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HOBO U30 Station Remote Communication User's Guide

1. 4 Lower tripod Anchorplates Figure 45 3 meter tri pod 1 Using 5 16 inch nuts attach the three anchor plates to the three tripod foot brackets with the large holes to the outside Tighten the nuts securely 92 Onset Computer Corp 2 Attach the three leg U bolts with saddle clamps one each onto the outer legs about 20 cm 8 inches up from the anchor plates T U bolts with saddle B clamps i moose PEs FS o o 8 4 Anchor P plates Figure 46 3 meter lower tripod 3 Open the tripod and place itin an upright position 4 Unfold the leg brace assembly and place the assembly flat on the ground Leg brace assembly Figure 47 3 meter tripod leg brace 93 Onset Computer Corp 5 Attach each of the three inner legs to each of the leg U bolt assemblies 5 16 18 inch using the inner stud of the U bolt To attach each inner leg remove the nut from the inner stud slide the leg over the stud and then tighten the nut finger Inner leg Anchorplate Figure 48 Three meter tripod inner leg Loosen the three lock nuts on the bolts on the upper and lower mast tri clamp assemblies Back the three bolts out of the upper and lower mast tri clamp assemblies so that the lower mast section can be slipped down through the upper mast tri clamps and into the lower mast tri clamp with the creased end of mast facing up When the lower mast section is installe
2. 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 loga 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 Onset Computer Corp 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 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 Onset Computer Corp SETUP AND TEST Configuration Summaries This topic summarizes different
3. Onset Computer Corp Task 6 Mount Logger to Upper Mast 1 Usingthe two 1 5 8 inch U bolt assemblies provided mount the logger enclosure on the lower end of the upper mast in line with the upper mast dimple The lower housing U bolt can be placed directly above the U bolt holding the mast pieces together Note When assembling the U bolts place the U bolts around the upper mast and install the saddle clamp Place the logger enclosure against the saddle clamps and screw on the top U bolt nuts only Mast dimple Figure 54 Logger Housing on Mast 2 Ifyouare using the Guy Wire kit position the logger enclosure so that it will not be in the way of guy wires 3 Attach the logger s ground wire to the lower housing U bolt Screw on the lower U bolt nuts and then tighten all the U bolt nuts 100 Onset Computer Corp Task 7 Install Guy Wire Kit Optional NOTE If you are using the 2 meter tripod you will need to attach the guy wires to three 1 2 inch stakes Part M SKA which should be spaced evenly around the tripod at a distance of 3 to 4 m 10 to 13 ft from the mast 1 Ifyou haven t already done so attach the upper mast tri clamp to the upper mast Orient the eyebolts on the upper clamp so they align with each tripod foot or a 1 2 inch stake 2 Attach one end of the guy cable to one eyebolt on the upper mast tri clamp Open the wire clamp by loosening the screw on it Place the clamp over the wire and tighten Leave
4. 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 Figure 12 Place Cables in Channel 3 Press the Channel into the Case a Close the channel making sure the cables wires and any plugs remain in their grooves b 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 34 Onset Computer Corp Figure 13 Press Channels into 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 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 MTS Figure 14 Secure Channel Guide 35 Onset Computer Corp Connecting Solar or AC Pow
5. The 2 meter instructions begin on this page The 3 meter instructions begin on page 92 2 meter tripod lower mast assembly instructions This is an example of a typical 2 meter tripod assembly with a Rain Gauge sensor mounted on separate 1 5 meter mast the Rain Gauge should be further from the tripod in the field than shown in this example Wind speedsensor PAR sensor Upper mast Solar radiation shield Logger Rain gauge Tripod 1 5 meter mast Lower Mast Rain gauge cable Figure 41 2 Meter Tri pod 1 Open the 2 meter tripod and place it in an upright position 89 Onset Computer Corp 2 Usinga 1 2 inch wrench build six nut and bolt assemblies 5 16 18 like the one shown below Bolt Nuts Figure 42 Nut and bolt assembly 3 Take one of the nut and bolt assemblies and insert it through a tri clamp hole with the bolt head facing outward 4 Loosely install a nut on the bolt to the inside ofthe tri clamp Figure 43 Tri clamp and bolts 5 Install the remaining five nut and bolt assemblies in the same manner for both upper and lower tri clamps Make sure the bolt assemblies on the upper and lower mast tri clamps leave enough room for the lower mast section to slip through 6 Slidethe lower mast from the top into the tri clamps with the creased end of the mast facing up The creases on the lower mast should face north and south 90 Onset Computer Corp 7 Tighten the tri clamp bolts by hand so that the ma
6. You must set up the tower on level ground there should be no ground slope The legs on the 2 meter tower are non adjustable If the site you are using is not level then you will need to either level it or use shims to level the tripod Be prepared to dig if necessary Suggested Mounting Use 1 4 inch Stake Kit Part M SKB 3 meter Tripod Tower Assembly Part M TPA The maximum ground slope is 13 degrees The legs on the 3 meter tower allow for limited adjustment on uneven ground Be prepared to dig if necessary if the slope is significant Suggested Mounting Use 1 2 inch Stake Kit Part M SKA 84 Onset Computer Corp Onset recommends that two people set up most tripod systems Some assemblies are heavy and are easier to handle with two people Be sure to stabilize level and secure the tripod on firm ground It may be necessary to adapt the installation to the existing site conditions as necessary for example if mounting the tripod on ice or rock you may need to use a masonry clamp to secure it If operating in a wet environment place several desiccant packs in the logger and plug the vent hole in the bottom of the logger enclosure to minimize moisture Mounting It is possible to mount the logger and sensors on either a 1 5 meter or 3 meter mast Part M MPB and M MPA respectively The shorter mast is especially useful for smaller system configurations where you are trying to minimize the size and visibility of the syst
7. 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 Nonvolatile flash data storage 512K bytes local storage Stop when full wrap around when full Up to seven depending upon options status lights provide basic 69 Onset Computer Corp Indicators diagnostics Logging 1 second to 18 hours user specified interval Interval Battery Type 4 Volt 10 AHr Rechargeable sealed lead acid Rechargeable Typical 3 5 years depending upon conditions of use Operation Battery within the extended operating range but outside the normal range Service Life will reduce battery service life Time 0 to 2 seconds for the first data point and 5 seconds per week at Accuracy 25 C 77 F 3 8 cm 1 5 inch mast or wall mount Environmenta Weatherproof enclosure tested to NEMA 6 Requires proper l Rating installation of cable channel system Enclosure Hinged door secured by two latches with eyelets for securing with Access user supplied padlocks Aami f Logging interval plus 2 4 minutes typical Onset is not responsible Notification i for failed connections or undelivered mail text messages Latency Alarm Output One relay contact closure can be configured as normally open Relay normally closed or pulsed Voltage 30 V Curr
8. 16 Basic Hardware Set p l idee ear Tet tub odas Oe rere ade ete 17 Final HOBOlink Setup and Test essere tent tnnt tente ttn tton testis 18 Installing Mounting Plates iei pcr te ni Lin put uer ie eC 19 CONNECTING Smart SensoEsS und ended iret aa a RD Le ena de rna 20 Connecting Analog Sensors saaa aa aeaaaee teet oie iter ebore cedente 22 Connecting the Battery tec oeste ertet tenido pistes ce ahem ditus eia 23 Network Settings icc auiececee id es eus Uu quas s3 ERUA RR CE SER RAD KA Da AN dERERESE 24 Configuring Wireless Network Settings isse see trennen tente tnnt tnnt tents 24 Configuring a Static IP Address isses tentent tente tnnt tenants 28 Installing the U30 Station in the Field eee nnn 30 Field Installation Procedure rint ttc tn n tk etna lara ek 30 Connecting Grounding Wire cene de dese decer eden td e a dp 32 Installing Weatherproof Cable Channels eese tents 33 Connecting Solar or AC Power isses tren tnnt tente ii i i 36 Connecting Equipment to the Relay Contact esee tnnntnnns 37 Mounting the HOBO U30 Station to a Pole essent tenttnn nnns 38 Checking Cellular Signal Strength U30 GSM sentent 39 HOBO U30 RC jii User s Guide Onset Computer Corp The U30 Relay Contact oni iniieii eoe aura IRR EnRER ura Ea ERRRB RES SER C REEERERER 40 An Overview of the U30 Relay Contact ee sien teen tenttettnnttnntenn te
9. 85 Onset Computer Corp Field Preparation Checklist Use the following checklist to make sure you have all the necessary materials for setting up a HOBO Station vA Task Check that you received all the parts for the HOBO Station system as ordered Configure the logger Install batteries and set up the logger for launch If you opened any parts Double check the packing lists to make sure no pieces are missing Attach the mounting feet to the logger See the logger s manual 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 See the sensor manual for details If you are using the barometric pressure sensor attach it to the logger now See the sensor manual for details Repack the logger and sensors for transit It is strongly recommended that you use the original packaging when possible because it is custom designed to protect the weather station and its components 86 Onset Computer Corp Items Required for Installation Use the following checklists to make sure you have the necessary tools to set up the logger in the field Optional Items depend on your site needs 3 m Tripod M TPA or 2 m Tripod M TPB with
10. Installing the Expander Board 58 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 Figure 36 Installing Connector Cable 59 Onset Computer Corp THE BATTERY 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 You can view the Battery State on the Latest Conditions panel and the Device Information panel on the HOBOlink Device window Charging the Battery 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 Even rechargeable batteries eventually fail and will not be able to be recharged With regular usage the battery should last more than two years See Maximizing Battery Life on page 59 IMPORTANT Due to the self discharge characteristics of this type of battery it is imperative that you charge the battery for atleast 12 hours every six months at minimum even if you are not actively using the HOBO U30 Station Otherwise permanent loss of battery capacity may occur See Maintaining the Battery on page 66 60 Onset Computer Corp Battery Life If the HOBO U30 Station is deployed outdoors battery l
