Jeroen Smits
Manager Product- en Sector Specialists
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HOBO RX3000 Remote Monitoring Station
Advanced Environmental Monitoring with Cloud-Based Data Access The HOBO RX3000 is Onset's most flexible and…
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HOBOnet RXW-WCF-xxx Wireless Wind Speed and Direction Sensor
HOBOnet wind speed and direction sensor, a complete system requires at least one Hobo RX3000 monitoring station, a HOBOnet wireless manager (RXMOD-RXW-xxx) or one Hobo MicroRX station (which has an integrated HOBOnet wireless manager).
Wireless
The HOBOnet RXW-WCF-xxx is a high-performance wireless sensor designed to measure wind speed, wind gust, and wind direction. This sensor integrates seamlessly with the HOBOnet system, providing comprehensive wind data for environmental monitoring and research applications.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Wind Measurements: Records average wind speed, highest 3-second wind gust, and average wind direction
- WMO Compliant: Designed to meet World Meteorological Organization (WMO) guidelines
- Wireless Connectivity: Compatible with HOBO RX3000 and MicroRX stations
- Long Range: Wireless signal range up to 450-600 meters
- Expandable Network: Up to 50 wireless sensors or 336 data channels per HOBO RX station
Technical Specifications
- Measurement Parameters: Wind speed, wind gust, wind direction
- Wireless Range: 450 to 600 meters (line of sight)
- Network Expansion: Up to five hops with HOBOnet wireless repeaters
- Power Source: Rechargeable AA batteries with built-in solar panel
- Data Storage: Onboard memory to prevent data loss
Wireless Features
- 900 MHz wireless mesh self-healing technology
- Simple button-push network joining
- Data transmission directly to the station or through other sensors
Applications
- Weather monitoring
- Agricultural research
- Wind energy assessments
- Environmental studies
- Evapotranspiration calculations
Benefits
- Accurate Wind Data: Provides detailed wind measurements for comprehensive analysis
- Easy Deployment: Pre-configured for quick setup with HOBOnet systems
- Scalable System: Easily expand your monitoring network with additional sensors and repeaters
- Data Accessibility: Access data through HOBOlink cloud-based software platform
- Reliable Performance: Built-in memory ensures no data loss during network interruptions
The HOBOnet RXW-WCF-xxx Wireless Wind Speed and Direction Sensor offers a robust and flexible solution for researchers and professionals requiring accurate wind data across large areas. Its integration with the HOBOnet system makes it an ideal choice for comprehensive environmental monitoring and meteorological research applications.
Technical specifications
Measurement range: 0 to 76 m/sec and 0 to 355 degrees
Accuracy: ±1,1 m/sec and ±7 degrees
Operating temperature range: -25° to 60°C with rechargeable batteries and -40 to 70°C with lithium batteries
Maximum number of motes: up to 50 wireless sensors or 336 data channels per one Hobo RX station
Logging rate: 1 minute to 18 hours
Number of data channels: 4
Battery type/power source: two AA 1,2 V rechargeable NiMH batteries powered by built-in solar panel or two AA 1,5 V lithium batteries for operating conditions of -40 to 70°C
Battery life: with NiMH batteries: 3–5 years when operated in the temperature range -20° to 40°C and positioned toward the sun, with lithium batteries: 1 year
Memory: 16 MB
Cable length: 3 meters
Environmental rating: sensor: weatherproof and the mote: IP67, NEMA
