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HOBO MicroRX Station for HOBOnet (RX2105 and RX2106) Manual 

 

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b.

 

Install the batteries in the mote and press the button 

on the mote for 3 seconds. 

 

c.

 

Watch the mote LCD during the process of joining the 

network.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note:

 If the mote cannot find the network or has 

trouble remaining connected during this process, make 

sure the mote is in a vertical, upright position and 

within range of the station. 

d.

 

Repeat these steps to add other motes. Press the 

Search button on the station when finished adding 

motes. 

6.

 

Configure the station in HOBOlink. 

In HOBOlink, click Devices, then RX Devices and click the 

 icon next to your station. Use the configuration screens 

in HOBOlink to finish setting up the station, starting with 

General Configuration (the nickname, time zone, and 

image for the station). Use the Next button to move from 

one configuration screen to the next or use the left menu 

to select a specific item to configure. Follow the steps in 

the next subsections to configure the readout settings, 

smart sensors (if applicable), and wireless sensors. 

Note:

 

Click Save or Next in any screen to save your changes. You 

will lose any changes made if you click Back without 

clicking Next or Save first. 

 

Readout Configuration 

a.

 

Click Readout from the Configuration menu. 

b.

 

Set the connection interval, which is how often the station 

will connect to HOBOlink. The minimum connection 

interval depends on your communication plan. 

c.

 

If you wish to set up a 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 schedule can take effect any time 

during the day; it does not have to be at night.) Use this 

option to save data in your communications plan (if 

applicable) or to conserve battery power at night when 

solar charging is unavailable. You can view current plan 

usage in the Device Information section on your 

station’s page in HOBOlink. 

d.

 

Click Save or click Next. 

 

Smart Sensors Logging and Configuration 

You can configure both the global settings that affect all 

smart sensors (logging interval and sampling interval) and 

the settings for each smart sensor (labels, graphs, and 

scaling). 
a.

 

Click Smart Sensors Logging from the Configuration 

menu. 

b.

 

Select the logging interval. This will be used by all 

configured smart sensors. 

c.

 

Enable the sampling interval and enter the rate to use in 

minutes and seconds. 

Or, you can choose a 

specific item to configure 

from this menu 

Use the Next button to save 

changes and move through each 

configuration screen 

This signal strength icon 

blinks while searching for 

a network. 

Once a network is found, 

the icon will stop flashing 

and the bars will cycle from 

left to right. 

iii. 

iv. 

This network connection “x” 

icon blinks while the mote 

completes the registration 

process, which may take up 

to five minutes. 

Once the mote has finished 

joining the network, the “x” 

icon is removed and the 

channel count on the station 

LCD increases by the number 

of measurement channels 

for the mote plus the 

b

 

i. 

ii. 

Press this button 

on the mote for 

3 seconds 

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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