11. Mast 1 2 inch wrench __ Mast level Part M MLA Medium size wire cutters Crescent wrench __ All purpose grease __ Tape measure Tie wraps Redimix cement optional Shovel optional 3 m Mast M MPA 1 2 inch wrench Sledgehammer or post driver __ Eye protection safety glasses if using sledgehammer post driver __ Mast level Part M MLA _ All purpose grease Tape measure Redimix cement optional __ Shovel optional Cross Arm M CAA or M CAB 1 2 inch wrench A Crescent wrench Grounding Kit M GKA 1 2 inch wrench Sledgehammer __ Eye protection safety glasses __ Medium size wire cutters 87 Onset Computer Corp Solar Radiation Shield M RSA 1 2 inch wrench Phillips head screwdriver 1 if sensors are not already installed Light Sensor Bracket M LBA 1 2 inch wrench Guy Wire Kit M GWA Phillips head screw driver 2 1 2 inch wrench Medium size wire cutters Crescent wrench Stake Kit M SKA or M SKB Sledgehammer __ Eye protection safety glasses 1 5 m Mast M MPB Sledgehammer or post driver __ Eye protection safety glasses Mast level Part M MLA __ All purpose grease Tape measure Redimix cement optional Shovel optional 88 Onset Computer Corp Task 1 Assemble Tripod There are two types of tripods available the 2 meter Part M TPB and 3 meter Part M TPA
12. Maximum Input Current 0 24 mA DC Minimum Current Source Impedance gt 20 KO Accuracy 0 25 of FSR from 50mV to FSV ADC Resolution 12 bits Analog Sensor Port Functional Diagram User configurable 0 20 mA DC 0 20 VDC Excitation Channel Input Input Protection Signal Conditioning Current Sensing Channel Return 72 Onset Computer Corp Pinout Pin Left Function Pin Right Function EEUU Channel 1 Signal Lol 3 Channel 2 Signal eu Channel 2 Return mri Channel 2 Return Excitation Voltage Excitation Return 73 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 Once the logger is logging it will keep fairly accurate time However the following may cause 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 temperatur
13. Relay e Figure 18 Equipment Normally On See Relay Example Stop Device To Start a Device If you have external equipment that you normally want off you would set the Deactivated State of the relay to be Open You would set an alarm that if tripped would change the relay to the Active State Closed and the equipment would start running Equipment Normally Off Default Deactivated State Open Alarm Trips Relay Closes set in HOBOware Pro i Equipment Starts e e 9 Relay Relay Figure 19 Equipment Normally Off See Relay Example Start Device 40 Onset Computer Corp Pulse Relay If you have an alarm configured with an Action of Pulse Relay the relay will close briefly to activate a piece of external equipment and then open For example you would use this to take a water sample when water level reaches a certain amount To use Pulse Relay the Deactivated State must be set to Open The default duration is 1 second Pulse Relay Default Deactivated State Open Alarm Trips Relay Closes After 1 second default the Alarm Action Pulse Relay Equipment Starts relay opens again e oe Relay Relay Relay Figure 20 Pulse Relay Power Rating The relay on the HOBO U30 Station is rated for a maximum of 30 V 1 Amp If you need to switch higher power devices you will need to use an appropriate external relay that is controlled by the U30 Configuration De
14. adapter at this point will not recharge the battery To recharge the battery a separate battery charger will be required 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 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 63 Onset Computer Corp 64 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 11 Illustration Connect the built in battery cable to the battery as shown below WARNING Do not plug in battery here This is for the solar panel or optional AC adapter Plug in battery here Figure 37 Connecting the Battery 65 Onset Computer Corp Maintaining the Battery 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
15. as soon as the alarm is cleared you can setup another alarm to deactivate the alarm For example rather than have the irrigation system turn off as soon amp as the temperature climbs back above 35 degrees you do not want the system turned off until the temperature climbs back above 38 degrees To have the relay deactivated closed as soon as the alarm is cleared check the Deactivate Create the second temperature sensor alarm with a range above 38 Relay Close on clear box Otherwise you can degrees and the action set to Deactivate Relay Open Make sure set a second alarm to deactivate the really the Deactivate Relay Open on clear box in the first Sensor Alarm is unchecked Figure 21 Relay Example Start Device 42 Onset Computer Corp Relay Contact Example Stop Device This example shows how you would configure the relay contact and alarms if you have an application where you have equipment that is normally on For example if you have a fountain that normally runs continuously but you want it to turn off if the wind speed exceeds 20 MPH Default Deactivated State Closed set in HOBOware Pro Equipment Runs e e Wind Speed Sensor Alarm HOBOIink for U30 RC HOBOware Pro for U30 NRC Range gt 20 MPH Action Activate Relay Open Alarm Trips Relay Opens Equipment Stops Equipment Runs e 9 To have the relay deactivated closed as soon as the alarm is cleared check the Deactivat
16. network uses static IP addresses If you are unsure consult with your Network Administrator If you need to assign a static IP address to the U30 WiFi Ethernet 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 Steps 1 Download the HOBO NetSetup utility Go to this URL and click the HOBO Network tab to download the utility required for setting up your U30 Station to work with your wireless network http www onsetcomp com support software utilities Note The HOBO NetSetup Utility requires Microsoft NET Framework Version 4 0 or above installed To determine if you have this installed on your computer go to Start gt Control Panel gt Add or Remove Programs to see if it is in the list of currently installed programs A link to NET is also located at the same location as the HOBO NetSetup utility Run HOBO NetSetup Double click the HOBO_NetSetup exe file to run the HOBO NetSetup utility Connect the U30 Station Make sure the U30 is not powered battery and or AC adapter cables should be disconnected Connect the U30 Station to the computer with the USB cable then plug in the battery to power up the U30 Station Click Begin in the HOBO NetSetup utility 28 Onset Computer Corp 4 Disable DHCP and enter information on the static IP address Under the Basic Networking Panel select Disabled to tu
17. or AC adapter for this initial setup test launch Launch HOBOware Pro From the Device menu choose Configure Modules Ports If the logger is already logging you will be warned that the logger will have to be stopped first The Select Channel to Configure dialog will appear showing all configurable Analog Sensors attached to the logger 5 Click on the sign to expand the entry and show the channels Each channel in the module is defined by its channel number the physical order in the module the configured channel name and any location assigned at launch defined for this channel in the logger NOTE The default channel names Voltage and Current are just place holders and either channel can be configured to measure voltage or current For example both channels can be used to monitor sensors with 4 20 mA output 6 10 Select a channel name and then click the Configure button to open the Channel Configuration dialog Change any relevant configurable parameters Refer to the HOBOware User s Guide for more details on this topic Save the Configuration Optional To send the currently displayed configuration to the module port click Configure The module will remain in this configuration until you send it a different configuration Disconnect the USB cable from the U30 Station Reset the U30 Station by cycling power 14 Onset Computer Corp 1L Disconnectthe battery from the U30 Station and then reconnect it
18. to Enabled which is frequently used for small wireless networks If your network uses static IP addresses set DHCP to Disabled and enter the following e IP Address Use a unique address in the network e Gateway 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 and it must be within the local network e Netmask The netmask defines the number of bits taken from the IP address that are assigned for the host part Note 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 WIFI You will need the network name password and settings to add the U30 Wi Fi to your network you do not need to configure these settings for a U30 Ethernet model click 25 5 6 7 Onset Computer Corp Apply and continue to the next step Consult your IT department for assistance or if you are running your own network refer to your router documentation for how to access this information e Network Name Type in the exact name or SSID of your wireless network this is case sensitive e Security Suite Select the security suite used by your network None WEP WPA or WPA2 802 11i Note WPA2 802 11i is compliant with the Robust Secure Network that
19. to cycle power The U30 Station will connect to HOBOlink at the next Connection Interval Proceed to Final HOBOlink Setup and Test page 18 15 Onset Computer Corp Changing the State of the U30 Relay Contact The U30 relay contact is a latching relay that can be configured as either Normally Open or Normally Closed The factory default setting is Normally Open You can change the default relay settings in the Alarm dialog in HOBOware Pro Steps This procedures assumes the U30 Station is connected to a computer running HOBOware Pro 1 From the Device menu select Alarms to open the Alarms window 2 Inthe Relay Contacts section select Normally Open or Normally Closed Alternate Method From the Device menu select Control U30 Relay Set Default Deactivated State and then select either Open or Closed 3 Ifyouare setting an Alarm Action of Pulse Relay you can set the Relay Pulse Width The default is 1 s 4 ClickSet to send the alarm configuration to the U30 Station To test the relay click the Close Relay or Open Relay button button that appears depends on which state the relay is in You should hear a click in the HOBO U30 Station Click the button again to return to the default state Use a digital multimeter to check for continuity to confirm that the relay is opened and closed as expected Alternate Method From the Device menu select Control U30 Relay Activate Relay then select Deactivate Relay Sensor Ala
20. 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 HOBO U30 Station Checking the U30 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 Verifying sensor accuracy Onset recommends that you test most sensors for accuracy once a year using HOBOware Pro For details on 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 49 Onset Computer Corp Cleaning the HOBO U30 Station The HOB
