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User’s Guide

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HOBO U30 Station/RC

Chapter Six: The Battery

List of Topics

Battery Voltage - page 48

Battery Life - page 49

Estimating Battery Life - page 51

Maintaining the Battery - page 52

Replacing the Battery - page 53

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Page 2: ...M to 5PM ET Monday through Friday E mail loggerhelp onset or hobolink onsetcomp com Main Onset Web site www onsetcomp com Copyrights and Trademarks 2008 Onset Computer Corporation All rights reserved Onset HOBO HOBOlink HOBOware BoxCar and FlexSmart are trademarks or registered trademarks of Onset Computer Corporation for its data logger products and configuration interface software Macintosh is a...

Page 3: ...g Sensors 24 Connecting the Battery 25 Chapter Three Installing the HOBO U30 Station in the Field 26 Field Installation Procedure 27 Attaching Grounding Wire 28 Installing Weatherproof Cable Channels 29 Connecting Solar or AC Power 32 Connecting Equipment to the Relay Contact 33 Mounting the HOBO U30 Station to a Pole 34 Checking Cellular Signal Strength U30 GSM 35 Chapter Four Configuration with ...

Page 4: ... Setup 56 WLAN Options 58 WLAN Security 60 Configuring a Static IP Address 61 Server Setup Options 63 Chapter Eight Reference 65 U30 Specifications 66 Analog Sensor Port 69 Time Accuracy 70 Memory 71 LEDs 72 Power 74 Items Required for Field Installation 76 Accessories 77 FCC Part 15 Compliance 78 Wi Fi Compliance 79 Appendix A Smart Sensor Expander Board 80 Opening the Secondary Cable Slot 81 Ins...

Page 5: ...tion User s Guide 5 HOBO U30 Station RC Chapter One About the HOBO U30 Station List of Topics Introduction page 6 Features page 7 Components page 8 Software Tools page 10 Smart Sensors page 11 The Analog Sensor Port page 12 ...

Page 6: ...he logger locally and further plot and export data files downloaded from HOBOlink for analysis In addition you can set alarms to trip for specific sensor readings that you select or for overall system conditions such as when the memory or battery is running low Models The HOBO U30 Station is available in 2 models that support Remote Communication GSM Wi Fi Note The HOBO U30 Wi Fi works with all ap...

Page 7: ... plugging them in before logging begins No programming wiring or calibration is required to set them up The connections between the Smart Sensors and the logger are digital ensuring accurate reliable data collection and storage The HOBO U30 Remote Monitoring System is compatible with all Smart Sensors used with the HOBO Weather Station and HOBO Micro Station Alarm Notification The HOBO U30 Station...

Page 8: ...Onset Computer Corporation User s Guide 8 HOBO U30 Station RC C o m p o n e n t s This topic describes the components for the U30 Remote Communication models GSM Wi Fi Diagram Figure 1 Components ...

Page 9: ...nstalled expander board for additional Smart Sensors you will need to use the second cable access opening See Steps for Assembly on page 10 for details 12 Smart Sensor Ports Connect up to five Smart Sensors in these RJ 12 jacks Use one jack to connect the optional expander board for additional Smart Sensors 13 Battery 4 Volt Sealed Lead Acid SLA battery located inside the case 14 Battery Connector...

Page 10: ...t is important to understand when to use HOBOlink and HOBOware Pro HOBOlink Launching the U30 Station Setting up readout schedules connection intervals Configuring Alarms Viewing Data Monitoring Status See the HOBOlink Quick Start Guide and the HOBOlink Help for details HOBOware Pro Configuring the Analog Sensor Ports Changing the default system wide relay operation which is normally open Testing ...

Page 11: ... as measured from the logger connection point to the electronics embedded in the individual cables Optional Smart Sensor extension cable lengths must also be included in the total This limitation applies to Smart Sensor cables only The lengths of other cables such as those connected to the Analog Sensor Port or the analog portion of smart sensor cables do not need to be included in this total Data...

Page 12: ...itation power and warm up Sensor excitation is a voltage output provided by the HOBO U30 Station to power a sensor that is connected to it This power may be needed because the sensor is not self powered or because the sensor s power capacity cannot support a long deployment When sensor excitation is required the logger can provide 12 V DC sensor excitation voltage up to 50 mA total for transducers...

Page 13: ...n reduced battery life Continuous mode is required if the sensor needs more than two minutes of warm up time The Analog Sensor Port begins functioning when logging begins When the ports are functioning correctly the Active indicator LED on the port blinks once per logging interval to indicate that a successful measurement has been made The Ex On indicator LED will also be lit when excitation is en...

