HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User's Guide
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1. Temp F Temp3 12 00 00 10 28 2011 12 00 00 Temp F Temp1 12 00 00 10 28 2011 12 00 00 Temp F Temp2 12 00 00 y HOBOnode Network Connected onsetcomp com 25 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Verifying Proper Operation View Node Information In HOBOnode Viewer select the Device Table tab to view information about each node and make sure the information is accurate onsetcomp com Label Receiver Thermostat Outside Repeater Window Vent Soil Device Table Faw Packets Geral H 2246491 2230918 23d 2246500 2230499 2236430 223651 Model W ACYA USB METME w TME W AEPEATER w TME w T HE MSM 26 Time 172009 10 52 53 AM 1 2009 10 53 03 AM 172009 10 53 25 AM 172009 10 53 09 AM 172009 10 53 12 AM 17 2009 10 53 23 AM 172009 10 53 38 AM HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide View Plots In HOBOnode Viewer view data plots and verify that valid readings are being recorded HOBO node Network Plot by Made Plot by Measurement Data Search Thermostat 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 01 15 01 17 01 19 01 21 01 23 01 15 2009 00 00 00 01 23 2009 00 00 00 Temp C Thermostat Temp C Outside 5 Temp C Outside 0 5 Temp C 10 15 01 15 0117 01 19 01 21 01 23 01 15 2009 00 00 00 01 23 2009 00 00 00 onsetcomp com 27 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide2. 1 Remove cover 2 Remove desiccant pouch m 3 Push Set Clear button and hold for 2 seconds 4 Remove desiccant pack from the pouch and place the pack under the board 1 The cover is not attached when the unit is shipped Remove the rubber bands and remove the cover Before you permanently attach the cover you should grease it using the silicon grease packet that comes with the HOBOnode Repeater 2 Remove the desiccant pouch 3 Push and hold the Set Clear button for 2 seconds The three LEDs will flash briefly to indicate that the device is activated If the repeater does not activate then it may have already been activated To clear the repeater hold down the button for five seconds then try the activation procedure again 4 Remove the desiccant pack from the pouch and place the desiccant pack inside the case under the PC board Set Up HOBOnode Repeaters Follow these steps to setup a HOBOnode Repeater and antennas Components e HOBOnode Repeater e Grease Tube e Mounting Kit e Omni Directional Antenna e Directional Antenna e Onset 2 meter Tripod Part M TPB KIT optional e Grounding Kit required for open field sites prone to lightning e Charge Dissipation Terminal recommended for sites prone to lightning onsetcomp com 16 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Omni Antenna mounted mo ontop of mast Directional Antenna mounted on mast Antenn
3. use SSL use Authentication Server Address Username Laa SMTP Settings Port 25 Password Skip and configure later Send Test Emad lt Back Next gt cancel Corporate Environment If your HOBOnode Network is within a corporate network environment you should contact your Network Administrator IT MIS dept for this information Also the Network Administrator may need to add the HOBOnode Receiver to a White List to allow it to relay email through the corporate email server Private Email If you use a private mail account such as Google or Hotmail or if you do not know your corporate information you can get the outgoing mail parameters from your mail provider The following are links to this information for some providers For other providers search online for SMTP Settings for lt provider name gt e Gmail http mail google com support bin answer py hl en amp answer 13287 e Hotmail http liveunplugged spaces live com blog cns F92775FC46A390CA 422 entry onsetcomp com 51 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Example The following illustration shows the SMTP information table from Gmail with the information populated in the Alarm Email Configuration window Wail coa use authentication Use Authentication Yes Use STARTTLS Yes some clients call this SSL your full email address including fgnall con or your donain coal your email address username gnail cos W
4. Outdoor Wireless System E Users Guide EF E onsetcomp com i N E 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 Technical Support Hours of Operation 8 AM to 8 PM ET Monday through Friday Customer Service Support Hours of Operation 8 AM to 5 PM ET Monday through Friday Email loggerhelp onsetcomp com Main Onset Web site www onsetcomp com Copyrights and Trademarks 2009 2012 Onset Computer Corporation All rights reserved Onset HOBO and HOBOware are trademarks or registered trademarks of Onset Computer Corporation for its data logger products and configuration interface software Microsoft Windows and Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies Document MAN HOBOnode UG Part 12473 K onsetcomp com 2 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Contents Chapter 1 About the HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System csccscsscsccsccsccccsccsccccsccsccccsccsceccnscsceecnes 5 OVENWEWE aten ia te aera Oa arate eer ys cuts etn te eee oe te a lala 5 components ansias 5 IES ors Ke 1E 7 Theo Ol Operi ioen eden O 8 HOB
5. 10 Save Data Hidro Retort Conrad 1 Data Search tab Select this tab to view the Data Search window 2 Get Time Range Click this button to refresh the Time Range shown in the Time Range fields to reflect the actual time range of your data 3 Refresh Click this button to refresh the Time Range and the Device List 4 Get Device List Click this button to refresh the Device List 5 Device List Shows all devices in the HOBOnode Network 6 Time Range Use these drop down lists to change the time range when exporting data if desired To refresh to the actual time range of your current data click the Get Time Range button 7 Offset from UTC Change the offset from Coordinated Universal Time Greenwich Mean Time if required 8 Generate Data Streams Click this button to search the database for the selected time range and get all of the data points and prepare them to be exported to a file 9 List of Data Streams This is a list of all of the data streams that are ready to be exported Select one or more streams and click Save Data to export 10 Save Data Click this button to export the selected data streams to a text file onsetcomp com 47 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Appendix 1 Specifications Wireless Standard Based on IEEE 802 15 4 2 4 GHz ISM band license free worldwide Transmission Range HOBOnodes to Receiver or Repeater 150 to 300 m 500 to 1000 ft with clear Line of Sight typical HOBO