21. 2 5 cm 1 inch of wire protruding from the clamp e amp Cx doce RM i My i ZUM tri clamp T 4 Wire clamp screw Upper mast LLL 1 in 2 5 em of exposed cable Figure 55 Guy wire attachment 3 Hook one S hook and one turnbuckle onto the corresponding stake or leg Turnbuckle S Hook Stake EM Figure 56 Guying to 1 2 inch Stakes 101 Onset Computer Corp Turnbuckle Figure 57 Guying to 3 Meter tripod feet 4 Cut the guy cable so that it can be put through the loose end of the turnbuckle and the wire clamp Make sure the turnbuckle is extended as shown in the figures before feeding the cable through Install the hooks turnbuckles and cables onto the other two stakes or tripod legs Tighten the three guy wires evenly by turning the turnbuckles Attach a Post Level Part M LVA on the upper mast to maintain the mast at vertical e nM Aan The guy wires should be taut when the installation is complete Task 8 Position and Level Sensors Once the upper mast is locked in place and secured position the sensors at the correct heights and check that the Rainfall sensor and PAR sensors are level See the sensor manuals for more details 102 Onset Computer Corp Task 9 Final Setup 1 Open the logger enclosure 2 Pass all the sensor cable ends through the opening on the bottom of the logger enclosure 3 Plug all the sensors with tabs facing up into the logger boa
22. AC U30 120 V AC 60 Hz AC linear power supply Output 6 Volts DC 2 Amp AC Adapter Europe AC 240 V AC 50 Hz AC linear power supply Output 6 Volts U30 EU DC 2 Amp 5 Input Smart Sensor Expansion Kit S ADAPT X5 10 Kit that increases the number of Smart Sensor inputs from 5 to 10 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 e 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 devic
23. LD Field Installation Procedure Tools Required Before you head into the field refer to the Items Required for Installation topic on page 79 to make sure you have the necessary tools and equipment 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 U30 Station is located See Checking Cellular Signal Strength U30 GSM on page 39 Steps This procedure assumes that you have performed the preliminary hardware setup and configuration and have performed a pre deployment test 1 o Ono Mount the HOBO U30 Station If you are mounting the HOBO U30 Station to a tripod see Tripod Setup page 85 If you are mounting the HOBO U30 Station to a pole see Mounting the U30 Station to a Pole page 38 Connect the grounding wire optional page 32 Plug all Smart Sensors into the HOBO U30 Station if not already plugged in making sure all cables are routed through the cable access opening s page 20 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 ho
24. O 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 50 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 Readoutthe data from the logger IMPORTANT All existing data will be lost when you re launch the logger 3 Plugin 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 Connectthe HOBO U30 Station to a computer via the USB cable 2 In HOBOware Pro select Stop Logging 3 Readoutthe data from the logger IMPORTANT All existing data will be lost when you re launch the logger 4 Connectthe 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 51 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 d
25. activated State The Deactivated State is the normal state of the relay when no alarm has been tripped to activate the relay You change the Deactivated State using HOBOware Alarm Action Use HOBOlink to configure an alarm to trigger the relay 41 Onset Computer Corp Relay Example Start Device This example shows how you would configure the relay and alarms if you have an application where you have equipment you want turned on in response to an event For example if you wanted to activate an irrigation system on a cranberry bog or orchard if the temperature drops below a certain temperature to avoid frost damage HOBOware Alarms dialog LITTERE E coc ONNO Default Deactivated State Open set in HOBOware Pro pereo m Equipment Off This is the factory default setting Change default a relay state ome pl Change Relay Pulse Width for Ortum J f Nee m trm tem nt Pulse Relay e alarm only HOBOlink U30 RC HOBOware U30 NRC Wind Speed Sensor Alarm HOBOlink for U30 RC Actions Alarm Action HOBOware Pro for U30 NRC Use a comma to separate multiple addresse Temperature Sensor Range lt 33 degrees Action Activate Relay Close N Deactivate Relay Open pp Fulse Rel Alarm Trips Relay Closes Equipment Starts e 9 Alarm Clears Relay Opens Re opening the Relay with a Second Alarm Equipment Stops If you do not want the relay to deactivate
26. and analysis The HOBO U30 Station is a data logging system that can be easily reconfigured and adapted to a wide variety of applications Up to 15 channels of data can be recorded and monitored with HOBOware Pro software 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 Remote Communication Models The HOBO U30 Station is available in three models that support Remote Communication e GSM e Wi Fi e Ethernet 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 may not work with the HOBO U30 Wi Fi Contents The HOBO U30 Station package includes e HOBO U30 Station e Mounting Kit e Grounding Wire e Cable Entry and Sealing Kit e Optional Analog Sensor Port if ordered e Optional Sensor Expander Board if ordered Onset Computer Corp Key Features Remote Communication There are three versions of the U30 that allow for remote communication 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 Wi Fi combi
27. apacity 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 data 67 Onset Computer Corp Battery Life without External Power 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 The following table can be used 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 It is not recommended that the U30 be deployed for longer than 6 months without any charging as the battery may be damaged from sulfation due to the long term low voltage state Logging Interval Typical Run Time 1 second 2 3 months 1 minute 6 months 5 minutes 6 months Estimating battery life when excitation is used must be calculated based upon actual d
28. arily hold it in place You will need to adjust it later 2 Stand the upper mast upright and tie a cable tie to one leg brace and one leg ofthe tripod using the cable ties supplied Remove the cable ties after the cross arm and sensors are installed Upper mast I M Temporary cable tie Figure 51 Upper mast temporary 97 Onset Computer Corp Task 4 Mount Cross Arm Optional Onset recommends that you use an Onset cross arm to mount the Wind Speed or Wind Direction sensor because it keeps this sensor away from other sensors that could cause wind turbulence or wind shadows It is also the best way to ensure the sensor is vertical Steps 1 Attach the cross arm to the upper mast using the two 1 4 20 x 2 3 4 inch hex head bolts Mount the cross arm on the side opposite the dimple at the bottom of the upper mast with the word TOP on the upper surface of the cross arm 2 Passthe two bolts with flat washers on them through the two holes on the cross arm and through the two holes atthe top of the upper mast Install a nylock nut on each bolt Do not securely tighten the bolts yet 3 Install the mast plug into the upper mast top with the slot facing down and going over the two bolts Note After the mast plug is installed it should be flush with the top of the mast 4 Tighten the two nuts equally Mast plug not inserted yet s o A Nuts Half cro
29. as 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 fusing 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 Sensor Ports in the Launch window The Smart Sensors are listed in ascending order by serial number If more than 15 data channels are connected 54 Onset Computer Corp 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 D
30. at the appropriate action is taking place within the HOBO U30 Station regardless of how frequently it is logging and connecting to HOBOlink to 4 5 volts 4 3 The battery is fully charged 4 05 volts 3 9 Level at which HOBOlink will notify you that the battery is low if you have enabled a system alarm for low battery volts 3 6 Level at which the HOBO U30 Station will stop trying to connect to a cellular tower Logging will continue 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 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 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 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 be replaced Connecting the AC
31. ata 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 Sensors 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 t
32. cables into Expander Board 20 Onset Computer Corp 3 Runcables for remaining Smart Sensors through the Primary Cable Slots and connect the cables into the Primary Smart Sensor Ports J j b Plug cables into the Primary Smart Sensor Ports a Feed cables through Primary Cable Slot Figure 7 Plug Cables into Primary Slot 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 Connect Analog Sensors to Analog Sensor Port Figure 8 Connecting Analog Sensors Steps To make the connection 1 Loosen the screw for each pin on the connector 2 Insert the appropriate wire which should be trimmed to 0 25 inches 0 04 inches of bare wire exposed Make sure all wires 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
33. d hand tighten the upper and lower mast tri clamps Upper mast 77 tri clamp Fih S s D 3 LA 3rd tripodleg Lower mast 7 i E gio ER mast U bolt tri clamp di D ay A Figure 49 Three meter tripod lower mast Install a Post Level Part M LVA on the lower mast as shown in the previous figure When the tripod is oriented on the site secure one of the three tripod legs to its mounting location and tighten the U bolts on this leg Adjust the second leg to level in one direction and secure this leg 94 10 11 12 13 14 15 Onset Computer Corp Use the third leg to adjust the mast close to level When the mast is close to being level secure the third leg Fine tune the mast level by sliding the U bolts slightly up or down Tighten all three leg tri clamps using a 1 2 inch wrench Again verify that the mast is level After checking level and orientation tighten all upper and lower mast U bolts and lock nuts Orient the lower mast creases so they face north and south Tighten the tri clamp bolts so that the mast is locked into position Note the lower mast should be about 8 inches 20 cm above the ground at this time assuming that if you are using the wind sensor you want it to end up at 3 meters or almost 10 feet 95 Onset Computer Corp Task 2 Install Grounding Kit This section explains how to install the g
34. ding 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 Onset Computer Corp U30 Station Components This topic describes the components for the HOBO U30 Station Some components apply to specific models only as noted Diagram 1 Outer Case 35 recycled material 17 Connection LEDs 2 Logger located on logger 3 Internal Case 16 Status LEDs located on internal case 4 Expansion Port 15 External Power Supply Connector Connector Solar Panel or AC Adapter 5 Relay Contacts 6 USB Port 7 Antenna GSM and Wi Fi models Ethernet Port Ethernet model 14 Ground Connector 1 13 Battery Connector 8 Gore Vent located on side of case 12 Rechargeable Battery 10 Cable Access 9 Smart Sensor 11 Smart Sensor Ports Openings Expansion Board Slot Figure 1 U30 Components Component Descriptions 1 Outer Case Protects the U30 Station 2 Logger The U30 Station 3 Internal Case This weatherproof case provides a second level of protection for the U30 electronic circuitry Do not open this case doing so will void the warranty 4 Expansion Port Connector shown with optiona
