Onset Computer ONST6 HOBO RX Wireless Sensor Network User Manual 22245 2 RXW WCF Manual
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HOBO® RX Wireless Sensor Network 
RXW Davis® Wind Speed and Direction Sensor (RXW-WCF-xxx) Manual 
22245-2 
This sensor measures wind speed and direction and is designed to work with the HOBO RX 
Wireless Sensor Network in which data is transmitted wirelessly from the sensor mote across 
the network to the RX3000 station and then uploaded to HOBOlink® web-based software. With 
HOBOlink, you can monitor sensor readings, view graphs, set up alarms, download data, and 
more. 
Specifications 
Sensor  Wind Speed/Gust  Wind Direction 
Measurement Range  0 to 76 m/sec (0 to 170 mph)  0 to 355 degrees 
Accuracy  ±1.1 m/sec (±2 mph) or ±5% of 
reading, whichever is greater  
±7 degrees 
Resolution  0.5 m/sec (1.1 mph)  1 degrees (0 to 355 degrees) 
Starting Threshold  ≤1 m/sec (2.2 mph)  1 m/sec (2.2 mph) 
Turning Radius  108 mm (4.25 in.)  Approximately 135 mm (5.25 in.) 
Measurement Definition  Cup revolutions are accumulated 
every three seconds for the 
duration of the logging interval (see 
Measurement Operation) 
Wind speed: Average speed for the 
entire logging interval 
Gust speed: The highest three-
second wind recorded during the 
logging interval 
Unit vector averaging used; vector 
components for each wind 
measurement are calculated every 
three seconds for duration of 
logging interval (see Measurement 
Operation) 
W
ireless Mote   
O
perating Temperature 
Range 
-25° to 60°C (-13° to 140°F) with rechargeable batteries 
-40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F) with lithium batteries 
Radio Power  12.6 mW (+11 dBm) non-adjustable 
Transmission Range  At least 304.8 m (1,000 ft) line of sight at 1.8 m (6 ft) from the ground,  
457.2 m (1,500 ft) typical 
Wireless Data Standard  IEEE 802.15.4 
Radio Operating 
Frequencies 
RXW-WCF-900: 904–924 MHz 
RXW-WCF-868: 866.5 MHz 
RXW-WCF-922: 916–924 MHz 
Modulation Employed  OQPSK (Offset Quadrature Phase Shift Keying) 
Data Rate  Up to 250 kbps, non-adjustable 
Duty Cycle  <1% 
Maximum Number of 
Motes 
50 motes per one RX Wireless Sensor Network 
Battery Type/ 
Power Source 
Two AA 1.2V 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 (-40 
to 158°F) 
Battery Life  With NiMH batteries: Typical 3–5 years when operated in the temperature 
range -20° to 40°C (-4°F to 104°F) and positioned toward the sun (see 
Deployment and Mounting), operation outside this range will reduce the 
battery service life 
With lithium batteries: 1 year, typical use 
Dimensions  Sensor: 470 x 191 x 121 mm (18.5 x 7.5 x 4.75 in.) 
Cable length: 3 m (9.8 ft) 
Mote: 16.2 x 8.59 x 4.14 cm (6.38 x 3.38 x 1.63 inches) 
Weight  Sensor and cable: 1.332 kg (2 lb, 15 oz) 
Mote: 223 g (7.87 oz) 
RXW Davis Wind Speed & 
Direction Sensor 
Models: 
• RXW-WCF-900 (US) 
• RXW-WCF-868 (Europe) 
• RXW-WCF-922 
(Australia/NZ) 
Items Included: 
• Cable ties 
Items required: 
• Weather-resistant cable 
ties or cable clips 
• Electrical tape 
• Handheld compass, local 
area map, or handheld GPS 
If mounting on tripod or mast: 
• Adjustable wrench 
If mounting on wooden surface: 
• Drill with 5 mm (3/16 inch) 
drill bit 
Accessories: 
• Grounding kit (M-GKA) 

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Specifications (continued) 
Materials  Sensor: Polycarbonate wind cups, sealed stainless steel bearing, UV-resistant 
ABS wind vane and black-anodized aluminum anemometer arm 
Mote: PCPBT, silicone rubber seal 
Environmental Rating  Sensor: Weatherproof 
Mote: IP67 
C
ompliance Marks  RXW-WCF-900: See last page 
RXW-WCF-868: The CE Marking identifies this product as 
complying with all relevant directives in the European Union (EU). 