Page 14: ...Topics Configuration Summaries page 15 Initial HOBOlink Setup page 17 Initial Hardware Setup page 18 Basic Hardware Setup page 19 Final HOBOlink Setup and Test page 20 Installing Mounting Plates page 21 Connecting Smart Sensors page 22 Connecting Analog Sensors page 24 Connecting the Battery page 25 ...

Page 15: ...dware Setup page 19 Steps 1 4 Final HOBOlink Setup and Test page 20 U30 Wi Fi Station with DHCP and no Analog Sensors Initial HOBOlink Setup page 17 Basic Hardware Setup page 19 Steps 1 3 Configuring Network Setup page 55 Steps 1 3 Configuring Wireless LAN Setup page 56 Steps 1 6 Basic Hardware Setup page 19 Step 4 Final HOBOlink Setup and Test page 20 U30 Wi Fi Station with Static IP and no Analo...

Page 16: ... Initial HOBOlink Setup page 17 Basic Hardware Setup page 19 Steps 1 3 Configuring Network Setup page 55 Steps 1 3 Configuring Wireless LAN Setup page 56 Steps 1 7 Configuring Analog Sensor Ports or TRSMA Module page 24 Steps 3 5 Basic Hardware Setup page 19 Step 4 Final HOBOlink Setup and Test page 20 ...

Page 17: ...eployment 5 Configure the Connection Interval in the Readout Configuration pane For this test you may want to configure a frequent Connection Interval so that you can verify proper operation without having to wait as long for updates For the U30 GSM this will be limited by the Fastest Connection Allowed by your Communication Plan To bypass your GSM Communication Plan restrictions for testing see b...

Page 18: ...re from there if you need to configure Network Settings or Analog Sensor Ports TRMS Module Before you Begin This procedure assumes that you have already created a HOBOlink account and registered the U30 Station You should register the U30 Station before you connect the battery and have it connect to HOBOlink See Initial HOBOlink Setup on page 17 Items for Setup If you are using the Smart Sensor Ex...

Page 19: ...Analog Sensors page 24 Onset recommends that you test all sensors you plan to deploy with the logger NOTE If you are using the Solar Radiation Shield set up the Temperature and Temperature RH sensors There are several small pieces required to connect these sensors to the shield that could easily get lost in the field It is strongly recommended you install these sensors in the solar radiation shiel...

Page 20: ...larms See the HOBOlink Quick Start Guide or the HOBOlink Help for details 3 Check the Device Status and the graphs to verify that sensors are reporting correctly and the HOBO U30 Station is being readout properly 4 When you are satisfied that the HOBO U30 Station and HOBOlink are working properly change your Logging Interval and Connection Interval to your desired settings for deployment IMPORTANT...

Page 21: ...t a l l i n g M o u n t i n g P l a t e s Screw the mounting plates onto the back of the HOBO U30 Station case using a Phillips head screwdriver Be careful to orient the plates as shown below so that the screw heads are sunk into the screw holes Figure 2 Mounting Plates ...

Page 22: ...as already begun will be ignored This procedure assumes that the Smart Sensor Expander Board and connector are already installed See page 49 Steps If you are using the Smart Sensor Expander Board connect sensors to those ports first 1 Run cables for secondary Smart Sensors through the Secondary Cable Opening Figure 3 Feed Secondary Cables 2 Plug the cables into the Smart Sensor Expander Board Figu...

Page 23: ...mputer Corporation User s Guide 23 HOBO U30 Station RC 3 Run cables for Smart Sensors through the Primary Cable Opening and connect the cables into the Primary Smart Sensor Ports Figure 5 Connect Primary Cables ...

Page 24: ...Analog Sensor Port are routed through the cable access opening 3 Tighten the screw Note on Cables To fit into the holes in the rubber cable channel the ideal cable diameter is 0 157 in 4 0 mm If the cable is too small build up the diameter using heat shrink If it is too big and you are using the secondary cable access opening then place the cable through the left most hole in the rubber cable chan...

Page 25: ...t t e r y This topic illustrates how to connect the battery to the U30 Station Before You Begin NOTE You should not connect the battery until you have performed Initial HOBOlink Setup page 17 Illustration Connect the built in battery cable to the battery as shown below Figure 7 Connect Battery ...

Page 26: ...eld List of Topics Field Installation Procedure page 27 Attaching Grounding Wire page 28 Installing Weatherproof Cable Channels page 29 Connecting Solar or AC Power page 32 Connecting Equipment to the Relay Contact page 33 Mounting the HOBO U30 Station to a Pole page 34 Checking Cellular Signal Strength U30 GSM page 35 ...

Page 27: ...ing the HOBO U30 Station to a pole see Mounting the U30 Station to a Pole page 34 2 Attach the grounding wire optional page 28 3 Plug all Smart Sensors into the HOBO U30 Station if not already plugged in making sure all cables are routed through the cable access opening s page 22 4 Connect Analog Sensors to the Analog Sensor Port if applicable page 24 NOTE It may be necessary to build up the diame...