35. e a HOBO U30 Station with the following sensors is using 49 total bits Bits per Sensor Sample Totalbits 1 temperature sensor X 12 12 1 wind speed sensor X 16 16 2 temperature sensors X 12 21 Total number of bits 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 75 Onset Computer Corp Connection Status LEDs This topic describes the Connection Status LEDs on the U30 Station Remote Communication models Network Connection LED blue Figure 39 Connection Status LEDs Server USB 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 76 Onset Computer Corp Analog Sensor Port Status e Blinking Green The Analog Sensor Port is logging e Blinking Orange Excitation has been tur
36. e it may take some time for 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 Run HOBOware Pro From the Device menu select Select Device In the 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 status 13 Onset Computer Corp Configuring Analog Sensor Ports or a 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 or the U30 Ethernet and have not already you should first perform Configuring Network Settings procedure on page 24 Steps If you are coming to this procedure from the Basic Hardware Setup procedure page 17 start at Step 1 If you are coming to this procedure from the Configuring Network Settings procedure page 24 start at Step 3 1 2 Connect the U30 Station to a computer using the USB cable page 13 Connect the Battery page 65 NOTE As long as your battery has adequate charge you do not need to connect the solar panel
37. e Relay Close on clear box Otherwise you can set a second alarm to I I I l l l l I I I I I I I l l l i Alarm Clears Relay Closes l l l l l l l l l l l I I l deactivate the really See box to the right I l Change default or hits relay state Omerom pr Change Relay Pulse Width for n Pulse Relay alarm only HOBOIink U30 RC HOBOware U30 NRC Actions Alarm Action Use a comma to separate mutipie odd he Activate relay v Re opening the Relay with a Second Alarm If you do not want the relay to deactivate as soon as the alarm is cleared you can setup another alarm to deactivate the relay For example rather than have the irrigation system turn off as soon as the temperature climbs back above 35 degrees you do not want the system turned off until the temperature climbs back above 38 degrees Create a second temperature sensor alarm with a range above 38 degrees and the action set to Deactivate Relay Open Make sure the Deactivate Relay Open on clear box in the first Sensor Alarm is unchecked Figure 22 Relay Example Stop Device 43 Onset Computer Corp Configuring Relay Alarms for the U30 RC This procedure details the steps to configure an alarm to open or close the relay contact Before You Begin Make sure the default deactivated state is configured as required for your applicati
38. e complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules 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 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 004NYCA0143 004GZCA0077 CISPR 22 2003 CISPR 24 A2 2002 82 Onset Computer Corp Ethernet Compliance EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Onset Computer Corporation 470 MacArthur Blvd Bourne MA 02532 Phone 508 759 9500 Fax 508 759 9100 Declare under our sole responsibility that the product U30 ETH Ser
39. e 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 The following graph shows the worst case time error 60 5 Seconds per week PPM error Temperature in C Figure 38 Time Accuracy Graph 74 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 Configuration 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 exampl
40. ealer or Onset Technical Support launched the HOBO U30 Station in HOBOware Pro 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 itis 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 55 Onset Computer Corp THE SMART SENSOR EXPANDER BOARD 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 Primary Cable Slot Secondary Cable Slot w Figure 30 Primary Cable Slot Steps 1 Make sure the HOBO U30 Station is turned off and all cables are disconnected 2 Useahammer and a bladed tool e g screwdriver chisel to punch through at the four co
41. em There are many ways to install the mast depending on the site Common mounting methods include pounding the post into the ground setting it into concrete and bolting it to existing structures If you will be mounting PAR wind speed or rain gauge sensors be sure that you install the mast vertically using Mast Level Part M MLA Use the Guy Wire Kit Onset Part M GWA to stabilize a tall mast Use 1 2 inch stakes Part M SKA to secure the guy wires Mount the logger vertically and high enough that ground splash will not enter the vent on the underside of the enclosure If using U bolts make sure they are for 1 5 8 inch pipe because that is the hole spacing on the logger mounting bracket If mounting the logger to a post or wall note that it is 2 06 inches between the center of the holes in the mounting brackets It is recommended that you use 5 16 inch diameter bolts to mount the logger Installing Sensors If running cables along the ground we recommend running them through conduit to protect them from animals some animals like to chew on the cables lawn mowers and being tripped on For information on protecting the sensors properly refer to the sensor manuals Leave enough slack in the cables so that they can be routed into the logger If you are deploying multiples of the same sensor type be sure to note the serial number on the cable associated with each measurement location so you can interpret the data later
42. ent 1 amp max Sensor Network 100 m 328 ft maximum Cable Length Solar External The U30accepts the following Onset solar panels Power SOLAR 1 2W SOLAR 3W SOLAR 6W AC Power External power is required AC power adapter AC U30 The CE Marking identifies this product as complying with all relevant directives in the European Union EU 70 Onset Computer Corp GSM Wi Fi Specifications GSM Wireless Radio Quad Band GSM 850 900 1800 1900 MHz GSM Antenna Internal Quad Band FCC Specification Approved for use in the USA and Canada Contains FCC ID QIPTC65 IC ID 7830A TC65 Or FCC ID QIPTC65I IC ID 7830A TC65I See device label for actual IDs Wi Fi 1 2 5 5 11Mbps 802 11b 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54Mbps 802 11g Radio Number of Up to 14 channels Profiles available will include USA France Selectable Subchannels Japan Spain Canada and Other multiple countries 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 71 Onset Computer Corp Analog Sensor Port Specifications Input Channels Two single ended Two or three wire via screw terminals Field Wirin i on detachable connector 16 24 AWG Replacement detachable connectors Part of spares kit Part No A FS CVIA 7P 1 Input Range suitable for 2 5 5 10V sensors Minimum Maximum Input Voltage 0 24 VDC Minimum
43. er Connect a Solar Panel or AC Power as shown below IMPORTANT NOTES e Make sure you run the cable through the Primary Cable Slot before you install the weatherproof cable channel e Ifat any point you need to unplug the battery unplug the solar panel or AC adapter first Damage may occur to the HOBO U30 Station if the battery is unplugged before disconnecting the solar panel or AC adapter Connect Solar Panel or AC Adapter here Figure 15 Connecting Solar or AC Power 36 Onset Computer Corp Connecting Equipment to the Relay Contact Make sure any wire you use is routed through the cable access opening The diameter of the wire should be 4 0mm 0 159 if you are running it through a smart sensor opening or 6 4 mm 0 25 if running it though one of the larger cable openings which will require having the 10 sensor input option 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 For more information see The U30 Relay Contact on page 43 Relay Contacts External Device Relay Screw Terminal Figure 16 Connecting Equipment to Relay Contact 37 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 Tripod Setup on page 85 Important For the U30 GSM a
44. erature 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 At 20 C the battery loses about 2096 of its capacity in 6 months but at 50C itloses more than 5096 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 2596 62 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 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 to HOBOlink at each connection the HOBO U30 Station is operating independently on its own internal 20 minute average This ensures th
45. erly 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 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 28 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 sunk into the screw holes Figure 4 Installing Mounting Plates 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 for information Steps NOTE If you are using the Smart Sensor Expander Board connect sensors to those ports first 1 Runcables through the Secondary Cable Slot Feed cables through Secondary Cable Slot Figure 5 Run Cables through Secondary Slots 2 Plugthe cables into the Smart Sensor Expander Board Plug cables into Smart Sensor Expander Board Figure 6 Plug
46. et U30 Ethernet Station with Static IP and no Analog Sensors Initial HOBOlink Setup page 11 Basic Hardware Setup page 17 Steps 1 4 Configuring a Static IP Address page 29 Final HOBOlink Setup and Test page 18 U30 Ethernet Station with Static IP and Analog Sensors Initial HOBOlink Setup page 11 Basic Hardware Setup page 17 Steps 1 3 Configuring a Static IP Address page 29 Configuring Analog Sensor Ports or TRSMA Module page 14 Steps 3 5 Basic Hardware Setup page 17 Step 4 Final HOBOlink Setup and Test page 18 10 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 and testing for the U30 For more details see the HOBOlink Quick Start Guide and the HOBOlink Help Steps PWN Go to www hobolink com and create a HOBOlink account Activate your account by responding to the Activation e mail Log into your HOBOlink account and register the U30 that you are configuring Configure the Logging Interval in the Launch Configuration pane For an initial 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 Configure the Connection Interval in the Readout Configuration pane For this test you may want to configure a frequent Connection Interval so that you can
47. 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 Onset Computer Corp The Analog Sensor Port The Analog Sensor Port is an easy to configure flexible DC signal conditioning option that can be factory 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 fea