RXW-WCF-922: See last page 
Mote Components and Operation 
Sensor Mote Closed, Front  Sensor Mote Closed, Back 
Sensor Mote Opened 
Mounting Tab: Use the tabs at the top and bottom of the mote 
to mount it (see Deploying and Mounting). 
Solar Panel: Position the solar panel towards the sun to charge 
the mote batteries (see Deploying and Mounting). 
Sensor Cable: This is the cable that connects the mote to the 
sensor. 
Eyelet: Use this eyelet to attach a 3/16 inch padlock to the 
mote for security. 
Latch: Use the two latches to open and close the mote door. 
Ground Wire Port: Use this port to connect a ground wire (see 
Deploying and Mounting). 
Antenna: This is the built-in antenna for the radio 
communications across the RX Wireless Sensor Network. 
Solar Panel Cable: This cable connects the built-in solar panel 
to the mote circuitry. 
LEDs: The blue LED to the left of the LCD screen blinks at 4 
seconds during normal operation. It blinks more frequently 
when initially joining a network. If the mote is not currently 
part of a network, the blue LED will be off. If the LED is on and 
not blinking, there is a problem with the mote. Contact 
Technical Support at www.onsetcomp.com/support/contact. 
The yellow-green LED to the upper right of the batteries only 
blinks during the process of joining a network. 
Battery Holder: The location where the rechargeable AA 
batteries are installed as shown (see Battery Information). 
USB Port: Use this port to connect to the mote to a computer 
via USB cable if you need to update the firmware (see Updating 
Mote Firmware). 
Button: Push this button for 1 second to illuminate the LCD or 3 
seconds for the mote to search for an RX Wireless Sensor 
Network to join (see Adding the Mote to the RX Wireless Sensor 
Network). 
LCD Screen: The mote is equipped with an LCD screen that 
displays details about the current status. This example shows all 
symbols illuminated on the LCD screen followed by definitions 
of each symbol in the table. 
LCD Symbol  Description 
The battery indicator shows the approximate 
battery charge remaining. 
This is a signal strength indicator. The more bars, 
the stronger the signal between motes. This icon 
will blink when you press the button on the mote 
to search for a network to join (see Adding the 
Mote to the RX Wireless Sensor Network for 
details). 
This indicates that the mote is not part of a 
network. See Adding the Mote to the RX Wireless 
Sensor Network for details on how to add a mote 
to the network. 
Solar Panel 
Button 
USB Port 
Battery Holder 
LCD Screen 
Latch 
LED 
Eyelet 
Ground Wire 
Port 
Mounting 
Tab 
Sensor Cable 
Solar Panel Cable 
Antenna 
LED 

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Sensor Components 
The sensor includes the components shown below. 
The sensor also includes a hardware kit with the items most 
commonly needed for installation as shown below. The items 
you use from the kit depend on where you install the sensor. 
You may need to adapt or purchase additional hardware to fit 
your individual requirements. 
Adding the Mote to the RX Wireless Sensor 
Network 
The mote must join an RX Wireless Sensor Network before it 
can begin measuring wind speed and direction and transmitting 
data. This requires accessing the RX3000 Station and the mote 
at the same time so it is recommended that you complete 
these steps before deploying the mote. 
Important: If you have not configured the RX3000 Station with 
the RXW Manager, follow the instructions in the RX3000 Quick 
Start before continuing. 
To add a mote to the RX Wireless Sensor Network: 
1. If the LCD is blank on the RX3000 station, press any button 
to wake it up. 
2. Press the Select button once (which shows the number of 
smart sensors installed) and then press it again once if the 
HOBO RXW Manager is installed in the left slot (module 1) 
or twice if it is installed on the right slot (module 2). 
3. Press the Search button (the magnifying glass). The 
magnifying glass icon will blink while the RX3000 is in search 
mode. 
4. Open the mote door and install the batteries if you have not 
already done so. 
5. Press the button on the mote for 3 seconds. The signal 
strength icon will flash and then cycle. 
