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HOBO RX3000 RXW Manager (RXMOD‐RXW‐xxx) Manual
HOBO RX3000
RXW Manager
Models:
RXMOD‐RXW‐900 (US)
RXMOD‐RXW‐868 (Europe)
RXMOD‐RXW‐922
(Australia/NZ)
Items Included:
Cable ties
Screws
Components and Operation
Mounting
Tab
Latch
Eyelet
Cable
Manager Mote Closed
22248‐C
1.800.561.8187
The HOBOnet RX3000 RXW Manager is a module and mote designed to work with the HOBOnet
(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
Operating Temperature
Range
Radio Power
Transmission Range
Wireless Data Standard
Radio Operating
Frequencies
Modulation Employed
Data Rate
Duty Cycle
Maximum Number of
Motes
Power Source
Dimensions
Weight
Materials
Environmental Rating
Compliance Marks
Manager Mote Opened
Module Jack
Manager Module
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‐25° to 60°C (‐13° to 140°F)
12.6 mW (+11 dBm) non‐adjustable
Reliable connection to 457.2 m (1,500 ft) line of sight at 1.8 m (6 ft) high
Reliable connection to 609.6 m (2,000 ft) line of sight at 3 m (10 ft) high
IEEE 802.15.4
RXMOD‐RXW‐900: 904–924 MHz
RXMOD‐RXW‐868: 866.5 MHz
RXMOD‐RXW‐922: 916–924 MHz
OQPSK (Offset Quadrature Phase Shift Keying)
Up to 250 kbps, non‐adjustable
<1%
50 motes per one RX Wireless Sensor Network
Powered by the RX3000 station
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)
Mote: 159 g (5.62 oz)
Mote: PCPBT, silicone rubber seal
Mote: IP67, NEMA 6
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
The RXW Manager consists of a mote with a cable attached that
is plugged into a module, which is installed in the RX3000
Antenna
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.
USB Port
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).
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- Page 1 HOBOnet® RX Wireless Sensor Network HOBO RX3000 RXW Manager (RXMOD‐RXW‐xxx) Manual The HOBOnet RX3000 RXW Manager is a module and mote designed to work with the HOBOnet (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 Operating Temperature ‐25° to 60°C (‐13° to 140°F) Range Radio Power 12.6 mW (+11 dBm) non‐adjustable Transmission Range Reliable connection to 457.2 m (1,500 ft) line of sight at 1.8 m (6 ft) high Reliable connection to 609.6 m (2,000 ft) line of sight at 3 m (10 ft) high HOBO RX3000 Wireless Data Standard IEEE 802.15.4 RXW Manager Radio Operating RXMOD‐RXW‐900: 904–924 MHz Frequencies RXMOD‐RXW‐868: 866.5 MHz Models: RXMOD‐RXW‐922: 916–924 MHz RXMOD‐RXW‐900 (US) Modulation Employed OQPSK (Offset Quadrature Phase Shift Keying) RXMOD‐RXW‐868 (Europe) RXMOD‐RXW‐922 Data Rate Up to 250 kbps, non‐adjustable (Australia/NZ) Duty Cycle <1% ...
- Page 2 HOBO RX3000 RXW Manager (RXMOD‐RXW‐xxx) Manual listed on the LCD screen with a checkmark. Because the Installing the Module module was installed in the left slot in this example, it is The module must be installed in an RX3000 station before the listed on the LCD as module 1. motes in the HOBOnet 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. The module To add a module: is added to the LCD 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 7. The station should automatically connect to HOBOlink module. (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. If you added the module to an RX3000 station that was previously in use, you will need to update the station firmware. (If you have a new station, go to the next step.) To update the firmware: a. In HOBOlink, go to Devices > List and click your station name. Press Connect if the station was b. On the station page, click Overview and scroll down to ...
- Page 3 HOBO RX3000 RXW Manager (RXMOD‐RXW‐xxx) Manual Make sure motes are mounted a minimum of 1.8 m (6 Press the Start button on the RX3000 station to begin logging. feet) above the ground or vegetation to help maximize distance and signal strength as shown below. 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. In addition, if you did not plug the manager mote into the module while the power was off, it may not be recognized by the station. Disconnect and reconnect the battery and charging device. The station is ready for motes to be added to the network. Make sure the mote is in a vertical, upright position and within range of the station while they join the network. Refer to the specific sensor mote or repeater manual for details on adding motes. Note that once all motes are added to the network, the Consider using a plastic pole such as PVC to mount the total channel count on the RX3000 station LCD for the RXW motes. Manager module will represent all measurement channels plus Make sure each sensor mote and repeater is positioned so a battery channel for each mote in the RX Wireless Sensor that the built‐in solar panel receives optimal sunlight Network. throughout each season as shown below. It may be See the HOBOlink Help for details on how to change the logging necessary to periodically adjust the mote position as the and connection intervals, view data, check mote status, add the path of the sunlight changes throughout the year or if tree mote to a map, and more. and leaf growth alters the amount of sunlight reaching the When the station is deployed, make sure that the RXW solar panel. Manager cable and all other cables and wires are routed ...
- Page 4 HOBO RX3000 RXW Manager (RXMOD‐RXW‐xxx) Manual There should not be more than five motes in any direction 2. On the station page, click Overview and scroll down to Device Information. at their maximum transmission range from the RXW Manager. Data logged by a wireless sensor must travel or 3. Click the Wireless tab. This icon appears next to the “hop” across the wireless network from one mote to the module if there is a new version of firmware available. next until it ultimately reaches the RXW Manager at the RX3000 station. To make sure the data can successfully 4. Click the firmware upgrade link. Click Download and travel across the network, the mote should not be more save the firmware .bin file to your computer. than five hops away from the manager. 5. Connect the mote to the computer with a USB cable (open The HOBOnet Wireless Sensor Network can support a the mote door and use the USB port to the right of the maximum of 50 motes. LCD). The blue LED is illuminated while connected. Use the Map feature in HOBOlink for a bird’s eye view of 6. The mote appears as a new storage device in the the network and wireless paths. See the HOBOlink Help for computer’s file storage manager. Copy the downloaded details on this and other ways to monitor the status of firmware file to the new storage device (the mote). The your network and sensor data. blue LED will blink slowly while the file is copying. 7. After the file is copied to the mote, the LED will stop ...
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