The new web-enabled HOBO MicroRX station is an easy-to-deploy, low-cost cellular field monitoring solution. With a compact size and rugged design, the MicroRX Station offers long-term, reliable environmental monitoring. Configurable station-side alarms provide immediate notification of critical conditions, and Onset's cloud-based HOBOlink platform makes it easy to view, access, and share your data.
Key advantages:
- Optional integrated solar panel for easy deployment
- Battery-powered option for covered or shaded deployment locations
- Wide range of research-grade plug-and-play sensors
- Optional water level sensor input, and water flow conversion
- Station-side alarms include new accumulated rainfall alarm
- Real-time monitoring with up to 10-minute connection rates via 4G cellular
The compact and rugged HOBO MicroRX Station is an easy-to-deploy, low-cost cellular solution for long-term, reliable field monitoring. Two power source options are available: a solar panel for extended deployments, and user-replaceable batteries for flexible mounting in covered or protected locations. The station includes inputs for up to five research-grade plug-and-play sensors, and can be ordered with an additional water level sensor input with integrated flow conversion.
Configurable station-side alarms trigger immediate notifications of critical conditions, and the cloud-based HOBOlink platform makes it easy to view, access, and share data.
Features:
- Compact size for easy deployment
- Robust, weatherproof IP66/NEMA 4X enclosure
- Inputs for five plug-and-play smart sensors
- Built-in LCD confirms proper setup and operation
- Integrated mounting tabs for use with screws, zip ties, or U-bolts
- Station-side alarms, including water flow and accumulated rainfall
- Up to 10-minute connection rates via 4G cellular data plans
- Cloud-based monitoring and data access through HOBOlink
- Two power options: User-replaceable AA lithium batteries or Integrated 1.7W solar panel with rechargeable battery pack
Long-Term, Reliable Field Monitoring
- With a compact and rugged design, the MicroRX Station provides long-term reliable performance, even in harsh conditions.
- Rugged and reliable microclimate monitoring in harsh field conditions, with access to your data from anywhere.
- Field condition monitoring and data collection to help save water, enhance crop quality, and increase yields.
- Critical field condition monitoring for optimal irrigation, pest control, and harvest timing decisions.
- Water Use Tracking: Optional water level sensors and integrated flow calculations for automated water use tracking and alert notifications.
Powerful Access to your Data in Real Time:
Access your field monitoring data anywhere on your desktop or mobile device with Onsets powerful cloud-based HOBOlink software. Customizable dashboards and easily-configurable alarms make your field data more accessible and meaningful.
Includes:
- HOBO RX2100 MicroRX Station
- Grease packet
- Cable ties
- Screws and washers
- Six AA lithium batteries (RX2101 and RX2103 battery-powered stations)
- Battery pack (RX2102 and RX2104 solar-powered stations)
Supports the following measurements:
- Absolute Pressure
- 4-20mA
- AC Current
- AC Voltage
- Amp Hour (Ah)
- Barometric Pressure
- DC Voltage
- Evapotranspiration
- Kilowatt Hours (kWh)
- Leaf Wetness
- Light Intensity
- PAR
- Power Factor (PF)
- Pulse Input
- Rainfall
- Relative Humidity
- Soil Moisture
- Temperature
- Volt-Amp Reactive hour
- Volt-Amps (VA)
- Water Level
- Watt Hours (Wh)
- Watts (W)
- Wind
Specifications
- Operating range (RX2101): -40 to 60 C
- Operating range (RX2102): -20 to 60 C
- Smart Sensor Connectors: 5
- Smart Sensor Network Cable Length: 100 m 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 range; +/- 30 seconds per month in -40 to 60 C range
- Memory: 16 MB, 1 million measurements, continuous logging
- 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; the LCD may react slowly or go blank in temperatures outside this range
- Dimensions: 19.95 x 13.68 x 7.49 cm
- Weight: 678 g (23.9 oz)
- Mounting: Optional U-bolts are compatible with masts up to 4.14 cm mast diameter; can also be mounted with zip ties or mounted to a flat surface with screws
- Environmental Rating: Weatherproof enclosure, NEMA 4X and IP66 (requires proper installation of cable channel system)
- Kit includes: HOBO RX2100 MicroRX Station, Grease packet, Cable ties, Screws and washers, Six AA lithium batteries (for RX2101) or Battery pack (for RX2102 solar powered station)
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
Power:
Battery powered (6 AA 1.5 V lithium batteries or AC power adapter):
- Battery life with daily connections: 1 year with 1 minute logging
- Battery life with hourly connections and 1 minute logging: 1 year with 1 minute logging
Solar Powered:
- 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
- Typical battery life: Typical 3?5 years when operated in the temperature range -20 to 40 C; 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 degrees; 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
