX2001-04-Ti-S

Operation Range 0 to 145 kPa (0 to 21 psia); approximately 0 to 4 m (0 to 13 ft) of

water depth at sea level, or 0 to 7 m (0 to 23 ft) of water at 3,000 m

(10,000 ft) of altitude

Factory Calibrated Range 69 to 145 kPa (10 to 21 psia), 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)

Burst Pressure 310 kPa (45 psia) or 18 m (60 ft) depth

Water Level Accuracy* Typical error: ±0.075% FS, 0.3 cm (0.01 ft) water

Maximum error: ±0.15% FS, 0.6 cm (0.02 ft) water

Raw Pressure Accuracy** ±0.3% FS, 0.43 kPa (0.063 psi) maximum error

Resolution <0.014 kPa (0.002 psi), 0.14 cm (0.005 ft) water

Pressure Response Time

(90%)***

<1 second at a stable temperature

Water Level Sensor Module

(RXMOD-W1)

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Module Specifications (continued)

ater Level Sensor and Cable

Dimensions Sensor (MX2001-0x-S and MX2001-0x-Ti-S): 2.54 cm (1.0 inches)

diameter, 9.91 cm (3.9 inches) length

Cable (CABLE-RWLMOD-xxx): 0.47 cm ±0.03 (0.185 inches ±0.01)

diameter, 0.2 to 400 m (0.65 to 1,312 ft) length

Note: The length of the water level logger cable can vary -0% to +3%

+10 cm (3.9 inches) from the length ordered.

Weight Stainless sensor (MX2001-0x-S): Approximately 106 g (3.74 oz) in air;

approximately 53.9 g (1.9 oz) in fresh water

Titanium sensor (MX2001-0x-Ti-S): Approximately 80 g (2.83 oz) in

air; approximately 37 g (1.3 oz) in fresh water

Cable (CABLE-RWLMOD-XXX): 39 g (1.38 oz) per 1 meter (3.28 ft)

Materials Stainless sensor (MX2001-0x-S): Acetal housing, Viton and Buna-N

O-rings, ceramic sensor in stainless steel end cap

Titanium sensor (MX2001-0x-Ti-S): Acetal housing, Viton and Buna-

N O-rings, ceramic sensor in Titanium end cap

Cable (CABLE-RWLMOD-XXX): Polycarbonate end cap, PVC end cap,

polycarbonate collar nut, Viton O-rings, polyurethane jacket

Environmental Rating IP68; cable is waterproof for continuous immersion up to 112 m

(368 ft), refer to sensor model specifications for sensor depth rating

Barometric Pressure (RXMOD-W1)

Operation Range 66 to 107 kPa (9.57 to 15.52 psia)

Temperature Calibrated

Range

-20 to 50°C (-4 to 122°C)

Accuracy ±0.2 kPa (±0.029 psi) over full temperature range at fixed pressure;

maximum error ±0.5% FS

Water Level Accuracy* Typical error: ±0.075% FS, 0.3 cm (0.01 ft) water

Maximum error: ±0.15% FS, 0.6 cm (0.02 ft) water

Resolution <0.01 kPa (0.0015 psi)

Response Time <1 second at stable temperature

Stability (Drift) <0.01 kPa (0.0015 psi) per year

emperature (Water Level Sensors MX2001-0x-S and MX2001-0x-Ti-S)

Operation Range -20° to 50°C (-4° to 122°F)

Accuracy ±0.44°C from 0° to 50°C (±0.79°F from 32° to 122°F), see Plot A

Resolution 0.1°C at 25°C (0.18°F at 77°F), see Plot A

Response Time (90%) 5 minutes in water (typical)

Stability (Drift) 0.1°C (0.18°F) per year

* Water Level Accuracy: With accurate reference water level measurement, known water density,

and a stable temperature environment. System Water Level Accuracy equals the sum of the

Barometric Water Level Accuracy plus the selected sensor Water Level Accuracy.

** Raw Pressure Accuracy: Absolute pressure sensor accuracy includes all sensor drift, temperature,

and hysteresis-induced errors.

*** Changes in Temperature: Allow 20 minutes in water to achieve full temperature compensation of

the pressure sensor. There can be up to 0.5% of additional error due to rapid temperature changes.

Measurement accuracy also depends on temperature response time.