6. Chapter 3 Deploying the System Overview The illustration below shows an example deployment of a HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System that uses HOBOnode Repeaters 1 Install HOBOnode Sensors and HOBOnode Repeaters according to the procedures and guidelines that follow 2 Once all of your HOBOnode Repeaters and HOBOnodes are deployed you must re link them to the HOBOnode Network In HOBOnode Viewer go to Send Command gt Auto Search You may need to reposition the units and Auto Search again to achieve a connection i i Illustration couresy of Onset e www onsetcomp com onsetcomp com 28 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Guidelines e Optimize the amount of sunlight to maximize battery life e Position your devices to minimize obstructions between the devices to optimize signal strength and range The chart below gives some general guidelines on how much certain materials will obstruct your signal e Although the HOBOnode Receiver can be simply mounted on a desktop for best reception it should be mounted to maximize its range The HOBOnode Receiver should be facing the HOBOnode Sensors or HOBOnode Repeaters and the antenna must be pointing up Mounting Options Onan outside wall Inawindow Onanon metal pole e HOBOnodes and HOBOnode Repeaters can be mounted on the side of a building or on a pole or tree Attach the mounting bracket to the building or tree and then insert the HOBOnode into the bracket
7. 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 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Onset Computer Corporation could void the user s authority to operate the equipment To comply with FCC and Industry Canada RF radiation exposure limits for general population the HOBOnode Receiver and the HOBOnode Repeaters must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all persons and must not be co located or operating in conjun
8. e The Directional Antenna on the HOBOnode Repeater connects the HOBOnode Repeater to the HOBOnode Receiver When the HOBOnode Repeater is deployed the antenna should be pointing as directly at the HOBOnode Receiver as possible to optimize the connection You may find it helpful to use a GPS location system if the HOBOnode Repeater is located a great distance from the HOBOnode Receiver Consult the GPS unit s documentation for specific instructions Line of Sight Restrictions Ss SS CO CO Kc ON Reinforced concrete mirrors metal cabinet elevator cage Attenuation is the gradual loss of signal intensity when passing through a medium onsetcomp com 29 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Deploying HOBOnode Temperature Sensors Follow these guidelines when deploying the HOBOnode Temperature Sensor Mount the sensor so that at least 10 cm 4 inches of the sensor cable is placed in the medium that is being measured The temperature sensor is approximately 0 32 cm 1 8 inch from the end of the stainless steel tip If the sensor cable is left on the ground Onset recommends that you use conduit to protect against animals lawn mowers exposure to chemicals etc If you are mounting the sensor in water place the sensor cable on the side of the mounting post facing downstream This helps protect the sensor cable from getting damaged by floating debris Onset strongly recommends that when measuring outdoor air temperatures yo
9. 4 Accept the default file name or enter your own to save a PDF file of the plots Make sure the Open PDF in Reader checkbox is selected as circled below to view the plot immediately Click OK t doPDF Save PDF file res Click here File name C Documents and SettingsiLCapozzii My Documents document pdf Browse Always use this folder W Open PDF in reader Embed Fonts f Small File C High quality images Want to create private profiles You can do it with novaPDF With novaPDF Pro wou can define different profiles For Future use each with iks own settings For page size resolution compression fonts document info security save settings and others Try it now http www novapdf com E En You can also right click any plot and select one of three options for printing to a PDF file to the clipboard or to a bitmap file onsetcomp com 38 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Chapter 5 Maintenance Deactivating and Clearing a HOBOnode If you will not being using a node for an extended period of time you may want to deactivate it to save the battery To deactivate a node hold down the Set Clear button for 5 seconds until the red LED flashes quickly and then stops This places the node in RF Off mode and it cannot be found by a HOBOnode Receiver It also clears the RF Channel and Network ID that it obtained the last time it was linked to the receiver To re activate the node hold down the Set Clear bu
10. Network Plotting View Help HOBOnode Network Piot by Node Plot by Measurement Dala Search Prini i PDF ba Temp C Temp C Thermostat Temp C Outside 2 Temp C Window E Temp C Vent 1231 01 03 01 05 01 07 01 09 12 31 2008 00 00 00 01092009 00 00 00 VWC mim 0 02 4 E weak E on E 0 04 z 0 05 0 06 D07 1231 0103 01 05 0107 0109 1231 2008 00 00 00 01 09 2009 00 00 00 Viewing Device Status Hover the cursor over a device icon in the Network Tree to see various information on the device shown below Sol 1 2224502 Battery Level 50 signal Strength 45 5 Current Readings 0 195 fr fir Command Status Idle Alarm NJA Exporting Data You can export HOBOnode data to a text file for viewing in Onset s HOBOware Microsoft Excel or some other program Export from Single Node To export data from a single node simply right click on the node icon in HOBOnode Viewer and select Export Sensor Data onsetcomp com 36 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Configure Alarm Send Command 5 Remove Device Export from Multiple Nodes or Specific Time Range To export data from multiple nodes or if you want to export data from a specific time frame select the Data Search tab and follow the procedure shown in the following illustration All data is stored in UTC based on the PC time zone setting when HOBOnode Viewer is first launched You can e
