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HOBO

®

 U12 4-External Channel 

Outdoor/Industrial Data Logger 
(Part # U12-008)

 

© 2010 Onset Computer Corporation. Onset and HOBO are registered trademarks of Onset Computer Corporation. Other products and brand names 
may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 
 
Part #: MAN-U12008, Doc #: 13132-C

 

Inside this package: 

• 

HOBO U12 4-External Channel Outdoor/Industrial Data 
Logger 

• 

Desiccant pack 

• 

Mounting/spare parts kit: Allen screws, dome plug and O-
ring, O-ring lubricant, four mounting screws, and four flat 
washers. 

Thank you for purchasing a HOBO data logger. With proper 
care, it will give you years of accurate and reliable 
measurements. 

The HOBO U12 4-External Channel Outdoor/Industrial data 
logger has a 12-bit resolution and can record up to 43,000 
measurements or events. The four external channels accept a 
wide range of Onset and third-party sensors/transducers with 
a 0-2.5 VDC output, including external temperature, AC 
current, pressure, air velocity, and kW sensors. Specifications 
for Onset sensors can be found at www.onsetcomp.com or by 
contacting your Onset Authorized Dealer. For 0-5 VDC, 0-10 
VDC, or 4-20mA output, use optional Onset Part No. 
CABLE-ADAP5, CABLE-ADAP10, or CABLE-4-20mA 
respectively. 

The logger uses a direct USB interface for launching and data 
readout by a computer.

 

Onset software is required for logger 

operation. Visit www.onsetcomp.com for details. 

 

 

 

 

 

Specifications 

Measurement 
range 

External input channels (see sensor manual): 0 to 2.5 VDC 
(with CABLE-ADAP5) and 0 to 10 VDC (with  
CABLE-ADAP10) 

Accuracy 
(logger only) 

± 2 mV ± 2.5% of absolute reading 
± 2 mV ± 1% of reading for logger-powered sensors 

Resolution 0.6mV 

Time accuracy 

± 1 minute per month at 25°C (77°F), see Plot A. 

Operating range 

-20 to 70°C (-4° to 158°F) 
Weatherproof case tested to NEMA 6 standard 

Operating 
temperature 

Logging: -20° to 70°C (-4° to 158°F) 
Launch/readout: 0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F), per USB 
specification. 

Battery life 

1 year typical use (see The Battery on page 4 for  details) 

Memory 

64K bytes (43,000 12-bit measurements) 

Weight 

200 g (7 oz) 

Dimensions 

140 x 137 x 32 mm (5.5 x 5.38 x 1.25 inches) 

 

The CE Marking identifies this product as complying with 
all relevant directives in the European Union (EU). 

 

 

 

 

Plot A 

 

Accessories 

• 

Replacement Parts Kit (Part # H8X4-BK) 

•  Replacement Desiccant (Part # DESIC-

PACK) 

•  U-Bolt (Part # U-BOLT-KIT) 

 

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