Plot A

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Device Components and Operation

Station Door: This is the protective, hinged door covering the

LCD and electronics. The station serial number and device key

needed for HOBOlink registration are located on the inside of

the door.

LCD Screen: This shows details about system, module, and

sensor operation (see LCD Operation).

Select Button: Use this button to cycle through information

about the smart sensors and optional modules (see LCD

Operation).

Start/Stop Button: Use this button to start and stop logging or

clear a fault code (see LCD Operation).

Connect/Search Button: Use this button to connect to

HOBOlink or search for new smart sensors (see LCD Operation).

Antenna: This is the external radio antenna for cellular

communication in the RX3003 model. The RX3002 and RX3004

models use an internal antenna.

SIM Card/Micro SIM Card: A SIM card is installed in the RX3003

model or a micro SIM card is installed in the RX3004 model to

enable cellular communications.

Grounding Wire Port: Use this port to connect a grounding wire

(see Deploying and Mounting the Station).

Module Slots: These are two slots for installing optional analog

sensor, relay, water level sensor, or RXW Manager modules

(see Setting up the Station).

Battery Port: Use this port to plug in the internal battery cable

(see Setting up the Station and Battery Information).

Charging Port: Use this port to plug in an AC adapter, solar

panel, or external power source to keep the battery charged

(see Setting up the Station and Battery Information).

USB Port: Use this port to connect the station to the computer

via USB cable as needed for HOBOware.

Ethernet Connector: Use this port to connect an Ethernet RJ45

cable for the RX3001 model (see Setting up the Station).

Smart Sensor Connectors: Use these input jacks to connect up

to 10 smart sensors (see Setting up the Station). The station can

support up to 15 smart sensor data channels; some smart

sensors have more than one data channel.

Cable Access Openings: These are the two openings for

connecting cables and wires to the station (see Setting up the

Station). Install the cover plates and rubber cable channels in

these openings to create a weatherproof seal (see Deploying

and Mounting the Station).

Vent. This vent allows pressure to equalize inside the station

while keeping water out. Note that the pressure inside the

station does not match the outside air pressure exactly.

Therefore, a barometric pressure sensor deployed within the

case cannot measure the true atmospheric pressure unless it

has its own unrestricted vent to the outside.

Battery Port

Smart Sensor

Connectors Cable Access Openings

Vent

SIM Card

(RX3003) or

Micro SIM Card

(RX3004)

LCD Screen

Ethernet

Connector

(

RX3001

)

Charging Port

USB Port Module Slots

Station Door

Antenna

(RX3003)

Grounding

Wire Port

Connect/

Button

Start/

Stop

Button

Select

Button

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LCD Operation

This example shows all symbols illuminated on the LCD screen with an overview of what each section of the LCD represents. Refer to the

table below for details about each section and associated symbols.

System Status

This part of the LCD shows the overall system status.

When the station is powered up, “Initializing System” flashes in the upper left part of the LCD. After initialization is

complete, “System” remains illuminated and one of these symbols will appear:

indicates the system is ok.

indicates there is a problem with the system; check the Device Information panel on your station page in HOBOlink.

Connection Status

This part of the LCD shows the communication method used for connecting to HOBOlink and the system connection

status.

This indicates the station is connected via a USB cable.

This indicates the station is using Ethernet to connect to HOBOlink. This will blink while connecting to HOBOlink.

This indicates the station is using Wi-Fi to connect to HOBOlink. This also shows the strength of the wireless signal; the

more bars there are, the stronger the signal. This will blink while connecting to HOBOlink.

This indicates the station is using a cellular network to connect to HOBOlink. This also shows the strength of the cellular

signal; the more bars there are, the stronger the signal. This will blink while connecting to HOBOlink.

When the station is attempting to connect or is currently connected to HOBOlink, “Connection” flashes on the LCD. After

the connection is complete, “Last Connection” remains illuminated and one of these symbols will appear:

indicates the last connection to HOBOlink was ok.

indicates there was a problem with the last connection; check the Connections log in HOBOlink.

Smart Sensor and

Module Status

This part of the LCD shows the status of the smart sensors and any optional modules installed. Module 1 is installed in the

left slot and Module 2 in the right slot.

One of the following symbols will also appear next to smart sensors or a module (if applicable):

indicates the smart sensor or module is ok.

indicates there is a problem with the smart sensor or module; check your device page in HOBOlink.

indicates a sensor alarm has tripped and will flash on the LCD until the alarm is cleared; check the Alarms log in

HOBOlink.