Page 28: ...tion on a roof or in a location with exposure to lightning The grounding wire may also be helpful in reducing sensor errors when installing the HOBO U30 Station near other radio or electrical equipment or antennas Insert the grounding wire through the opening and plug it into the ground connector IMPORTANT If you are mounting the logger to a pole make sure to run the grounding wire through one of ...

Page 29: ...All cables and wires should be routed through the cable access opening at this point If you are using the Smart Sensor expander board make sure those cables are routed through the secondary cable access opening Steps 1 Grease the Cable Channel Apply a small amount of silicone grease about the size of a pea onto your fingertip and then work a light coating into the top bottom and two ends the sides...

Page 30: ...ll these after the rubber cable channel has been pushed into the case Insert the thin part of the plug into the hole and pull to center the thick part of the plug in the channel Figure 10 Lay Cables into Cable Channel 3 Press Channel into Case a Close the channel making sure the cables wires and any plugs remain in their grooves b Press the channel into the opening To reduce the amount of excess c...

Page 31: ...s with the second cable channel Use the larger plug for the leftmost hole if necessary 5 Secure Cable Channel Finger tighten the retaining bars on to the case to secure the channel s Do not use a screwdriver to tighten the thumb screws The bars should be flat against the case NOTE After time you may need a screwdriver to loosen them in the field Figure 12 Secure Cable Channel ...

Page 32: ...IMPORTANT Make sure you run the cable through the Primary Cable Slot before you install the weatherproof cable channel IMPORTANT If at any point you need to unplug the battery unplug the solar panel or AC adapter first Damage may occur to the HOBO U30 Station if the battery is unplugged before disconnecting the solar panel or AC adapter Figure 13 Connect Power ...

Page 33: ...re you use is routed through the cable access opening For details on configuring alarms to activate the relay see the HOBOlink Help NOTE These relays are only for low power switching see specification for rating To switch higher power use an appropriately rated relay and use the U30 relay to switch the external relay on and off Figure 14 Connect Relay ...

Page 34: ... wall or board using screws If you are installing a grounding wire make sure to run it through one of the sensor cable grooves Make sure the HOBO U30 Station remains in a vertical position once it is placed in its deployment location If it is mounted horizontally the battery could be damaged over time as it is charged and the antenna U30 GSM and Wi Fi will not have optimal range Important For the ...

Page 35: ... Then use HOBOware Pro to identify how strong the cellular signal is in the exact spot where the HOBO U30 Station is located 1 Connect the HOBO U30 Station to a computer using the USB cable 2 Select the U30 3 In the Status window check the signal strength RSSI level Signal strength is measured on a scale of 0 to 10 with 0 being no signal and 10 being the strongest signal Positioning the station in...

Page 36: ...de 36 HOBO U30 Station RC Chapter Four Configuration with HOBOware List of Topics Connecting the HOBO U30 Station to HOBOware Pro page 37 Configuring Analog Sensor Ports or a TRMSA Module page 38 Changing the Relay Contact Setting page 39 ...

Page 37: ...w hardware has been found You may also hear a chime NOTE Your computer may tell you to reboot before you can use the device It is not necessary to reboot 2 Launch HOBOware Pro 3 From the Device menu select Select Device 4 In the Select Device pane click in the circle next to the desired device name and then click OK When the device is recognized by HOBOware Pro the status bar at the bottom of the ...

Page 38: ...ng to this procedure from the Configuring Network Settings procedure page 55 start at Step 3 1 Connect the U30 Station to a computer using the USB cable page 37 2 Connect the Battery page 25 NOTE As long as your battery has adequate charge you do not need to connect the solar panel or AC adapter for this initial setup test launch 3 Launch HOBOware and perform the procedure as described in the Help...

Page 39: ...ted open Steps To change the relay 1 From the Device menu select Control Relay 2 Select Set Default Deactivated State 3 Select either Open or Closed Test To conduct an immediate test of the relay 1 From the Device menu select Control Relay 2 Select Activate Close Relay You should hear a click in the HOBO U30 Station 3 Select Deactivate Open Relay You should hear the click again 4 Use a digital mul...

Page 40: ... Station RC Chapter Five Maintenance List of Topics General Maintenance page 41 Adding a Sensor page 42 Removing Replacing a Sensor page 43 Testing Smart Sensors page 43 Checking the U30 Status page 43 Inspecting the U30 page 44 Troubleshooting page 45 ...

Page 41: ...s you expect Identify damage Minimize the impact of any existing damage For more information see Inspecting the U30 Verifying sensor accuracy Onset recommends that you test most sensors for accuracy once a year using HOBOware Pro For details on verifying sensor accuracy refer to the documentation included with each sensor For third party sensors even those supplied by Onset refer to documentation ...

