Hobo U30 Quick Start

Quick Start for the HOBO® U30 USB Station (U30-NRC)
Overview
The HOBO U30 Station is a data logging system that can be easily reconfigured and adapted to a wide variety of applications. Up to 15
channels of data can be recorded, monitored, graphed, and analyzed with HOBOware® Pro software.
• All electronics are housed within a rugged double-weatherproof, tamper-proof enclosure
• Set up is quick and easy with plug-and-play connectors
• Fast data offload via USB
• Optional analog inputs with sensor excitation
The HOBO U30 Station package includes:
• HOBO U30 Station
• Mounting Kit
• Grounding Wire
• Cable Entry and Sealing Kit
• Optional Analog Sensor Port, if ordered
• Optional Sensor Expander Board, if ordered
Important: Always plug in the battery first, before plugging in any solar panel or power supply connector. When disconnecting
power, always unplug any solar panel or power supply connector first, then unplug the battery.
1
Install mounting plates. Screw the mounting plates onto the back of the HOBO U30 station case using a Phillips-head
screwdriver. Be careful to orient the plates so that the screw heads are sunk into the screw holes.
2
Remove secondary cable slot (optional). If you are using the smart sensor expander board, you must remove the piece
covering the secondary cable slot to access the board. See the U30-NRC User's Guide for details at
www.onsetcomp.com/support/manuals/u30-xxx_12269.
3
Plug in smart sensors. Insert the smart sensor cables through the cable access opening in the bottom of the HOBO U30 station
and plug them into the smart sensor ports. If you are using the smart sensor expander board, you should install these cables to
that board first, routing them through the secondary cable slot.
4
Connect the U30 to a computer with HOBOware Pro installed. Connect the U30 to a computer using a USB cable. Plug the
small end into the USB port on the HOBO U30 station and the large end in the USB port on the computer.
5
Connect the battery. Power up the HOBO U30 station by plugging in the built-in battery cable into the battery connector.
Plug in the battery here
11867-E MAN-U30-NRC-QS
LEDs
Internal
Enclosure
External Power
Supply Connector
(Solar Panel or AC
Adapter)
Ground
Connector
Battery
Connector
Battery
Cable Access
Openings
Smart Sensor Ports
Logger
Expansion Port
Connector
USB Port
Vent
Smart Sensor
Expansion Board
(optional)
Do not plug in the battery
here (this is for the solar
panel adapter)