11. Search Main Debug b USE RS 232 Console e Real Log Enable Real Log to open a tab at the bottom of the window showing summaries of the packets that have arrived This view retains a set number of packets and then will dump old packets in favor of new packets when it is full e Serial Debug There are two options within the Serial Debug Raw Packets and Slot Configuration If you enable Raw Packets a new tab is opened at the bottom of the HOBOnode Network pane that shows the entire contents of data packet as they come in The view will retain several hundred packets A text file is also created that includes the contents of every packet with a time stamp You may need to send this file to Onset for debugging and support purposes If you select Slot Configuration the Slot Configuration table will appear at the bottom of the window The Slot Configuration table shows the timeslot assigned to each device in the system and its current status onsetcomp com 46 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Data Search Window 1 Data Search tab 2 Get Time Range 3 Refresh Ge Dre 4 Get Device List la 8 Generate Data Streams Gore Dia Se Raia Data Diam F aard Map SM A ZL aa Scary hard a iri 9 List of data streams 5 Device List r Somer n hola Liba a chia bom ord ere From Dl Jaar SCP CP DA en Ta Ond dan A lz T Offset from UTC mite dt toute irw 6 Timeframe
12. Set Maximum Plot Points Select Plotting gt Set Maximum Plot Points Use this option to control the number of points per line in a graph before old points are discarded for new points The default is one days worth of points You can change this within a range of 2 7 days Maximum Plotted Points lo Number of Points 1440 1 Day ei e Display Plot Points By default the graph will display points up to 50 and then points will no longer be shown Enable this option to always display points e Clear All Plots Select this option to clear all plots from the current view Plot by Measurement or Plot by Node View Menu File Metwork Plotting Help HOBOnode Network Plot by Plats Data Search Main Debug Real Log Serial Debug e Plots Use this option to show or hide plots By default both Node and Measurement plots are shown onsetcomp com 45 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Select View gt Plots and then select Node or Measurement Node Measurement e Data Search Select View gt Data Search See Exporting Data for details e Debug If you are working on a problem with Onset Technical Support you may be asked to generate a log file and send it to Onset If requested by Onset Support select a debug option and send the generated file to your support contact Log files are placed in the directory where you installed HOBOnode Viewer Plots F Data Search Data
13. in the hierarchy will search for four minutes This will continue with all HOBOnode Repeaters until the HOBOnode is found Plotting View Help Autosearch on Lost Node Stopping a Search To stop a search manually at anytime right click the Receiver icon and select Send Command gt Stop Manual Search The receiver will stop searching automatically after 20 minutes You should not stop a search until all nodes have been linked and appear in the Network Tree Otherwise you may need to perform another search onsetcomp com 23 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Adding Labels to Nodes You should add labels to your nodes to identify them in the Network Tree and the Serial Numbers table To add a label right click the icon and select Set Label Or click in the Label column in the Device Table and type over the existing text Device Table Label Serial H Recelver 224540 2224552 The label will appear on the icons in the Network Tree as shown below Configuring Alarms To configure alarms for a HOBOnode sensor right click the node s icon and select Configure Alarm 0 C Export Sensor Data y Configure Alarm C Send Command x Remove Device onsetcomp com 24 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide The Configure Alarm window appears 1 Set the parameter Above Below or Outside Range 2 Enter the Value 3 Enter the Number of Data points This is the number of consecutiv
14. or Plot by Measurement tabs in HOBOnode Viewer go to View gt Plots and select the plot type you want to view Help Plots by Mode Plaats by Measurement When I restart my monitor all of my nodes are lost and there is no recent data If you plug your HOBOnode Receiver into a USB port on your monitor it will lose power if your monitor shuts down Your HOBOnode Sensors may be lost and no data will be recorded The Receiver will maintain the network for three days before shutting down if the USB port goes away Check the power settings for your monitor and make sure it is not set to turn off at any time or plug the receiver into a USB port on the computer that is powered at all times I am having trouble getting reliable connections with my HOBOnodes First make sure there are no obstructions that are reducing the range Then check if there is another 2 4GHz band wireless system in the area and if so try turning it off or switching it to another channel to see if that solves the connection problem Another option is to change the RF channel used by the HOBOnode system and then re link the nodes to the receiver at the new channel To do this 1 Clear all the nodes to remove any network channel information as described in Deactivating and Clearing a Node on page 39 2 Inthe HOBOnode Viewer right click the Receiver icon in the Network Tree 3 Select Send Command gt Set Network ID 4 Inthe Set Network ID window select an R
15. soil by the cable Doing so may break internal connections and make the probe unusable onsetcomp com 32 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Chapter 4 Working with Data Viewing Data You can view data plots by node or by measurement To view plots use the Plot By Node and Plot by Measurement tabs at the top of the window If either tab is not visible select View gt Plots and then Node or Measurement to show them You can modify plots using options in the Plotting Menu where you can display points set maximum points and restore bounds To clear all plots select View gt Clear Plot from the menu This clears all of the plots from the view you currently have active by Node or by Measurement View Options Use the tabs in the main window to work with data HOBO node Network Plot by Node Plot by Measurement Data Search NOTE You can hide the Plot by Node and Plot by Measurement tabs by deselecting them from the View gt Plots menu Plats Plots by Mode Ploats by Measurement onsetcomp com 33 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Viewing the HOBOnode Network Select the HOBOnode Network tab to view all the system components in the Network Tree and to view the Device Table for each component The HOBOnodes will be aligned vertically under the HOBOnode Repeater or HOBOnode Receiver to which they are linked You can right click an icon to acces
