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1. emnes sene 72 Analog Sensor Port Functional ee emen messes emnes tenen 72 Analog Sernsor Port Pinout s ie ath E IE Rar aa E pen REEF pr EXE DIRE 72 TAME ACCURACY AERE ER 73 AA AEE EEDE EO EA 74 LEDS erret ea RR e E en ov vec ee dt Robe d et ko Cn EE Du VOR ER ERA E Dd a 75 POWE E Cr 77 Items Required for Field Installation nnnm mene ehem nnns 79 ACCESSOMIES a EE 80 FEC Part 15 COmpliance rene ease cal oec erede trs a rne dO 81 Wi Fi GormipliaFiCe rr IR e ERR ERRARE RARE ERR RARYERIRARTERREET T E RAN RET ERR EN EET 82 HOBO U30 RC User Guide 4 Onset Computer Corp About the HOBO U30 Station List of Topics Introduction page 6 Software Tools page 10 Features page 7 Components page 8 Smart Sensors page 11 The Analog Sensor Port page 12 HOBO U30 RC User Guide 5 Onset Computer Corp INTRODUCTION Overview The HOBO U30 Station is a data logging and monitoring device that can be easily reconfigured and adapted to a wide variety of applications Up to 15 channels of data can be recorded and monitored remotely via HOBOlink Or use HOBOware Pro software to set up analog data channels communicate with the logger locally and further plot and export data files dow
2. 8 Software TO0lS ice eite E LES 10 iura race IEEE 11 Fhe Analog SensorPOrti cnius va ce PR nde e baa Pw eli o Pa RR Rx E alana 12 Setup and Test 13 Configuration SUMMAT S i Re Re ER RN A UNE ERRAT eds techs tangs KU RR RE ERA 14 Initial HOBOlink Setup RR Et exa Yr p Ree ERR XP RENE ERAN IR a EET MR 15 Initial Hardware Setup iier rete rr ERI VEU E TIRE We E TR aden FER tenes 16 Basic Hardware Setup aie Lacer E E rx Ed T E rue TEE DE e VE 17 Final HOBOIlirik Setup and Test rere rn re nr ER ERR ERR CR ER RR 18 Installing Mounting Plates air ree Oa Re alae n i Re A Rr Ene P e Ra 19 CONNECTING SMart SersOrs eee ederet kan e geek ingen ete Reed ra FE Re Le wi ds 20 Connecting Analog SensOrs Pana TE FECI NET P MUERE 22 Connecting the Battery ete er ea ER gere E d ri a E tides ere ANEN AN 23 Installing the HOBO U30 Station in the 24 Field Installation Proced re ecce er enr rem dates rere e n E e ERR decd XR en RP RE 25 Attaching Grounding Wie er rere xn re e i n d e d dt tiated REC OR RC e 26 Installing Weatherproof Cable Channels sess memes messen eene nen 27 Connecting Solar or AC ex Re
3. acme HOBO U30 RC User Guide 29 Onset Computer Corp Connecting Solar or AC Power Connect a Solar Panel or AC Power as shown below IMPORTANT Always plug in the battery before you plug in any solar panel or power supply connector When disconnecting power always un plug any solar panel or power supply connector first then un plug the battery Damage may occur to the HOBO U30 Station if the battery is unplugged before disconnecting the solar panel or AC adapter IMPORTANT Make sure you run the cable through the Primary Cable Slot before you install the weatherproof cable channel Connect Solar Panel or AC Adapter here IMPORTANT Make sure the battery is connected before you connect the Solar Panel or AC Adapter HOBO U30 RC User Guide 30 Onset Computer Corp Connecting Equipment to the Relay Contact Make sure any wire you use is routed through the cable access opening For details on configuring alarms to activate the relay see the HOBOlink Help NOTE These relays are only for low power switching see specification for rating To switch higher power use an appropriately rated relay and use the U30 relay to switch the external relay on and off Relay Contacts External Device Relay Screw Terminal HOBO U30 RC User Guide 31 Onset Computer Corp Mounting the HOBO U30 Station to a Pole NOTE If you are using the U30 Station as a component in the Remote Monitoring System see the Tripod Setup
4. Opening the Secondary Cable Slot Whether the Smart Sensor Expander Board was installed at the factory or you are installing one yourself you must remove the piece covering the Secondary Cable Slot to access the board You should leave the cover installed until you are ready to use the Expander Board Cable Slot Secondary Cable Slot Steps 1 Make sure the HOBO U30 Station is turned off and all cables are disconnected 2 Use a hammer and a bladed tool e g screwdriver chisel to punch through at the four corners and at the ends of the piece covering the secondary cable bay m 3 Punch through along the bottom of the knockout and then tap sharply in the middle to break into the opening Remove the hanging flap 4 Peel away any residual material HOBO U30 RC User Guide 46 Onset Computer Corp 5 File any rough edges For best results the surfaces in the cable access opening should be smooth so that the rubber cable channel gasket will seal HOBO U30 RC User Guide 47 Onset Computer Corp Installing the Expander Board Before You Begin If you have not already done so open the Secondary Cable Slot see page 46 Steps 1 Insert a self tapping screw supplied into each end of the expander 2 Lower expander onto the two standoffs near the bottom of the case 3 Screw expander into place Alternate Method Place expander without the screws onto the standoffs Apply a small
5. The U30 Wi Fi has been preconfigured by Onset Computer Selecting option 7 from the setup menu will reset the unit to factory defaults which will require extensive reconfiguration HOBO NetSetup Utility You must download the HOBO NetSetup utility from the Onset web site to configure WLAN setup The HOBO NetSetup utility requires Microsoft NET Framework version 2 0 or above installed To determine if you have this installed on your PC go to Start gt Control Panel gt Add or Remove Programs and see if it is in the list of currently installed programs Onset s HOBO Netsetup utility and Microsoft NET Framework can be downloaded from the following location http www onsetcomp com support software_utilities downloads 1 Steps NOTE This procedure assumes that the U30 is connected to a computer and the battery is connected If you want to review the options before you begin see WLAN Options on page 61 1 Launch HOBO NetSetup Default configuration information will scroll by as the program launches and then the welcome screen will appear 2 Click Begin The Change Setup screen appears Change Setup 0 Server 1 1 1 2 Email WLAN Expert Security Defaults Exit without save Save and exit Your choice wo 0 Oy C 4 Q2 3 Type 4 and press Enter to access the WLAN setup I MPORTANT DO NOT select option 7 Defaults The U30 Wi Fi has been preconfigured by Onset Compute
6. 10 AHr S100 battery option be used with the U30 For additional information on estimating battery life and selecting the correct size solar panel see the Support section at www onsetcomp com Connection Interval 10 minutes 6 hours HOBO U30 RC User Guide 54 Onset Computer Corp Maintaining the Battery The rechargeable battery requires an external power source to work properly The Power section on page 54 explains this in detail as well as how to maximize battery life and how you can expect the HOBO U30 Station to operate at varying voltage levels If you are using a solar panel for recharging the battery and there has been a steady decline in battery voltage you will need to make a change by either reducing power consumption or increasing recharging current Start by reducing the logging interval and or excitation current if you are using it Try cleaning the solar panel or repositioning it for maximum sunlight You can also attempt to recharge the battery for 24 hours If the voltage is still low after attempting to recharge the battery with an AC adapter for 24 hours then you may need to charge it with a current limited variable power supply or replace it IMPORTANT Due to the self discharge characteristics of this type of battery it is imperative that you charge the battery for at least 12 hours every six months at minimum even if you are not actively using the HOBO U30 Station Otherwise permanent loss
7. Guide on the Onset web site Mount the flat part of the clamp to the mounting plate Before You Begin This procedure assumes that you have already installed the mounting plates on the U30 Station page 19 Guidelines Important For the U30 GSM all sensors should be mounted at least one foot from the HOBO U30 Station case because the built in GSM radio module and antenna can cause interference with the measurements made by the sensors Mount the HOBO U30 Station vertically to a mast or pole using the U bolts Make sure the mounting plates are mounted against the flat part of the U bolt saddle clamps Mount the HOBO U30 Station vertically to a wall or board using screws If you are installing a grounding wire make sure to run it through one of the sensor cable grooves Make sure the HOBO U30 Station remains in a vertical position once it is placed in its deployment location If it is mounted horizontally the battery could be damaged over time as it is charged and the antenna U30 GSM and WiFi will not have optimal range Any excess sensor cables should not be coiled up and stored inside or within one foot outside the case The Leaf Wetness Smart Sensor S LWA is especially sensitive and should be mounted at least two feet away from the case HOBO U30 RC User Guide 32 Onset Computer Corp Checking Cellular Signal Strength U30 GSM When deploying the HOBO U30 GSM Station it is important to select a location where a ce
8. amount of clear grease the grease supplied with this kit can be used at the end of the screwdriver to hold screws while lowering them into place NOTE The contacts of the expander jacks should be nearest to the bottom of case as shown below CAUTION Be careful not to trap the battery cable behind the board DO NOT trap battery cable behind expander Contacts HOBO U30 RC User Guide 48 Onset Computer Corp 4 Install Connector Cable a Plug one end of the supplied expander cable into the rightmost jack of the expander board b Plug the other end into the rightmost jack of the built in board HOBO U30 RC User Guide 49 Onset Computer Corp THE BATTERY List of Topics Battery Voltage page 51 Battery Life page 52 Estimating Battery Life page 54 Maintaining the Battery page 55 Replacing the Battery page 56 HOBO U30 RC User Guide 50 Onset Computer Corp Battery Voltage The normal operating range for the battery is 3 9 to 4 3 volts If the voltage drops below the normal range the HOBO U30 Station will change behavior to maximize the remaining voltage until the battery can be recharged Alternatively you may occasionally see a voltage level higher than 4 5 volts The following table explains what occurs at various voltage levels The voltage used in determining behavior in the chart is based on a 20 minute average Even though battery voltage is recorded in the data file at each logging interval and sent
9. cables are prone to being chewed by rodents and should be protected in conduit in locations where rodents are present e Fastened securely e Free of corrosion and in good condition If moisture is visible inside the white enclosure or there is any sign of corrosion on the connectors spray WD 40 or an equivalent electronics safe corrosion inhibitor on the connectors This will displace moisture and prevent additional corrosion e Onset recommends that you wipe off any water on the outside of the HOBO U30 case before opening it HOBO U30 RC User Guide 42 Onset Computer Corp Troubleshooting No status indicators are blinking e indicators are very faint under direct sunlight If no indicators appear to be blinking shield the logger from the light and check the indicators again e Check the status in HOBOlink Make sure the battery power is not too low There needs to be at least 3 5 volts for logging to continue and 3 9 volts for GSM communication e The memory may be full Read out the logger and re launch e logger may not have been launched I made a change to the Launch or Readout Configurations but it hasn t taken place Any changes you make to the Launch or Readout Configurations will not take effect until the next time the HOBO U30 Station connects to the HOBOlink If your connection interval was set to 2 hours then changes won t take effect until the next connection on that 2 hour schedule The power has r