Page 42: ...from the logger IMPORTANT All existing data will be lost when you re launch the logger 3 Plug in any new Smart Sensors 4 Re launch the logger The new Smart Sensors should start recording measurements Analog Sensors To add new sensors to the Analog Sensors 1 Connect the HOBO U30 Station to a computer via the USB cable 2 In HOBOware Pro select Stop Logging 3 Readout the data from the logger IMPORTAN...

Page 43: ...econfigure the Analog Sensor Port using HOBOware Pro which will require you to stop the logger T e s t i n g S m a r t S e n s o r s Use HOBOware Pro if you need to verify the accuracy of the Smart Sensors which is recommended on a yearly basis or if you need to isolate a Smart Sensor that is generating an error 1 Connect the HOBO U30 Station to the computer using the USB cable If it is currently ...

Page 44: ...duit if necessary exposed cables are prone to being chewed by rodents and should be protected in conduit in locations where rodents are present Fastened securely Free of corrosion and in good condition If moisture is visible inside the white enclosure or there is any sign of corrosion on the connectors spray WD 40 or an equivalent electronics safe corrosion inhibitor on the connectors This will di...

Page 45: ...t re launch the logger until the data has been recovered If the battery cannot be recharged and you are still unable to read out the HOBO U30 Station contact the vendor that sold it to you It may be possible to retrieve the logged data Too many calls are being made to HOBOlink Select a slower connection interval in Readout Configuration Or consider turning on Night Mode which allows you to set up ...

Page 46: ...ng with HOBOlink then it most likely has been re launched with the settings saved in HOBOlink Device is not found when connected to HOBOware Pro Check USB cable connections Check the computer s COM port USB settings I set the Launch Configurations but it is not logging If it is the first launch make sure you have entered a Readout Configuration If it is not the first launch and the HOBO U30 Statio...

Page 47: ...oration User s Guide 47 HOBO U30 Station RC Chapter Six The Battery List of Topics Battery Voltage page 48 Battery Life page 49 Estimating Battery Life page 51 Maintaining the Battery page 52 Replacing the Battery page 53 ...

Page 48: ...inue When the battery power returns to above 3 9 volts e g the sun comes out or the AC adapter has been plugged in calls to HOBOlink will resume 3 0 to 3 6 volts Level at which the HOBO U30 Station will perform a safe shutdown Logging will stop and no calls will be made to HOBOlink Use the AC adapter to recharge the battery leave it plugged in for twelve hours Plug the solar panel back in when you...

Page 49: ... the HOBO U30 Station in a location that gets good cellular signal strength Weak signal strength will result in more power consumed per call and more frequent attempts at calls retries See page 35 for details on checking signal strength with HOBOware Pro Use the Night Mode feature This allows you to set up two connection intervals for readouts a more frequent schedule when needed and a less freque...

Page 50: ...id will self discharge The hotter the battery gets the faster it will self discharge At 20 C the battery loses about 20 of its capacity in 6 months but at 50C it loses more than 50 To maximize battery life no charging try to locate the logger where the temperatures will not be above 40 C 104F Very cold temperatures will reduce the self discharge rate to almost zero but the effective capacity of th...

Page 51: ...imating how long a HOBO U30 Station will run without any source of external power For these examples the HOBO U30 Station has up to ten sensors installed and no excitation on the Analog Sensor Port Connection Interval Logging Interval Typical Run Time 10 minutes 1 minute 10 days 1 hour 5 minutes 30 days 6 hours 30 minutes 60 days Estimating battery life when excitation is used must be calculated b...

Page 52: ... discharge characteristics of this type of battery it is imperative that you charge the battery for at least 12 hours every six months at minimum even if you are not actively using the HOBO U30 Station Otherwise permanent loss of battery capacity may occur Charging the Battery In the event the battery is completely dead less than 3 0 volts and the logger lights do not come on when the battery is c...

Page 53: ...ors the USB cable relay and grounding wire 4 Unscrew the antenna cable with a 5 16 inch wrench 5 Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the four screws at the corners of the clear inner case 6 Remove the clear inner case 7 Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the two screws that secure the battery 8 Note the orientation of the battery and then remove it 9 Install the new battery with the s...

Page 54: ... U30 Station RC Chapter Seven Network Settings List of Topics Configuring Network Settings page 55 Configuring Wireless LAN Setup page 63 WLAN Options page 65 WLAN Security page 67 Configuring a Static IP Address page 68 Server Setup Options page 70 ...

