Onset Computer ONST6 HOBO RX Wireless Sensor Network User Manual HOBO RX3000 RXW Manager RXMOD RXW xxx Manual

Onset Computer Corporation HOBO RX Wireless Sensor Network HOBO RX3000 RXW Manager RXMOD RXW xxx Manual

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HOBO® RX Wireless Sensor Network
HOBO RX3000 RXW Manager (RXMOD-RXW-xxx) Manual
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The HOBO RX3000 RXW Manager is a module and mote designed to work with the HOBO RX
Wireless Sensor Network. When the RXW Manager module is installed in an RX3000 station, data
is transmitted wirelessly from sensor motes across the network to the RX3000 station and then
uploaded to HOBOlink® web-based software. You can use HOBOlink to monitor the network, view
graphs, set up alarms, download data, and more.
Specifications
O
perating Temperature
Range
-25° to 60°C (-13° to 140°F)
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
RXMOD-RXW-900: 904–924 MHz
RXMOD-RXW-868: 866.5 MHz
RXMOD-RXW-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
Power Source Powered by the RX3000 station
Dimensions Mote: 16.2 x 8.59 x 4.14 cm (6.38 x 3.38 x 1.63 inches)
Cable length: 2 m (6.56 ft)
Weight Mote: 159 g (5.62 oz)
Materials Mote: PCPBT, silicone rubber seal
Environmental Rating Mote: IP67
C
ompliance Marks RXMOD-RXW-900: See last page
RXMOD-RXW-868: The CE Marking identifies this product as
complying with all relevant directives in the European Union (EU).
RXMOD-RXW-922: See last page
Components and Operation
Manager Mote Closed Manager Mote Opened
Manager Module
The RXW Manager consists of a mote with a cable attached that
is plugged into a module, which is installed in the RX3000
station. These are the components of the mote and module.
Mounting Tab: Use the tabs at the top and bottom of the mote
to mount it (see Deploying and Mounting).
Cable: Use this cable to connect the mote to the module.
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.
Antenna: This is the built-in antenna for the radio
communications across the RX Wireless Sensor Network.
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).
Module Jack: Use this jack to connect the mote to the module
with the cable attached to the mote (see Installing the Module).
HOBO RX3000
RXW Manager
Models:
• RXMOD-RXW-900 (US)
• RXMOD-RXW-868 (Europe)
• RXMOD-RXW-922
(Australia/NZ)
Items Included:
• Cable ties
Mounting
Tab
Latch
Eyelet
Cable
Antenna
USB Port
Module Jack
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Installing the Module
The module must be installed in an RX3000 station before the
motes in the RXW Wireless Sensor Network can join the network.
Important: If you have not already registered the RX3000
station with HOBOlink and set up the station communications,
follow the instructions in the RX3000 Quick Start.
To add a module:
1. Stop the station if it is currently logging. Press the Connect
button and wait for the station to connect to HOBOlink so
that all the latest data is offloaded before adding a new
module.
2. Once the station is done connecting to HOBOlink, power it
down by disconnecting the battery and unplugging any
charging device.
3. Insert the connector on the back of the module into the
receptacle in the left or right module slot.
4. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, tighten the screw at the
bottom of the module.
5. Plug the cable from the RXW Manager mote into the jack on
the module.
6. Plug in the battery and charging device, and wait for the
device to power up. Verify that the new module is listed on
the LCD screen with a checkmark. Because the module was
installed in the left slot in this example, it is listed on the
LCD as module 1.
7. The station should automatically connect to HOBOlink
(press the Connect button on the station if it does not).
Check your station’s page in HOBOlink to make sure the
new module is listed.
8. Set the logging interval for the module in HOBOlink. Go to
Devices > List, select the icon next to your station, and
select Module/Sensor Configuration. Select Module <1 or
2>: Wireless Sensors Logging, enter a logging interval (how
often the sensor motes will record data), and click Save.
WARNING: If you inadvertently install modules while the power
is on, you must disconnect and then reconnect the battery and
charging device to guarantee proper operation.
The station is ready for motes to be added to the network.
Refer to the specific sensor mote or repeater manual for details
on adding motes. 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.
Deployment and Mounting
• Use cable ties to mount the mote via the holes on the
mounting tabs.
• Mount the manager higher than the RX3000 station and
any associated solar panels so that the radio signal is not
blocked.
• Avoid mounting the mote near metal, which can cause
interference with the signal. Consider using a PVC pipe or
other non-metal surface to mount the mote.
• Make sure the mote door is closed, with both latches fully
locked to ensure a watertight seal.
• 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 the mote and a sensor
mote, then use an RXW Repeater (RXW-RPTR-xxx)
mounted higher than the two motes. For example, if there
is a hill between the RXW Manager mote and the sensor
mote, place a repeater at the top of the hill between the
two.
Press Connect if the station was
logging to upload the latest data
Insert the connectors
on the module here
The module
is added to
the LCD
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• 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.
• Make sure the mote remains in a vertical position once it is
placed in its deployment location for optimal network
communications.
Maintenance
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.
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.
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.

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