10. distances It may also be required when communicating with older devices 0 21 122 2 5 5 3 11 Mbps 4 18 5 24 6 36 7 54 Mbps default Enable Power Management Default Y This allows the software to turn off the radio when expecting not to receive or transmit soon This feature reduces the power consumption by up to 170 mA Enabling power management increases the response time because the radio needs to start up again The radio is enabled to synchronize and check for incoming messages every 100 ms Note This option is not available when the Topology is set to Adhoc Enable Soft AP Roaming Default N HOBO U30 RC User Guide 62 Onset Computer Corp WLAN Security Without adequate protection a wireless LAN is susceptible to access by unauthorized users The U30 Wi Fi features the WPA security standard based on IEEE802 11i and IEEE802 1X WEP is provided for backwards compatibility and interaction with older devices When in WPA and WPA2 modes the encryption setting denotes the lowest acceptable encryption method CCMP is higher than TKIP and TKIP is higher than WEP For example if the U30 Wi Fi is configured for WEP and the access point supports TKIP the negotiation results the use of TKIP If the U30 Wi Fi is configured for TKIP and the access point supports only WEP the association will fail since the access point does not meet the WiPort s requirements Unicast communication occurs between the access poi
11. hit Enter For a typical setup you only need to configure the Network Name and the Security Suite and you can accept the defaults for other parameters For more details see the LANTRONIX WiPort User Guide at http www lantronix com pdf WiPort_UG pdf Options Topology 0 Infrastructure default 1 Ad Hoc Infrastructure mode communicates with Access Points Adhoc mode communicates only with other clients Network Name SSID Enter the name of the network to which your U30 Wi Fi will connect Security Suite O None 1 WEP 2 WPA default 3 WPA2 802 11i compliant with the Robust Secure Network that is specified in the IEEE standard 802 11i It enables the AES based strong CCMP encryption NOTE WPA and WPA2 802 11i are not available when Adhoc is selected as the topology Display Current Key Show the currently configured key passphrase Default N Change Key Permits modifying the currently configured key Default N Encryption Set to the minimum required security level TKIP default 1 TKIP WEP TX Data Rate 0 Fixed 1 Auto default HOBO U30 RC User Guide 61 Onset Computer Corp TX Data Rate Default 7 54 Mbps If the above TX Data rate is set to Fixed 0 the data rate selected here is the U30 Wi Fi s fixed transmission rate If the above TX Data rate is set to Auto 1 the data rate selected here is the U30 Wi Fi s maximum data rate Lower data rates allow for larger
12. that require external power for proper operation The excitation voltage has a programmable warm up time and is controlled by the Analog Sensor Port Excitation power can affect the battery life If your sensor does not require it you should not include it in the channel configuration Modes Carefully select the sensor excitation mode that best meets your needs e Warm up mode The logger supplies excitation power for a brief user programmable period prior to each measurement This mode allows you to select the minimum warm up time needed to allow for sensor stabilization while conserving battery power For example if you specify a warm up of one second and set the Logging Interval to one minute the HOBO U30 Station will power the external sensor for one second log a measurement and then turn off the excitation power for the next 59 seconds The warm up time can be set from 5 milliseconds up to 120 seconds NOTE If the warm up time selected is greater than the logging interval selected the logger will interpret the excitation mode as continuous e Continuous mode The logger supplies constant excitation power to the sensor for the entire duration of the deployment This mode will result in reduced battery life Continuous mode is required if the sensor needs more than two minutes of warm up time The Analog Sensor Port begins functioning when logging begins When the ports are functioning correctly the Active indicator LED on the
13. the Initial HOBOlink Setup page 15 and Initial Hardware Setup page 16 Steps 1 If you are not logged into HOBOlink log into HOBOlink now 2 Perform additional HOBOlink configuration if required Label Sensors Configure Alarms See the HOBOlink Quick Start Guide or the HOBOlink Help for details NOTE If you wish to start a new launch once you set up the HOBO U30 Station in the field be sure to select Force Relaunch on Next Connection in Launch Configuration 3 Check the Device Status and the graphs to verify that sensors are reporting correctly and the HOBO U30 Station is being readout properly 4 When you are satisfied that the HOBO U30 Station and HOBOlink are working properly change your Logging Interval and Connection Interval to your desired settings for deployment IMPORTANT For the U30 GSM make sure that your settings are within your Communication Plan range or you may exceed your monthly allotment 5 Repack the logger and sensors for transit Onset strongly recommends that you use the original packaging when possible because it is custom designed to protect the weather station and its components NEXT TASK Installing the U30 Station in the Field page 25 HOBO U30 RC User Guide 18 Onset Computer Corp Installing 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 as shown below so that the screw heads are s
14. to HOBOlink at each connection the HOBO U30 Station is operating independently on its own internal 20 minute average This ensures that the appropriate action is taking place within the HOBO U30 Station regardless of how frequently it is logging and connecting to HOBOlink 4 3 to 4 5 volts The battery is being charged 4 3 volts The battery is fully charged 4 05 volts Level at which HOBOlink will notify you that the battery is low if you have enabled a system alarm for low battery 3 5 to 3 9 volts Level at which the HOBO U30 Station will stop trying to connect to a cellular tower Logging will continue When the battery power returns to above 3 9 volts e g the sun comes out or the AC adapter has been plugged in calls to HOBOlink will resume 3 0 to 3 6 volts Level at which the HOBO U30 Station will perform a safe shutdown Logging will stop and no calls will be made to HOBOlink Use the AC adapter to recharge the battery leave it plugged in for twelve hours Plug the solar panel back in when you ve finished recharging plug the battery in first if you unplugged it The system will resume calls but you will need to relaunch it using HOBOlink select Force Relaunch on Next Connection in Launch Configuration You may also want to do a full readout before relaunching to be sure you have all the data from the logger Approximately 3 0 volts The battery is too low to safely be charged with the HOBO U30 Station and may need to
15. B Communication Green e Blinking There is active communication from the HOBO U30 Station to HOBOlink or there is a connection to a computer through the USB port Network Connection Blue U30 GSM e Double blink with a brief pause followed by double blink Attempting to find a cellular tower e Single blink with long pause followed by a single blink A cellular tower has been found e Double blink with long pause followed by a double blink A connection was made to HOBOlink U30 Wi Fi On The LED will be on whenever the Wi Fi radio is on U30 Ethernet On The LED will be on whenever there is Ethernet activity Analog Sensor Port Status e Blinking Green The Analog Sensor Port is logging e Blinking Orange Excitation has been turned on for the Analog Sensor Port HOBO U30 RC User Guide 76 Onset Computer Corp Power Overview The HOBO U30 Station has a 4 volt sealed lead acid battery that powers the GSM radio that connects to HOBOlink via mobile network towers Much like a mobile phone the battery will start to run down if it is not recharged Therefore the system requires either a solar panel or an AC adapter plugged in to ensure the battery does not run too low You can view the Battery State on the Latest Conditions panel and the Device Information panel on the HOBOlink Device window Battery Life If the HOBO U30 Station is deployed outdoors then battery life will vary with the following factors e Sensor exci
16. Connecting Equipment to the Relay Contact page 31 Mounting the HOBO U30 Station to a Pole page 32 Checking Cellular Signal Strength U30 GSM page 33 HOBO U30 RC User Guide 24 Onset Computer Corp Field Installation Procedure Tools Required Before you head into the field for installing the U30 refer to the Items Required for Installation topic on page 79to make sure you have the necessary tools to set up the logger Before You Begin When deploying a HOBO U30 GSM Station it is important to select a location where a cellular signal is strong to ensure regular connections to HOBOlink Check your cellular carrier s coverage map on their website to get a general idea of strong signal areas Then use HOBOware Pro to identify how strong the cellular signal is in the exact spot where the HOBO U30 Station is located See Checking Cellular Signal Strength U30 GSM on page 33 Steps This procedure assumes that you have performed the preliminary hardware setup and configuration and have performed a pre deployment test 1 Mount the HOBO U30 Station If you are mounting the HOBO U30 Station to a tripod see the Tripod Setup Guide on the Onset web site If you are mounting the HOBO U30 Station to a pole see Mounting the U30 Station to a Pole page 32 Attach the grounding wire optional page 26 Plug all Smart Sensors into the HOBO U30 Station if not already plugged in making sure all cables are routed through the cable a
17. Range 2 412 2 484 GHz Antenna Connector 1 no diversity supported Data Rates 1 2 5 5 11Mbps 802 11b 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54Mbps 802 11g Radio Number of Selectable Subchannels Up to 14 channels Profiles available will include USA France Japan Spain Canda and Other multiple countries Radio Modulations OFDM DSSS DBPSK DQPSK CCK 16QAM 64QAM Radio Antenna Connector 1 Security WEP 64 128 WPA PSK TKIP AES end to end encryption Maximum Receive Level 10 dBm with PER lt 8 HOBO U30 RC User Guide 70 Onset Computer Corp Receiver Sensitivity 72dBm for 54Mbps 87 dBm for 11Mbps 89 dBm for 5 5Mbps 90 dBm for 2 0Mbps 92 dBm for 1 0Mbps Antenna Type Internal Antenna with Reverse SMA connector HOBO U30 RC User Guide 71 Onset Computer Corp Analog Sensor Port Specifications Input Channels Two single ended Field Wiring Two or three wire via screw terminals on detachable connector 16 24 AWG Replacement detachable connectors Part of spares kit Part No A FS CVIA 7P 1 Input Range User configurable 0 20 mA DC 0 20 VDC suitable for 2 5 5 10V sensors Minimum Maximum Input Voltage 0 24 VDC Minimum Maximum Input Current 0 24 mA DC Minimum Current Source I mpedance gt 20 KQ Accuracy 0 25 of FSR from 50mV to FSV ADC Resolution 12 bits Analog Sensor Port Functional Diagram Excitation oo Channel Input Channel 1 Signal Channel 2 Signal Channel 1 Return C
