HOBO U30 Station (NRC) User’s Guide
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Contents
Warnings ....................................................................................... i
Contact Information ...................................................................... ii
Chapter One:
Overview ............................................................ 1
Introduction .................................................................................. 1
Key Features ............................................................................... 2
HOBO U30 NRC Station Components ........................................ 3
Smart Sensors ............................................................................. 6
The Analog Sensor Port (Optional) ............................................. 7
Chapter Two:
Initial Setup and Test ........................................ 9
Procedure .................................................................................... 9
Installing the Mounting Plates .................................................... 10
Connecting Smart Sensors ........................................................ 11
Connecting Analog Sensors ...................................................... 13
Connecting the Battery .............................................................. 14
Connecting the U30 to a Computer ........................................... 15
Connecting the U30 to HOBOware Pro ..................................... 16
Configuring the Analog Sensor Port .......................................... 18
Launching the U30 NRC ............................................................ 21
Checking the U30 Status ........................................................... 23
Reading Out the U30 NRC ........................................................ 25
Chapter Three:
Installing the U30 in the Field ........................ 27
Procedure .................................................................................. 28
Installing Grounding Wire .......................................................... 30
Installing Weatherproof Cable Channel(s) ................................. 31
Connect Solar Panel or AC Power ............................................ 35
Launching the U30 NRC in the Field ......................................... 36
Chapter Four:
The Battery ...................................................... 37
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Maximizing Battery Life .............................................................. 38
Battery Voltage .......................................................................... 39
Estimating Battery Life without External Power ......................... 40
Maintaining the Battery .............................................................. 41
Charging a Dead Battery ........................................................... 42
Replacing the Battery ................................................................ 43
Chapter Five:
Maintenance .................................................... 45
General Maintenance ................................................................ 45
Inspecting the HOBO U30 Station ............................................. 46
Adding a New Sensor ................................................................ 47
Removing or Replacing Sensors ............................................... 48
Testing Smart Sensors .............................................................. 49
Chapter Six:
Troubleshooting .............................................. 51
LED Descriptions ....................................................................... 51
Problems and Solutions ............................................................. 53
Chapter Seven:
Reference ......................................................... 57
Specifications ............................................................................. 58
Time Accuracy ........................................................................... 61
Memory ...................................................................................... 62
Power ......................................................................................... 63
Accessories................................................................................ 64
Appendix C: The Smart Sensor Expander Board ......................... 65
Accessing the Secondary Cable Slot ........................................ 65
Installing the Expander Board ................................................... 68
