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HOBOnet PAR Sensor

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The HOBOnet Wireless Photosynthetic Active Radiation (PAR) Sensor measures light intensity for frequencies relevant to photosynthesis. HOBOnet Wireless Sensors communicate data directly to the RX3000 weather station or pass data through other wireless sensors back to the central station.
Part Number: RXW-LIA-922
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$1,021.00 ex GST
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Get precise and reliable PAR readings, everyday

The HOBOnet Wireless Photosynthetic Active Radiation (PAR) Sensor measures light intensity for frequencies relevant to photosynthesis. HOBOnet Wireless Sensors communicate data directly to the RX3000 weather station or pass data through other wireless sensors back to the central station. They are preconfigured and ready to deploy, and data is accessed through HOBOlink, Onset’s innovative cloud-based software platform.


Highlighted Features

Sensor Features

  • Measurement range of 0 to 2500 umol/m2/sec over wavelengths from 400 to 700 nm

  • Enclosed in an anodized aluminum housing with acrylic diffuser


Wireless Features

  • 922 MHz wireless mesh self-healing technology

  • 450 to 600 meter (1,500 to 2,000 feet) wireless range and up to five hops

  • Up to 50 wireless sensors per RX3000

  • Simple button-push to join the HOBOnet wireless network

  • Onboard memory to ensure no data loss

  • Powered by rechargeable AA batteries and built-in solar panel


Important Information

A complete system requires at least one HOBO RX3000 Remote Monitoring Station, a HOBOnet Wireless Manager, and a HOBOnet Wireless Sensor, OR one HOBO MicroRX Station (which has an integrated HOBOnet Wireless Manager) and a HOBOnet Wireless Sensor. HOBOnet Wireless Repeaters (RX-RPTR-xxx or RXW-RPTR-B-xxx) can be added to extend the range.

Technical Information

Sensor

Measurement Range 0 to 2500 µmol/m2/sec, wavelengths 400 to 700 nm (see Plot A in User Manual)
Accuracy ±5 µmol/m2/sec or ± 5%, whichever is greater in sunlight; Additional temperature induced error ±0.75 µmol/m2
/sec/°C from 25°C (0.42 µmol/m2/sec/°F from 77°F)
Angular Accuracy Cosine corrected 0 to 80 degrees from vertical; Azimuth Error <2% error at 45 degrees from vertical, 360 degree rotation
Resolution 2.5 µmol/m2/sec
Drift <±2% per year

Wireless Mote

Operating 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 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
Wireless Data Standard IEEE 802.15.4
Radio Operating Frequencies RXW-LIA-900: 904–924 MHz
RXW-LIA-868: 866.5 MHz
RXW-LIA-921: 921 MHz
RXW-LIA-922: 916–924 MHz
Modulation Employed OQPSK (Offset Quadrature Phase Shift Keying)
Data Rate Up to 250 kbps, non-adjustable
Maximum Number of Motes <1%
Logging Rate Up to 50 wireless sensors or 336 data channels per one HOBO RX station
Number of Data Channels 1 minute to 18 hours
Battery Type / Power Source 2
Battery Life 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)
Memory 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 16 MB
Weight Sensor: 4.1 cm height x 3.2 cm diameter (1.61 x 1.26 inches)
Cable length: 2 m (6.56 ft)
Mote: 16.2 x 8.59 x 4.14 cm (6.38 x 3.38 x 1.63 inches)
Materials  Sensor and cable: 109 g (3.85 oz)
Mote: 223 g (7.87 oz)
Environmental Rating Sensor: Anodized aluminum housing with acrylic diffuser and O-ring seal
Mote: PCPBT, silicone rubber seal
Compliance Marks See User Manual

Onset HOBOnet Field Monitoring System

Transform the way you collect and view field data! With up to 50 wireless sensors streaming data back to one central, cloud-based weather station, you can now measure conditions over large areas once considered too costly or impractical to monitor.

The NEW HOBOnet Field Monitoring System from Onset provides a cost-effective and scalable solution for web-enabled monitoring of field conditions for applications such as crop management, research, and greenhouse operations.



How to Create a Dashboard in HOBOlink

This video shows users of the Onset HOBOlink cloud service how to create a dashboard for instant visualization of current and historical data. HOBOlink dashboards are a powerful and intuitive way to combine data from multiple Onset HOBO RX3000 or HOBOnet systems and show the data in a single view.



How To Add the Onset HOBOnet Manager to the RX3000 Station

This video explains how to install the Onset HOBOnet Manager in your HOBO RX3000 station. The Manager enables your wireless sensors to join a network and begin taking measurements and transmitting data.



How to Add Sensors to the HOBOnet Wireless Sensor Network

This video will show you how to pair a Onset HOBOnet wireless sensor to its HOBOnet RX3000 weather station.



How to Create a Map View of your HOBOnet Wireless System

This video will show you how to set up the Google Map feature for your HOBOnet Field Monitoring System.


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Get precise and reliable PAR readings, everyday

The HOBOnet Wireless Photosynthetic Active Radiation (PAR) Sensor measures light intensity for frequencies relevant to photosynthesis. HOBOnet Wireless Sensors communicate data directly to the RX3000 weather station or pass data through other wireless sensors back to the central station. They are preconfigured and ready to deploy, and data is accessed through HOBOlink, Onset’s innovative cloud-based software platform.


Highlighted Features

Sensor Features

  • Measurement range of 0 to 2500 umol/m2/sec over wavelengths from 400 to 700 nm

  • Enclosed in an anodized aluminum housing with acrylic diffuser


Wireless Features

  • 922 MHz wireless mesh self-healing technology

  • 450 to 600 meter (1,500 to 2,000 feet) wireless range and up to five hops

  • Up to 50 wireless sensors per RX3000

  • Simple button-push to join the HOBOnet wireless network

  • Onboard memory to ensure no data loss

  • Powered by rechargeable AA batteries and built-in solar panel


Important Information

A complete system requires at least one HOBO RX3000 Remote Monitoring Station, a HOBOnet Wireless Manager, and a HOBOnet Wireless Sensor, OR one HOBO MicroRX Station (which has an integrated HOBOnet Wireless Manager) and a HOBOnet Wireless Sensor. HOBOnet Wireless Repeaters (RX-RPTR-xxx or RXW-RPTR-B-xxx) can be added to extend the range.

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