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The new HOBO Remote Flow Meter Monitoring Station is an easy to deploy, low-cost cellular solution, allowing you to reliably monitor and alarm your remote water flow meter.
Part Number: MicroRX Flow Meter Monitoring Station
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Monitor Your Water Flow Meter with Accurate Real Time Data

The HOBO Remote Flow Meter Station is an easy-to-deploy, low-cost cellular monitoring solution. The web-enabled HOBO® MicroRX station, together with the Contact Closure Pulse Input Adapter offers long-term, reliable monitoring of your water flow meter. Configurable station-side alarms provide immediate notification of critical conditions, allowing you to easily adhere to water usage regulations, and Onset’s cloud-based HOBOlink® platform makes it easy to view, access, and share your data.


Key Advantages

  • Integrated solar panel for easy long term deployment
  • Remote access to data and current conditions with a customizable dashboard for analysis
  • Alarm notifications via text/email when conditions reach user-set thresholds 
  • Inputs for five plug-and-play smart sensors (with the option to add up to 10 additional sensors)
  • Real-time monitoring with up to 10-minute connection rates via 4G cellular


Basic Wired Kit Includes:

  • 1 x MicroRX 2102 cellular data logger with 5 inputs and built in Solar Panel (Learn More)
  • 1 x Contact Closure Pulse Input Adaptor (Learn More)
  • 1 x SIM Plan for 12 Months on the Telstra network with a 4G Cat M1 Sim*
  • HOBOlink 12month Subscription to manage your system remotely*
  • SMS and Email Messages on alarm


Advanced Wireless Kit Includes:

  • 1 x MicroRX 2106 HOBOnet cellular data logger with built in Solar Panel and integrated HOBOnet Manager (Learn More)
  • 1 x HOBOnet Wireless Pulse Input Contact Closure Sensor (option to choose additional sensors if required**) (Learn More)
  • 1 x SIM Plan for 12 Months on the Telstra network with a 4G Cat M1 Sim*
  • HOBOlink 12month Subscription to manage your system remotely*
  • SMS and Email Messages on alarm


* Please note: Ongoing yearly fees will be required after the initial 12 months for the Sim Plan as well as, access to the HOBOlink cloud-base software to manage your site.

** Please note that if you require over 20 wireless sensors you will need to upgrade to the SP-610 Data Plan.



HOBOlink is a web-enabled software platform designed for HOBO RX3000/MicroRX Remote Monitoring Systems and HOBOnet Field Monitoring Systems.

HOBOlink service plans are 12month subscriptions that provide remote access via any web browser, offering 24/7 access to your data and the ability to verify your system status, set up and manage alarm notifications, and schedule automated delivery of data, plus a whole lot more. 

 

HOBOlink Key Features

  • Access your data with a web browser or mobile device
  • Verify system status remotely
  • Set up and manage alarm notifications remotely
  • Schedule automated delivery of data
  • Configure a dashboard that highlights your most important measurements
  • Create dashboards that bring data from multiple systems together in a single view
  • Configure calculated channels such as dew point, accumulated rainfall, and evapotranspiration (ET)
  • Export the exact date range and sensors you want
  • Supports HOBO U30 Remote Monitoring Systems as well

 

Click here to learn more about HOBOlink or to watch our helpful tutorials of the system!

 


   


   

Technical Information (RX Station)

Operating Range

RX2101 and RX2103: -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F)
RX2102 and RX2104: -20° to 60°C (-4° to 140°F)

Smart Sensor Connectors

5

Smart Sensor Network Cable Length

100 m (328 ft) maximum

Smart Sensor Data Channels

Maximum of 15 (some smart sensors use more than one data channel; see sensor manual for details)

Logging Rate

1 minute to 18 hours

Time Accuracy

±8 seconds per month in 0° to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) range;
±30 seconds per month in -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F) range

Battery Type/Power Source

RX2102 and RX2104: Integrated 1.7 watt solar panel and NiMH rechargeable battery pack; optional AC power adapter (P-AC-1) or external solar panel (SOLAR-xW) can be used in place of integrated solar panel
RX2101 and RX2103: 6 AA 1.5 V lithium batteries or AC power adapter (P-AC-1)

Battery Life

RX2102 and RX2104 Battery Life:

Typical 3–5 years when operated in the temperature range -20° to 40°C (-4° to 104°F); operation outside this range will reduce the battery service life.

