HOBOnet Rainfall Sensor

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The HOBOnet Wireless AeroCone® Rain Gauge records rainfall in 0.2-millimeter increments. 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-RGF-922

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HOBOnet Sensors

Monitor site conditions effortlessly

Records rainfall in 0.2-millimeter increments. HOBOnet wireless sensors communicate data directly to the HOBO RX3000 or the HOBO MicroRX 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 software platform.

This sensor measures rainfall and is designed to work with the HOBOnet (HOBO® RX) Wireless Sensor Network in which data is transmitted wirelessly from the sensor mote across the network to the station and then uploaded to HOBOlink® web-based software. With HOBOlink, you can monitor sensor readings, view graphs, set up alarms, download data, and more.

Sensor Features

Resolution of 0.2 millimeters
Bird spikes
Debris screen that locks in place
Designed to meet World Meteorological Organization (WMO) guidelines

Wireless Features

900 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 or 336 data channels per HOBO RX station
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

Technical Information
Sensor
Measurement Range	0 to 10.2 cm (0 to 4 in.) per hour, maximum 4,000 tips per logging interval
Accuracy	±4.0%, ±1 rainfall count between 0.2 and 50.0 mm (0.01 and 2.0 in.) per hour; ±5.0%, ±1 rainfall count between 50.0 and 100.0 mm (2.0 and 4.0 in.) per hour
Resolution	0.2 mm
Wireless Mote
Operating Temperature Range	Mote: -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	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	Up to 50 wireless sensors or 336 data channels per one HOBO RX station
Logging Rate	1 minute to 18 hours
Number of Data Channels	2
Battery Type/ Power Source	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)
Battery Life	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
Memory	16MB
Dimensions	Sensor: 16.5 cm opening diameter (6.5 in.) x 24 cm (9.5 in.) high; 214 cm2 (33.2 in.2) collection area Cable length: 2 m (6.6 ft) Mote: 16.2 x 8.59 x 4.14 cm (6.38 x 3.38 x 1.63 inches)
Weight	Sensor and cable: 1.2 kg (2.7 lbs) Mote: 223 g (7.87 oz)
Materials	Sensor: UV-stabilized ABS plastic housing; tipping spoon mechanism with magnetic reed switch pivots on metal shaft Mote: PCPBT, silicone rubber seal
Environmental Rating	Sensor: Weatherproof Mote: IP67, NEMA 6
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.