Page 55: ...25 NOTE As long as your battery has adequate charge you do not need to connect the solar panel or AC adapter for this initial setup test launch 3 Configure Network Setup U30 Wi Fi Go to Configuring Wireless LAN Setup on page 56 If you are using DHCP to obtain an IP Address no further network configuration is necessary If your network uses static IP Addresses see Configuring a Static IP Address on ...

Page 56: ...nit to its factory settings and render it useless HOBO NetSetup Utility You must download the HOBO NetSetup utility from the Onset web site to configure WLAN setup Go to this URL to download the utility http www onsetcomp com support software_utilities downloads 1 Steps NOTE This procedure assumes that the U30 is connected to a computer and the battery is connected If you want to review the option...

Page 57: ...g 9 and pressing Enter Parameters stored will appear on the screen NOTE If you have a static IP network and need to configure a Static IP Address you can do that now by proceeding to step 4 in Configuring a Static IP Address on page 61 If you are not familiar with network configuration consult with your Network Administrator or IT Department Otherwise proceed to step 6 6 Click FINISH 7 Reset the U...

Page 58: ...logy 0 Infrastructure default 1 Ad Hoc Infrastructure mode communicates with Access Points Adhoc mode communicates only with other clients Network Name SSID Enter the name of the network to which your U30 Wi Fi will connect Security Suite O None 1 WEP 2 WPA default 3 WPA2 802 11i compliant with the Robust Secure Network that is specified in the IEEE standard 802 11i It enables the AES based strong...

Page 59: ...stances It may also be required when communicating with older devices 0 1 1 2 2 5 5 3 11 Mbps 4 18 5 24 6 36 7 54 Mbps default Enable Power Management Default Y This allows the software to turn off the radio when expecting not to receive or transmit soon This feature reduces the power consumption by up to 170 mA Enabling power management increases the response time because the radio needs to start...

Page 60: ...e of TKIP If the U30 Wi Fi is configured for TKIP and the access point supports only WEP the association will fail since the access point does not meet the WiPort s requirements Unicast communication occurs between the access point and a single wireless device It uses the pairwise encryption method Multicast communication occurs between the access point and multiple wireless devices It uses the gr...

Page 61: ...iPortTM User Guide at http www lantronix com pdf WiPort_UG pdf HOBO NetSetup Utility You must download the HOBO NetSetup utility from the Onset web site to configure Network Settings Go to this URL to download the utility http www onsetcomp com support software_utilities downloads 1 Steps IMPORTANT NOTE This procedure assumes that the U30 is connected to a computer and the battery is connected If ...

Page 62: ... finished save the new configuration by typing 9 and pressing Enter Parameters stored will appear on the screen 6 Click FINISH 7 Reset the U30 Station by cycling power Disconnect the battery from the U30 Station and then reconnect it If you began this procedure from Configuring Network Settings page 55 return to the Procedure Branch following Step 3 for further configuration ...

Page 63: ...ted to the same LAN segment as the unit The gateway address must be within the local network The default is N No indicating the gateway address has not been set To set the gateway address type Y At the prompt enter the gateway address Netmask A netmask defines the number of bits taken from the IP address that are assigned for the host part Netmask Number of Bits for Host Part 0 default The unit pr...

Page 64: ... name This option allows you to change the DHCP name to an alphanumeric name LTX in the example Numeric DHCP Name You can change the DHCP name by specifying the last octet of the IP address When you use this method the DHCP name is LTXYY where YY is what you chose for the last octet of the IP address If the IP address you specify is 0 0 0 12 then the DHCP name is LTX12 This method only works with ...

Page 65: ... Eight Reference List of Topics U30 Specifications page 66 Analog Sensor Port page 69 Time Accuracy page 70 Memory page 71 LEDs page 72 Power page 74 Items Required for Field Installation page 76 Accessories page 77 FCC Part 15 Compliance page 78 Wi Fi Compliance page 79 ...

Page 66: ... port Check www onsetcomp com for the latest list of options Local Communication Full Speed USB via USB mini B connector Dimensions 17 8 H x 11 7 D x 19 3 W cm 7 0 H x 4 6 D x 7 6 W inches Weight 2 kg 4 lbs 10 oz Materials Outer Enclosure Polycarbonate PBT blend with stainless steel hinge pins and brass inserts Inner Enclosure Polycarbonate with brass inserts U Bolts Steel with zinc dichromate fin...

Page 67: ...en normally closed or pulsed Voltage 30 V Current 1 amp max Sensor Network Cable Length 100 m 328 ft maximum External Power External power is required Solar The U30accepts the following Onset solar panels SOLAR 1 2W SOLAR 3W SOLAR 6W AC Power AC power adapter AC U30 Specification This product meets CE specification EN 61326 1 2006 criterion B for ESD criterion A for Radiated Immunity criterion B f...

