RXW Leaf Wetness Sensor (RXW-LWA-xxx) Manual
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Specifications (continued)
Environmental Rating
Sensor and cable: Weatherproof
Mote: IP67, NEMA 6
Compliance Marks
RXW-LWA-900: See last page
RXW-LWA-868: The CE Marking identifies this product as
complying with all relevant directives in the European Union
(EU).
RXW-LWA-921: See last page
RXW-LWA-922: See last page
Note 1 Given the nature of the sensor design and sensor operating frequency, the system has inherent susceptibilities
to Radio Frequency signals. The repeatability specification when subjected to certain RFI environments, such
as those outlined in IEC 61000-4-3 and IEC 61000-4-6, may be significantly reduced.
The system level repeatability will be particularly affected when placed in an electric field of 3 V/m or greater
in the 150 KHz to 1000 MHz range. RFI mitigation practices and physical deployment changes may reduce the
system susceptibility. If deployments are planned in high RFI energy environments, Onset recommends on-site
testing to determine system level repeatability.
Mote Components and Operation
Sensor Mote Closed, Front
Sensor Mote Closed, Back
Sensor Mote Opened
Mounting Tab:
Use the tabs at the top and bottom of the mote
to mount it (see
Deploying and Mounting
).
Solar Panel:
Position the solar panel towards the sun to charge
the mote batteries (see
Deploying and Mounting
).
Sensor Cable:
This is the cable that connects the mote to the
sensor.
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.
Ground Wire Port:
Use this port to connect a ground wire (see
Deploying and Mounting
).
Antenna:
This is the built-in antenna for the radio
communications across the HOBOnet Wireless Sensor Network.
LEDs:
There are two LEDs to the left of the LCD screen. The
green LED blinks during the process of joining a network,
blinking quickly while the mote searches for a network and
then slowly as the mote registers with the network. Once the
network registration process is complete, the blue LED blinks at
4 seconds to indicate normal operation. If the mote is not
currently part of a network, the blue LED will be off. If the blue
LED is on and not blinking, there is a problem with the mote.
Contact Onset Technical Support.
Solar Panel Cable:
This cable connects the built-in solar panel
to the mote circuitry.
Battery Holder:
The location where the batteries are installed
as shown (see
Battery Information
).
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
).
Button:
Push this button for 1 second to illuminate the LCD or 3
seconds for the mote to search for a HOBOnet Wireless Sensor
Network to join (see
Adding the Mote to the HOBOnet Wireless
Sensor Network
).
LCD Screen:
The mote is equipped with an LCD screen that
displays details about the current status. This example shows all
symbols illuminated on the LCD screen followed by definitions
of each symbol in the table.
LCD Symbol Description
The battery indicator shows the approximate battery
charge remaining.
Button
Solar Panel
USB Port
Latch
Battery Holder
LCD Screen
Mounting
Tab
Eyelet
Solar Panel Cable
Antenna
LEDs
Ground Wire
Port
Sensor Cable