18. al equipment or antennas Insert the grounding wire through the opening and plug it into the ground connector I MPORTANT If you are mounting the logger to a pole make sure to run the grounding wire through one of the sensor cable grooves Connect Grounding Wire HOBO U30 RC User Guide 26 Onset Computer Corp Installing Weatherproof Cable Channels NOTE If you are doing a pre deployment test setup you do not need to install the weatherproof cable channel for the sensor cables if you are going to disconnect the sensor for transportation to the field Guidelines All cables and wires should be routed through the cable access opening at this point e If you are using the Smart Sensor expander board make sure those cables are routed through the secondary cable access opening Steps 1 Grease the Cable Channel Apply a small amount of silicone grease about the size of a pea onto your fingertip and then work a light coating into the top bottom and two ends the sides with no holes of the rubber cable channel Also put a light coating on the inside of the two halves of the cable channel 083 2 Place Cables in Channel a Hold the channel just below the HOBO U30 Station case with the channel s hinged side on the left and the taper facing in HOBO U30 RC User Guide 27 Onset Computer Corp b Open the channel and lay the cables and wires into the grooves NOTE The solar panel or AC adapter cable must be in
19. asic Hardware Setup procedure page 17 start at Step 1 If you are coming to this procedure from the Configuring Network Settings procedure page 58 start at Step 3 1 Connect the U30 Station to a computer using the USB cable page 35 2 Connect the Battery 23 NOTE As long as your battery has adequate charge you do not need to connect the solar panel or AC adapter for this initial setup test launch 3 Launch HOBOware and perform the procedure as described in the Help in HOBOware Help for Configuring Flexsmart Modules Analog Sensor Ports 4 Disconnect the USB cable from the U30 Station Reset the U30 Station by cycling power Disconnect the battery from the U30 Station and then reconnect it to cycle power The U30 Station will connect to HOBOlink at the next Connection Interval Proceed to Final HOBOlink Setup and Test page 18 HOBO U30 RC User Guide 36 Onset Computer Corp Changing the Relay Contact Setting The HOBO U30 Station has a built in relay that can be activated by an alarm The relay is a latching relay and it can be configured as either normally open or normally closed using HOBOware Pro The factory default setting is deactivated open Steps To change the relay 1 From the Device menu select Control Relay 2 Select Set Default Deactivated State 3 Select either Open or Closed Test To conduct an immediate test of the relay 1 From the Device menu select Control Relay 2 Select Ac
20. attery Note the orientation of the battery and then remove it o ouo Install the new battery with the same orientation and reverse the steps to reassemble 10 Dispose of the old battery per local regulations HOBO U30 RC User Guide 56 Onset Computer Corp NETWORK SETTINGS List of Topics Configuring Network Settings page 58 Configuring Wireless LAN Setup page 59 WLAN Options page 61 WLAN Security page 63 Configuring a Static IP Address page 64 Server Setup Options page 66 HOBO U30 RC User Guide 57 Onset Computer Corp Configuring Network Settings This is a branch of the Basic Hardware Setup procedure page 17 for those who need to configure network settings for the U30 Wi Fi IMPORTANT If you are not familiar with network configuration consult with your Network Administrator or IT Department The first time you connect a U30 Wi Fi to a given wireless access point you must configure the wireless LAN WLAN setup For a typical setup you only need to configure the Network Name the Security Suite and a Device Key or Password You can accept the defaults for other parameters Note The Onset U30 Wi Fi Remote Monitoring System works with all approved Access Point Router standards including typical home IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g units Pre N and Draft N access point routers are preliminary and will not work with our Wi Fi U30 Steps 1 Connect the U30 Station to a computer using the USB ca
21. be replaced Connecting the AC adapter at this point will not recharge the battery To recharge the battery a separate battery charger will be required See page 46 for details Important Do not relaunch the logger until the data has been recovered The logger uses very durable high capacity Flash memory With this memory data is retained even when the battery runs out of charge After you replace the battery attempt to read out the data If you are still unable to read out the station once the battery has been replaced contact the vendor that sold it to you It may be possible to retrieve the logged data HOBO U30 RC User Guide 51 Onset Computer Corp Battery Life Factors that impact Battery Life Battery life will vary with the following factors e HOBOlink Connection Interval e Logging interval and sampling interval if applicable selected e Sensor excitation current and warm up time e Number of sensors being used e Operating environment e g temperature e Size of the solar panel if applicable e Quality and quantity of solar light if a solar panel is installed Maximizing Battery Life Here are some tips to maximize battery life Reduce the HOBOlink Connection I nterval The single most significant factor that drives battery life is the connection interval Reducing the connection interval will result in an immediate and substantial reduction in power consumption Maximize Cellular Signal Strength GSM Only If poss
22. ble page 35 2 Connect the Battery page 23 NOTE As long as your battery has adequate charge you do not need to connect the solar panel or AC adapter for this initial setup test launch 3 Configure Network Setup U30 Wi Fi Go to Configuring WLAN Setup on page 59 If you are using DHCP to obtain an IP Address no further network configuration is necessary If your network uses static IP Addresses see Configuring a Static IP Address on page 64 If you are not familiar with network configuration consult with your Network Administrator or IT Department Procedure Branch Option 1 If you need to configure Analog Sensor Ports or a TRMSA Module proceed to Step 3 of Configuring Analog Sensor Ports page 36 Option 2 If you_do not need to configure Analog Sensor Ports continue with this procedure 4 Disconnect the USB cable from the U30 Station The U30 Station will connect to HOBOlink at the next Connection Interval Proceed to Final HOBOlink Setup and Test page 18 HOBO U30 RC User Guide 58 Onset Computer Corp Configuring Wireless LAN Setup NOTE If you are not familiar with network configuration consult with your Network Administrator or IT Department If you have a U30 Wi Fi you must configure the WLAN settings each time you access a different site Have your Network Administrator or IT Department use Onset s NetSetup utility to configure the network settings IMPORTANT DO NOT select option 7 Defaults
23. ccess opening s page 20 4 Connect Analog Sensors to the Analog Sensor Port if applicable page 22 NOTE It may be necessary to build up the diameter third party sensors with heat shrink or electrical tape to match the diameter of the holes in the rubber cable channels and ensure a weather tight seal 5 Run the cable for a solar panel AC adapter through the Primary Cable Slot but do not connect it yet Install the weatherproof cable channel page 27 Connect the battery page 23 Connect the solar panel or AC adapter page 30 ONO Verify that the HOBO U30 Station powers up properly 10 Optional for U30 GSM Check Cellular Signal Strength If you are installing a U30 GSM and you are unsure if you have adequate signal strength you can check the signal strength using HOBOware See Checking Cellular Signal Strength U30 GSM on page 33 11 Close the door and snap the hinges shut on the HOBO U30 Station case Consider using padlocks to secure the case The system should begin operating as configured HOBO U30 RC User Guide 25 Onset Computer Corp Attaching Grounding Wire You should attach the grounding wire if you are using the Wind Speed and Direction Smart Sensor S WCA MXXX or if you are installing the U30 Station on a roof or in a location with exposure to lightning The grounding wire may also be helpful in reducing sensor errors when installing the HOBO U30 Station near other radio or electric
24. cess Hinged door secured by two latches with eyelets for securing with user supplied padlocks Alarm Notification Latency Logging interval plus 2 4 minutes typical Onset is not responsible for failed connections or undelivered mail text messages Alarm Output Relay One relay contact closure can be configured as normally open normally closed or pulsed Voltage 30 V Current 1 amp max Sensor Network Cable Length 100 m 328 ft maximum External Power External power is required e Solar The U30accepts the following Onset solar panels SOLAR 1 2W SOLAR 3W SOLAR 6W e AC Power AC power adapter AC U30 C Specification This product meets CE specification EN 61326 1 2006 criterion B for ESD criterion A for Radiated Immunity criterion B for Fast Transient criterion B for Surge Immunity criterion A for Conducted Immunity criterion A for Power Frequency Magnetic Fields criterion B for Voltage Dips and Short Interruption Power Harmonic Current Class A and Radiated Emissions Group 1 Class B CISPER 11 2003 in a standard configuration The criteria may be different for different configurations Please consult Onset Computer Corp for more information GSM Wireless Radio Quad Band GSM 850 900 1800 1900 MHz GSM Antenna Internal Quad Band Antenna Connector Reverse Polarity SMA FCC Specification Approved for use in the USA Contains FCC ID QIPTC65 WiFi Network Standards IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 11g Frequency
25. d me rk a a v Re Ra e eee 30 Connecting Equipment to the Relay 31 Mounting the HOBO U30 Station to a 32 Checking Cellular Signal Strength U30 GSM 33 Configuration with HOBOware 34 Connecting the HOBO U30 Station to HOBOware enne 35 Configuring Analog Sensor Ports or a TRMSA 36 Changing the Relay Contact Setting TE 37 38 General Maintenance 2 tis oer orae e ettet egest pap e dag EE add E a NET Pe DOCERE 39 Adding a Sensors c te ree ea exe Epod ead A er deae T pr EU ETE ER RA ET VR FEE 40 Removing Replacing a Sensor nni aiae aa AAT AEE aAA emnes senses menses eene 41 Testing Smart Sensors ves ente covers deve AA ANAE KANAANA xe diana E eer xxr ec peri Er ee dur e xa oes 41 Checking the U30 Status icr et roe Run abi On code XR ARE LR ER ERR N NE eva 41 Inspecting the n a DR DE ER e A tex on ERR T ab EXER RARE EA pe a Ra male e 42 TRrOUDIESHOOLING eT 43 HOBO U30 RC User Guide 3 Onset Computer Corp The Smart Sensor E
26. data HOBO U30 RC User Guide 78 Onset Computer Corp Items Required for Field Installation Equipment e Solar panel or AC power adapter e Rubber cable channel s e Cable channel retaining bars e Optional relay output wire user supplied 4 0 mm 0 157 in diameter e Mounting kit and U bolts e Grounding wire Tools Phillips head screw driver e Small flat head screw driver for Analog Sensor Port screw terminals if applicable e Wrench or socket driver e Silicone grease e Plugs for unused cable channel holes e Phillips head screw driver e Wrench or socket driver HOBO U30 RC User Guide 79 Onset Computer Corp Accessories The following accessories can be used with the HOBO U30 Station These accessories can be purchased from an Onset Authorized Dealer or directly from Onset Computer Corporation For detailed information on these accessories including new items that may have been introduced after this manual was printed refer to www onsetcomp com e 1 2 Watt 6 Volt Solar Panel SOLAR 1 2W Solar Panel for sunny locations and or locations with low data transfer requirements e 3 0 Watt 6 Volt Solar Panel SOLAR 3W Solar Panel for moderately cloudy locations higher latitudes and or medium data transfer requirements e 6 0 Watt 6 Volt Solar Panel SOLAR 6W Solar Panel for very cloudy locations higher latitudes and or high data transfer requirements e AC Adapter AC U30 120 V AC 60 Hz AC linear power sup
