HOBO MicroRX Station for HOBOnet (RX2105 and RX2106) Manual
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Device Components and Operation
RX2105 model shown
Internal RX2106 model shown
RX2106 model shown
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.
Battery Holder:
The location where batteries are installed (AA
1.5 V lithium batteries for RX2105 models or a NiMH battery
pack for RX2106 models); see both
Battery Information
sections.
Manager:
The mote connected to the station that transmits
and receives data to and from wireless motes in the network.
Micro SIM Card:
This enables cellular communications.
USB Port:
Use this port to connect the station to the computer
via USB cable as needed for HOBOware® if you are installing
your own micro SIM card or for data offload to CSV file.
LCD Screen:
This shows details about system, module, and
sensor operation (see
LCD Operation
).
Solar Panel Port:
In RX2106 models,
use this port to plug in the
built-in solar panel or an external solar panel with a higher
wattage (see
Setting up the Station
).
Battery Port:
Use this port to plug in the internal battery cable
(see
Setting up the Station
and both
Battery Information
sections).
AC Adapter Port:
Use this port to plug in an AC adapter (see
both
Battery Information
sections).
Smart Sensor Connectors:
Use these input jacks to connect up
to 5 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 Channel Plugs:
Use these plugs to fill empty holes in the
cable channel (see
Installing the Cable Channel
).
Cable Channel:
Use this for routing sensor cables and other
wires to protect the interior of the station or to create a
weatherproof seal. Any open holes should be sealed with the
integrated plugs (see
Installing the Cable Channel
).
Manager Port:
This port is used to connect the manager for
wireless network communications.
Connect/Search Button:
Use this button to connect to
HOBOlink or search for new smart or wireless sensors (see
LCD
Operation)
.
Start/Stop Button
: Use this button to start and stop logging or
clear a fault code (see
LCD Operation
).
Select Button:
Use this button to cycle through information
about the smart sensors and manager module (see
LCD
Operation
).
Mounting Holes:
Use the inner or outer holes at the top and
bottom of the logger to mount it (see
Mounting the Station
).
Solar Panel:
This is the 1.7 watt solar panel built into the front
of the station door in RX2106 models.
Grounding Wire Port:
Use this port on the back of the station
to connect a grounding wire (CABLE-MICRO-G) (see
Installing
the Grounding Wire
).
Vent:
This vent allows pressure to equalize inside the station
while keeping water out.
Micro SIM
Card
Battery Port
LCD Screen
USB Port
Connect/
Search
Button
Start/
Stop
Button
Select
Button
Manager Port
Solar Panel
Port
AC Adapter
Port
Smart Sensor
Connectors
Cable Channel
Grounding
Wire Port
Vent
Solar panel
Mounting Holes
Battery Holder
Station Door
Manager
Cable Channel
Plugs
