
Hobo RXW-UCD-xxx – Onset
HOBOnet pulse input sensor, compatible with contact closures such as tipping-bucket rain gauges or reed switches for a complete system requires at least one Hobo RX3000 monitoring station with a HOBOnet wireless manager (RXMOD-RXW-xxx) or one Hobo MicroRX station (which has an integrated HOBOnet wireless manager).
The HOBOnet wireless pulse input sensor, model RXW-UCD-xxx, is a versatile tool designed to connect seamlessly with sensors that have pulse outputs. This sensor is particularly compatible with mechanical contact closures, such as tipping-bucket rain gauges or reed switches, making it ideal for various environmental and industrial monitoring applications.
Key Features:
- Wireless Pulse Input: Capable of handling a maximum input frequency of 2 Hz (2 pulses per second) for mechanical contact closures, ensuring accurate and reliable data collection.
- Seamless Data Communication: The HOBOnet wireless sensors transmit data directly to the Hobo RX3000 or the Hobo MicroRX station. Data can also be passed through other wireless sensors, enhancing the flexibility and scalability of your monitoring network.
- Preconfigured for Quick Deployment: The sensor arrives preconfigured and ready to deploy, allowing for a quick and straightforward setup process.
- Robust Wireless Technology: The sensor utilizes 900 MHz wireless mesh self-healing technology, offering a strong and reliable wireless signal range of 450 to 600 meters, with up to five hops for extended coverage.
- Expandable Network: Supports up to 50 wireless sensors or 336 data channels per Hobo RX station, providing extensive monitoring capabilities.
- Onboard Memory: Includes onboard memory to prevent data loss, even if temporary communication disruptions occur.
- Power Source: Powered by rechargeable AA batteries and a built-in solar panel, ensuring continuous operation with minimal maintenance.
Applications:
- Environmental Monitoring: Ideal for use with tipping-bucket rain gauges, making it perfect for weather stations and other outdoor environmental monitoring setups.
- Industrial Monitoring: Suitable for applications that involve mechanical contact closures, such as reed switches used in industrial equipment.
- Outdoor Environments: Designed to withstand harsh outdoor conditions, ensuring reliable performance in a variety of environments.
Why Choose the Hobo RXW-UCD-xxx?
- Reliability: Robust and reliable data transmission with self-healing wireless technology.
- Ease of Use: Preconfigured and easy to deploy, with a simple button-push setup for joining the HOBOnet wireless network.
- Scalability: Easily expand your monitoring network with up to 50 wireless sensors or 336 data channels per Hobo RX station.
For more information or to purchase the Hobo RXW-UCD-xxx, contact us today to enhance your environmental or industrial monitoring systems with this dependable wireless pulse input sensor.
Technical specifications
Measurement input frequency: 2 Hz (2 pulses per second)
Measurement range: 0-65.533 pulses per logging interval
Resolution: 1 pulse
Maximum input voltage: 3,6 Volt
Operating temperature range: -25° to 60°C with rechargeable batteries, -40 to 70°C with lithium batteries
Transmission range: up to 457,2 meter line of sight at 1,8 meters high
Maximum number of motes: up to 50 wireless sensors or 336 data channels per one Hobo RX station
Logging rate: 1 minute to 18 hours
Number of channels: 2
Battery type: two AA 1,2 Volt rechargeable NiMH batteries powered by built-in solar panel or two AA 1,5 Volt lithium batteries for operating conditions of -40 to 70°C
Battery life: with NiMH batteries: 3-5 years when operated in the temperature range -20° to 40°C, with lithium batteries: 1 year
Memory: 16 MB
Cable length: 6,5 meters
Environmental rating: mote: IP67, NEMA 6