27. e USB port in your computer the computer to detect the new hardware and report that it has connected successfully One or more messages will appear indicating that new hardware has been found You may also hear a chime NOTE Your computer may tell you to reboot before you can use the device It is not necessary to reboot Launch HOBOware Pro From the Device menu select Select Device 4 Inthe Select Device pane click in the circle next to the desired device name and then click OK When the device is recognized by HOBOware Pro the status bar at the bottom of the HOBOware Pro window will show the connection Important If the USB cable is connected to the HOBO U30 Station at power up it will not make an immediate connection to HOBOlink com This allows you to use HOBOware Pro without requiring you to override a connection to HOBOlink If a connection with the HOBO U30 Station is not initiated by HOBOware Pro within 10 minutes it will attempt to connect to HOBOlink automatically HOBO U30 RC User Guide 35 Onset Computer Corp Configuring Analog Sensor Ports ora TRMSA Module This is a branch of the Basic Hardware Setup procedure page 17 for those who need to configure Analog Sensor Ports or a TRMSA Module NOTE If you need to configure network settings for the U30 Wi Fi and have not already you should first perform Configuring Network Settings procedure on page 58 Steps If you are coming to this procedure from the B
28. ensors which is recommended on a yearly basis or if you need to isolate a Smart Sensor that is generating an error 1 Connect the HOBO U30 Station to the computer using the USB cable If it is currently logging stop logging through HOBOware Pro 2 Unplug all Smart Sensors if you are troubleshooting an error You can leave them plugged in if you are not getting any sensor errors and you are just checking them for accuracy 3 Plug one Smart Sensor back in From the Launch dialog in HOBOware Pro check the current reading and make sure it is accurate 4 Repeat with the remaining Smart Sensors Checking the Status 1 From the Main Menu go to Device gt Status to open the Status window The Status window appears showing the status of the logger and the attached sensors 2 Verify Sensor Readings Change the sensor readings by changing the conditions For example if you are measuring temperature hold the temperature sensor in your hands for a minute or two and verify that the temperature shown in the Current Readings increases 3 Close the Status window by clicking OK HOBO U30 RC User Guide 41 Onset Computer Corp Inspecting the U30 Periodically perform a visual inspection of the HOBO U30 Station Verify that the enclosure is free of visible damage such as cracks and that it is clean Check that all cables and wires are e Free of damage such as cracks cuts and splits e Protected in conduit if necessary exposed
29. g sensor port installed NOTE The LEDs are very faint under direct sunlight If no indicators appear to be blinking shield the logger from the light Logger Status LEDs The Logger Status LEDs are located on the interior enclosure Logging e Blinking green Indicates the system is currently logging It blinks every two seconds while the logger is recording data from sensors Do not add sensors while this indicator is blinking If this indicator is not blinking when you believe it should make sure the HOBO U30 Station has been launched e Blinking red There was a Smart Sensor or Analog Sensor Port communication failure Investigate this problem immediately Look for a loose connection which could cause bad electrical contact with a sensor If found remove the offending sensor and check its wires and connector for damage and or signs of moisture e Blinking orange There was a communication failure but the system has recovered There may be an intermittent problem Try checking the Smart Sensors one at a time to make sure they are all communicating If you find a bad sensor or if no sensor communicates contact your Onset Authorized Dealer or Onset Technical Support Alarm e Blinking An alarm was tripped HOBO U30 RC User Guide 75 Onset Computer Corp Sensor Active e Blinking Indicates Smart Sensor network communications are occurring Connection LEDs The connection LEDs are located on the logger Server US
30. guration then memory limitations are not a concern Once the HOBO U30 Station is full the oldest data will be overwritten with the newest data and logging will continue indefinitely If you have the Wrap Around When Full feature turned off the rate at which the memory will fill up depends on the number and type of sensors connected and the logging interval This is called the logging duration Adding sensors decreases the logging duration increasing the logging interval increases the logging duration The following table shows the expected run time for several logging intervals based on the total number of bits in place which is determined by adding together the bits per sample for each sensor measurement parameter in your system For example a HOBO U30 Station with the following sensors is using 49 total bits Bits per Sensor Sample Total bits 1 temperature sensor X 12 12 1 wind speed sensor X 16 16 2 temperature sensors X 12 21 Total number ofbits 49 At a logging interval of 5 minutes the logging duration for a logger using 56 bits would be approximately 250 days Refer to the sensor manual to determine the number of bits each type of sensor uses HOBO U30 RC User Guide 74 Onset Computer Corp LEDs This topic describes the LEDs on the U30 Station Remote Communication models Logger Status LEDs logging alarm sensor active Server USB Network LED green Connection LED blue Analog Sensor LED if analo
31. h the logger 4 Connect the new sensors to the Analog Sensor Port 5 Configure Analog Sensor Port for the new sensor 6 Re launch the logger The new sensors should start recording measurements HOBO U30 RC User Guide 40 Onset Computer Corp Removing Replacing a Sensor If you remove a Smart Sensor while the HOBO U30 Station is logging the Logging LED will blink red and the logger will record erroneous data for that channel and continue logging as normal for the remaining Smart Sensors This behavior will continue even if you plug the Smart Sensor back in or if you plug in a new one of the same type To stop recording erroneous data after removing a Smart Sensor you will need to stop readout and re launch the HOBO U30 Station If you are replacing a Smart Sensor with a new one of the same type you will need to re launch the HOBO U30 Station once the new Smart Sensor is installed The HOBO U30 Station can continue logging until you stop readout and re launch it with the new Smart Sensor You can remove analog sensors from the optional Analog Sensor Port or replace them with new analog sensors of the exact same type in the same channel without having to stop the logger However in the case that you are changing the type of sensor you will need to reconfigure the Analog Sensor Port using HOBOware Pro which will require you to stop the logger Testing Smart Sensors Use HOBOware Pro if you need to verify the accuracy of the Smart S
32. hannel 2 Return Excitation Voltage Excitation Return HOBO U30 RC User Guide 72 Onset Computer Corp Time Accuracy The internal clock in the HOBO U30 Station is set by the time on the HOBOlink server and the time zone offset from UTC that you select when you configure the device UTC or Coordinated Universal Time is similar to Greenwich Mean Time The time zone offset makes it possible to determine objective non local time This prevents conflicts and confusion before a Spring or Fall time change There are two common sources of errors with time reporting e Launch time loss The HOBO U30 Station may lose up to two seconds when it is launched This is unavoidable e Clock drift The long term time accuracy is related to ambient temperature At 25 C 77 F the worst case error is 8 parts per million PPM or about 5 seconds per week The error increases as the temperature deviates from 25 C as shown in the graph below At a constant temperature of 20 C the logger time error could be as much as 35 PPM 21 seconds per week HOBO U30 RC User Guide 73 Onset Computer Corp Memory The HOBO U30 Station contains 512K bytes of very durable high capacity non volatile Flash memory which stores data even if power runs out Although the HOBO U30 Station has a rechargeable battery the data would still be retained even if it were to run out of power If you have enabled the Wrap Around When Full feature in the Launch Confi
33. ible place the HOBO U30 Station in a location that gets good cellular signal strength Weak signal strength will result in more power consumed per call and more frequent attempts at calls retries See page 36 for details on checking signal strength with HOBOware Pro Use the Night Mode feature This allows you to set up two connection intervals for readouts a more frequent schedule when needed and a less frequent schedule during a less critical time Reduce warm up time If you are using excitation voltage select the shortest warm up time needed for the sensor Ensure that your solar panel gets full sunlight Solar panels are extremely sensitive to partial shading Obstructing even a single cell of the panel will result in significant loss of charging power Sampling I nterval Use the sampling interval only if you have sensors that support measurement averaging Use the Night Mode feature This allows you to set up two connection intervals for readouts a more frequent schedule when needed and a less frequent schedule during a less critical time HOBO U30 RC User Guide 52 Onset Computer Corp Stay within the normal operating temperature range While the logger can operate at temperatures of 40 to 60 C 40 to 140 F the battery has much better short and long term performance when maintained between 20 and 40 C 4 and 104 C The Sealed Lead Acid will self discharge The hotter the battery gets the faster it will self discharge A
34. ide clear case located on logger 3 GSM or WiFi connection depending on model 18 Status LEDs located on internal case 4 Ethernet connection 17 Internal Enclosure for Ethernet model clear case 5 antenna for GSM or WiFi model 16 External Power Supply Connector Solar Panel or AC Adapter 6 Analog Sensor Port 7 USB Port 15 Ground Connector 8 Relay Contacts 14 Battery Connector 9 Smart Sensor Expansion Board Slot 13 Battery 12 Smart Sensor Ports 11 Cable Access Openings 10 Vent located on side of case Component Descriptions 1 Outer Case Logger GSM or Wi Fi Antenna Connection antenna installed on GSM or Wi Fi models Ethernet Connection for the Ethernet model only not currently supported GSM or Wi Fi Antenna Analog Sensor Port This port is where the optional Analog Sensor Ports are factory installed USB port Plug in a USB cable here to connect directly to a computer ge gv Ure Relay contacts The Relay can be configured with software for normally open normally closed or pulsed output upon an alarm condition max 30 V 1 Amp 9 Smart Sensor Expansion Slot The optional Smart Sensor Expander Board is installed here 10 Vent This vent allows pressure to equalize inside the enclosure but does not allow liquid to pass through 11 Cable access openings All cables and wires are pulled through a protective rubber cable channel placed in th
