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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 

Summary of Contents for HOBOnet RX2105

Page 1: ...1 minute logging and daily connections or 2 months with 1 minute logging and hourly connections and with approximately 10 motes Note Deployments in areas with weak cellular strength could reduce batt...

Page 2: ...on EU See last page FCC ID QIPPLS62 W IC ID 7830A PLS62W Manager Operating Range 25 to 60 C 13 to 140 F Radio Power 12 6 mW 11 dBm non adjustable Transmission Range Reliable connection to 457 2 m 1 50...

Page 3: ...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 hole...

Page 4: ...lular signal the more bars there are the stronger the signal This will blink while connecting to HOBOlink or When the station is attempting to connect or is currently connected to HOBOlink Connection...

Page 5: ...ule 2 screen information about the manager is displayed The channel count represents all measurement channels plus a battery channel for each mote in the wireless network For example one temperature R...

Page 6: ...annel for more details 4 Plug in the battery and wait for the station to connect to HOBOlink a Plug in the battery cable For RX2106 models plug in the solar panel cable for the built in solar panel If...

Page 7: ...second connection interval select the Night mode checkbox Select when night mode should begin and end and then enter the connection interval you want to use during that part of the day The night mode...

Page 8: ...sors you need to configure Wireless Sensor Configuration You can configure both the global settings for the manager module that affect all sensor motes logging interval and the settings for each indiv...

Page 9: ...phs as shown in the following example Logged data is saved in a database You can export this data on demand as needed or set up automatic exports that are delivered to email and or FTP addresses on a...

Page 10: ...dditional details Sensor Alarms To add a sensor alarm 1 In HOBOlink click Devices and then RX Devices and find the station you want to configure Click the arrow next to and select Alarm Configuration...

Page 11: ...ug any smart sensors you wish to remove Plug in any new smart sensors Lightly coat the portion of the cable s that will be placed in the cable channel with a small amount of silicone grease Push each...

Page 12: ...e mote serial number or name from the Configuration menu as shown in the following example c Click Delete to remove the mote from the network d If the mote you are deleting is currently active on the...

Page 13: ...ment location to prevent pooling of water on the cable entries In addition if it is mounted horizontally the battery could be damaged over time in RX2106 models as it is charged and the antenna in bot...

Page 14: ...ter in an outdoor environment There should not be more than five motes in any direction at their maximum transmission range from the station Data logged by a wireless sensor must travel or hop across...

Page 15: ...utdoor and weatherproof deployments and recommended for harsh indoor environments where debris could enter the station 1 Make sure all sensors and cables are installed including the solar panel AC ada...

Page 16: ...orage device from the computer and disconnect the cable from the mote The firmware installation process will begin automatically on the mote The blue LED will blink rapidly while the firmware is insta...

Page 17: ...winter The maximum connection rate when using an external 5W or 15W solar panel is 10 minute connections year round in full sun The connection rate with external solar panels may be less if deployed...

Page 18: ...t any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void...

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