16. the HOBOnode Viewer Utility F Run at startup Setting Up the HOBOnode Receiver Install the Antenna Connect the antenna to the HOBOnode Receiver IMPORTANT Be sure to install the sealing washer rubber side in onto the connector as shown below md Receiver ng y Sealing washer be sure to de install rubber side facing in i A onto the connector A ni F 0 Antenna Connector St Insert HOBOnode Receiver into Base 1 Slide the front end of the HOBOnode Receiver into the base first the end with the antenna 2 Slide the HOBOnode Receiver all the way into the base until the tab on the cap meets the groove in the base onsetcomp com 12 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Slide the tab of the HOBOnode Receiver into the groove on the base and then twist the HOBOnode Receiver counterclockwise to secure Connect the HOBOnode Receiver to a Computer Connect the HOBOnode Receiver to a PC A 16 ft extension cable is available for purchase Part CABLE USB EXT You can connect up to five extension cables for a total of 80 ft IMPORTANT You can only connect one HOBOnode Receiver to a computer If you have multiple HOBOnode Networks each one must be run from a separate computer Make sure you do not plug the HOBOnode Receiver into a USB port that may be shut down due to your power settings Onset recommends that you do not enable options such as Turn off Hard Disks Hibernation or Shut Do
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18. 3 Inthe Set Network ID window select an RF Channel 11 25 and Unique Id 0 4095 to make your network unique from any others that may be in the area If you experience any connection problems try assigning a different RF Channel If you are setting up more than one HOBOnode network use unique RF Channels for each onsetcomp com 14 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Set Network ID En AF Channel Unique Id 7 JE B 4 Click OK Activating HOBOnodes You must activate your HOBOnodes so that they can be linked to the HOBOnode Receiver Once you have activated a HOBOnode or HOBOnode Repeater you will not have to reactivate it unless you deactivate it or you change the Network ID of the HOBOnode Receiver NOTE If you are replacing the Alkaline batteries with Onset supplied Lithium batteries see Installing Lithium Batteries in the Maintenance section BEFORE YOU BEGIN Remove the HOBOnode from the base 1 Using the tab pull the rubber Spacer out of the groove 4 Slide the PC board back into the case aligning the tab on the cap with the groove in the case Twist the cap clockwise to secure 2 Twist cap counterclockwise and slide the PC board out of the case just far enough so that you can reach the Set Clear button 3 Push Set Clear button and hold for 2 seconds 5 Re install the rubber spacer aligning the tab with the ridge on the top of the case 1 Remove the rubber spacer fr
19. 7 F Response Time 3 minutes in air moving 1m s N A 30 seconds in water Sample Rate 1 reading per minute Battery Life 1 year typical without solar charging 3 years typical with solar charging Size 16 5 cm x 5 cm 3 7 m cable 16 5 cm x 5 cm 5 m cable Probe Dimensions 1 cm 0 38 in diameter 89 x 15 x 1 5 mm onsetcomp com 48 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Sensor Probe Operating Temperature 40 to 100 C 40 to 212 F 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F While the sensor probe and cable can safely operate at below freezing temperatures to 40 C F and up to 75 C 167 F the soil moisture data collected at these extreme temperatures is outside of the sensor s accurate measurement range Repeater Battery Life 1 year typical without charging 6 months with gt 25 HOBOnodes 2 years typical with solar charging Repeater Dimensions Omni directional antenna 43 cm 17 in Directional antenna 30 cm x 40 cm 12 in x 16 in Enclosure 8 9 x 11 4 x 5 4 cm 3 5 x 4 5 x 2 2 in Temperature Accuracy Resolution Chart The following chart shows the accuracy and resolution for the HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless Temperature Sensor 1 ame ACcuracy Resolution E 0 25 Accuracy Resolution C Temperature C onsetcomp com 49 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Appendix 2 Compliance FCC Part 15 Compliance The following information applies to the HOBOnode Receiver FCC Compliance
20. F Channel 11 25 and Unique Id 0 4095 to make your network unique from any others that may be in the area 5 Click OK 6 Back in HOBOnode Viewer select Send Command gt Start Auto Search Wait for the nodes to display in the viewer See page 23 for more details on linking nodes onsetcomp com 42 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Chapter 7 HOBOnode Viewer Reference This section describes all of the menu options windows and other elements of the HOBOnode Viewer utility File Menu Network Plotting e Setup Select File gt Setup to access the HOBOnode Viewer Configuration Wizard HOBOnode Viewer Utility Setup lo mE Welcome to the HOBOnode Viewer configuration wizard e Exit Select File gt Exit to exit HOBOnode Viewer onsetcomp com 43 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Network Menu ze HOBOnode Viewer Utility Plotting View Help Autosearch on Lost Node Clear Missing Packet Counts Receiver Status Network Statistics e AutoSearch on Lost Node Select Network gt AutoSearch on Lost Node to perform an auto search when a remote device goes missing Note that if you have previously performed a Manual Search Auto Search will override those connections e Clear Missing Packet Counts Select Network gt Clear Missing Packet Counts to reset the Current Missed and Total Missed columns in the Device Table Resta