Page 68: ...ctable Subchannels Up to 14 channels Profiles available will include USA France Japan Spain Canda and Other multiple countries Radio Modulations OFDM DSSS DBPSK DQPSK CCK 16QAM 64QAM Radio Antenna Connector 1 Security WEP 64 128 WPA PSK TKIP AES end to end encryption Maximum Receive Level 10 dBm with PER 8 Receiver Sensitivity 72dBm for 54Mbps 87 dBm for 11Mbps 89 dBm for 5 5Mbps 90 dBm for 2 0Mbp...

Page 69: ...P 1 Input Range User configurable 0 20 mA DC 0 20 VDC suitable for 2 5 5 10V sensors Minimum Maximum Input Voltage 0 24 VDC Minimum Maximum Input Current 0 24 mA DC Minimum Current Source Impedance 20 KΩ Accuracy 0 25 of FSR from 50mV to FSV ADC Resolution 12 bits Analog Sensor Port Functional Diagram Analog Sensor Port Pinout Pin Left Function Pin Right Function 1 Shield 1 Shield 2 Channel 1 Sign...

Page 70: ...time This prevents conflicts and confusion before a Spring or Fall time change There are two common sources of errors with time reporting Launch time loss The HOBO U30 Station may lose up to two seconds when it is launched This is unavoidable Clock drift The long term time accuracy is related to ambient temperature At 25 C 77 F the worst case error is 8 parts per million PPM or about 5 seconds per...

Page 71: ...p Around When Full feature turned off the rate at which the memory will fill up depends on the number and type of sensors connected and the logging interval This is called the logging duration Adding sensors decreases the logging duration increasing the logging interval increases the logging duration The following table shows the expected run time for several logging intervals based on the total n...

Page 72: ...is blinking If this indicator is not blinking when you believe it should make sure the HOBO U30 Station has been launched Blinking red There was a Smart Sensor or Analog Sensor Port communication failure Investigate this problem immediately Look for a loose connection which could cause bad electrical contact with a sensor If found remove the offending sensor and check its wires and connector for d...

Page 73: ...s a connection to a computer through the USB port Network Connection Blue U30 GSM Double blink with a brief pause followed by double blink Attempting to find a cellular tower Single blink with long pause followed by a single blink A cellular tower has been found Double blink with long pause followed by a double blink A connection was made to HOBOlink U30 Wi Fi On The LED will be on whenever the Wi...

Page 74: ...ogging interval and sampling interval if applicable selected Number of sensors being used Operating environment e g temperature Size of the solar panel Quality and quantity of solar light Maximizing Battery Life Sampling Interval When launching the HOBO U30 Station do not set a Sampling Interval unless you have sensors that support measurement averaging Only the following Smart Sensors and input a...

Page 75: ...arge If the battery cannot be recharged and you are still unable to read out the HOBO U30 Station contact the vendor that sold it to you It may be possible to retrieve the logged data Troubleshooting Too much battery power is being used Make sure the solar panel is installed properly and functioning That should provide enough power to recharge the battery during the day Use the AC adapter to recha...

Page 76: ...hannel s Cable channel retaining bars Optional relay output wire user supplied 4 0 mm 0 157 in diameter Mounting kit and U bolts Grounding wire Tools Phillips head screw driver Small flat head screw driver for Analog Sensor Port screw terminals if applicable Wrench or socket driver Silicone grease Plugs for unused cable channel holes Phillips head screw driver Wrench or socket driver ...

Page 77: ...R 1 2W Solar Panel for sunny locations and or locations with low data transfer requirements 3 0 Watt 6 Volt Solar Panel SOLAR 3W Solar Panel for moderately cloudy locations higher latitudes and or medium data transfer requirements 6 0 Watt 6 Volt Solar Panel SOLAR 6W Solar Panel for very cloudy locations higher latitudes and or high data transfer requirements AC Adapter AC U30 120 V AC 60 Hz AC li...

Page 78: ...will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipmen...

Page 79: ...TM CFR Title 47 FCC Part 15 Subpart 15 Class B FCC Module Approval FCC Identifier R68WIPORT Industry Canada ICES 003 Issue 4 2004 Class B Industry Canada Module Approval IC 2867A WIPORT EN 301 489 1 v1 4 1 2002 08 EMC Directive 89 336 EEC EN 301 489 17 v 1 2 1 2002 08 EMC Directive 89 336 EEC EN 300 328 v1 4 1 2003 04 R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC Australia New Zealand AS NZS CISPR 22 2002 Class B Aus...

Page 80: ...Onset Computer Corporation User s Guide 80 HOBO U30 Station RC Appendix A Smart Sensor Expander Board List of Topics Opening the Secondary Cable Slot page 81 Installing the Expander Board page 83 ...