48. g stuff the duct seal into the hole from the outside filling the void between the cables and the housing This minimizes the possibility of dust insects and driving rain getting into the logger housing Flare out the duct seal on the inside to lock it place All cables should be neatly secured to the mast when complete NOTE If you are using a HOBO Weather Station in a wet environment place several dry desiccant packs inside the logger enclosure remove desiccant pack from its foil pouch before installing 8 Recheck that all the U bolts nuts and clamps are secure for the entire system 9 Ifyou are using a Weather Station launch the logger now The U 30 is automatically launched when powered up 10 Verify that the logger is operating properly Refer to the logger user manual for LED indications 11 Close the logger door For the HOBO Weather Station tighten the four cover screws Congratulations The HOBO Station setup is complete 104
49. hem 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 U30 Status To check the U30 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 52 Onset Computer Corp Inspecting the HOBO U30 Station 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 Free of damage such as cracks cuts and splits Protected in conduit if necessary exposed cables are prone to being chewed by rodents and should be protected in conduit in locations where rodents are present Fastened securely 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 moi
50. ial number 2405020 or greater to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents EMC Emissions EN 55022 1998 A1 2000 A2 2003 Class B ITE EN 61000 3 2 2005 Class A EN 61000 3 3 2001 EMC I mmunity EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 ITE including EN 61000 4 2 2001 ESD EN 61000 4 3 2006 RFI EN 61000 4 4 2004 EFT EN 61000 4 5 2005 Surge EN 61000 4 6 2006 CRFI EN 61000 4 11 2004 Voltage Dips and Interrupts Responsible Person Glenn Greenough Date July 7 2009 Place of issue Bourne Massachusetts USA D 12738 B 83 Onset Computer Corp TRIPOD SETUP Guidelines for Typical Field Setup Site Selection Use the following guidelines to help you choose an appropriate site for setting up the Station and protecting against field hazards A When possible select a location away from trees and buildings particularly if you will be using the rain gauge or wind speed sensors Place the rain bucket at a distance away from obstructions that is equal to at least three times the height of the nearest tree building or other obstruction and the wind speed sensor at a distance away from obstructions that is equal to at least five times the height of the obstruction WARNING Severe shock hazard Do not set up the HOBO Station near power lines Contact between the HOBO Station and power lines may result in a fatal shock electrocution or death Avoid
51. ife will vary with the following factors e Sensor excitation current and warm up time most important factor e The HOBOlink Connection Interval e Logging interval and sampling interval if applicable 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 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 Connection Interval Logging Interval Typical Run Time 6 hours 30 minutes 60 days 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 10 AHr S100 battery option be used with the HOBO U30 Station For additional info
52. ing Battery Life saspe te dm ete Eaedem a etc edle 62 Battery Voltage asas enano ndo dba enne EON dc cci 63 Connecting the Battery ueniet cei e den dp cerei ee deep rese 65 Maintaining the Battery canoe Le ge ete rione Deka Rete rera pite lone 66 Replacing the Battery zu dee deb DIU ee Ha Dee 66 Troubleshooting the Battery tt den ta i A Rb gp cub cl as 67 Battery Life without External Power esses tentant tnnt tente ttn ttnt tont 68 Reference 4 2e seseasanunuuasuauuh asa ARRRRRRRRRSRRRRARRRRRRRRRERSRR AR nnmnnn nnna 69 General U30 Specifications ies ien ttes tee tttn tna tents ttes ttnt tasti 69 GSM Wi Fi Specifications sisse eaten tentent tenta ttn ttn tta tanto tts ttto tnt tont 71 Analog Sensor Port 2 ipti e de p iti o tlic die ee eus 72 TIME uso EE 74 HOBO U30 RC iv User s Guide Onset Computer Corp Sr 75 Connection Status LEDS mariin iiaia Satie aiden daba prd iem ve ataa ia 76 LOS SEL Status DE ia 78 Items Required for Field Installation esee teen ttnntnnn tnnt 79 ACCOSSOFIeS Lido idet ipe einipin nni sie niat dc e cii E ents 80 FCG Part 15 Cordpliance cte ette tete te ette dte Ata erre en ette ette 81 WE Fi Compliance teen Iit leet bred ede iste nen epe i e A nian 82 Ethernet Compliance epe tv eec ue pt celos 83 Tripod Setup x4 112653 oce eno p53 42s osse e E ER AIA MES SS S C eu aain a
53. inking An alarm was tripped Sensor Active e Blinking Indicates Smart Sensor network communications are occurring 78 Onset Computer Corp Items Required for Field Installation Equipment Solar panel or AC power adapter Rubber cable channel s Cable channel retaining bars Optional relay output wire user supplied 4 0 mm 0 157 in diameter Mounting kit and U bolts Grounding wire Phillips head screw driver Small flat head screw driver for Analog Sensor Port screw terminals if applicable Wrench or socket driver Silicone grease Plugs for unused cable channel holes Phillips head screw driver Wrench or socket driver 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 1 2 Watt 6 Volt Solar Solar Panel for sunny locations and or locations with Panel SOLAR 1 2W low data transfer requirements 3 0 Watt 6 Volt Solar Solar Panel for moderately cloudy locations higher Panel SOLAR 3W latitudes and or medium data transfer requirements 6 0 Watt 6 Volt Solar Solar Panel for very cloudy locations higher latitudes Panel SOLAR 6W and or high data transfer requirements AC Adapter
54. ion Procedure Branch Option 1 If you need to configure Wireless Network Setup for the U30 Wi Fi or U30 Ethernet proceed to Configuring Wireless Network Settings page 24 Option 2 If you do not need to configure Wireless Network Setup but you do need to configure Analog Sensor Ports proceed to Configuring Analog Sensor Ports page 14 Option 3 If you do not need to configure Wireless Network Setup for the U30 Wi Fi or U30 Ethernet or configure Analog Sensor Ports Continue with this procedure 4 Connect Battery page 65 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 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 the Initial HOBOlink Setup page 11 and Initial Hardware Setup page 12 Steps L 2 If you are not logged into HOBOlink log into HOBOlink now Perform additional HOBOlink configuration if required Label Sensors Configure Alarms See the HOBOlink Quick Start Guide or the HOBOlink Help for details Check the Device Status and the graphs to verify that sensors are reporting correctly and the HOBO U30 Station is being readout prop
55. ion by qualified personnel only To avoid electrical shock do not install or service these sensors unless you are qualified to do so Disconnect and lock out all power sources during installation and servicing Please read the user s manual for instructions and use A WARNING The U30 GSM and U30 Wi Fi contain a radio and are not approved for use on airplanes Disconnect the batteries before flight Doc 12269 J Part MAN U30 RC UG HOBO U30 RC ii User s Guide Onset Computer Corp Contents About the HOBO U30 Station seeseseseesesene nene nn ananas ununi nan 1 PRETO DUCE OV PER 1 Key Beat res uue nte piri Rene nci dan d lao dap ota RH ea veg ab de v gd coa 2 USO Station Components eder teca lad ate tee na dandi p e eg eua i e a ra eon 3 Noni M 5 SucigeSIdiE I m 6 The Analog Sensor Port eiie eessee tenter tenta ttt tttn tnt tente tst ttti tto A 7 Setup and Test oar niian ESPERE RnAENEEI REdaR SEA EE ENSE RERUM RRRENKIESENSEE 9 Configuration Summaries nat aE ae trennt tents tento tent tantos aiani iaaii 9 Initial HOBOlink Setups i ete der utc rete aod iere ete 11 Initial Hardware Setup aer t t dc RE taai 12 Connecting the HOBO U30 Station to HOBOware Pro sentent 13 Configuring Analog Sensor Ports or a TRMSA Module 14 Changing the State of the U30 Relay Contact eise tentent tnnt
56. is specified in the IEEE standard 802 11i It enables the AES based strong CCMP encryption e Encryption Type Based on the security suite you selected choose the appropriate encryption type Security Suite Chosen Options for Encryption Type None None WEP WEP64 or WEP128 When using WEP you must also set Encryption Key Index 1 2 3 or 4 Authentication Key open none or shared WPA TKIP or TKIP WEP WPA2 802 11i CCMP CCMP TKIP CCMP WEP TKIP TKIP WEP e Encryption Key Type Select either Passphrase password or Hex e Encryption Key Type in your passphrase password which is case sensitive or the hex values If you previously set up an encryption key with this utility you can leave the field empty to re use the same one or enter a new one if it has changed Note that the encryption key is never displayed in this window for security purposes Click Apply to save the network settings to the U30 Station Click Quit to close HOBO NetSetup If you need to configure Analog Sensor Ports or a TRMSA Module proceed to Step 3 of Configuring Analog Sensor Ports page 14 Otherwise disconnect the USB cable and cycle the power on the U30 Station disconnect the battery and then reconnect it The U30 Station will connect to HOBOlink at the next Connection Interval Proceed to Final HOBOlink Setup and Test page 18 Notes about Wireless Network Security Without adequate protection a wireles
57. l Analog Sensor Port installed This port is where the optional Analog Sensor Ports are factory installed 5 Relay Contacts The Relay can be activated deactivated or pulsed on user defined sensor alarms The relay can be configured as normally open or normally closed and is rated for 30 V 1 Amp maximum 6 USB Port Plug in a USB cable here to connect directly to a computer 7 Antenna or Ethernet Port Antenna installed on GSM or Wi Fi models Ethernet Connection for the Ethernet model only 8 Vent This vent allows pressure to equalize inside the enclosure but does not allow liquid to pass through 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Onset Computer Corp NOTE The pressure inside the case does not match the outside air pressure exactly so a barometric pressure sensor deployed within this case cannot measure the true atmospheric pressure unless it has its own unrestricted vent to the outside Smart Sensor Expansion Slot The optional Smart Sensor Expander Board is installed here Cable access openings All cables and wires are pulled through a protective rubber cable channel placed in this opening If using the optional factory installed expander board for additional Smart Sensors you will need to use the second cable access opening 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 Rechargeable Ba