6. Watch the LCD on the mote. The signal strength icon and 
the LEDs will quickly blink while the mote searches for the 
wireless network. Once it has found the network, the icon 
will stop blinking and the signal strength bars will slowly 
cycle from left to right. As the mote completes its 
registration process with the network, the “x” icon to the 
right of the signal strength icon will flash and the yellow-
green LED will stop blinking. Once the registration is 
complete, the signal strength bars will stop cycling and 
remain solid and the channel count on the RX3000 LCD will 
be updated. This process may take up to five minutes. Note: 
The channel count on the LCD will increase by 3: two for 
wind speed and direction, and one for the mote battery. 
Press this button to view the module 
where the RXW Manager is installed 
Press this button so the station is ready 
to have motes join the network 
Press this button for 3 
seconds for the mote to 
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7. Press the Search button (the magnifying glass) on the 
RX3000 Station to stop searching for motes. 
Measurements will be recorded at the logging interval specified 
in HOBOlink, transmitted to the RX3000 Station, and uploaded 
to HOBOlink at the next connection interval (readout). Use 
HOBOlink to monitor mote status and health. If a mote is 
temporarily offline, any logged data is saved until it is back 
online. In addition, if a mote is offline for 30 minutes, the 
RX3000 Station will automatically connect to HOBOlink and 
report the mote as missing. Once the mote is back online, any 
logged data will be uploaded the next time the RX3000 station 
connects to HOBOlink. 
See the HOBOlink Help for details on how to change the logging 
and connection intervals, view data, check mote status, add the 
mote to a map, and more. 
Assembling the Sensor 
Attaching the Wind Vane 
The wind direction has been calibrated in the factory so that 
the wind direction will be correct when the arm is installed 
pointing north and the vane is installed correctly. 
1. Slide the wind vane onto the wind vane shaft. The shaft’s 
cross-section is D-shaped to ensure that the anemometer is 
installed correctly. 
2. Tighten the set screw in the wind vane with the Allen 
wrench. 
Attaching the Wind Cups 
1. Push the wind cups onto the anemometer’s stainless steel 
wind cup shaft. 
2. Slide the wind cups up the shaft as far as possible. 
3. Use the Allen wrench provided to tighten the set screw on 
the side of the wind cups. The wind cups should drop 
slightly when you let go. 
4. Ensure the set screw is screwed in fully and very tight. 
Failure to do so will cause the anemometer to function 
improperly. 
5. Spin the wind cups; they should spin freely. If they do not 
spin freely, take them off and repeat these steps 
Attaching the Anemometer Arm to the Base 
1. Insert the anemometer arm into the base, sliding the cable 
through the notch in the base as shown below. Be sure to 
line up the small hole in the arm with the holes in the base. 
2. Insert the machine screw through the holes in the base and 
arm. 
3. Slide the tooth-lock washer and hex nut onto the machine 
screw. Tighten the hex nut while holding the screw with a 
Phillips head screwdriver to prevent it from turning. 
4. Press the sensor cable firmly and completely into the zig-
zagging channel in the base, starting from the arm and 
progressing downward to the bottom of the base. 
Deployment and Mounting 
Mounting and Positioning the Mote 
• Use cable ties to mount the mote via the holes on the 
mounting tabs. 
• Avoid mounting the mote near metal, which can cause 
interference with the signal. 
• Position the mote towards the sun, making sure the solar 
panel is oriented so that it receives optimal sunlight 
throughout each season. I It may be necessary to 
periodically adjust the mote position as the path of the 
sunlight changes throughout the year or if tree and leaf 
growth alters the amount of sunlight reaching the solar 
panel. 
• Make sure the mote door is closed, with both latches fully 
locked to ensure a watertight seal. 
Press this button again to 
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• Consider using a 3/16 inch padlock to restrict access to the 
mote. With the mote door closed, hook a padlock through 
the eyelet on the right side of the door and lock it. 
• To maximize the communication between motes, place 
the mote within 304.8–457.2 m (1,000–1,500 feet) and full 
line of sight with the next mote in the network and at least 
1.8 m (6 feet) from the ground. 
• If there is an obstruction between two sensor motes or 
between the sensor mote and the RXW Manager, then use 
an RXW Repeater (RXW-RPTR-xxx) mounted higher than 
the two motes. For example, if there is a hill or mountain 
between the sensor mote and the RXW Manager, place a 
repeater at the top of the hill between the sensor mote 
and the RXW Manager. 