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22. Operating Systems e Windows XP SP2 or SP3 e Windows Vista e Windows 7 e Microsoft NET 3 5 onsetcomp com 8 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Minimum Hardware e Pentium3 CPU 2Ghz or greater e 1 Gigabyte of RAM or greater e 32 bit or 64 bit CPU e 100 Megabytes free disk space e USB Port e Direct Internet access for alarms HOBOnode Viewer The illustration below shows the HOBOnode Viewer main window For more details on windows and functionality see HOBOnode Viewer Reference Menu Bar Tabs for changing page Network Tree Auto Refresh option Refresh Network Coen Eat Tree button drag divider up Device Table a or down to WACYRUSE 1 7 2009 10 50 53 444 re size screens Ww TMB 147 2009 10 51 03 AM wi TMB WIFI 105025 AM WREPEATER 14742009 10 51 09 AM WT MB 172089 10 51 12 AM A r Network n Status Use Scroll bars to see all columns or rows onsetcomp com 9 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Chapter 2 Setup You should set up your system and verify proper operation in the office before you deploy any components in the field Summary of Tasks Initial Setup Perform the following steps in a lab or office environment before deploying the system F Se SS SS a a Download Onset s HOBOnode Viewer Utility software You use HOBOnode Viewer to set up your HOBOnode network and monitor your HOBOnodes The HOBOnode Viewe
23. The HOBOnode Soil Moisture Sensor provides accurate readings for soil between O and 50 C 32 and 122 F The sensor will not be damaged by temperatures as low as 40 C 40 F it is safe to leave the sensor in the ground year round for permanent installation The sensor adapter electronics housed in the gray tube on the sensor cable are rated to 75 C 167 F and are mounted outside the logger enclosure and secured to the mounting pole The cable and sensor adapter are weatherproof Operation The HOBOnode Soil Moisture Sensor measures the dielectric constant of soil in order to determine its volumetric water content The dielectric constant of water is much higher than that of air or soil minerals which makes it a sensitive measure of the water content During operation values of O to 0 5 m m are physically possible A value of 0 to 0 1 m m indicates oven dry to dry soil respectively A value of 0 3 or higher normally indicates a wet to saturated soil Values outside the operating range may be a sign that the sensor is not properly installed poor soil contact or foreign objects are adjacent to the sensor or that a soil specific calibration is required Note that sudden changes in value typically indicate that the soil has settled or shifted which are signs that the sensor may not be installed properly or that it has been altered or adjusted during deployment Maintenance The HOBOnode Soil Moisture Sensor does not require any re
24. a cables attached HOBOnode Repeater with _ a to HOBOnode Repeater mounting plate mounted to mast aq drip loop onsetcomp com 17 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Assembling the Tripod 1 Unfold the legs on the base until the leg braces are horizontal 2 Screw the bolts loosely into the holes in the tri clamps 3 Slide the lower mast through the tri clamps Lower mast 2 Meter tripod Tri clamps 4 Slide the upper mast into the lower mast Make sure the notch on the upper mast lines up with the groove in the lower mast 5 Tighten the tri clamp bolts 6 Attach U bolt and tighten Upper mast i Pa U bolt assem ty Fz ST a Le w Me Upper mast overlapping aa A the lower mast eg Upper mast dimple facing north innorthern hemisphere nee Tk Oy Lower mast crease a T em Lower mast tri clamp Al 7 Ifyou are installing the tripod in a windy location or in loose soil you should use a Guy Wire Kit to secure the tri pod Part M SKB onsetcomp com 18 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Mount the Omni Directional Antenna Before you begin e Remove all parts from the box e Remove the bolts and washers from the U bolts Top of Upper Mast 2 Place the U Bolts around the mast and through the holes in the saddlel clamp and the Mounting Bracket Put the washer and nut on the ends and lt lighten U Bolt 1 Hold the Mounting Bracket a
25. ase included 3 Attach cover to case Directional y gt Omni 4 Screw the grommets to Grommet the case until snug Dome Nut 5 Tighten the dome nuts the around the cable _ To pr a To Directional Omni Directional Antenna Antenna onsetcomp com 21 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Mount HOBOnode Repeater to Tripod Attach the mounting plate to the tn pod mast using the U bolts and saddle clamps included in the Mounting Kit See the Mast Mounting Kit manual for additional information Link Repeater Once your HOBOnode and HOBOnode Repeaters have been activated they are ready to be deployed in the field Before linking your HOBOnodes you need to position your repeaters for reliable communication Linking HOBOnodes is covered in the next section Position HOBOnode Repeater for Reliable Communications Note You ll need an additional person to complete these steps The HOBOnode Repeater must be positioned in a location within range of the HOBOnode Receiver and Sensors accounting for any possible leaf obstructions or potential weather conditions To identify the best position for reliable communications 1 Place the HOBOnode Repeater close to the HOBOnode Receiver to establish initial communication Check the HOBOnode Viewer software on your computer to verify communication In addition the green OK LED on the HOBOnode Repeater will blink if it can communicate wit
26. ction with any other antenna or transmitter FCC Declaration of Conformity This device 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 Maximum Allowed Antenna Gain W REPEATER Local Antenna Omni Directional 5 dBi Long Range Antenna Directional 15 dBi Canada This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed above and having a maximum gain of 15 dB Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 15 dB are strictly prohibited for use with this device The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power e i r p is not more than that permitted for successful communication onsetcomp com 50 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Appendix 3 Email Configuration SMTP Settings You must configure the SMTP Settings to allow email from the HOBOnode Network to get to your email recipients HOBOnode Viewer Utility Setup foe ex Alarm Email Configuration Configure your SMTP settings bo receive alarm nobfications via email Recipient Addresses Tip reparata neultiple eral addrecoes by a zeernd coton l SMTP Settings