58. les in the rubber cable channels and ensure a weather tight seal Run the cable for a solar panel or AC adapter through the Primary Cable Slot but do not connect it yet Install the weatherproof cable channel page 33 Connect the battery page 23 Connect the solar panel or AC adapter page 36 Verify that the HOBO U30 Station powers up properly Optional for U30 GSM Check Cellular Signal Strength 30 Onset Computer Corp 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 Pro See Checking Cellular Signal Strength U30 GSM on page 39 1L 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 31 Onset Computer Corp Connecting Grounding Wire You should connect the grounding wire if you are using the Wind Speed S WSA M003 and or Wind Direction Smart Sensors S WDA M003 or if you are installing the HOBO U30 Station on aroofor ina 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 electrical equipment or antennas Insert the grounding wire through the opening and plug it into the ground connector IMPORTANT When installing the weatherproof cable channel in the next section make sure to place the black portion of the grou
59. ll 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 flat part of the clamp to the mounting plate Figure 17 Mounting to a Pole Before You Begin This topic assumes that you have already installed the mounting plates on the U30 Station page 19 Guidelines 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 ofthe 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 itis charged and the antenna U30 GSM and Wi Fi 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 38 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 cellular signal is strong to ensure regular connections
60. nadan iai 84 Guidelines for Typical Field Setup t sseien tentent tnnt tent tnnts 84 Field Pr paration Checklist ue nw ae ee Dn CU Re entend 86 Items Required for Installation essent tnn ttnntnnt tents tnn tttn tent tentis 87 Task 1 Assemble Tripod isses a tnnt tta tonto snas 89 Task 2 Install Grounding Kit sse seseer tette trennt tente tnn tttn tnnt tests snas 96 Task 3 Temporarily Install Upper Mast Optional sees 97 Task 4 Mount Cross Arm Optional sette tnnntenttntnntttnttnn tente ttis 98 Task 5 Mount Upper Mast to Lower Mast sisse tnnt tnter tnnt tente tns 99 Task 6 Mount Logger to Upper Mast sesenta tenta tenta ttn tent tent 100 Task 7 Install Guy Wire Kit Optional esent tentant ttnntnnn tent 101 Task 8 Position and Level Sensors eene tenente tnnt tnn 102 Task 9 Final Setup en terrere E pudet epe tt tede petens 103 HOBO U30 RC v User s Guide Onset Computer Corp ABOUT THE HOBO U30 STATION 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 Use HOBOware Pro software to set up analog data channels communicate with the logger locally and perform advanced plotting
61. nding wire into the sensor cable groove Connect Grounding Wire Figure 10 Connecting Grounding Wire 32 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 e All cables and wires should be routed through the cable access opening at this point e Ifyou are using the Smart Sensor expander board make sure those cables are routed through the secondary cable slot Steps 1 Greasethe 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 2 amp 3 Figure 11 Grease Cable Channel 33 Onset Computer Corp 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 b Open the channel and lay the cables and wires into the grooves NOTE The solar panel or AC adapter cable must be in the leftmost larger diameter groove NOTE Use the small rubber plugs to fill any unused grooves Center the thick part ofthe plugs in the groove Plug tails can face in or out
62. ned on for the Analog Sensor Port 77 Onset Computer Corp Logger Status LEDs This topic describes the Logger Status LEDs located on the interior enclosure of the U30 Station Logger Status LEDs logging alarm sensor active Server USB LED green Analog Sensor LED if analog sensor port installed Figure 40 Logger Status LEDs NOTE The LEDs are very faint under direct sunlight If no indicators appear to be blinking shield the logger from the light Loggin 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 Bl
63. nes 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 Wi Fi network without having to worry about cumbersome communications cables or wiring e Ethernet The HOBO U30 Ethernet allows you to connect directly to the internet using an Ethernet cable Automatic Detection of Smart Sensors 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 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 for sensors as well as system alarms When an alarm is detected the system can trigger the relay contact closure and send youa 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 recor
64. nstalled on your computer go to Start gt Control Panel Add or Remove Programs to see if itis in the list of currently installed programs A link to NET is also located at the same location as the HOBO NetSetup utility Run HOBO NetSetup Double click the HOBO NetSetup exe file to run the HOBO NetSetup utility Connect the U30 Station Make sure the U30 is not powered battery and or AC adapter cables should be disconnected Connect the U30 Station to the computer with the USB cable then plug in the battery to power up the U30 Station Click Begin in the HOBO NetSetup utility 24 Onset Computer Corp 4 Enter information about your Wi Fi network Complete the Basic Networking and WIFI panels in the Network Configuration screen as explained below If you are using a U30 Ethernet you only need to fill in the Basic Networking panel Basic Networking r m Network Configuration l Ij xX Device Information MAC Address 00204A9F7371 Basic Networking DHCP Enabled Disabled WIFI Network name SSID linksys Security Suite WEP Mi Encryption Type WEP128 M Encryption Key Type Passphrase Hex Leave Encryption Key empty to re use the last saved key The current key will not be displayed for security Encryption Key Encryption Key Index 1 X Authentication Key shared M All fields are case sensitive Apply Quit 3 By default DHCP is set
65. ntent 40 Relay Example Start Device stance nn tereti de p Den D e De Eoo teda 42 Relay Contact Example Stop Device sese tenttettnntttntnnn tnnt 43 Configuring Relay Alarms for the U30 RC esses tente tnnt tent tnnt 44 Changing the State of the U30 Relay Contact esee tentent tents 46 Configuring Relay Alarms for the U30 RC sessi tente tnn tttn tnnt 47 MOCO ANC ax iiie sg sur sna nAR ARR EREREERNERBARANRESRERENAAIRUREVSE NENNEN ERRERANREENEKENMER 49 General Maintenance edt t ee elle dod a dea putes 49 Adding a Sensor o o eo e n te c o t reds 51 Removing Replacing a Sensor sisse tente tentent tents ttn tta tentent 52 TESTING Smart SenSOEs ducente i cibi repete cene od ine utei tet teat cha a Ld dnd oviueuncebuaannieea 52 Checking the U30 St tus ioi redet he bete ode e A edt edle 52 Inspecting the HOBO U30 Station sse esenseen tentent tnnt nts tnnt tent testis 53 Troubleshooting the HOBO U30 Station essent tnnn tente ttes 54 The Smart Sensor Expander Board cesses eene nnne nnn 56 Opening the Secondary Cable Slot sese eerte ttnntnnn tnnt 56 Installing the Expander Board sees tentat tttn tnnt nte ttn tttn tent tantis 58 The Battery A TTE LII IL TI 60 Dudwu 60 Battery Life iuc an c da dig d ndr n Le e Ee a 61 Maximiz
66. on and verify proper operation See Make sure the sensor is connected to the U30 Station Closing a Normally Open Relay 1 Configure a sensor alarm for the desired sensor with required settings 2 Inthe Actions section select Activate Relay Close Actions V Deactivate Relay Open on clear Deactivate Relay Open EE S MN sement Figure 23 Activate Relay 3 Testthat an alarm activates the relay Force the sensor into an alarm condition for example place a temperature sensor in an ice bath and verify that eE mail and or Text Messages are received for alarm eRelay closes or opens as expected eRelay State is properly reported in HOBOlink after the U30 has connected to HOBOlink 44 Onset Computer Corp Opening a Normally Closed Relay If you have an application where you want the relay opened if an alarm trips for example to stop an irrigation system when rainfall is detected 1 Using HOBOware Pro change the default deactivated state to Closed HOBOware Pro File WEST Edit View Window Help Launch Ckri L JS Readout Ctrl R oo Status Ctrl I Stop Ctrl K Manage Shuttle Ctrl Shift M Configure Modules Ports Ctrl Shift C Control Relay Select Device Ctr N Deactivate open relay ae emotes v Open Default Action diee tain tad tse tei Closed 3 Figure 24 Open Relay 2 Using HOBOlink configure a sensor alarm with an Action of Acti
67. 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 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 11 Illustration Connect the built in battery cable to the battery as shown below WARNING Do not plug in battery here This is for the solar panel or optional AC adapter Plug in battery here Figure 9 Connecting the Battery 23 Onset Computer Corp NETWORK SETTINGS Configuring Wireless Network Settings This is a branch of the Basic Hardware Setup procedure page 17 for those who need to configure wireless network WLAN settings for the U30 Wi Fi Note that you will need to change the settings every time you access a different wireless network IMPORTANT If you are not familiar with network configuration consult with your Network Administrator or IT Department Steps 1 Download the HOBO NetSetup utility Go to this URL and click the HOBO Network tab to download the utility required for setting up your U30 Station to work with your wireless network http www onsetcomp com support software utilities Note The HOBO NetSetup Utility requires Microsoft NET Framework Version 4 0 or above installed To determine if you have this i
68. onset Remote Communication GSM Wi Fi Ethernet User sGuide onsetcomp com Onset Computer Corp 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 Customer Service Hours 8AM to 5PM Eastern Time Technical Support Hours 8AM to 8PM Eastern Time Email loggerhelp onsecomp com or hobolink onsetcomp com Main Onset Web site www onsetcomp com Copyrights and Trademarks 2009 2012 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 A DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE HAZARD AN This logger can be used with sensors that may be installed in an energized electrical enclosure or on an energized conductor Installation of sensors in an energized electrical enclosure or on an energized conductor can result in severe injury or death These sensors are for installat
69. out schedules connection intervals Configuring Alarms Viewing Data Monitoring Status See the HOBOlink Quick Start Guide and the HOBOlink Help for details HOBOware Pro Configuring the Analog Sensor Ports Changing the default system wide relay operation which is normally open Testing individual Smart Sensors Plotting and analysis of datafiles Troubleshooting when there is no connection to HOBOlink See the HOBOware User s Manual for details 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 Pro Refer to www onsetcomp com for 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
