Hobo RX2100 – Onset
Hobo RX2100 MicroRX (weather)station for monitoring and automatically offloading data from the sensors in the field.
The Hobo RX2100 MicroRX Station is a compact and durable cellular field monitoring solution designed for long-term environmental data collection. It offers a reliable and easy-to-deploy setup at an affordable price point. This station is ideal for researchers and professionals needing accurate, real-time field data for various applications, such as water levels, weather conditions, and environmental monitoring.
Key Features:
- Power Options: Choose between an integrated solar panel for extended deployments or user-replaceable AA lithium batteries for more flexible mounting in sheltered locations.
- Plug-and-Play Sensors: Supports up to five plug-and-play sensors, offering a customizable monitoring solution based on specific field requirements. Additionally, it can be ordered with a water level sensor input, complete with integrated flow conversion for water management applications.
- Configurable Alarms: Trigger real-time notifications of critical conditions via configurable station-side alarms.
- Cloud-Based Monitoring: Access data anytime through Onset’s HOBOlink cloud platform, which enables you to easily view, access, and share collected data.
- Rugged Design: The station is encased in a weatherproof IP66/NEMA 4X enclosure, providing robust protection against harsh outdoor environments.
- Multiple Power Solutions: Includes an optional 1.7W solar panel with a rechargeable battery pack or an external 5W or 15W solar panel for extended deployment, or AA lithium battery operation for use in covered areas.
- LCD Screen: A built-in LCD screen ensures proper setup and easy access to operational status.
Optional Features:
- Wireless Sensors with HOBOnet (RX2106): An option to integrate wireless sensors for an even more extensive monitoring network.
- Water Level Monitoring: Available in MicroRX Water Level Station models (RX2103 & RX2104), specifically designed for water level monitoring with additional input options.
Compatible Measurements & Sensors:
This station supports a wide range of measurements, including:
- Absolute Pressure, 4-20mA, AC Current/Voltage, Amp Hour (Ah)
- Barometric Pressure, DC Voltage, Dew Point, Evapotranspiration
- Kilowatt Hours (kWh), Leaf Wetness, Light Intensity, PAR, Power Factor (PF)
- Pulse Input, Rainfall, Relative Humidity, Soil Moisture
- Solar Radiation, Temperature, Volt-Amp Reactive Hour, Water Flow, Water Level
- Watt Hours (Wh), Watts (W), Wind
This flexible station offers reliable data collection, rugged performance, and cloud-based connectivity for a variety of field monitoring applications.
Technical specifications
Operating range: MicroRX Station, battery-powered (RX2101) and Micro RX Water Level Station, battery-powered (RX2103): -40° to 60°C. MicroRX Station, solar-powered (RX2102), MicroRX Water Level Station, solar-powered (RX2104) and MicroRX Station for HOBOnet, solar-powered (RX2106): -20° to 60°C
Smart sensor connectors: 5
Smart sensor network cable length: 100 meters (maximum)
Smart sensor data channels: maximum of 15 (some smart sensors use more than one data channel)
Logging rate: 1 minute to 18 hours
Battery type/power source: RX2102, RX2104 and 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. RX2101 and RX2103: 6 AA 1,5 V lithium batteries or AC power adapter (P-AC-1)
Memory: 16 MB, 1 million measurements, continuous logging
Alarm notification latency: logging interval plus 2–4 minutes
LCD: LCD is visible from 0° to 50°C: the LCD may react slowly or go blank in temperatures outside this range
Environmental rating: weatherproof enclosure, NEMA 4X and IP66 (requires proper installation of cable channel system)
Antenna: 4G LTE