Data acquisition
HOBOnet RXW-RPTR-xxx Wireless Repeater
HOBOnet Repeater, a complete system requires at least one Hobo RX3000 monitoring station, a HOBOnet wireless manager (RXMOD-RXW-xxx) and a HOBOnet wireless sensor or one Hobo MicroRX station (which has an integrated HOBOnet wireless manager) and a HOBOnet wireless sensor.
The HOBOnet RXW-RPTR-xxx is a solar-powered wireless repeater designed to extend the range and improve the reliability of HOBOnet wireless sensor networks. This device is crucial for overcoming obstacles and expanding the coverage of your environmental monitoring system.
Key Features
- Range Extension: Extends wireless signal up to 450-600 meters (1,500-2,000 feet)
- Network Expansion: Supports up to five hops for maximum coverage
- Easy Integration: Compatible with HOBO RX3000 and MicroRX stations
- Solar Powered: Built-in solar panel and rechargeable AA batteries for long-term deployment
- Outdoor Rated: Designed for reliable operation in harsh environments
Technical Specifications
- Wireless Protocol: 900 MHz wireless mesh self-healing technology
- Transmission Range: 450 to 600 meters line of sight
- Network Capacity: Supports up to 50 wireless sensors or 336 data channels per HOBO RX station
- Power Source: Rechargeable AA batteries with built-in solar panel
- Memory: Onboard memory to prevent data loss
- Environmental Rating: Suitable for outdoor deployment
Benefits
- Overcome Obstacles: Ideal for bypassing obstructions between sensors and base stations
- Expand Network Coverage: Extend your monitoring capabilities to previously unreachable areas
- Improve Network Reliability: Strengthen signal connections in challenging environments
- Easy Setup: Simple button-push to join the HOBOnet wireless network
- Low Maintenance: Solar-powered operation for extended field use
Applications
- Agricultural monitoring
- Environmental research
- Weather stations
- Greenhouse operations
- Large-scale field studies
System Integration
- Works seamlessly with HOBO RX3000 Remote Monitoring Station
- Compatible with HOBO MicroRX Station
- Integrates with HOBOlink cloud-based software platform
The HOBOnet RXW-RPTR-xxx Wireless Repeater is an essential component for creating robust and extensive wireless sensor networks. Its ability to extend range and overcome obstacles makes it invaluable for researchers and professionals seeking to monitor large or complex environments with a single, cohesive system.
Technical specifications
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: 1
Battery type/power source: powered by the RX3000 station
Cable length: 2 meters
Environmental rating: mote: IP67, NEMA 6