27. e Sensor onsetcomp com 6 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Topologies The following illustration shows a sample deployment of a HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System Receiver Repeater Sensor E Topology couresy of Onset e www onsetcomp com onsetcomp com 7 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Theory of Operation Standard The HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System uses the IEEE 802 15 4 wireless data standard in the 2 4Ghz spectrum This is an ISM band technology which is license free worldwide This radio technology was chosen to maximize battery life and minimize cost Communications Protocol The HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System uses a time slot based communications protocol Each node is assigned a slot when it is found by the HOBOnode Receiver All HOBOnode Sensors take their measurements at the same time at the start of the one minute cycle and then transmit their data during their assigned time slot Network ID Because it is possible to have more than on HOBOnode Network running in the same area it is important that unique network IDs are assigned so that the networks can co exist peacefully A unique network ID consists of two elements an RF channel and a Unique ID any number from 0 to 4095 If two HOBOnode Networks are being configured it is best to select different channels for them to use Although they can share a channel there is a potential for interference New HOBOnodes and HOBOnode Re
28. e readings that must be outside of the limits for the alarm to be triggered or cleared 4 Enter Notes Optional 5 Check the Email Notification box if you want to be notified via email when the alarm trips If you have not already setup Alarm Email Configuration you will be taken to the HOBOnode Viewer Configuration Wizard Click Next at each window until you get to the Alarm Email Configuration window See Running the HOBOnode Viewer Configuration Wizard for details on setting up alarms OEREN Select Alarm Type Temp 1 Outside range 0 Lower Limit fespe for 11 data points o Upper Limit Notes n a Email Notification Current reading 0 198 FEAE Cancel Remove Alarm Save Alarm When alarms are configured they are also displayed on the plot as shown below The red portion of the plot indicates the upper limit of the alarm threshold while the blue portion shows the lower limit HOBOnode Viewer Utility File Network Plotting View Help HOBOnode Network Plot by Node Plot by Measurement Data Search Print to PDF file ds Temp3 80 78 76 74 72 70 68 66 06 00 00 12 00 00 18 00 00 00 00 00 06 00 00 10 27 2011 06 00 00 Temp F Temp1 A AM an as FSE yyy Temp F ES 64 06 00 00 12 00 00 18 00 00 00 00 00 06 00 00 10 27 2011 06 00 00 Temp2 76 74 72 zo Oded 68 Temp F 06 00 00 12 00 00 18 00 00 00 00 00 06 00 00 arim
29. f onsetcomp com 22 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Linking Nodes to the HOBOnode Receiver Now that the nodes are activated they are ready to be linked to the HOBOnode Receiver To link nodes right click the Receiver icon and select Send Command gt Start Auto Search Reset Start Manual Search Stop Manual Search Auto Search Set Network ID 3 Send Command NOTE If you are using HOBOnode Repeaters the receiver will search for and claim any HOBOnodes or HOBOnode Repeaters within its range After you deploy the system you will initiate a Search on the HOBOnode Repeaters which will then claim HOBOnodes in their area While the HOBOnode Receiver is searching for nodes the yellow Search LED on the receiver will blink and Searching will appear in the receiver icon in HOBOnode viewer as shown below When the node is linked an entry will appear for the node in the Serial Number table and an icon for the node will appear in the Network Tree under the Receiver NOTE If you see that the entry has appeared in the Serial Number table but the icons have not yet appeared in the Network Tree click the Refresh Network Tree button AutoSearch on Lost Node If you have AutoSearch on Lost Node enabled default the network will automatically attempt to reconnect to a node if it is lost The HOBO Receiver auto searches every hour for lost nodes If it does not find any within four minutes the first HOBOnode Repeater
30. gular maintenance If cleaning rinse the sensor with mild soap and fresh water Calibration The HOBOnode Soil Moisture Sensor comes pre calibrated for most soil types If however your soil type has high sand or salt content the standard calibration will not be accurate In such cases you will need to convert the data provided by the probe with a specific calibration for your individual soil type To determine the soil specific calibration formula refer to the Calibrating ECH20 Soil Moisture Probes application note available at http www onsetcomp com support faq sensor notes soil moisture smart sensor onsetcomp com 31 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Installation Guidelines The HOBOnode Soil Moisture Sensor measures the water content in the space immediately adjacent to the probe surface Air gaps or excessive soil compaction around the probe can profoundly influence soil water content readings Do not mount the probes adjacent to large metal objects such as metal poles or stakes Maintain at least 8 cm 3 inches of separation between the probe and other objects Any objects other than soil within 8 cm 3 inches of the probe can influence the probe s electromagnetic field and adversely affect output readings Steps To install the probe 1 Use a thin implement like a trenching shovel gardening spade or flat bar to make a pilot hole in the soil Make sure the hole is straight in the direction you will be orient