• There should not be more than five motes in any direction 
from a repeater or the RXW Manager. Data logged by a 
wireless sensor must travel or “hop” across the wireless 
network from one mote to the next until it ultimately 
reaches the RXW Manager at the RX3000 station. To make 
sure the data can successfully travel across the network, 
the sensor mote should not be more than five hops away 
from a repeater or manager. 
• The RX Wireless Sensor Network can support a maximum 
of 50 motes. 
• Use a #4-40 screw to attach a ground wire to the port on 
the back of the mote if you are deploying the mote in a 
location where lightning is a concern. 
• Make sure the mote remains in a vertical position once it 
is placed in its deployment location for optimal network 
communications. 
Sensor Mounting Guidelines 
Use the following guidelines to determine the best location for 
installing the sensor. 
• To ensure correct orientation of the wind vane, the sensor 
must be mounted so that the anemometer arm points 
north. See North Alignment for steps on finding true north. 
• For the most accurate readings, the sensor should be 
mounted 2 m (7 ft) or more above the ground and 
consistent with meteorological standards for the 
application. The sensor should be mounted at least 2.1 m 
(7 ft) above the roof line if mounted on a roof and 
mounted at a distance of at least five times the height of 
the nearest tree, building, or other obstruction. You may 
do this by mounting the sensor on an Onset tripod or 
mast, or a metal pipe. You may mount the sensor on a 
wooden post if it has a side facing due north for mounting. 
• The tripod or mounting mast must be properly grounded. 
For field installations, you can use Onset’s Grounding Kit 
(M-GKA).  
• If you live in an area subject to frequent thunderstorms, 
installing a lightning rod nearby can reduce the risk of 
damage. 
• Be sure to secure the sensor cable with cable ties to 
protect it from damage. 
• Secure the mast the wind sensor is mounted on so that it 
does not vibrate. If you are using Onset masts or tripods, 
secure them with guy wires. 
• The sensor can be damaged with improper handling. Store 
the sensor in its shipping box until you are ready to install it. 
• To minimize measurement errors due to ambient RF, use 
the shortest possible probe cable length and keep the 
probe cable as far as possible from other cables carrying 
high frequency or high current signals. 
Sensor Mounting on a Mast 
Follow these instructions for mounting the sensor on a tripod 
or mast. The U-bolts included can be used for mounting the 
sensor on a mast or tripod with an outside diameter ranging 
from 32–44 mm (1.25–1.75 inches). Larger U-bolts (not 
supplied) can be used to mount on a mast or tripod with a 
maximum outside diameter of 64 mm (2.5 inches). To mount 
the sensor on a mast or tripod smaller than 32 mm (1.25 
inches), use a U-Bolt that fits the anemometer base openings, 
but has a shorter threaded section. 
1. Place the U-bolt around the pole so that its two ends 
extend through the holes in the mounting base. Loosely 
secure with the flat washers, lock washers, and hex nuts. 
2. Raise the anemometer to the desired height on the pole 
and swivel it so the anemometer arm is pointing north. 
3. Using an adjustable wrench or 7/16 inch wrench, tighten 
the hex nuts until the anemometer is firmly fastened on the 
pole. 
Sensor Mounting on a Wooden Post or Surface 
Follow these instructions for mounting the sensor on a wooden 
post or surface. The sensor must be mounted on the side that is 
facing due north (the mounting arm must point north for 
proper wind direction measurements). 
1. Hold the anemometer base against the wood surface and 
use a pencil to mark the location of the two holes on the 
base. 
2. Use a drill with a 5 mm (3/16 inch) drill bit to make pilot 
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3. Drive the 3-inch lag screws through the holes in the 
anemometer base and into the wood. 
Securing the Sensor Cables 
To prevent fraying or cutting the anemometer cables where it is 
exposed to weather, secure it so it does not whip about in the 
wind. Use cable clips or weather resistant cable ties to secure 
the cable. Place clips or cable ties approximately every 1 to 1.6 
m (3 to 5 ft). Do not use metal staples to secure cables as they 
can cut the cables. 
Measurement Operation 
Wind speed measurements are averaged automatically every 3 
seconds within each logging interval. Wind speed is reported as 
the average speed for the entire logging interval. For example, 
if the logging interval is set to 1 minute, then 20 measurements 
(1 measurement every 3 seconds for 60 seconds) are averaged 
together and the result is logged each minute. The gust speed is 
the highest 3-second wind recorded during the logging interval. 
