
HOBO RX3000 Remote Monitoring Station Manual
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Specifications (continued)
Optional Relay Module (RXMOD-R1)
Relays
Three independent relays
Current
1 Amp max
Optional RXW Manager Module (RXMOD-RXW-xxx)
Operating 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
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
Table of Contents
Device Components and Operation ............................................... 4
LCD Operation ................................................................................ 5
Setting up the Station .................................................................... 7
a.
Log in to HOBOlink. ............................................................. 7
b.
Register the station. ............................................................ 7
3.
Install optional modules or user-supplied SIM. ................... 7
4.
Plug in the battery and charging device. ............................. 7
5.
Check and configure device communications. .................... 8
6.
Plug in and search for any smart sensors. ........................... 9
7.
Add any wireless sensor motes. .......................................... 9
8.
Connect analog sensors or relay devices. .......................... 10
9.
Connect to HOBOlink. ....................................................... 10
10.
Configure the station in HOBOlink. ................................... 11
11.
Start logging. ..................................................................... 13
Viewing Data in HOBOlink ............................................................ 14
Setting System and Sensor Alarms ............................................... 14
System Alarms ......................................................................... 14
Sensor Alarms .......................................................................... 15
Starting and Stopping Logging ...................................................... 15
Adding or Removing Smart Sensors ............................................. 16
Adding or Removing Modules ...................................................... 16
Adding or Removing Motes ......................................................... 17
Managing Connections to HOBOlink ............................................ 18
Checking Latest Conditions with HOBOware ............................... 18
Deploying and Mounting the Station ........................................... 18
Deployment Guidelines ........................................................... 18
Installing the Grounding Wire ................................................. 20
Mounting the Station .............................................................. 20
Installing the Weatherproof Rubber Cable Channel and Covers20
Care and Maintenance ................................................................. 21
Troubleshooting........................................................................... 21
Battery Information ..................................................................... 22
Relay Module (RXMOD-R1)
RXW Manager Module
(RXMOD-RXW-xxx)
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