31. h the HOBOnode Receiver 2 Move the HOBOnode Repeater toward your desired deployment location making sure it is still able to communicate with the HOBOnode Receiver Note It is helpful to have someone remain at the computer to help you verify communications while you are moving the HOBOnode Repeater in the field 3 Continue moving it closer to the desired deployment location while checking for communications along the way If you find the green OK LED stops blinking once you reach your desired deployment location then move it back to the last location where communications were stable in your testing Installing a Grounding Kit and Charge Dissipation Terminal To prevent damage from lightning the mast or tri pod with the HOBOnode Repeater must be grounded when deploying it in an open field Use a Grounding Kit or equivalent materials Important Do not install a grounding rod until you have completed Step 9 and located the optimal position for the HOBOnode Repeater to communicate with the HOBOnode Receiver In addition for deployments in open fields it is recommended that you mount a charge dissipation terminal on a pole near the HOBOnode Repeater to reduce the chances of a lightning strike in the immediate area Mount the charge dissipation terminal on a separate pole higher than the highest point of the HOBOnode Repeater antenna One resource for charge dissipation terminals is http www allteccorp com resources brochures TerraStat_Brochure pd
32. ing the probe See Installation Considerations below For deeper installations excavate down to just above the level you wish to measure and then install the probe as described above If you need to calibrate your probe for the soil you may want to gather soil samples from each sample depth at this time 2 Insert the probe into the hole making sure the entire length of the probe is covered 3 Insert a shovel into the soil a few inches away from the probe and gently force soil toward the probe to provide good contact between the probe and the soil 4 Water the soil surrounding the sensor to facilitate settling of the soil Installation Considerations e The probe can be oriented in any direction However orienting the flat side perpendicular to the surface of the soil will minimize effects on downward water movement e Secure the sensor cable to the mounting pole or tripod with cable ties e The gray tube on the sensor cable that houses the smart sensor electronics is weatherproof mount it to the pole or tripod outside the logger enclosure with cable ties e Ifyou are running sensor cables along the ground Onset recommends that you use conduit to protect against animals lawn mowers exposure to chemicals etc e Do not excessively pack or compress the soil adjacent to the sensor The soil should contact the sensor surface but should not be packed e IMPORTANT When removing the probe from the soil do not pull it out of the
33. node Repeater to Receiver or Repeater 0 8 to 1 6 km 0 5 to 1 mile with clear Line of Sight typical Any obstructions such as crops tree canopies hills walls or heavy precipitation will reduce these ranges significantly The 2 4 GHz band used by HOBOnodes is more susceptible to range reductions from obstructions than lower frequency wireless signals Maximum Number of HOBOnodes and 50 HOBOnode Repeaters Maximum Number of HOBOnode A Repeaters in a series Environmental Rating HOBOnodes and HOBOnode Receiver NEMA 6P IP68 Temperature sensor probe is rated for 1 year immersion in fresh water lt 50 C 122 F HOBOnode Repeaters NEMA 4X HOBOnode and HOBOnode Repeater 20 to 50 C 4 to 122 F Operating Range With optional Lithium Batteries 40 to 50 C 40 to 122 F HOBOnode Receiver Operating Range 40 to 50 C 40 to 122 F HOBOnode Receiver Communication to PC 1 8 m 6 ft USB cable can be extended with optional extension cable Measurement Range 40 to 100 C 40 to 212 F O to 100 0 to 1 0 volumetric water content m m The sensor is capable of providing readings outside the standard volumetric water content range This is helpful in diagnosing sensor operation and installation Accuracy 0 21 C from 0 to 50 C 0 38 F from 3 1 0 031 m m 32 to 122 F See Temperature Accuracy Chart below Resolution 0 02 at 25 C 0 07 0 0007 m m 0 04 F at 7
34. om the groove between the case and the cap 2 Remove the cap on the case by twisting it counterclockwise and slide the PC board partially out of the case NOTE If the desiccant pack falls out when you remove the cap make sure you replace it 3 Locate the brown Set Clear button on the board and hold it down for two seconds The three LEDs will flash briefly to indicate that the device is activated If the node does not activate then it may have already been activated To clear the node hold down the button for five seconds then try the activation procedure again 4 Slide the PC board back into the case and turn the cap clockwise to secure When sliding the PC board into the case align the edge of the board with the grooves in the side of the case so that the board slides all the way back into position 5 Reinstall the rubber spacer aligning the tab with the ridge on the top of the case Activating and Setting Up HOBOnode Repeaters NOTE If you are replacing the Alkaline batteries with Onset supplied Lithium batteries see nstalling Lithium Batteries in the Maintenance section onsetcomp com 15 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Activate HOBOnode Repeaters You must activate your HOBOnode Repeater s so that they can be linked to the HOBOnode Receiver Once you have activated a HOBOnode Repeater or HOBOnode you will not have to reactivate it unless you deactivate it or you change the Network ID of the HOBOnode Receiver
35. ou to view current conditions through a remote sensor receive alarm notifications and log data on your PC without having to run cables through the field The HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless Sensors are easy to deploy and move There are no cables to run through crops or walls you are not limited by physical cable length limits and there is less chance for losing measurements from cable damage Benefits Uses Integrated solar recharging allows the system to run for multiple years without replacing batteries Real time data graphs Notification of tripped alarms can be sent to your email account or cell phone via email Data can be exported for use in other programs HOBOnode Repeaters reduce Line of Site restrictions Research grade reliability and accuracy Small size for easy deployment Wide operating range The HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System is ideal for Crop and Irrigation Management Agricultural Research Ecology Greenhouse Management Building Management outside temperature Landscape Management Components The following components make up a HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless Receiver Part W RCVR USB HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless Temperature Sensor Part W TMB HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless Soil Moisture Sensor Part W SMC HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless Repeater Part W REPEATER HOBOnode Viewer Utility free download onsetcomp com 5 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide HOBOnode O