Logging Status

This part of the LCD indicates whether the station is currently logging.

“Stopped” indicates the station is not currently logging while “Logging” indicates it is currently logging. Press the

Start/Stop button to start or stop logging as desired. Note that “Logging” will blink until the first data point is logged after

the Start button is pressed.

Battery and

Memory Status

This part of the LCD shows the current battery level and memory.

The battery indicator shows the approximate battery power remaining. In this example, the battery is fully charged. The

lightning bolt will appear when an AC adapter, solar panel, or external power source is plugged into the station. “Charging”

will flash while the battery is being charged.

When the station is logging, it will record data indefinitely, with newest data overwriting the oldest data until the station is

stopped. This continuous logging is represented by the arrow in this symbol.

System Status

Connection Status

Smart Sensor and

Module Status

Logging Status

Battery and Memory Status

Channel and Device

Information

Button Symbols

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Channel and

Device

Information

This part of the LCD shows the number of channels and other information about each module. It also shows general device

information. Press the Select button to scroll through four screens: the main screen, smart sensors screen, Module 1, and

Module 2 screens.

Main Screen

When viewing the main LCD screen, the total number of

channels in use by the system is displayed. This is a

combination of smart sensor channels and enabled

sensor channels. For example, if there are 5 smart sensor

channels and 3 analog sensor channels, then 8 channels

are shown on the main screen, as in the following

example.

Smart Sensors Screen

When viewing the smart sensors screen, the number of smart

sensor channels is displayed. Note that some smart sensors

have more than one channel associated with them so the

number of channels may not match the number of physical

smart sensors. In this example, there are 5 smart sensor

channels.

Module 1 and 2

When viewing the Module 1 or Module 2 screen,

information about that particular module is displayed. If

an analog sensor module is installed, the number of

enabled analog sensors is displayed in the channels count

(three sensors in this example). If an RXW Manager

module is installed, the channel count represents all

measurement channels plus a battery channel for each

mote in the HOBOnet RX Wireless Sensor Network. For

example, one temp/RH wireless sensor has a channel

count of three as shown below: two for temperature and

RH and one for the mote battery.

When a relay module is installed, the state of each relay is

shown on the module screen. In this example, a relay module

is installed in the Module 2 slot so this shows whether each

relay is open “o” or closed “c”. In this example, the first and

third relays are open, and the second one is closed.

If a water level sensor module is installed, the channel count is

listed as 4. This represents barometric pressure, water

pressure, differential pressure, and water temperature. Water

level and water flow channels are derived in HOBOlink and not

included in the channel count shown on the station LCD.

This will blink in the lower right part of the LCD when a firmware update is underway. It will display which module or

element is being updated.

This is a numerical code that appears when a system fault has occurred. You may need to provide this code to Onset

Technical Support. See Troubleshooting for details.

This is the version number of the station firmware. It only appears when powering up the device.

Button Symbols

Use the three buttons below the following symbols to operate the station. Press any of the three buttons to turn on the

LCD.

Press this button to cycle through status information about the smart sensors and two optional modules.

Press this button to start logging. This option is not available while the station is actively connected to HOBOlink.

Press this button to stop logging. This option is not available while the station is actively connected to HOBOlink.

Press this button to connect to HOBOlink. This option is only available on the main LCD screen. It is not available when

scrolling through smart sensor and module information with the Select button. In addition, this option is not available while

a connection is underway or active.

Press this Search button for the station to detect all currently installed smart sensors or to add motes to your HOBOnet RX

Wireless Sensor Network. As you add or remove smart sensors while the station is stopped, press the Select button and

then the Search button for the system to recognize your changes. This option is not available for smart sensors while the

station is logging. To add motes to the HOBOnet RX Wireless Sensor Network, press the Select button to switch to the

module for the RXW Manager and then press the Search button for the station to find the motes. The station can search for

motes whether it is logging or stopped.

Use this button to clear a fault code.

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Notes on LCD Operation:

•The LCD will turn off after 5 minutes of inactivity. Press

any button to turn the LCD back on.

•There can be a delay before the LCD updates. For

example, if you plug in an AC adapter, it may take a few

seconds before the lightning bolt icon appears on the

LCD. This delay is by design to preserve battery life.