Page 81: ...should leave the cover installed until you are ready to use the Expander Board Figure 18 Cable Slots Steps 1 Make sure the HOBO U30 Station is turned off and all cables are disconnected 2 Use a hammer and a bladed tool e g screwdriver chisel to punch through at the four corners and at the ends of the piece covering the secondary cable bay 3 Punch through along the bottom of the knockout and then t...

Page 82: ...t Computer Corporation User s Guide 82 HOBO U30 Station RC 5 File any rough edges For best results the surfaces in the cable access opening should be smooth so that the rubber cable channel gasket will seal ...

Page 83: ...er onto the two standoffs near the bottom of the case 3 Screw expander into place Alternate Method Place expander without the screws onto the standoffs Apply a small amount of clear grease the grease supplied with this kit can be used at the end of the screwdriver to hold screws while lowering them into place NOTE The contacts of the expander jacks should be nearest to the bottom of case as shown ...

Page 84: ...e 84 HOBO U30 Station RC Install Connector Cable a Plug one end of the supplied expander cable into the rightmost jack of the expander board b Plug the other end into the rightmost jack of the built in board Figure 20 Connect Expander Board ...

Page 85: ... Setup After you ve configured the logger and gathered the necessary materials for the field you are ready to assemble the tripod with the logger and sensors This document includes 9 Guidelines for typical field setup 9 Field preparation checklist 9 Tasks for setting up the Tri pod ...

Page 86: ...ill be placed in an exposed location on a tripod or tower to reduce the chance of damage from atmospheric electrical activity If possible avoid sites immediately adjacent to radio television microwave towers and equipment In rare situations strong electromagnetic interference may result in sensor network errors Take note of the mounting considerations in the sensor manuals for additional guideline...

Page 87: ...s Mount the logger vertically and high enough that ground splash will not enter the vent on the underside of the enclosure If using U bolts make sure they are for 1 5 8 inch pipe because that is the hole spacing on the logger mounting bracket If mounting the logger to a post or wall note that it is 2 06 inches between the center of the holes in the mounting brackets It is recommended that you use ...

Page 88: ...arometric pressure sensor attach it to the logger now See the sensor manual for details Repack the logger and sensors for transit It is strongly recommended that you use the original packaging when possible because it is custom designed to protect the weather station and its components Gather the tools required for setup Use the following checklists to make sure you have the necessary tools to set...

Page 89: ... Mast M TPA or M TPB Cross Arm M CAA or M CAB Item 9 Item 9 1 2 inch wrench 1 2 inch wrench Mast level Part M MLA Crescent wrench Medium size wire cutters Crescent wrench Redimix cement optional Stake Kit M SKA or M SKB Shovel optional Item 9 All purpose grease Sledgehammer Tape measure Eye protection safety glasses Tie wraps 3 m Mast M MPA 1 5 m Mast M MPB Item 9 Item 9 1 2 inch wrench Sledgehamm...

Page 90: ...nch wrench Phillips head screw driver 2 Sledgehammer 1 2 inch wrench Eye protection safety glasses Medium size wire cutters Medium size wire cutters Crescent wrench Solar Radiation Shield M RSA Light Sensor Bracket M LBA Item 9 Item 9 1 2 inch wrench 1 2 inch wrench Phillips head screwdriver 1 if sensors aren t already installed ...

Page 91: ... 92 Task 2 Install Grounding Kit page 99 Task 3 Temporarily Install Upper Mast Optional page 100 Task 4 Mount Cross Arm Optional page 101 Task 5 Mount Upper Mast to Lower Mast page 102 Task 6 Mount Logger to Upper Mast page 103 Task 7 Install Guy Wire Kit Optional page 104 Task 8 Position and Level Sensors page 106 Task 9 Final Setup page 106 ...

Page 92: ...egin on this page The 3 meter instructions begin on page 95 2 meter tripod lower mast assembly instructions This is an example of a typical 2 meter tripod assembly with a Rain Gauge sensor mounted on separate 1 5 meter mast the Rain Gauge should be further from the tripod in the field than shown in this example Figure 21 2 Meter Tri pod 1 Open the 2 meter tripod and place it in an upright position...

Page 93: ...utward 4 Loosely install a nut on the bolt to the inside of the tri clamp Figure 23 Tri clamp and bolts 5 Install the remaining five nut and bolt assemblies in the same manner for both upper and lower tri clamps Make sure the bolt assemblies on the upper and lower mast tri clamps leave enough room for the lower mast section to slip through 6 Slide the lower mast from the top into the tri clamps wi...

Page 94: ...f it is not use shims or remove soil as needed You can attach the Post Level Part M LVA to the mast to verify that it is vertical as you level the surface You can also use the tri clamp bolts to fine tune the vertical adjustment later after you adjust the height of the mast 9 Secure the tripod Use either the inch diameter stake kit Part M SKB or bolt the tripod to cement pads with inch anchors Ins...

