HOBO®
MicroRX
Station
for
HOBOnet®
(RX2105
and
RX2106)
Manual
24500
‐
A
The
HOBO
MicroRX
Station
for
HOBOnet
provides
continuous
logging
for
both
indoor
and
outdoor
environments
with
wireless
sensor
motes
and
up
to
five
smart
sensors.
Logged
data
from
the
station
is
transferred
at
regular
connection
intervals
to
HOBOlink®
web
‐
based
software
where
you
can
check
the
latest
conditions,
view
graphs,
configure
sensors
and
alarms,
set
up
a
dashboard,
download
your
data,
or
schedule
data
delivery
via
or
FTP.
This
durable,
compact
station
has
a
built
‐
in
LCD
screen
to
check
the
current
system
configuration
and
status,
start
and
stop
logging,
add
and
remove
sensors,
and
connect
to
HOBOlink
on
demand.
The
station
offers
two
primary
power
source
options
depending
on
your
deployment
needs:
the
RX2105
model
includes
user
‐
replaceable
AA
lithium
batteries
and
an
AC
adapter
while
the
RX2106
model
is
designed
with
a
built
‐
in
solar
panel
and
rechargeable
NiMH
battery
pack.
Specifications
Station
Operating
Range
RX2105:
‐
40°
to
60°C
(
‐
40°
to
140°F)
RX2106:
‐
20°
to
60°C
(
‐
4°
to
140°F)
Smart
Sensor
Connectors
5
Smart
Sensor
Network
Cable
Length
100
m
(328
ft)
maximum
Smart
Sensor
Data
Channels
Maximum
of
15
(some
smart
sensors
use
more
than
one
data
channel;
see
sensor
manual
for
details)
Logging
Rate
1
minute
to
18
hours
Time
Accuracy
±8
seconds
per
month
in
0°
to
40°C
(32°F
to
104°F)
range;
±30
seconds
per
month
in
‐
40°
to
60°C
(
‐
40°
to
140°F)
range
Battery
Type/Power
Source
RX2105:
AC
power
adapter
(P
‐
AC
‐
1)
and
6
AA
1.5
V
lithium
batteries
RX2106:
Integrated
1.7
watt
solar
panel
and
NiMH
rechargeable
battery
pack;
optional
AC
power
adapter
(P
‐
AC
‐
1)
or
external
solar
panel
(SOLAR
‐
xW)
can
be
used
in
place
of
integrated
solar
panel
Battery
Life/Power
Source
RX2105:
Runs
continuously
with
the
included
AC
adapter.
Batteries
can
be
used
as
a
backup
to
AC
power;
battery
life
of
3
months
with
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
battery
life.
RX2106:
Typical
3–5
years
when
operated
in
the
temperature
range
‐
20°
to
40°C
(
‐
4°
to
104°F);
operation
outside
this
range
will
reduce
the
battery
service
life.
Maximum
connection
rates
with
built
‐
in
solar
panel,
in
full
sun:
10
minute
connections
year
round
for
latitudes
less
than
±40°
10
minute
connections
through
three
seasons
in
other
regions,
reduced
to
30
minute
connections
in
winter
Maximum
connection
rates
with
external
5W
or
15W
solar
panels:
10
minute
connections
year
round,
in
full
sun
Connection
rate
with
external
solar
panels
may
be
less
if
deployed
in
partial
sun
Battery
life
of
1
month
without
solar
recharging,
with
hourly
connections,
1
minute
logging,
and
approximately
10
motes.
Alarm
Notification
Latency
Logging
interval
plus
2–4
minutes,
typical
Enclosure
Access
Hinged
door
secured
by
two
latches
with
eyelets
for
use
with
user
‐
supplied
padlocks
LCD
LCD
is
visible
from
0°
to
50°C
(32°
to
122°F);
the
LCD
may
react
slowly
or
go
blank
in
temperatures
outside
this
range
Materials
Outer
enclosure:
Polycarbonate/PBT
blend
with
brass
inserts;
Interior:
Polycarbonate/PBT;
Gasket:
Silicone
foam;
Cable
channel:
Santoprene™
TPE;
U
‐
Bolts
(not
included):
Steel
with
zinc
dichromate
finish
HOBO
MicroRX
Station
for
HOBOnet
Models:
RX2105
MicroRX
Station
RX2106
MicroRX
Station
with
Solar
Panel
RX210x
‐
900
(US)
RX210x
‐
868
(Europe)
RX210x
‐
922
(Australia/NZ)
Included
Items:
RX
Manager
Grease
packet
Screws
and
washers
Cable
ties
Six
AA
lithium
batteries
and
AC
adapter
(P
‐
AC
‐
1)
with
RX2105
Rechargeable
battery
pack
with
RX2106
Required
Items:
HOBOlink
HOBOnet
RXW
motes
Optional
Items:
Smart
sensors
Ground
wire
(CABLE
‐
MICRO
‐
G)
2
‐
meter
tripod
(M
‐
TPB)
3
‐
meter
tripod
(M
‐
TPA)
1.5
meter
mast
(M
‐
MPB)
1
‐
5/8
inch
U
‐
bolts
(U
‐
BOLT
‐
KIT2)
Guy
wire
kit
(M
‐
GWA)
1/2
inch
stake
kit
(M
‐
SKA)
Sensors
and
accessories
are
available
at
www.onsetcomp.com.
RX2105
model
shown