Jeroen Smits
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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-LIB-xxx Wireless Solar Radiation Sensor
HOBOnet solar radiation (silicon pyranometer) 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-LIB-xxx is a high-precision wireless solar radiation sensor designed for outdoor environmental monitoring and agricultural applications.
Key Features
- Measurement Range: 0 to 1,280 W/m²
- Spectral Range: 300 to 1,100 nm
- Wireless Connectivity: Compatible with HOBO RX3000 and MicroRX stations
- Long Range: 450 to 600 meter wireless range, extendable with repeaters
- Scalable: Up to 50 wireless sensors or 336 data channels per HOBO RX station
Technical Specifications
- Sensor Type: Silicon pyranometer
- Housing: Anodized aluminum with acrylic diffuser and O-ring seal
- Wireless Protocol: HOBOnet mesh network
- Power Source: Rechargeable AA batteries with built-in solar panel
- Environment: Outdoor-rated
Measurements Supported
- Solar Radiation
- Light Intensity
- Evapotranspiration
Benefits
- Accuracy: Calibrated for precise measurement of solar radiation frequencies
- Durability: Robust design for long-term outdoor deployment
- Easy Setup: Pre-configured and ready to deploy with push-button network joining
- Reliable Data Collection: Onboard memory prevents data loss during network interruptions
- Low Maintenance: Solar-powered operation for extended field use
Applications
- Weather monitoring
- Agricultural research
- Solar energy studies
- Environmental impact assessments
- Greenhouse operations
Compatibility
- Works with HOBO RX3000 Remote Monitoring Station
- Compatible with HOBO MicroRX Station
- Integrates with HOBOlink cloud-based software platform
Expandability
- HOBOnet Wireless Repeaters (RXW-RPTR-xxx or RXW-RPTR-B-xxx) can be added to extend the wireless range
- System supports up to 50 wireless sensors or 336 data channels per HOBO RX station
The HOBOnet RXW-LIB-xxx Wireless Solar Radiation Sensor offers a robust and accurate solution for measuring solar radiation across a wide range of environmental monitoring applications. Its wireless capabilities, high precision, and integration with the HOBOnet system make it an ideal choice for comprehensive weather and climate studies.
Technical specifications
Measurement range: 0 to 1280 W/m2
Spectral range: 300 to 1.100 nm
Accuracy: typically within ±10 W/m2 or ±5%
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: 2
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: 2 meters
Environmental rating: sensor: weatherproof and the mote: PCPBT, silicone rubber seal