35. igure the Connection Interval in the Readout Configuration pane For this test select a short Connection Interval to the limit of your Communications Plan so you do not have to wait long for a connection You will later change this to your required interval for deployment NOTE For testing you can bypass your GSM Communication Plan restrictions by manually connecting to HOBOlink using HOBOware direct connection using supplied USB Cable From the main menu select Status and then click the Contact HOBOlink button After the test disconnect the U30 from the computer The U30 will connect to HOBOlink at the next scheduled Connection Interval NEXT TASK Initial Hardware Setup page 16 HOBO U30 RC User Guide 15 Onset Computer Corp Initial Hardware Setup IMPORTANT If you have a U30 GSM your communications plan will be activated one week after the unit is shipped and you will begin paying for HOBOlink access regardless of whether or not you have registered and activated your unit IMPORTANT Always plug in the battery first before you plug in any solar panel or power supply connector When disconnecting power always un plug any solar panel or power supply connector first then un plug the battery Before you take the U30 Station into the field for deployment you should perform some preliminary hardware assembly and configuration There are three parts to this procedure e Basic Setup Required e Network Settings U30 Wi Fi Op
36. ires attached to the Analog Sensor Port are routed through the cable access opening 3 Tighten the screw Note on Cables To fit into the holes in the rubber cable channel the ideal cable diameter is 0 157 in 4 0 mm If the cable is too small build up the diameter using heat shrink If it is too big and you are using the secondary cable access opening then place the cable through the left most hole in the rubber cable channel where the diameter can be up to 0 25 in 6 4 mm If you are not using the secondary opening or the cable is still too big then splice on another cable with a smaller diameter to fit through the hole See the steps later in this section for working with the rubber cable channel HOBO U30 RC User Guide 22 Onset Computer Corp Connecting the Battery This topic illustrates how to connect the battery to the U30 Station Before You Begin NOTE You should not connect the battery until you have performed Initial HOBOlink Setup page 15 Illustration Connect the built in battery cable to the battery as shown below WARNING Do not plug in the battery here this is for solar panel or AC adapter Plug in the battery here HOBO U30 RC User Guide 23 Onset Computer Corp INSTALLING THE HOBO U30 STATION IN THE FIELD List of Topics Field Installation Procedure page 25 Attaching Grounding Wire page 26 Installing Weatherproof Cable Channels page 27 Connecting Solar or AC Power page 30
37. is opening If using the optional factory installed expander board for additional Smart Sensors you will need to use the second cable access opening See Steps for Assembly on page 10 for details HOBO U30 RC User Guide 8 Onset Computer Corp 12 Smart Sensor Ports Connect up to five Smart Sensors in these RJ 12 jacks Use one jack to connect the optional expander board for additional Smart Sensors 13 Battery 4 Volt Sealed Lead Acid SLA battery located inside the case 14 Battery Connector Plug in the 4 Volt Sealed Lead battery here 15 Ground Connector Plug in grounding wire here to ground the system 16 External Power Supply Plug in the compatible solar panel or AC adapter here 17 Internal Enclosure 18 Status LEDs There are three Light Emitting Diode LED status indicators Logging indicates whether the system is currently logging Alarm indicates if an alarm has been tripped Sensor active indicates that Smart Sensor network communications are occurring For more information on LEDs refer to Diagnostics and troubleshooting 19 Connection LEDs Top Blinks when the HOBO U30 Station is attempting to contact a network cellular tower Wifi or Ethernet depending on model Bottom Blinks when the U30 is connected to HOBOlink HOBO U30 RC User Guide 9 Onset Computer Corp Software Tools The HOBO U30 Station is designed primarily for use with HOBOlink which allows for continuous logging and transmission of data usi
38. le for factory installed expansion port Check www onsetcomp com for the latest list of options Local Communication Full Speed USB via USB mini B connector Dimensions 17 8 H x 11 7 Dx 19 3 W cm 7 0 H x 4 6 D x 7 6 W inches Weight 2 kg 4 lbs 10 oz Materials e Outer Enclosure Polycarbonate PBT blend with stainless steel hinge pins and brass inserts e Inner Enclosure Polycarbonate with brass inserts e U Bolts Steel with zinc dichromate finish e Gaskets Silicone rubber e Cable entry channel EPDM rubber e Cable entry bars Aluminum with ABS plastic thumb screws Data Storage Memory Nonvolatile flash data storage 512K bytes local storage Memory Modes Stop when full wrap around when full Operational I ndicators Up to seven depending upon options status lights provide basic diagnostics Logging Interval 1 second to 18 hours user specified interval Battery Type 4 Volt 10 AHr Rechargeable sealed lead acid Rechargeable Battery Service Life Typical 3 5 years depending upon conditions of use Operation within the extended operating range but outside the normal range will reduce battery service life Time Accuracy to 2 seconds for the first data point and 5 seconds per week at 25 C 77 F Environmental Rating Weatherproof enclosure tested to NEMA 6 Requires proper installation of cable channel system HOBO U30 RC User Guide 69 Onset Computer Corp Mounting 3 8 cm 1 5 inch mast or wall mount Enclosure Ac
39. llular signal is strong to ensure regular connections to HOBOlink Check your cellular carrier s coverage map on their website to get a general idea of strong signal areas Then use HOBOware Pro to identify how strong the cellular signal is in the exact spot where the HOBO U30 Station is located I 2 3 4 Connect the HOBO U30 Station to a computer using the USB cable Run HOBOware Pro Select the HOBO U30 In the Status window check the signal strength RSSI level Signal strength is measured on a scale of to 10 with 0 being no signal and 10 being the strongest signal Positioning the station in a location where the signal strength is 6 to 10 is ideal for consistent successful connections to HOBOlink If necessary relocate the HOBO U30 until the signal strength of at least 6 is registered Disconnect the computer from the U30 make sure you remove the USB cable from the U30 HOBO U30 RC User Guide 33 Onset Computer Corp CONFIGURATION WITH HOBOWARE List of Topics Connecting the HOBO U30 Station to HOBOware Pro page 35 Configuring Analog Sensor Ports or a TRMSA Module page 36 Changing the Relay Contact Setting page 37 HOBO U30 RC User Guide 34 Onset Computer Corp Connecting the HOBO U30 Station to HOBOware Pro 1 Connect to Computer To connect to a computer running HOBOware Pro plug the mini B end of the USB cable provided into the USB port on the HOBO U30 Station and connect the A end to th
40. n verifying sensor accuracy refer to the documentation included with each sensor For third party sensors even those supplied by Onset refer to documentation provided by the manufacturer For a fee Onset can verify the accuracy of a sensor It may be possible to recalibrate some sensors Contact Onset Technical Support for details Cleaning the HOBO U30 Station The HOBO U30 Station does not require specialized cleaning however if it is deployed in a dusty or grimy location you should wipe it down with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking its best HOBO U30 RC User Guide 39 Onset Computer Corp Adding a Sensor New sensors will only be recognized by the HOBO U30 Station when it is not logging If you attempt to add a sensor while the logger is recording data it will be ignored Logging will continue normally for all other sensors already plugged in Smart Sensors To add new Smart Sensors 1 Using HOBOware Pro stop the logger from logging 2 Readout the data from the logger IMPORTANT All existing data will be lost when you re launch the logger 3 Plug in any new Smart Sensors 4 Re launch the logger The new Smart Sensors should start recording measurements Analog Sensors To add new sensors to the Analog Sensors 1 Connect the HOBO U30 Station to a computer via the USB cable 2 In HOBOware Pro select Stop Logging 3 Readout the data from the logger IMPORTANT All existing data will be lost when you re launc
41. ng remote communication technology There is some configuration however that requires HOBOware Pro software pom you set up your system it is important to understand when to use HOBOlink and HOBOware ro HOBOlink e Launching the U30 Station e Setting up readout schedules connection intervals e Configuring Alarms e Viewing Data e Monitoring Status See the HOBOlink Quick Start Guide and the HOBOlink Help for details HOBOware Pro e Configuring the Analog Sensor Ports e Changing the default system wide relay operation which is normally open e Testing individual Smart Sensors e Plotting and analysis of datafiles e Troubleshooting when there is no connection to HOBOlink See the HOBOware User s Manual for details HOBO U30 RC User Guide 10 Onset Computer Corp Smart Sensors Description Smart sensors plug into the logger and collect data about various parameters The HOBO U30 Station automatically recognizes Smart Sensors You can connect up to 10 Smart Sensors of any type or combination just by plugging them in before logging begins No programming wiring or calibration is required to set them up The connections between the Smart Sensors and the logger are digital ensuring accurate reliable data collection and storage You do not have to stop the logger to add a new Smart Sensor Simply connect the sensor and then select Force Relaunch on Next Connection in the Launch Configuration panel in HOBOware Refer to www onsetcomp com fo
42. nloaded from HOBOlink for analysis In addition you can set alarms to trip for specific sensor readings that you select or for overall system conditions such as when the memory or battery is running low Models The HOBO U30 Station is available in three models that support Remote Communication e GSM e Wi Fi Note The HOBO U30 Wi Fi works with all approved Access Point Router standards including typical home IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g units Pre N and Draft N access point routers are preliminary and will not work with the HOBO U30 Wi Fi HOBO U30 RC User Guide 6 Onset Computer Corp Features Remote Connection There are three versions of the U30 that allow for remote connection using HOBOlink By using any web browser you can configure and view data from the HOBO U30 Station anywhere in the world e GSM The HOBO U30 GSM contains a Global System for Mobile GSM communications radio module that uses the mobile phone network to establish an internet connection with HOBOlink e Wi Fi The HOBO U30 WiFi combines ruggedized data logging hardware with integrated Wi Fi communications and is versatile enough to use in both indoor and outdoor environments Users can easily and quickly plug in their choice of sensors and connect to a WiFi network without having to worry about cumbersome communications cables or wiring Automatic Detection of Smart Sensors The HOBO U30 Station automatically recognizes Smart Sensors You can co