70. 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 The hyperlinks below will open in a new window so you will always be able to reference this topic while you are viewing the detailed procedures GSM U30 GSM Station with no Analog Sensors Initial HOBOlink Setup page 11 Basic Hardware Setup page 17 Steps 1 4 Final HOBOlink Setup and Test page 18 Wi Fi U30 Wi Fi Station with DHCP and no Analog Sensors Initial HOBOlink Setup page 11 Basic Hardware Setup page 17 Steps 1 3 Configuring Network Setup page 24 Steps 1 3 Basic Hardware Setup page 17 Step 4 Final HOBOlink Setup and Test page 18 U30 Wi Fi Station with Static IP and no Analog Sensors Initial HOBOlink Setup page 11 Basic Hardware Setup page 17 Steps 1 3 Configuring Network Setup page 24 Steps 1 3 Basic Hardware Setup page 17 Step 4 Final HOBOlink Setup and Test page 18 Onset Computer Corp U30 Wi Fi with DHCP and Analog Sensors Initial HOBOlink Setup page 11 Basic Hardware Setup page 17 Steps 1 3 Configuring Network Setup page 24 Steps 1 3 Configuring Analog Sensor Ports or TRSMA Module page 14 Steps 3 5 Basic Hardware Setup page 17 Step 4 Final HOBOlink Setup and Test page 18 U30 Ethern
71. placing the logger in extremely hot locations such as on a dashboard or the roof of a greenhouse and chronically wet locations such as in a well or any place that is wet most or all of the time Also avoid rising water and flood zones Conduit is recommended when placing a sensor in or near the ground to protect against animals lawn mowers tractors exposure to chemicals etc Beware of rodents birds cattle and other animals that can bite peck or trample the HOBO Station Avoid placing the sensors near falling rocks dead trees or other objects that could fall on the HOBO Station A Grounding Kit Part M GKA is required if using the Wind Speed or Wind Direction sensor with the logger A Grounding Kit is recommended if the logger will be placed in an exposed location on a tripod or tower to reduce the chance of damage from atmospheric electrical activity If possible avoid sites immediately adjacent to radio television microwave towers and equipment In rare situations strong electromagnetic interference may result in sensor network errors Take note of the mounting considerations in the sensor manuals for additional guidelines relative to the particular sensors you are using For areas with winds greater than 50 mph or if the rain gauge is attached to the top of the mast use the Guy Wire Kit Part M GWA and 1 2 inch Stake Kit Part M SKA to reduce wind induced vibration 2 meter Tripod Tower Assembly Part M TPB
72. rain 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 10 AHr S100 battery option be used with the U30 See the Support section at www onsetcomp com for additional information on estimating battery life and selecting the correct size solar panel 68 REFERENCE Onset Computer Corp General U30 Specifications Normal Operating Range Sensor Inputs Smart Sensor Compatibility Data Channels Expansion Slot Local Communicati on Dimensions Weight Data Storage Memory Memory Modes 20 to 40 C 4 to 104 F NOTE The GSM radio module will not communicate below 30 C 22 F NOTE Operation within the extended operating range but outside the normal range will reduce battery service life 5 standard option to expand to 10 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 Maximum of 15 some sensors use more than one data channel see sensor manual for details One expansion slot is available for factory installed expansion port Check www onsetcomp com for the latest list of options 17 8 H x 11 7 D x 19 3 W cm 7 0 Hx 4 6 D x 7 6 W inches Full Speed USB via USB mini B connector 2 kg 4 lbs 10 oz e Outer Enclosure Polycarbonate PBT blend with stainless
73. rd located within the logger enclosure It does not matter which connector you plug each sensor into You can use a maximum of 15 channels and 100 meters 328 ft of smart sensor cable Note If you are installing more than ten sensors you will need to install an adaptor Part S ADAPT for each additional sensor The adaptors fit into any of the connectors on the logger board except the upper left connector and the connector second from the bottom on the right 4 Ifyou have a HOBO U Shuttle or laptop on site check current sensor readings to ensure the sensors are all working For the HOBO Weather Station note that you cannot check current readings if the logger is waiting for a Button Start or a Delayed Start 5 Neatly wrap all the sensor cables together and secure to the mast or tripod legs using cable ties 6 Gather the excess cable and attach the cable ties to the upper mast behind the logger Leave about a 2 inch 5 cm drip loop of cable below the logger Sensor cables Drip loop Figure 58 Sensor Cables on Mast 103 Onset Computer Corp 7 Seallogger enclosure HOBO Weather Station Only This step is especially important if the system is located in a wet environment Once you verify that the cables are secured in the inside ofthe logger box take all the cables and push them over to one side of the logger enclosure opening Using the duct seal make a ball that is bigger than the logger enclosure openin
74. 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 of battery capacity may occur Charging a Dead 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 immedia
75. rmation on estimating battery life and selecting the correct size solar panel see the Support section at www onsetcomp com 61 Onset Computer Corp Maximizing Battery Life This topic provides tips for maximizing battery life Reduce the HOBOlink Connection Interval 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 possible 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 42 for details on checking signal strength with HOBOware Pro Use the Night Mode feature The Night Mode feature 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 Interval Use the sampling interval only if you have sensors that support measurement averaging Stay within the normal operating temp
76. rms Channels Sty pts Voltage 91 L00 C VIAOX HE 2 ae Relay Pulse width tacts ow Normally Open Pulse width in 10 mec counts m Normally Closed Jose Relay For Pulse Relyy alarm action only v cen A Figure 3 Testing the Relay 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 56 for details If you are installing the Expander Board yourself do that after you remove the secondary cable slot See page 58 for details Install Mounting Plates page 19 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 See the Solar Radiation Shield Manual for more informat
77. rn off DHCP SS i 3 bd Network Configuration mae x Device Information MAC Address 00204A9F7371 Basic Networking DHCP Enabled Disabled WIFI Network name SSID linksys Security Suite WEP MA Encryption Type wEP128 X Encryption Key Type Passphrase Hex Leave Encryption Key empty to re use the last saved key The current key will not be displayed for security Encryption Key Encryption Key Index 1 X Authentication Key shared All fields are case sensitive Apply Qut Enter the following e IP Address Use a unique address in the network e Gateway 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 and it must be within the local network e Netmask The netmask defines the number of bits taken from the IP address that are assigned for the host part 5 Click Quit If you need to configure Analog Sensor Ports or a TRMSA Module proceed to Step 3 of Configuring Analog Sensor Ports page 14 Otherwise disconnect the USB cable and cycle the power on the U30 Station disconnect the battery and then reconnect it The U30 Station will connect to HOBOlink at the next Connection Interval Proceed to Final HOBOlink Setup and Test page 18 29 Onset Computer Corp INSTALLING THE U30 STATION IN THE FIE
78. rners and at the ends of the piece covering the secondary cable slot IT rA I Figure 31 Opening Secondary Cable Slot 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 Remove Flan Figure 32 Removing Flap 56 Onset Computer Corp 4 Peelaway any residual material Figure 33 Removing Residual Material 9 Fileany rough edges For best results the surfaces in the cable access opening should be smooth so that the rubber cable channel gasket will seal Figure 34 Filing Rough Edges 57 Onset Computer Corp Installing the Expander Board Before You Begin If you have not already done so open the Secondary Cable Slot see page 56 Steps l1 Inserta self tapping screw supplied into each end of the expander Lower expander onto the two standoffs near the bottom ofthe case Attach the Expander Board to the logger using the included screws Alternate Method Place expander without the screws onto the standoffs Apply a small 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 oe Vac Contacts Figure 35
79. rounding rod from the Grounding Kit Part M GKA and attach it to the lower mast of either the 2 meter and 3 meter tripods 1 Attach the ground wire to the lower mast of the tripod using the U bolt assembly delivered with the grounding kit 2 Slidethe ground rod clamp over the ground rod prior to driving it into the ground This allows you to work with the clamp before the top of the rod is damaged from impact 3 Usinga sledgehammer drive the ground rod into the ground as close as possible to the lower mast of the tripod 4 Attach the ground wire to the ground rod Cut off excess cable length and discard or recycle Tighten the clamp bolt Groundrod clamp Groundrod clamp boit Groundwire Groundrod Figure 50 Ground wire attachment 96 Onset Computer Corp Task 3 Temporarily Install Upper Mast Optional This section explains how to temporarily attach the upper mast to the tripod base This allows you to easily work on the upper mast while it is resting on the base ofthe tripod Note If you prefer to permanently install the upper mast at this point because you will be able to reach the fully assembled tower go to Task 5 and then return to Task 4 Otherwise follow these temporary steps and then permanently attach the upper mast later 1 Ifyou will be using the Guy Wire Kit Part M GWA install the guy wire upper mast clamp about two thirds up the upper mast Tighten the clamp by hand to tempor
80. s 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 26 Onset Computer Corp Unicast communication occurs between the access point 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 27 Onset Computer Corp Configuring a Static IP Address IMPORTANT You do not need to perform this procedure unless your
81. ss arm A 02 Washer gt QL Y os q if a NK Upper mast Figure 52 Half cross arm setup is same for full cross arm For directions on mounting the Wind Speed or Wind Direction sensor to the cross arm see the sensor manual 98 Onset Computer Corp Task 5 Mount Upper Mast to Lower Mast NOTE Onset recommends that two people work together to attach the upper mast to the lower mast 1 Lightly grease the creased upper end of the lower mast 2 While holding the upper mast securely cut the cable ties that were temporarily holding the upper mast to the lower mast 3 Slidethe upper mast onto the lower mast with the dimple going into the crease and oriented north if you are in the northern hemisphere and south if you are in the southern hemisphere 4 When the upper and lower masts are aligned install the 1 5 8 inch U bolt assembly onto the upper mast placing it just above the dimple about 2 5 cm or 1 inch from the upper mast bottom Tighten the clamp lt Upper mast X U bolt assembl So dic WC Upper mast overlapping Ms ERN thelower mast A Upper mast dimple facing north in northern hemisphere Lower mast Hi he XO Lowermastcrease LU PAL IM Lower mast N XX tri clamp Figure 53 Upper and lower mast assembly If you are using a Wind Speed sensor and have not attached the cross arm go to Task 4 Mount Cross Arm Optional on page 98 99
