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HOBO MicroRX Station for HOBOnet (RX2105 and RX2106) Manual 

 

1-800-LOGGERS 

www.onsetcomp.com 

 

 

Manager 

Mounting Tab:

 Use the tabs at the top and bottom of the mote 

to mount it (see 

Deployment Guidelines

). 

Cable:

 Use this cable to connect the manager to the station. 

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. 

Antenna:

 This is the built-in antenna for the radio 

communications across the wireless network.

 

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 

Manager Firmware

). 

LCD Operation 

This example shows all symbols illuminated on the LCD screen with an overview of what each section of the LCD represents. Refer to the 

table below for details about each section and associated symbols. 

 

 

System Status 

This part of the LCD shows the overall system status. 

 

or 

 

When the station is powered up, “Initializing System” flashes in the upper left part of the LCD. After initialization is 

complete, “System” remains illuminated and one of these symbols will appear: 

 indicates the system is ok. 

 indicates there is a problem with the system; check the Device Information panel on your station page in 

HOBOlink. 

Connection Status 

This part of the LCD shows the status of the HOBOlink connection and other items. 

 

This indicates the station is connected to a USB cable. 

 

This shows the strength of the cellular 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” flashes on the LCD. 

After the connection is complete, “Last Connection” remains illuminated and one of these symbols will appear: 

 indicates the last connection to HOBOlink was ok. 

 indicates there was a problem with the last connection; check the Connections log in HOBOlink. 

Smart Sensor and 

Module Status 

 

 

This part of the LCD shows the status of the smart sensors and the manager. One of the following symbols will also 

appear next to smart sensors or module 2 for the manager: 

 indicates the smart sensor or manager module is ok. 

 indicates there is a problem with the smart sensor or manager module; check your device page in HOBOlink. 
 indicates a sensor alarm has tripped and will flash on the LCD until the alarm is cleared; check the Alarms log 

in HOBOlink. 

Logging Status 

This part of the LCD indicates whether the station is currently logging. 

 

or 

 

“Stopped” indicates the station is not currently logging while “Logging” indicates it is currently logging. Press the 

Start/Stop button to start or stop logging as desired. Note that “Logging” will blink until the first data point is logged 

after the Start button is pressed. Pressing Start will also initiate a connection to HOBOlink. Pressing Stop will stop 

logging, but it will not initiate a connection to HOBOlink. 

System Status 

Connection Status 

Manager Status  

Logging Status 

Battery and Memory Status 

Channel and Device 

Information 

Button Symbols 

Latch 

Eyelet 

Cable 

Antenna 

USB Port 

Mounting 

Tab 

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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