Maximum connection rates with built-in solar panel, in full sun:

  • 10 minute connections year round for latitudes less than ±40°
  • 10 minute connections through three seasons in other regions, reduced to 30 minute connections in winter

Maximum connection rates with external 5W or 15W solar panels:

  • 10 minute connections year round, in full sun
  • Connection rate with external solar panels may be less if deployed in partial sun

Battery life without solar recharging, with hourly connections and
1 minute logging:

  • RX2102: 3 months
  • RX2104: 2 months

RX2101 and RX2103 Battery Life:

Battery life with daily connections:

  • RX2101: 1 year with 1 minute logging
  • RX2103: 1 year with 2 minute logging

Battery life with hourly connections and 1 minute logging:

  • RX2101: 3 months
  • RX2103: 2 months

Note: Deployments in areas with weak cellular strength could reduce battery life.

Memory

16 MB, 1 million measurements, continuous logging

Alarm Notification Latency

Logging interval plus 2–4 minutes, typical

Enclosure Access

Hinged door secured by two latches with eyelets for use with user-supplied padlocks

LCD

LCD is visible from 0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F); the LCD may react slowly or go blank in temperatures outside this range

Materials

Outer enclosure: Polycarbonate/PBT blend with brass inserts; Interior: Polycarbonate/PBT; Gasket: Silicone foam; Cable channel: Santoprene™ TPE; U-Bolts (not included): Steel with zinc dichromate finish

Dimensions

19.95 x 13.68 x 7.49 cm (7.85 x 5.39 x 2.95 in.)

Weight

678 g (23.9 oz)

Mounting

Optional U-bolts are compatible with masts up to 4.14 cm (1.63 in.) mast diameter; can also be mounted with zip ties or mounted to a flat surface with screws

Environmental Rating

Weatherproof enclosure, NEMA 4X and IP66 (requires proper installation of cable channel system)

Wireless Radio

GSM/GPRS/EDGE: Quad band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
UMTS/HSPA+: Seven band 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100 MHz
LTE: Twelve Band 700/800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 MHz

Antenna

4G LTE


To see the full specifications for these products, please see our product manual

Monitor Your Water Flow Meter with Accurate Real Time Data

The HOBO Remote Flow Meter Station is an easy-to-deploy, low-cost cellular monitoring solution. The web-enabled HOBO® MicroRX station, together with the Contact Closure Pulse Input Adapter offers long-term, reliable monitoring of your water flow meter. Configurable station-side alarms provide immediate notification of critical conditions, allowing you to easily adhere to water usage regulations, and Onset’s cloud-based HOBOlink® platform makes it easy to view, access, and share your data.


Key Advantages

  • Integrated solar panel for easy long term deployment
  • Remote access to data and current conditions with a customizable dashboard for analysis
  • Alarm notifications via text/email when conditions reach user-set thresholds 
  • Inputs for five plug-and-play smart sensors (with the option to add up to 10 additional sensors)
  • Real-time monitoring with up to 10-minute connection rates via 4G cellular


Basic Wired Kit Includes:

  • 1 x MicroRX 2102 cellular data logger with 5 inputs and built in Solar Panel (Learn More)
  • 1 x Contact Closure Pulse Input Adaptor (Learn More)
  • 1 x SIM Plan for 12 Months on the Telstra network with a 4G Cat M1 Sim*
  • HOBOlink 12month Subscription to manage your system remotely*
  • SMS and Email Messages on alarm


Advanced Wireless Kit Includes:

  • 1 x MicroRX 2106 HOBOnet cellular data logger with built in Solar Panel and integrated HOBOnet Manager (Learn More)
  • 1 x HOBOnet Wireless Pulse Input Contact Closure Sensor (option to choose additional sensors if required**) (Learn More)
  • 1 x SIM Plan for 12 Months on the Telstra network with a 4G Cat M1 Sim*
  • HOBOlink 12month Subscription to manage your system remotely*
  • SMS and Email Messages on alarm


* Please note: Ongoing yearly fees will be required after the initial 12 months for the Sim Plan as well as, access to the HOBOlink cloud-base software to manage your site.

** Please note that if you require over 20 wireless sensors you will need to upgrade to the SP-610 Data Plan.