Page 95: ...assembly instructions This is an example of a typical 3 meter tripod assembly with a mast mounted Rain Gauge sensor Figure 25 3 meter tri pod 1 Using 5 16 inch nuts attach the three anchor plates to the three tripod foot brackets with the large holes to the outside Tighten the nuts securely ...

Page 96: ...lts with saddle clamps one each onto the outer legs about 20 cm 8 inches up from the anchor plates Figure 26 3 meter lower tripod 3 Open the tripod and place it in an upright position 4 Unfold the leg brace assembly and place the assembly flat on the ground Figure 27 3 meter tripod leg brace ...

Page 97: ... three bolts out of the upper and lower mast tri clamp assemblies so that the lower mast section can be slipped down through the upper mast tri clamps and into the lower mast tri clamp with the creased end of mast facing up When the lower mast section is installed hand tighten the upper and lower mast tri clamps Figure 29 Three meter tripod lower mast 7 Install a Post Level Part M LVA on the lower...

Page 98: ...i clamps using a 1 2 inch wrench Again verify that the mast is level 13 After checking level and orientation tighten all upper and lower mast U bolts and lock nuts 14 Orient the lower mast creases so they face north and south 15 Tighten the tri clamp bolts so that the mast is locked into position Note the lower mast should be about 8 inches 20 cm above the ground at this time assuming that if you ...

Page 99: ...e tripod using the U bolt assembly delivered with the grounding kit 2 Slide the ground rod clamp over the ground rod prior to driving it into the ground This allows you to work with the clamp before the top of the rod is damaged from impact 3 Using a sledgehammer drive the ground rod into the ground as close as possible to the lower mast of the tripod 4 Attach the ground wire to the ground rod Cut...

Page 100: ...h the fully assembled tower go to Task 5 and then return to Task 4 Otherwise follow these temporary steps and then permanently attach the upper mast later 1 If you will be using the Guy Wire Kit Part M GWA install the guy wire upper mast clamp about two thirds up the upper mast Tighten the clamp by hand to temporarily hold it in place You will need to adjust it later 2 Stand the upper mast upright...

Page 101: ... opposite the dimple at the bottom of the upper mast with the word TOP on the upper surface of the cross arm 2 Pass the two bolts with flat washers on them through the two holes on the cross arm and through the two holes at the top of the upper mast Install a nylock nut on each bolt Do not securely tighten the bolts yet 3 Install the mast plug into the upper mast top with the slot facing down and ...

Page 102: ... lower mast 3 Slide the upper mast onto the lower mast with the dimple going into the crease and oriented north if you are in the northern hemisphere and south if you are in the southern hemisphere 4 When the upper and lower masts are aligned install the 1 5 8 inch U bolt assembly onto the upper mast placing it just above the dimple about 2 5 cm or 1 inch from the upper mast bottom Tighten the cla...

Page 103: ...U bolt holding the mast pieces together Note When assembling the U bolts place the U bolts around the upper mast and install the saddle clamp Place the logger enclosure against the saddle clamps and screw on the top U bolt nuts only Figure 34 Logger Housing on Mast 2 If you are using the Guy Wire kit position the logger enclosure so that it will not be in the way of guy wires 3 Attach the logger s...

Page 104: ...n t already done so attach the upper mast tri clamp to the upper mast Orient the eyebolts on the upper clamp so they align with each tripod foot or a 1 2 inch stake 2 Attach one end of the guy cable to one eyebolt on the upper mast tri clamp Open the wire clamp by loosening the screw on it Place the clamp over the wire and tighten Leave 2 5 cm 1 inch of wire protruding from the clamp Figure 35 Guy...

Page 105: ...e clamp Make sure the turnbuckle is extended as shown in the figures before feeding the cable through 5 Install the hooks turnbuckles and cables onto the other two stakes or tripod legs 6 Tighten the three guy wires evenly by turning the turnbuckles 7 Attach a Post Level Part M LVA on the upper mast to maintain the mast at vertical 8 The guy wires should be taut when the installation is complete ...

Page 106: ...ters 328 ft of smart sensor cable Note If you are installing more than ten sensors you will need to install an adaptor Part S ADAPT for each additional sensor The adaptors fit into any of the connectors on the logger board except the upper left connector and the connector second from the bottom on the right 4 If you have a HOBO U Shuttle or laptop on site check current sensor readings to ensure th...

Page 107: ...cts and driving rain getting into the logger housing Flare out the duct seal on the inside to lock it place All cables should be neatly secured to the mast when complete NOTE If you are using a HOBO Weather Station in a wet environment place several dry desiccant packs inside the logger enclosure remove desiccant pack from its foil pouch before installing 8 Recheck that all the U bolts nuts and cl...

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