HOBO® RX Wireless Sensor Network
HOBO RX3000 RXW Manager (RXMOD-RXW-xxx) Manual
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The HOBO RX3000 RXW Manager is a module and mote designed to work with the HOBOnet
Wireless Sensor Network. When the RXW Manager module is installed in an RX3000 station, data
is transmitted wirelessly from sensor motes across the network to the RX3000 station and then
uploaded to HOBOlink® web-based software. You can use HOBOlink to monitor the network, view
graphs, set up alarms, download data, and more.
Specifications
Operating Temperature
Range
-25° to 60°C (-13° to 140°F)
Radio Power
12.6 mW (+11 dBm) non-adjustable
Transmission Range
Reliable connection to 457.2 m (1,500 ft) line of sight at 1.8 m (6 ft) high
Reliable connection to 609.6 m (2,000 ft) line of sight at 3 m (10 ft) high
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, NEMA 6
Compliance 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
Components and Operation
Manager Mote Closed
Manager Mote Opened
Manager Module
The RXW Manager consists of a mote with a cable attached that
is plugged into a module, which is installed in the RX3000
station. These are the components of the mote and module.
Mounting Tab:
Use the tabs at the top and bottom of the mote
to mount it (see
Deploying and Mounting
).
Cable:
Use this cable to connect the mote to the module.
Eyelet:
Use this eyelet to attach a 3/16 inch padlock to the
mote for security.
Latch:
Use the two latches to open and close the mote door.
Antenna:
This is the built-in antenna for the radio
communications across the RX Wireless Sensor Network.
USB Port:
Use this port to connect to the mote to a computer
via USB cable if you need to update the firmware (see
Updating
Mote Firmware
).
Module Jack:
Use this jack to connect the mote to the module
with the cable attached to the mote (see
Installing the Module
).
HOBO RX3000
RXW Manager
Models:
•
RXMOD-RXW-900 (US)
•
RXMOD-RXW-868 (Europe)
•
RXMOD-RXW-922
(Australia/NZ)
Items Included:
•
Cable ties
•
Screws
Mounting
Tab
Latch
Eyelet
Cable
Antenna
USB Port
Module Jack
