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HOBO Pendant MX Temp (MX2201) and Temp/Light (MX2202) Logger Manual 

1-800-LOGGERS 7 

www.onsetcomp.com 

 

To mount the logger in a boot to a small pipe, use two of 

the zip ties included with the boot as shown. 

 

 

To mount the logger in a boot to a large pipe, use one of 
the zip ties included with the boot as shown. 

 

 

To mount the logger in a boot to a flat surface, use two 
#8 screws as shown. Do not overtighten the screws. 

 

Other Deployment Guidelines 

 

When deploying in water, the logger should be 
appropriately weighted, secured, and protected 
depending on water conditions and desired 
measurement location. 

 

Loggers deployed in direct sunlight will heat up so that 
temperature readings are warmer than the ambient 
temperature. Use a solar radiation shield to ensure 
temperature readings represent the ambient 
temperature. 

Attach the logger to a solar radiation shield (RS1 or M-
RSA) using the solar radiation shield bracket (MX2200-RS-
BRACKET). Attach the logger to the underside of the 
mounting plate as shown in the following example. For 
more details on the solar radiation shield, refer to the 

Solar Radiation Shield Installation Guide

 at 

www.onsetcomp.com/manuals/rs1. 

Note:

 To log both 

temperature and sunlight, you will need two MX2202 
loggers. Place one logger in a solar radiation shield to log 

temperature and the other mounted flat on top of the 
solar radiation shield to record sunlight. 

 

 

When measuring light intensity outdoors or underwater, 
make sure the MX2202 logger is mounted horizontally so 
that the light sensor is pointing straight up towards the 
sky as shown in this example. 

 

 

Be careful of solvents. Check a materials compatibility 
chart against the wetted materials listed in the 
Specifications table before deploying the logger in 
locations where untested solvents are present. The 
logger has an EPDM O-ring, which is sensitive to polar 
solvents (acetone, keton) and oils. 

Maintaining the Logger 

 

To clean the logger, rinse it in warm water. Use a mild 
dishwashing detergent if necessary. Do not use harsh 
chemicals, solvents, or abrasives. 

 

Periodically inspect the logger for biofouling if it is 
deployed in water and clean as described. 

 

Periodically inspect the O-ring on the inside of the 
battery cover for cracks or tears and replace it if any are 
detected (MX2201-02-ORING). See 

Battery Information

 

for steps on replacing the O-ring. 

Protecting the Logger 

Note:

 

Static electricity may cause the logger to stop logging.

 

The logger has been tested to 8 KV, but avoid electrostatic 
discharge by grounding yourself to protect the logger. For more 
information, search for “static discharge” on 
www.onsetcomp.com. 

Battery Information 

The logger requires one user-replaceable CR2032 3V lithium 
battery. Battery life is 1 year typical at 25°C (77°F)

 

with a 

logging interval of 1 minute and Bluetooth Always On enabled 
or 2 years typical at 25°C (77°F)

 

when the logger is configured 

with Bluetooth Always On disabled. Expected battery life varies 
based on the ambient temperature where the logger is 
deployed, the logging interval, the frequency of connections, 
downloads, and paging, and the use of burst mode or statistics 

Summary of Contents for MX2201

Page 1: ...7 oz positive Waterproof To 30 5 m 100 ft Radio Power 1 mW 0 dBm Transmission Range Approximately 30 5 m 100 ft line of sight Wireless Data Standard Bluetooth Low Energy Bluetooth Smart Logging Rate 1 second to 18 hours Time Accuracy 1 minute per month at 25 C 77 F Battery CR2032 3V lithium user replaceable Battery Life 1 year typical at 25 C 77 F with logging interval of 1 minute and Bluetooth Al...

Page 2: ...ote The circle on the front of the logger represents the button area on the logger You will not feel an actual button push when you press that area this is normal Light Measurement MX2202 The logger measures light intensity in units of lumens ft2 or lux The light sensor in the MX2202 has a spectral response that tightly matches the photopic response of the human eye This is shown in Plot A The lig...

Page 3: ...connected to the device during the upgrade Configuring the Logger Use the app to set up the logger including selecting the logging interval start and stop logging options and configuring alarms These steps provide an overview of setting up the logger For complete details see the app user s guide 1 Tap Devices and then tap the logger to connect to it If the logger was configured with Bluetooth Alwa...

Page 4: ...he selected duration For example the high alarm is set to 85 F and the duration is set to 30 minutes then the alarm will only trip if all sensor readings are 85 F or above for a continuous 30 minute period 7 Tap Save and repeat steps 3 7 for the other sensor if desired Note that when both alarms are configured an alarm is raised when either sensor is in an alarm condition 8 In the configuration se...

Page 5: ...or each sensor The maximum or highest sampled value The minimum or lowest sampled value An average of all sampled values and The standard deviation from the average for all sampled values For example a Pendant MX Temp Light MX2202 logger is configured with both the temperature and light sensors enabled and the logging interval set to 5 minutes The logging mode is set to fixed interval logging with...

Page 6: ...nts in exported files or plot events in the app To plot events tap HOBO Files and select a file to open Tap and then tap Select the events you want to plot and tap OK Event Name Definition Host Connect The logger was connected to a mobile device Started The logger started logging Stopped The logger stopped logging Chan Alarm Tripped Cleared An alarm has occurred because the reading was outside the...

Page 7: ...X2202 logger is mounted horizontally so that the light sensor is pointing straight up towards the sky as shown in this example Be careful of solvents Check a materials compatibility chart against the wetted materials listed in the Specifications table before deploying the logger in locations where untested solvents are present The logger has an EPDM O ring which is sensitive to polar solvents acet...

Page 8: ...ace is completely covered in grease b Place the O ring on the cover and clean off any debris Make sure the O ring is fully seated and level in the groove and not pinched or twisted This is necessary to maintain a waterproof seal 5 Place the cover back on the logger as shown aligning the notches in the cover with the rounded tabs on the logger case The cover will not close properly and maintain a w...

Page 9: ...an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired...

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