
HOBO RX3000 RXW Manager (RXMOD-RXW-xxx) Manual
1-800-LOGGERS 3
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Press the Start button on the RX3000 station to begin
logging.
WARNING:
If you inadvertently install modules while the power
is on, you must disconnect and then reconnect the battery and
charging device to guarantee proper operation. In addition, if
you did not plug the manager mote into the module while the
power was off, it may not be recognized by the station.
Disconnect and reconnect the battery and charging device.
The station is ready for motes to be added to the network.
Make sure the mote is in a vertical, upright position and within
range of the station while they join the network. Refer to the
specific sensor mote or repeater manual for details on adding
motes. Note that once all motes are added to the network, the
total channel count on the RX3000 station LCD for the RXW
Manager module will represent all measurement channels plus
a battery channel for each mote in the RX Wireless Sensor
Network.
See the HOBOlink Help for details on how to change the logging
and connection intervals, view data, check mote status, add the
mote to a map, and more.
When the station is deployed, make sure that the RXW
Manager cable and all other cables and wires are routed
through weatherproof cable channels. Refer to the RX3000
manual at www.onsetcomp.com/manual/rx3000
for details on
using the weatherproof cable channel.
Deployment and Mounting
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Use cable ties or screws to mount the mote via the holes
on the mounting tabs.
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Make sure the mote remains in a vertical position once it is
placed in its deployment location for optimal network
communications.
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Make sure the mote door is closed, with both latches fully
locked to ensure a watertight seal.
•
Consider using a 3/16 inch padlock to restrict access to the
mote. With the mote door closed, hook a padlock through
the eyelet on the right side of the door and lock it.
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Mount the manager as high as possible above the RX3000
station to increase the radio signal and line of sight.
Tips for Setting up the RX Wireless Sensor
Network
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Stay close to the RX3000 station when adding motes to
the wireless network because you will need to access both
the station and the mote at the same time. After the mote
has successfully joined the wireless network, you can then
move it to its deployment location.
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Check the signal strength on the mote LCD on the location
where you want to place the mote. If there is only one or
two bars on the signal strength indicator, consider moving
the mote to a location where the signal strength is stronger.
•
Make sure motes are mounted a minimum of 1.8 m (6
feet) above the ground or vegetation to help maximize
distance and signal strength as shown below.
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Consider using a plastic pole such as PVC to mount the
motes.
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Make sure each sensor mote and repeater is positioned so
that the built-in solar panel receives optimal sunlight
throughout each season as shown below. It may be
necessary to periodically adjust the mote position as the
path of the sunlight changes throughout the year or if tree
and leaf growth alters the amount of sunlight reaching the
solar panel.
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Obstructions between motes can prevent reliable network
communication. If the mote is blocked by a small
obstruction (e.g. a pole, the RX3000 station, shrubbery),
then move the mote to a location where the obstruction is
not blocking the path to the nearest mote. If there is a
change in elevation between motes or a large obstruction
is in the way (e.g. a building or tree), then either
reposition the mote until there is full line of sight to the
next mote or add a repeater between them.