43. nnect up to 10 Smart Sensors of any type or combination just by plugging them in before logging begins No programming wiring or calibration is required to set them up The connections between the Smart Sensors and the logger are digital ensuring accurate reliable data collection and storage The HOBO U30 Remote Monitoring System is compatible with all Smart Sensors used with the HOBO Weather Station and HOBO Micro Station Alarm Notification The HOBO U30 Station supports alarm notification When an alarm is detected the system can trigger the relay contact closure and send you a notification to your email mobile phone Alarms can be set for individual sensors and for overall system conditions Rechargeable Battery The HOBO U30 Station uses a Sealed Lead Acid battery that can be recharged via a solar panel or AC adapter This provides continuous power to keep the HOBO U30 Station recording and transmitting data for years Optional Analog Sensor Ports The HOBO U30 Station can be optionally configured with two analog sensor ports The ports are user configurable and can accept and provide excitation power to a wide range of Onset and third party sensors with 0 20 V or 0 20 mA output The Analog sensor ports are factory installed HOBO U30 RC User Guide 7 Onset Computer Corp Components This topic describes the components for the U30 Remote Communication models GSM Wi Fi Diagram 19 Connection LEDs 1 Outer Case 2 Logger ins
44. no Analog Sensors Initial HOBOlink Setup page 15 Basic Hardware Setup page 17 Steps 1 3 Configuring Network Setup page 58 Steps 1 3 Configuring Wireless LAN Setup page 59 Steps 1 4 Configuring a Static IP Address page 64 Steps 3 7 Basic Hardware Setup page 17 Step 4 Final HOBOlink Setup and Test page 18 U30 Wi Fi with DHCP and Analog Sensors Initial HOBOlink Setup page 15 Basic Hardware Setup page 17 Steps 1 3 Configuring Network Setup page 58 Steps 1 3 Configuring Wireless LAN Setup page 59 Steps 1 7 Configuring Analog Sensor Ports or TRSMA Module page 22 Steps 3 5 Basic Hardware Setup page 17 Step 4 Final HOBOlink Setup and Test page 18 HOBO U30 RC User Guide 14 Onset Computer Corp Initial HOBOlink Setup Before you connect the battery to the U30 Station you should perform this procedure to setup your HOBOlink account and perform initial configuration for the U30 For more details see the HOBOlink Quick Start Guide and the HOBOlink Help Steps 1 Go to www hobolink com and create a HOBOlink account 2 Activate your account by responding to the Activation e mail 3 Log into your HOBOlink account and register the U30 that you are configuring 4 Configure the Logging Interval in the Launch Configuration pane For this test configure a Logging Interval just long enough to record data that you can verify You will later change this to you required interval for deployment 5 Conf
45. nstall Mounting Plates page 19 3 Connect Smart Sensors page 20 and Analog Sensors page 22 Onset recommends that you test all sensors you plan to deploy with the logger NOTE If you are using the Solar Radiation Shield set up the Temperature and Temperature RH sensors There are several small pieces required to connect these sensors to the shield that could easily get lost in the field It is strongly recommended you install these sensors in the solar radiation shield before going to the field Procedure Branch Option 1 If you need to configure Network Setup for the U30 Wi Fi proceed to Configuring Network Settings page 58 Option 2 If you do not need to configure Network Setup but you do need to configure Analog Sensor Ports proceed to Configuring Analog Sensor Ports page 36 Option 3 If you do not need to configure Network Setup for the U30 Wi Fi or configure Analog Sensor Ports Continue with this procedure 4 Connect Battery page 23 NOTE As long as your battery has adequate charge you do not need to connect the solar panel or AC adapter for this initial setup test launch The U30 Station will connect to HOBOlink at the next Connection Interval Proceed to Final HOBOlink Setup and Test page 18 HOBO U30 RC User Guide 17 Onset Computer Corp Final HOBOlink Setup and Test This topic describes the final HOBOlink setup and system test Before You Begin This procedure assumes that you have completed
46. nt and a single wireless device It uses the pairwise encryption method Multicast communication occurs between the access point and multiple wireless devices It uses the group encryption method The group encryption for all wireless devices communicating with the same access point must be equal in order to receive broadcast and multicast messages If any device is WEP only i e no support for WPA set the encryption to TKIP WEP To use higher security with the U30 Wi Fi than other devices connecting to the same access point use a group encryption lower than the pairwise encryption HOBO U30 RC User Guide 63 Onset Computer Corp Configuring a Static IP Address IMPORTANT You do not need to perform this procedure unless your network uses static AP addresses If you are unsure consult with your Network Administrator If you need to assign a static IP address to the U30 Wi Fi use Onset s NetSetup utility to perform the procedure below If you are not familiar with network configuration have your Network Administrator or IT Department perform the procedure The unit s configuration is stored in nonvolatile memory and is retained without power You can change the configuration at any time The unit performs a reset after the configuration has been changed and stored For more details see the LANTRONIX WiPort User Guide at http www lantronix com pdf WiPort_UG pdf HOBO NetSetup Utility You must download the HOBO NetSetup utilit
47. o 3 5 volts the HOBO U30 Station will stop logging It will not log again until it recharges Use the AC adapter to recharge it leave it plugged in for 12 hours Make sure the solar panel is connected once you ve finished recharging Important Do not relaunch the logger until the data has been recovered The logger uses very durable high capacity Flash memory With this memory data is retained even when the battery runs out of charge If the battery cannot be recharged and you are still unable to read out the HOBO U30 Station contact the vendor that sold it to you It may be possible to retrieve the logged data Troubleshooting Too much battery power is being used e Make sure the solar panel is installed properly and functioning That should provide enough power to recharge the battery during the day e Use the AC adapter to recharge the battery The power has run out e Recharge the battery for 12 hours with AC adapter e Ifthe battery cannot be recharged you will need to replace the battery Contact your Onset Authorized Dealer or Onset Technical Support Important The logger uses very durable high capacity Flash memory With this memory data is retained even when the battery runs out of charge Do not relaunch the logger until the data has been recovered If the battery cannot be recharged and you are still unable to read out the HOBO U30 Station contact the vendor that sold it to you It may be possible to retrieve the logged
48. octet of the IP address sets the BootP DHCP AutoIP options To disable an option set the appropriate bit For example if the third octet is 0 0 5 0 the AutoIP and BootP options are disabled only DHCP is enabled The value 5 results from adding the binary equivalents of and 2 This is the most common setting when using DHCP HOBO U30 RC User Guide 67 Onset Computer Corp REFERENCE List of Topics U30 Specifications page 69 Analog Sensor Port Specifications page 72 Analog Sensor Port Functional Diagram page 72 Analog Sensor Port Pinout page 72 Time Accuracy page 73 Memory page 74 LEDs page 75 Power page 77 Items Required for Field Installation page 79 Accessories page 80 FCC Part 15 Compliance page 81 Wi Fi Compliance page 82 HOBO U30 RC User Guide 68 Onset Computer Corp U30 Specifications General Normal Operating Range 20 to 40 C 4 to 104 F Extended Operating Range 40 to 60 C 40 to 140 F Note The GSM radio module will not communicate below 30 C 22 F Sensor Inputs 5 standard option to expand to 10 Smart Sensor Compatibility Compatible with most Onset smart sensors See the following web site for the full list of compatible sensors http www onsetcomp com smart_sensor_accessory_compatibility_chart Data Channels Maximum of 15 some sensors use more than one data channel see sensor manual for details Expansion Slot One expansion slot is availab
49. of battery capacity may occur Charging the Battery In the event the battery is completely dead less than 3 0 volts and the logger lights do not come on when the battery is connected you can charge the battery externally with a current limited variable power supply otherwise you must replace the battery Hold the battery across a constant voltage source of 4 5 volts with a current limit of 2 Amps When held at this voltage the battery will seek its own current level and maintain itself in a fully charged condition It takes up to 24 hours to fully charge a dead battery IMPORTANT Do not apply more than 4 6 volts absolute maximum to the battery Do not exceed 2 Amps of current when charging If the battery gets hot immediately stop charging the battery If the battery will not hold charge it must be replaced Dispose of the old battery per local regulations HOBO U30 RC User Guide 55 Onset Computer Corp Replacing the Battery If the battery is completely dead and recharging it is not an option then follow these steps to replace the battery 1 Disconnect the AC adapter or solar panel Disconnect the battery Unplug all sensors the USB cable relay and grounding wire Unscrew the antenna cable with a 5 16 inch wrench Vee ea Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the four screws at the corners of the clear inner case Remove the clear inner case Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the two screws that secure the b
50. onset HCBOUSO Stati on RC Remote Communication Models GSM Wi Fi User Guide Contacting Onset For support please contact the company that you bought the products from Onset Computer Corporation or an Onset Authorized Dealer Onset Computer Corporation 470 MacArthur Blvd Bourne MA 02532 Mailing Address P O Box 3450 Pocasset MA 02559 3450 Phone 1 800 LOGGERS 1 800 564 4377 or 508 759 9500 Fax 508 759 9100 Hours of Operation 8AM to 5PM ET Monday through Friday E mail loggerhelp onset or hobolink onsetcomp com Main Onset Web site www onsetcomp com Copyrights and Trademarks 2008 Onset Computer Corporation All rights reserved Onset HOBO HOBOlink HOBOware BoxCar and FlexSmart are trademarks or registered trademarks of Onset Computer Corporation for its data logger products and configuration interface software Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies Document 12269 B Part MAN U30 RC UG Contents CONTACTING ONSEE MEET 2 About the HOBO U30 Station tete tear oe dade a dE dee bec ka FEEDER a teehee vea ates 5 m 6 Featul es secet see i e E P Nem rede e ei tA ud Melati ERN E 7 a eE