82. st is temporarily locked into position Note The lower mast can rest on the ground at this time You will adjust the height of the lower mast later Lower mast 2 Metertripod Tri clamps Figure 44 2 meter tripod lower mast 8 Because the tripod for the 2 meter configuration has non adjustable legs you must verify that the mounting surface area is level If it is not use shims or remove soil as needed You can attach the Post Level Part M LVA to the mast to verify that it is vertical as you level the surface You can also use the tri clamp bolts to fine tune the vertical adjustment later after you adjust the height of the mast 9 Secure the tripod Use either the 4 inch diameter stake kit Part M SKB or bolt the tripod to cement pads with inch anchors Install a stake or bolt through one of the holes on each of three tripod feet 10 If site conditions high winds etc warrant further stabilization of the tripod use the Guy Wire Kit Part M GWA See Task 7 Install Guy Wire Kit on page 101 91 Onset Computer Corp 3 meter tripod lower mast assembly instructions This is an example of a typical 3 meter tripod assembly with a mast mounted Rain Gauge sensor Wind speed sensor p lt PAR sensor p p Fa Rain gauge l X lt 4 Upper mast Solar radiation shield ami 4 Logger Guy wire
83. sture and prevent additional corrosion Onset recommends that you wipe off any water on the outside of the HOBO U30 case before opening it 53 Onset Computer Corp Troubleshooting the HOBO U30 Station No status indicators are blinking e The 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 The logger may not have been launched 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 run 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 h
84. tation before you connect the battery and have it connect to HOBOlink See Initial HOBOlink Setup on page 11 Items for Setup If you are using the Smart Sensor Expander Board e 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 12 Onset Computer Corp Connecting the HOBO U30 Station to HOBOware Pro This topic describes the procedure for connecting the HOBO U30 Station to HOBOware Pro For the HOBO U30 RC you need to use HOBOware Pro to configure Analog Sensor Ports TRMSA Modules and to change the Relay Contact setting 1 Connect to a computer To connect to a computer running HOBOware Pro plug the mini USB end of the USB cable provided into the USB port on the HOBO U30 Station and connect the A end to the USB port in your computer 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 Figure 2 Connecting the U30 to a computer If the device has never been connected to this computer befor
85. ted eRelay State is properly reported in HOBOlink after the U30 has connected to HOBOlink 47 Onset Computer Corp Opening a Normally Closed Relay If you have an application where you want the relay opened if an alarm trips for example to stop an irrigation system when rainfall is detected 1 Using HOBOware Pro change the default deactivated state to Closed HOBOware Pro File NEST Edit View Window Help Launch Ckri L E Readout Ctrl R Oo Status Ctrl I amp Stop Ctrl K Manage Shuttle Ctrl Shift M Configure Modules Ports Ctrl Shift C Control Relay 5 Select Device Ctrl N Deactivate open relay Ea zT eG cetera v Open Default Action Closed _ Closed Figure 28 Open Relay 2 Using HOBOlink configure a sensor alarm with an Action of Activate Relay Open To have the relay deactivated as soon as the alarm is cleared check the Deactivate Relay Close on clear box Viewing the Relay State You can view the current relay state in HOBOlink in the Latest Conditions pane of the Device window Latest Conditions 3c Relay State Deactivated Open se Iii KA Figure 29 Viewing the Relay State 48 Onset Computer Corp MAINTENANCE 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 Onset recommends that
86. tely stop charging the battery If the battery will not hold charge it must be replaced Dispose of the old battery per local regulations Replacing the Battery If the battery is completely dead and recharging is not an option follow these steps to replace the battery 1 Disconnect the AC adapter or solar panel 2 Disconnect the battery 3 Unplug all sensors the USB cable relay and grounding wire 4 Unscrew the antenna cable with a 5 16 inch wrench 5 Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the four screws at the corners of the clear inner case 6 Remove the clear inner case 7 Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the two screws that secure the battery 8 Notethe orientation of the battery and then remove it 9 Install the new battery with the same orientation and reverse the steps to reassemble 10 Dispose ofthe old battery per local regulations 66 Onset Computer Corp Troubleshooting the Battery Problem 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 Problem 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 c
87. ter to check for continuity to confirm that the relay is opened and closed as expected Alternate Method From the Device menu select Control Relay gt Activate Relay then select Deactivate Relay Sensor Alarms Channels m wrk 91 O lt VIA N 7 zx Voltage 91 U30 CVIA XX SN 2 e Alane Relay Cortacts Relay Pulse width 0 Normally Open Pulse width in 100 10 ml amp Sec counts ay Normally Closed 4 _ Cose Relay For Pulse Relay alarm action only J Cancel s 48 3 Figure 26 Testing the Relay 46 Onset Computer Corp Configuring Relay Alarms for the U30 RC This procedure details the steps to configure an alarm to open or close the relay contact Before You Begin Make sure the default deactivated state is configured as required for your application and verify proper operation See Make sure the sensor is connected to the U30 Station Closing a Normally Open Relay 1 Configure a sensor alarm for the desired sensor with required settings 2 Inthe Actions section select Activate Relay Close Actions Activate Relay Close Deactivate Relay Open Pulse Rela LINE Ex Sree osement Figure 27 Activate Relay 3 Test that an alarm activates the relay Force the sensor into an alarm condition for example place a temperature sensor in an ice bath and verify that eE mail and or Text Messages are received for alarm eRelay closes or opens as expec
88. 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 1 Connect the HOBO U30 Station to a computer using the USB cable 2 Run HOBOware Pro 3 Oncethe U30 is connected select Device Status to open the Status window and check the signal strength RSSI level Signal strength is measured on a scale of 0 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 4 Disconnect the computer from the U30 make sure you remove the USB cable from the U30 39 Onset Computer Corp THE U30 RELAY CONTACT An Overview of the U30 Relay Contact Upon an alarm condition the relay contact on the HOBO U30 can be opened closed or pulsed to control the operation of an external device such as an irrigation system or fountain To Stop a Device If you have external equipment that you normally want running you would set the Deactivated State of the relay to be Closed You would set an alarm that if tripped would change the relay to the Active State open and the equipment would stop Equipment Normally On Alarm Trips Relay Opens Equipment Stops Default Deactivated State Closed set in HOBOware Pro e
89. ttery 4 Volt Sealed Lead Acid SLA battery located inside the case Battery Connector Plug in the 4 Volt Sealed Lead battery here Ground Connector Plug in grounding wire here to ground the system External Power Supply Connector Plug in the compatible solar panel or AC adapter here Important Always connect or disconnect external power before the battery Damage may occur if the battery is unplugged before the external power is disconnected 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 Connection LEDs Remote Communication Models only Top Blinks when the HOBO U30 Station is attempting to contact a network cellular tower Wi Fi or Ethernet depending on model Bottom Blinks when the U30 is connected to HOBOlink Onset Computer Corp Software The HOBO U30 RC Station is designed primarily for use with HOBOlink which allows for continuous logging and transmission of data using remote communication technology There is some configuration however that requires HOBOware Pro software Before you set up your system it is important to understand when to use HOBOlink and HOBOware Pro HOBOlink Launching the U30 Station Setting up read
90. tures 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 page 14 as well as 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 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
91. vate Relay Open To have the relay deactivated as soon as the alarm is cleared check the Deactivate Relay Close on clear box Viewing the Relay State You can view the current relay state in HOBOlink in the Latest Conditions pane of the Device window Latest Conditions 3C Relay State Deactivated Open ca Figure 25 Viewing the Relay State 45 Onset Computer Corp Changing the State of the U30 Relay Contact The U30 relay contact is a latching relay that can be configured as either Normally Open or Normally Closed The factory default setting is Normally Open You can change the default relay settings in the Alarm dialog in HOBOware Pro Steps This procedure assumes the U30 Station is connected to a computer running HOBOware Pro 1 From the Device menu select Alarms to open the Alarms window 2 Inthe Relay Contacts section select Normally Open or Normally Closed Alternate Method From the Device menu select Control Relay Set Default Deactivated State and then select either Open or Closed 3 Ifyouare setting an Alarm Action of Pulse Relay you can set the Relay Pulse Width The default is 1 s 4 ClickSet to send the alarm configuration to the U30 Station To test the relay click the Close Relay or Open Relay button button that appears depends on which state the relay is in You should hear a click in the HOBO U30 Station Click the button again to return to the default state Use a digital multime
92. verify proper operation without having to wait as long for updates For the U30 GSM this will be limited by the Fastest Connection Allowed by your Communication Plan To bypass your GSM Communication Plan restrictions for testing see below Once you confirm the readouts are occurring as they should you can change the Connection Interval to your desired on going schedule for deployment NOTE For testing you can bypass your GSM Communication Plan restrictions by manually connecting to HOBOlink using HOBOware Pro 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 12 11 Onset Computer Corp Initial Hardware Setup Before you take the U30 Station into the field for deployment you should perform the following preliminary hardware assembly and configuration e Basic Setup Required e Network Settings U30 Wi Fi and Ethernet Optional 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 S

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