Unit vector averaging is used to determine wind direction 
because traditional averaging would produce inaccurate 
results. For example, three measurements of 350, 11, and 12 
degrees—which are all winds from the north—averaged 
together would result in 126 degrees, which incorrectly 
indicates a southeasterly wind. Instead, the vector components 
(North/South and East/West) for each wind measurement are 
calculated every three seconds for the duration of the logging 
interval. At the conclusion of the logging interval, the 
North/South and East/West components are averaged and 
then re-combined to calculate the average wind direction for 
the logging interval. 
North Alignment 
The sensor must be oriented to true north to obtain meaningful 
data. There are two methods to align the sensor:  
• Compass Alignment 
• Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) alignment 
Note: The magnetic declination must be known to align the 
direction sensor to true north using a magnetic compass. 
Worldwide declination information is available from the 
National Space Science Data Center at: 
http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/space/cgm/cgm.html. 
Compass Alignment 
Tools required: 
• Compass 
• Binoculars 
• Tape (such as electrical, packing, or duct tape) 
Two people are required to complete this procedure. 
1. Position the wind vane so that it points in the same 
direction as the mounting arm. Secure the vane on the arm 
with a piece of tape so that the vane cannot rotate. 
2. While standing 150 to 200 feet south of the sensor, use the 
compass to determine magnetic north. If true north is the 
same as magnetic north, align yourself so the compass 
points north and directly at the sensor. If you are in area 
with an east variation, align yourself so that the station is 
that number of degrees to the east of magnetic north. If 
you are in an area with a west variation, align yourself so 
that the station is that number of degrees to the west of 
magnetic north. 
3. While viewing the sensor through binoculars, instruct 
another person to rotate the arm to point the vane north. 
The vane should seem to disappear from sight when 
properly aligned. 
4. Once you’ve obtained the correct position, secure the 
sensor base and remove the tape. 
GPS Alignment 
Tools required: 
• Handheld GPS with WAAS-enabled receiver or any 
similar high accuracy GPS device 
• Flag, orange cone, or other temporary marker 
• Access to your HOBOlink account 
This procedure requires only one person, but is easier to 
complete with two people. In this procedure, you will be using 
the GPS receiver first to create an arbitrary waypoint and then 
to determine the bearing from the sensor to that waypoint. You 
will then align the sensor so that when the vane is pointed at 
the waypoint, the direction reported by HOBOlink matches the 
GPS receiver’s bearing to the waypoint. 
1. In HOBOlink, temporarily set the logging interval to 1 minute 
or the fastest logging interval supported by the device 
communication plan (if applicable). Refer to the online help 
for details on operating HOBOlink. 
2. Pick a visible location that is at least 100 meters (110 yards) 
away from the sensor and walk to it. Establish a waypoint 
with the handheld GPS receiver. You may want to use 
averaging to minimize the waypoint position error if your 
GPS receiver is so equipped. (For best results, the estimated 
position error of the waypoint should be less than 10 feet if 
the distance to the sensor is 100 meters, and less than 20 
feet for a distance of 200 meters. Mark the waypoint with a 
flag, orange cone, or other suitable marker. Walk back to 
the sensor and determine the bearing to the waypoint you 
just created with the GPS receiver. Again you may need to 
determine the average value of the bearing to keep the 
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3. Check the latest reading in HOBOlink keeping in mind that 
the data is only updated when the station connects to 
HOBOlink. It may take a couple of connections before the 
latest reading from the mote is transmitted to the station 
and then uploaded to HOBOlink. The value should match 
the angle obtained with the GPS receiver. If it does not, 
reposition the sensor vane so that it is pointed directly at 
the waypoint flag or marker and then rotate the sensor 
mounting arm as needed and wait for the next HOBOlink 
reading. Repeat this until the wind direction sensor value in 
HOBOlink matches the angle obtained with the GPS 
receiver. 
4. Once the vane is in position, secure the mounting base and 
then double-check that the reported angle is correct. 
Maintenance 
The sensor does not normally require any maintenance other 
than an occasional cleaning. If the vane becomes dirty, rinse it 
with mild soap and fresh water. Do not immerse the sensor in 
water or use any organic solvents to clean the unit. Do not 
attempt to lubricate the wind cup shaft or bearings or the wind 
vane shaft. Natural or synthetic lubricants will inhibit the 
normal operation of the anemometer. 