51. or Ports in the Launch window The Smart Sensors are listed in ascending order by serial number If more than 15 data channels are connected the devices with the higher serial numbers will be ignored and their data will not be recorded Data file contains errors In rare circumstances the data file may have become corrupted Contact your Onset Authorized Dealer or Onset Technical Support HOBO U30 RC User Guide 43 Onset Computer Corp launched the HOBO U30 Station in HOBOware but my settings are not being logged Launches attempted with HOBOware Pro will be overridden by the Launch Configuration set up in HOBOlink the next time a connection made If the HOBO U30 Station is communicating with HOBOlink then it most likely has been re launched with the settings saved in HOBOlink Device is not found when connected to HOBOware Pro Check USB cable connections Check the computer s COM port USB settings set the Launch Configurations but it is not logging If it is the first launch make sure you have entered a Readout Configuration If it is not the first launch and the HOBO U30 Station is connecting but still not launching then select Force Re launch on Next Connection and wait for the next connection HOBO U30 RC User Guide 44 Onset Computer Corp THE SMART SENSOR EXPANDER BOARD List of Topics Opening the Secondary Cable Slot page 46 Installing the Expander Board page 48 HOBO U30 RC User Guide 45 Onset Computer Corp
52. parameters are displayed for example 255 255 255 0 Set DNS Server IP Address Default N Change telnet config password Setting the Telnet configuration password prevents unauthorized access to the setup menu via a Telnet connection to port 9999 or via web pages The password must have 4 characters Note A password is not required to access the Setup Mode window via a serial connection Default N HOBO U30 RC User Guide 66 Onset Computer Corp Change DHCP Device Name There are three methods for assigning DHCP names to the U30 e Default DHCP Name If the DHCP name is not changed and the IP is 0 0 0 0 then the DHCP name defaults to CXXXXXX XXXXXX is the last 6 digits of the MAC address shown on the label on the bottom side of the unit For example if the MAC address is 00 20 4A 12 34 56 then the default DHCP name is C123456 e Custom DHCP Name Create your own DHCP name If using an IP address of 0 0 0 0 then the last option in Server configuration is Change DHCP device name This option allows you to change the DHCP name to an alphanumeric name LTX in the example e Numeric DHCP Name You can change the DHCP name by specifying the last octet of the IP address When you use this method the DHCP name is LTXYY where YY is what you chose for the last octet of the IP address If the IP address you specify is 0 0 0 12 then the DHCP name is LTX12 This method only works with 2 digit numbers 0 99 The third
53. ply Output 6 Volts DC 2 Amp e AC Adapter Europe AC U30 EU 240 V AC 50 Hz AC linear power supply Output 6 Volts DC 2 Amp e 5 Input Smart Sensor Expansion Kit S ADAPT X5 10 Kit that increases the number of Smart Sensor inputs from 5 to 10 HOBO U30 RC User Guide 80 Onset Computer Corp FCC Part 15 Compliance Disclaimer and Revisions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC R
54. port blinks once per logging interval to indicate that a successful measurement has been made The Ex On indicator LED will also be lit when excitation is enabled HOBO U30 RC User Guide 12 Onset Computer Corp SETUP AND TEST List of Topics Configuration Summaries page 14 Initial HOBOlink Setup page 15 Initial Hardware Setup page 16 Basic Hardware Setup page 17 Final HOBOlink Setup and Test page 18 Installing Mounting Plates page 19 Connecting Smart Sensors page 20 Connecting Analog Sensors page 22 Connecting the Battery page 23 HOBO U30 RC User Guide 13 Onset Computer Corp Configuration Summaries This topic summarizes different paths you should take for HOBOlink and hardware configuration depending on your U30 Station model and optional configuration you may need to perform These are not all of the possible scenarios but the actual procedures will guide you through any other variations you may have U30 GSM Station with no Analog Sensors Initial HOBOlink Setup page 15 Basic Hardware Setup page 17 Steps 1 4 Final HOBOlink Setup and Test page 18 U30 Wi Fi Station with DHCP and no Analog Sensors Initial HOBOlink Setup page 15 Basic Hardware Setup page 17 Steps 1 3 Configuring Network Setup page 58 Steps 1 3 Configuring Wireless LAN Setup page 59 Steps 1 6 Basic Hardware Setup page 17 Step 4 Final HOBOlink Setup and Test page 18 U30 Wi Fi Station with Static and
55. r Selecting option 7 from the setup menu will reset the unit to factory defaults which will require extensive reconfiguration HOBO U30 RC User Guide 59 Onset Computer Corp 4 Follow the prompts to configure WLAN See WLAN Options on page 61 for more information For a typical setup you only need to configure the Network Name the Security Suite and a Device Key or Password You can accept the defaults for other parameters Default values are shown in parenthesis To accept the default hit Enter 5 When finished save the new configuration by typing 9 and pressing Enter Parameters stored will appear on the screen NOTE If you have a static IP network and need to configure a Static IP Address you can do that now by proceeding to step 4 in Configuring a Static IP Address on page 64 If you are not familiar with network configuration consult with your Network Administrator or IT Department Otherwise proceed to step 6 6 Click FINISH 7 Reset the U30 Station by cycling power Disconnect the battery from the U30 Station and then reconnect it If you began this procedure from Configuring Network Settings page 58 return to the Procedure Branch following Step 3 for further configuration HOBO U30 RC User Guide 60 Onset Computer Corp WLAN Options This topic describes the configuration options available in the WLAN Setup for the U30 Wi Fi In the program the default values are shown in parenthesis To accept the default
56. r a current list of available sensors Cable Length The HOBO U30 Station can work with a maximum total of Smart Sensor cable lengths up to 100 meters 328 feet as measured from the logger connection point to the electronics embedded in the individual cables Optional Smart Sensor extension cable lengths must also be included in the total This limitation applies to Smart Sensor cables only The lengths of other cables such as those connected to the Analog Sensor Port or the analog portion of smart sensor cables do not need to be included in this total Data Channel Limitations The HOBO U30 Station can log up to 15 data channels not including the internal battery channel This includes the two channels in the Analog Sensor Port plus each of the Smart Sensor channels note that some Smart Sensors may have more than one channel If you have more than 15 channels connected some of the sensors will be ignored You should remove any Smart Sensors that will not be used in the deployment and disable the second channel in the Analog Sensor Port if it is not needed the first channel cannot be disabled If you connect a Smart Sensor that has multiple channels such as temperature and relative humidity all of its channels will be logged There is no way to disable them HOBO U30 RC User Guide 11 Onset Computer Corp The Analog Sensor Port The Analog Sensor Port is an easy to configure flexible DC signal conditioning option that can be factor
57. reconnect it If you began this procedure from Configuring Network Settings page 58 return to the Procedure Branch following Step 3 for further configuration HOBO U30 RC User Guide 65 Onset Computer Corp Server Setup Options The following sections describe the configurable parameters for the U30 Wi Fiwithin the Server configuration menu Options Network Mode Select the network mode for the U30 0 Wired Only 1 Wireless Only default 2 Bridging One Host IP Address If DHCP is not used to assign IP addresses enter it manually The IP address must be set to a unique value in the network Enter each octet and press Enter between each section inputted The current value is displayed in parentheses Set Gateway IP Address The gateway address or router allows communication to other LAN segments The gateway address should be the IP address of the router connected to the same LAN segment as the unit The gateway address must be within the local network The default is N No indicating the gateway address has not been set To set the gateway address type Y At the prompt enter the gateway address Netmask A netmask defines the number of bits taken from the IP address that are assigned for the host part Netmask Number of Bits for Host Part O default The unit prompts for the number of host bits to be entered then calculates the netmask which displays in standard decimal dot notation when the saved
58. t 20 C the battery loses about 20 of its capacity in 6 months but at 50C it loses more than 50 To maximize battery life no charging try to locate the logger where the temperatures will not be above 40 C 104F Very cold temperatures will reduce the self discharge rate to almost zero but the effective capacity of the battery will be reduced Temperatures below 20 C 4 F will reduce the effective battery capacity by more than 25 HOBO U30 RC User Guide 53 Onset Computer Corp Estimating Battery Life The HOBO U30 Station is designed to be used with a power source to keep the 4 volt sealed lead acid battery charged Ideally the power source is always connected and the battery will be constantly trickle charged If external power source has stopped supplying power e g there is power failure or the solar panel is covered the HOBO U30 Station is capable of running from battery power alone for extended periods of time Use the following table as a guideline for estimating how long a HOBO U30 Station will run without any source of external power For these examples the HOBO U30 Station has up to ten sensors installed and no excitation on the Analog Sensor Port Logging Interval Typical Run Time Estimating battery life when excitation is used must be calculated based upon actual drain current duration and logging frequency If excitation averages more than 1 mA and charging in the field is not possible it is recommended that the
59. tation current and warm up time most important factor e The connection interval e Logging interval and sampling interval if applicable selected e Number of sensors being used e Operating environment e g temperature e Size of the solar panel e Quality and quantity of solar light Maximizing Battery Life Sampling nterval When launching the HOBO U30 Station do not set a Sampling Interval unless you have sensors that support measurement averaging Only the following Smart Sensors and input adapters support measurement averaging e 12 bit Temperature S TMB MOXX e 12 bit 4 20 mA Input Adapter S CIA CM14 e 12 bit Voltage Input Adapter S VIA CM14 e Photosynthetically Active Radiation PAR S LIA M003 e Silicon Pyranometer Solar Radiation S LIB M003 e Barometric Pressure S BPA CM10 Excitation Voltage If you are using excitation voltage select the shortest warm up time needed for the sensor Night Mode Night Mode allows you to set up two connection intervals for readouts a more frequent schedule during the day and a less frequent schedule during the night HOBO U30 RC User Guide 77 Onset Computer Corp Low Battery If the battery power drops to 3 9 volts the HOBO U30 Station will stop trying to connect to a tower but it will continue logging Use the AC adapter to recharge the battery leave it plugged in for several hours Plug the solar panel back in when you ve finished recharging Once the battery power drops t