Setting up the Station

Follow these steps to set up the station.

1. Log in to HOBOlink.

Go to www.hobolink.com and log in to an existing account

or create a new one. You’ll receive an email to activate the

new account.

2. Register the station.

In HOBOlink, click Devices, RX Devices, and then the

the serial number and device key from the label inside the

station door.

3. Install optional modules or user-supplied SIM.

a. Make sure the station is powered down (unplug any

charging device and then disconnect the battery).

b. Insert the connector on the back of the module into the

receptacle in the left or right module slot. Add a second

module to the other slot if desired.

Tip: Install the analog module, water level sensor, or

RXW Manager module on the left and the relay module

on the right for easier cable routing.

3. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, tighten the screw at

the bottom of each module. In this example, an analog

module is installed in the Module 1 slot and a relay

module is installed in the Module 2 slot.

If you installed an RXW Manager module:

Plug the cable from the RXW Manager mote into the jack on

the module, making sure the cable is inserted through the

bottom of the station case. Do not reconnect the power on

the station until the mote is plugged in as shown.

WARNING: If you inadvertently install modules while the

power is on, you must disconnect and then reconnect the

battery and charging device to guarantee proper

operation.

If you are installing your own SIM:

Before continuing, follow the instructions at

https://www.onsetcomp.com/support/ manuals/installing-

sim-rx3000-station.

4. Plug in the battery and charging device.

a. Plug in the battery cable.

b. Feed the AC adapter or solar panel cable through the

smaller of the two cable openings and plug it in. You can

also use an optional external DC power cable (CABLE-

RX-PWR) with your own powering device in place of the

AC adapter or solar panel.

Connect the battery cable here

Plug in an AC adapter

or solar panel here

Insert the connectors

on the module here

Tighten the screw on installed modules

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c. Once the battery cable is plugged in, “Initializing

System” will flash on the LCD. A checkmark appears next

to “System” after the station initialization is complete.

5. Check and configure device communications.

For RX3003 and RX3004 cellular models:

After the station powers up in the previous step, it will

connect to HOBOlink automatically within two minutes. The

cellular icon and “Connection” will flash while the

connection is underway. Once the connection is complete, a

checkmark appears next to Last Connection. Note that the

entire initialization process may take several minutes; wait

until Last Connection and the checkmark appears before

continuing to step 6.

For RX3001 Ethernet models:

a. Plug in an Ethernet cable.

b. The station uses DHCP by default. If your network uses

DHCP, skip to step i.

If your network uses static IP addresses, connect the

station to the computer with the USB cable. (Consult

your Network Administrator if you are unsure whether

your network uses static IP addresses or for help with

the following steps).

c. In HOBOware, select Manage RX Station from the

Device menu. (On a computer with Microsoft®

Windows®, you may see a warning that Windows

Firewall has blocked some features. Select Domain

networks and click Allow Access.)

d. In the RX Station Manager, click the Actions button and

select Network Access.

e. Deselect the Use DHCP checkbox.

f. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS

Server. Consult your Network Administrator for the

appropriate addresses to complete these fields.

g. Click Save in the RX Station Manager. Click Done and

then close the RX Station Manager.

h. Disconnect the USB cable.

i. Press the Connect button on the station (the cloud

should be visible on the LCD screen) to connect to

HOBOlink. The Ethernet icon and “Connection” will flash

while the connection is underway. Once the connection is

complete, a checkmark appears next to Last Connection.

Wait for the checkmark and then continue to step 6.

For RX3002 Wi-Fi models:

a. Connect the station to the computer with the USB

cable.

b. In HOBOware, select Manage RX Station from the

Device menu. (On a computer with Microsoft®

Windows®, you may see a warning that Windows

Firewall has blocked some features. Select Domain

networks and click Allow Access.)

c. In the RX Station Manager, click the Actions button and

select Network Access.

d. Enter the Security information for your Wi-Fi network.

Type the Network Name, select the Security Type, and

type the Security Key. Select the Hide characters

checkbox to hide any characters typed into the Security

Key field. Consult your Network Administrator or

wireless router documentation for help with

determining your network security type.

“Initializing

System”

flashes when

the battery

cable is first

plugged in

A checkmark

appears next to

Last Connection

after connecting

to HOBOlink

Plug in an Ethernet cable here

A checkmark

appears next to

Last Connection

after connecting

to HOBOlink

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