The mote is designed for outdoor use, but should be inspected 
periodically. When inspecting the mote, do the following:  
• Verify the mote is free of visible damage or cracks. 
• Make sure the mote is clean. Wipe off any dust or grime 
with a damp cloth. 
• Wipe off any water before opening the mote. 
• Make sure the interior seal is intact and the latches are 
fully locked when the mote door is closed. 
Verifying Sensor Accuracy 
It is recommended that you check the accuracy of the sensor 
annually. The sensor cannot be calibrated. If the sensor is not 
providing accurate data, then it is damaged or possibly worn 
out if it has been in use for several years. 
Updating Mote Firmware 
If a new firmware version is available for the mote, use 
HOBOlink to download the file to your computer. Connect the 
mote to the computer with a USB cable (open the mote door 
and use the USB port to the right of the LCD). The mote appears 
as a new storage device in the computer’s file storage manager. 
Copy the downloaded firmware file to the new storage device 
(the mote). After the file is copied, eject the storage device 
from the computer and disconnect the cable from the mote. 
The file will be installed automatically on the mote. Note to 
Mac® users: A message may appear indicating the disk has not 
ejected properly. The mote is operational and you can ignore 
the message. 
Battery Information 
The mote uses two 1.2 V rechargeable NiMH batteries, charged 
by the built-in solar panel. The quality and quantity of solar 
light can affect whether the battery is sufficiently charged to 
last through the night and cloudy periods. Make sure the mote 
is placed in a location that will receive several hours of sunlight 
each day. If the mote does not receive enough sunlight to 
recharge the batteries, the battery life is estimated at 3–4 
months. When batteries are regularly recharged, expected 
battery life is estimated at 3–5 years. Battery life varies based 
on the ambient temperature where the mote is deployed, the 
logging interval, the number of tripped alarms, and other 
factors. Deployments in extremely cold or hot temperatures 
can impact battery life. Estimates are not guaranteed due to 
uncertainties in initial battery conditions and operating 
environment. 
Mote operation will stop when battery voltage drops to 1.8 V. 
Mote operation will return if the battery recharges to 2.3 V. If 
the batteries are unable to be recharged, replace them with 
fresh rechargeable batteries.  
To replace rechargeable batteries: 
1. Open the mote door. 
2. Remove the old batteries and install the new ones 
observing polarity. 
3. Make sure the solar panel cable is plugged in. 
You can use two 1.5 V lithium batteries (HWSB-LI) for operation 
at the extreme ends of the mote operating range. Lithium 
battery life is an estimated at 1 year, but varies based on the 
ambient temperature where the mote is deployed, the logging 
interval, the number of tripped alarms, and other factors. 
Estimates are not guaranteed due to uncertainties in initial 
battery conditions and operating environment. When using 
lithium batteries, you must disconnect the solar panel cable 
because the batteries will not be recharged. 
To install lithium batteries: 
1. Open the mote door. 
2. Remove any old batteries and install the new ones 
observing polarity. 
3. Push in the side tab of the solar panel cable connector and 
pull the connector out of the cable port. 
Make sure 
solar panel 
cable is 
installed 
when using 
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4. Place the connector in the slot on the inside of the mote 
door. Make sure the solar panel cables are tucked inside the 
door so that they do not interfere with the interior seal 
when the mote is closed. 
 WARNING: Do not cut open, incinerate, heat above 85°C 
(185°F), or recharge the batteries. The batteries may explode if 
the logger is exposed to extreme heat or conditions that could 
damage or destroy the battery cases. Do not mix battery types, 
either by chemistry or age; batteries may rupture or explode. 
Do not dispose of the logger or batteries in fire. Do not expose 
the contents of the batteries to water. Dispose of the batteries 
according to local regulations. 
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and 
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a 
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user 
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: 
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help 
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device 
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. 
Industry Canada Statements 
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and 
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. 
Avis de conformité pour l’Industrie Canada 
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) 
l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le 
fonctionnement. 
To comply with FCC and Industry Canada RF radiation exposure limits for general population, the logger must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from 
all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 
Store the solar 
panel connector 
here when using 
lithium batteries