60. the leftmost larger diameter groove NOTE Use the small rubber plugs to fill any unused grooves Center the thick part of the plugs in the groove Plug tails can face in or out It may be easier to install these after the rubber cable channel has been pushed into the case Insert the thin part of the plug into the hole and pull to center the thick part of the plug in the channel Tapered side faces in 3 Press Channel into Case Close the channel making sure the cables wires and any plugs remain in their grooves Press the channel into the opening To reduce the amount of excess cable in the case especially when several Smart Sensors are connected gently pull the cables toward you as you press the channel into place Press the channel in until it is flush with the outside of the case When fully seated the channel will project slightly into the inside of the case 4 Install Secondary Cable Channel if applicable If you are using the Smart Sensor expander board repeat these steps with the second cable channel Use the larger plug for the leftmost hole if necessary HOBO U30 RC User Guide 28 Onset Computer Corp 5 Secure Channel Guide Finger tighten the retaining bars on to the case to secure the channel s Do not use a screwdriver to tighten the thumb screws The bars should be flat against the case NOTE After time you may need a screwdriver to loosen them in the field Tighten knobs clock wise
61. tional e Analog Sensor Ports or TRMS Module TRMSA D Optional Everyone must perform Basic Hardware Setup first Follow the procedure from there if you need to configure Network Settings or Analog Sensor Ports TRMS Module Before you Begin This procedure assumes that you have already created a HOBOlink account and registered the U30 Station You should register the U30 Station before you connect the battery and have it connect to HOBOlink See Initial HOBOlink Setup on page 15 Items for Setup If you are using the Smart Sensor Expander Board Smart Sensor Expander Board e Expander cable e Bladed screwdriver or chisel and a file for removing cover of Secondary Cable Bay If you are using Analog Sensors or Relay Contact e Small flat head screw driver Start Here Basic Hardware Setup page 17 HOBO U30 RC User Guide 16 Onset Computer Corp Basic Hardware Setup Everyone must perform this basic hardware setup procedure first If you need to configure Network Settings or Analog Sensor Ports follow the Procedure Branch in the procedure as required for your U30 Station configuration Steps 1 Open Secondary Cable Slot if applicable If a Smart Sensor Expander Board was factory installed and you will be using those ports now you must open the Secondary Cable Slot See page 46 for details If you are installing the Expander Board yourself do that after you remove the secondary cable slot See page 48 for details 2 I
62. tivate Close Relay You should hear a click in the HOBO U30 Station 3 Select Deactivate Open Relay You should hear the click again 4 Use a digital multimeter to check for continuity to confirm that the relay is open and closed as expected For details on configuring alarms in HOBOlink see the HOBOlink Help HOBO U30 RC User Guide 37 Onset Computer Corp MAINTENANCE List of Topics General Maintenance page 39 Adding a Sensor page 40 Removing Replacing a Sensor page 41 Testing Smart Sensors page 41 Checking the U30 Status page 41 Inspecting the U30 page 42 Troubleshooting page 43 HOBO U30 RC User Guide 38 Onset Computer Corp General Maintenance Remote Inspection Use HOBOlink to make sure the HOBO U30 Station is operating as expected data is still being recorded and regular readouts are being completed Physical Inspection It is also recommended that you periodically visit the HOBO U30 Station to perform general maintenance and test sensors annually Regular maintenance is essential to ensure the accuracy of recorded measurements Performing regular maintenance checks allow you to e Verify that the logger is logging data and functioning as you expect e Identify damage e Minimize the impact of any existing damage For more information see Inspecting the U30 Verifying sensor accuracy Onset recommends that you test most sensors for accuracy once a year using HOBOware Pro For details o
63. ules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation HOBO U30 RC User Guide 81 Onset Computer Corp Wi Fi Compliance The HOBO U30 Wi Fi meets the following agency approvals UL 60950 2003 CAN CSA C22 2 No 60950 2003 EN 60950 2003 A1 A4 A11 Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC EMC amp Radio For purposes of certification the WiPort was installed in a standard box the Lantronix WiBoxTM CFR Title 47 FCC Part 15 Subpart 15 Class B FCC Module Approval FCC Identifier R68WIPORT Industry Canada ICES 003 Issue 4 2004 Class B Industry Canada Module Approval IC 2867A WIPORT EN 301 489 1 v1 4 1 2002 08 EMC Directive 89 336 EEC EN 301 489 17 v 1 2 1 2002 08 EMC Directive 89 336 EEC EN 300 328 v1 4 1 2003 04 R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC Australia New Zealand AS NZS CISPR 22 2002 Class B Australia New Zealand AS NZS 4771 2000 A1 2003 Japan VCCI EMC emissions Japanese Module Approval OO4NYCA0143 004GZCA0077 CISPR 22 2003 CISPR 24 A2 2002 HOBO U30 RC User Guide 82 Onset Computer Corp HOBO U30 RC User Guide 83 Onset Computer Corp HOBO U30 RC User Guide 84 Onset Computer Corp
64. un out e Recharge the battery for 12 hours with AC adapter e Ifit cannot be recharged you will need to replace the battery Contact your Onset Authorized Dealer or Onset Technical Support e NOTE The U30 Station uses very durable high capacity Flash memory With this memory data is retained even when the battery runs out of charge e Important Do not re launch the logger until the data has been recovered If the battery cannot be recharged and you are still unable to read out the HOBO U30 Station contact the vendor that sold it to you It may be possible to retrieve the logged data Too many calls are being made to HOBOlink Select a slower connection interval in Readout Configuration Or consider turning on Night Mode which allows you to set up a second slower connection interval overnight Too much battery power is being used Make sure the solar panel is installed properly and functioning That should provide enough power to recharge the battery during the day Or use the AC adapter to recharge the battery Only some of the installed sensors are logging e Check for a loose connection e If using the Smart Sensor Expander board make sure it is connected to the built in Smart Sensor board with the expander cable e Make sure you have not exceeded 100 meters 328 ft of network cable for all Smart Sensors e Make sure you have not exceeded 15 data channels Use HOBOware Pro to see a list of all installed sensors and Analog Sens
65. unk into the screw holes HOBO U30 RC User Guide 19 Onset Computer Corp Connecting Smart Sensors Before You Begin e Connect Smart Sensors before you begin logging with the U30 Smart Sensors plugged in after logging has already begun will be ignored e This procedure assumes that the Smart Sensor Expander Board and connector are already installed See page 56 Steps If you are using the Smart Sensor Expander Board connect sensors to those ports first 1 Run cables for secondary Smart Sensors through the Secondary Cable Opening Feed cables through Secondary Cable Slot 2 Plug the cables into the Smart Sensor Expander Board Plug cables into Smart Sensor Expander Board HOBO U30 RC User Guide 20 Onset Computer Corp 3 Run cables for Smart Sensors through the Primary Cable Opening and connect the cables into the Primary Smart Sensor Ports b Plug cables into the Primary Smart Sensor Ports a Feed cables through Primary Cable Slot HOBO U30 RC User Guide 21 Onset Computer Corp Connecting Analog Sensors Refer to the specific sensor documentation for terminal connection details and use the pinout diagram on page 72 to connect a two or three wire sensor or transducer to the module s terminals pg Connect Analog Sensors to Analog Sensor Port Hk Et Steps To make the connection 1 Loosen the screw for each pin on the connector 2 Insert the appropriate wire Make sure all w
66. xpander 45 Opening the Secondary Cable 5 0 nennen nennen nnn nnn nnn nnns 46 Installing the Expander Boards acri oni e e dc Rh d i Fe EO AI Y RR ERR Te NR 48 The Battery 50 Battery olere m 51 Battery E CEDE 52 Estimating Battery Efe ise em exe a dr cided Pd Ya iN T RR e nen 54 Maintaining the Battery eerie etre reser inae m da xar ee xe e DE EX a E E X NR e Ra RE 55 Replacing the Battery eoe e Rue taa edes eu doa Se YA EVA az OVV V RA La gu Od 56 Network Settings eea aan a aaea aa aa aa a Aaaa aa h ae aa A a a a a aaa Ea Aaa a a a E aN Aaaa aa rhaa aa a aaie 57 Configuring Network Settings eem aA RE Ea AAAA ERR Aaea 58 Configuring Wireless LAN Setup naaa a eA a A a A A aa e enne 59 WEAN ODUONS NN DAR A Aa A aAa tuae Fa sieur EET AS 61 WLAN SECURILY derer kane PT TEA EEEE PEENE untae 63 Configuring a Static lt esent ra rex R E aA A AEEA EEDS 64 Server Set p ODptlorisz x ete edie GEGEE ed e ID eee vid Ie RENTE 66 Reference 5 d iisiisss eWRETEERRERRRRRRIRRASSRARSRRERRRERERRRUREREERRRRERRSZRRSRERSSRRERVEURRRRERRERUERRETSERRERRERRREES 68 WSO Specifications vec rt crx ae dade nd wie a E RR PR C CR E n e 69 Analog Sensor Port
67. y from the Onset web site to configure Network Settings Go to this URL to download the utility http www onsetcomp com support software_utilities downloads 1 Steps IMPORTANT NOTE This procedure assumes that the U30 is connected to a computer and_the battery is connected If you want to review the options before you begin see Server Setup Options on page 66 1 From the Onset web site launch HOBO NetSetup Default configuration information will scroll by as the program launches Wait until the Welcome screen appears 2 Click Begin The Change Setup screen appears Change Setup 0 Server 1 1 1 2 Email WLAN Expert Security Defaults Exit without save Save and exit Your choice IMPORTANT DO NOT select option 7 Defaults The U30 Wi Fi has been preconfigured by Onset Computer Selecting option 7 from the setup menu will reset the unit to factory defaults which will require extensive reconfiguration Cn 4 Q0 3 Type 0 and press Enter to access the Server setup 4 Follow the prompts to configure Server Options See Server Setup Options on page 66 for more information HOBO U30 RC User Guide 64 Onset Computer Corp 5 When finished save the new configuration by typing 9 and pressing Enter Parameters stored will appear on the screen 6 Click FINISH 7 Reset the U30 Station by cycling power Disconnect the battery from the U30 Station and then
68. y installed in the HOBO U30 Station This two channel port can accept and provide excitation power to a wide range of Onset and third party sensors with 0 20 V or 0 20 mA output including devices with 4 20 mA current loop interface and sensors with 0 2 5 0 5 and 0 10 V DC output The Analog Sensor Port features input protection and signal filtering as well as delta sigma A D conversion and factory calibration This port features extremely low power operation resulting in long battery life for unattended data logging applications Precision electronics provide 0 25 accuracy from 50 mV to full scale FS Sensors connected to this Analog Sensor Port can be configured using HOBOware Pro Configuration options include scaling parameters and excitation power See the HOBOware User s Manual for configuration details If your HOBO U30 Station does not have an Analog Sensor Port and you wish to upgrade to one contact Onset Computer Corporation for information Sensor Excitation The Analog Sensor Port supports optional user configurable sensor excitation power and warm up Sensor excitation is a voltage output provided by the HOBO U30 Station to power a sensor that is connected to it This power may be needed because the sensor is not self powered or because the sensor s power capacity cannot support a long deployment When sensor excitation is required the logger can provide 12 V DC sensor excitation voltage up to 50 mA total for transducers

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