Jeroen Smits
Manager Product- en Sector Specialists
Hobo RS3-B – Onset
Solar radiation shield, compatible with tripods (M-TPA or M-TPB), RX3000 monitoring station and temperature / relative humidity sensors (USB data loggers, MX Bluetooth dataloggers, wired smart sensors, wireless HOBOnet sensors)
The Hobo RS3-B Solar Radiation Shield is an essential accessory for improving temperature measurement accuracy in environments exposed to direct sunlight. Designed for use with Hobo external sensors, this shield provides enhanced protection, ensuring that temperature readings are not skewed by solar radiation.
Key Features:
- Enhanced Accuracy: Improves the accuracy of temperature measurements in sunny locations by shielding sensors from direct sunlight.
- Compact Design: The small size and unobstructed airflow of the RS3-B shield allow for faster response to changing environmental conditions compared to larger radiation shields.
- Wide Compatibility: Compatible with most of Onset’s external temperature and temperature/relative humidity sensors, including those used in Hobo weather station products.
Additional Options:
- Alternative Models: For customers needing a larger radiation shield capable of housing a Hobo data logger, Pedak offers the RS1 and the pre-assembled M-RSA models.
The Hobo RS3-B Solar Radiation Shield is ideal for anyone looking to achieve more accurate temperature measurements in outdoor environments, especially where sunlight exposure is a factor.
Technical specifications
Time response: 2,5 times faster than the RS1 and M-RSA
Wind resistance: tested in sustained winds up to 129 km/h and tested in gusts up to 161 km/h
Shield: ASA styrene (UV-stable)
Bracket: glass-filled nylon (UV-stable)
Mounting hardware: stainless steel and brass
Temperature range: -40° to 75°C
Weight: 113 grams
Height: 89 mm: 159 mm with bracket
Diameter: 102 mm: bracket protrudes an additional 51 mm from shield
Maximum sensor diameter: 1,22 cm
Mounting: up to 51 mm mast diameter with hose clamp: unlimited with screws
Compatible sensors: S-THB-M00x, S-TMB-M0xx, RXW-THC-xxx, RXW-TMB-xxx, TMCx-HD and external sensors from U23-00x or MX230x.
Note: this shield does not protect sensors from light reflected from below the shield at some angles. For deployments over reflective surfaces, consider using Onset’s RS1 or M-RSA solar radiation shields.