36. our Network Administrator Skip and configuro tater ss send est Emad m for this information lt Back Next gt Cancel If you are using a private e mail you can gat this information from the provider Check here if you want to skip this configuration After you enter all information See SMTP Settings for click here to send a test e mail details In the Recipient Addresses box enter the email addresses for any accounts that you want to receive alarm notifications To have a text message sent to your cell phone enter the email address of your cell phone number Ask your cell provider for the format this is often available online Note If you click Send Test Email only the first email address in the Recipient Addresses list will receive a test message You must configure the SMTP Settings to allow mail to get from the HOBOnode Network to your email account See SMTP Settings for details Check Skip and configure later if you want to bypass this screen To configure alarm notification later go to File gt Setup to re run the Setup Wizard 5 Click Next to proceed The Complete Setup dialog appears 6 If you want HOBOnode Viewer to launch each time you start your computer check the Run at startup box onsetcomp com 11 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide 7 Click Finish to complete the installation ze HOBOnode Viewer Utility Setup fo foe rx Completing the HOBOnode Viewer setup wizard You are now ready to begin using
37. owing Air 0 193 to 0 139 Water 0 521 to 0 557 4 Conduct a Distilled Water test Insert the probe in a room temperature container of fresh water completely covering the entire ECH20 probe Compare the value in the status screen with the following Air 0 193 to 0 139 Water 0 521 to 0 557 If these tests pass your sensor is working properly If not please contact Onset for assistance If you believe your sensor is defective or broken you can send the smart sensor back to Onset for testing if needed Contact Onset or your place of purchase for a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number and associated costs before sending it Installing Lithium Batteries The HOBOnodes and HOBOnode Repeaters are shipped with Alkaline batteries You can also use Onset supplied Lithium batteries Note When replacing Alkaline batteries with Lithium you must also replace the desiccant to Onset supplied desiccant Part DESICCANT2 onsetcomp com 39 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide To install Lithium batteries 1 Remove the board from the case 2 Remove the existing batteries from the battery compartment 3 Install the Lithium batteries 4 Move the battery jumper HOBOnodes The battery jumper is located on the opposite side of the board from the battery compartment Remove the shunt from the A position and move it to the L position Move shunt from position A to position L HOBOnode Repeaters Remove the shun
38. peaters come from the factory with a blank network ID Once a device is linked to a HOBOnode Receiver it will only respond to that HOBOnode Receiver The network ID can be cleared from a device if you need to change it Packets In the simplest exchange a HOBOnode is connected directly to a HOBOnode Receiver In this case the HOBOnode will send a packet to the Receiver The HOBOnode Receiver receives and verifies the packet s validity unique network ID CRC et sends a Reply packet to the device and forwards the packet to HOBOnode Viewer host software For reliability purposes packet reply exchanges are retried between nodes four times Lost Node A device becomes lost when it has not had a successful packet reply exchange 4 times in a row By default the HOBOnode Receiver will automatically search for lost nodes once per hour Sending Commands Commands sent to devices must be carried in the reply packet generated in the packet reply exchange This means a command can only move one hop through a HOBOnode Repeater in the network each minute So a command to a device that is four hops down in the network may take up to four minutes to reach the device The main commands are Start Manual Search Stop Manual Search and Auto Search Standards The HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System uses the IEEE 802 15 4 wireless data standard in the 2 4 GHz ISM band which is license free for worldwide use HOBOnode Viewer Utility System Requirements
39. r is only supported for Windows NOTE HOBOnode Viewer requires Microsoft NET Framework version 3 5 installed If you do not have NET installed it will automatically be downloaded with HOBOnode Viewer HOBOnode Viewer and Microsoft NET Framework can be downloaded from the following location http www onsetcomp com support software_utilities You will have to restart your computer after the installation is complete NOTE For installation on Windows Vista or Windows 7 right click the installer and select Run as administrator Run the HOBOnode Viewer Utility Setup Wizard Set Up and Connect the HOBOnode Receiver Activate HOBOnodes Activate and Set Up HOBOnode Repeaters Link nodes to the HOBOnode Receiver Add Labels to Nodes Optional Configure Alarms Verify Proper Operation Deployment Perform the following steps after you have performed the initial setup in an office or lab environment 10 Deploy System 11 Re link HOBOnodes and HOBOnode Repeaters Perform an Auto Search from HOBOnode Viewer to re link all devices Running the HOBOnode Viewer Utility Setup Wizard l Run the HOBOnode Viewer Utility Setup Wizard and follow the prompts NOTE To run the application on Windows Vista or Windows 7 right click on the HOBOnode Viewer Utility exe and select Run as administrator For Vista Pro you can run the application as in Vista Home or you can disable User Access Controls from the Control Panel gt Sec
40. rds NOTE For information on using the HOBO Receiver or HOBO Repeater a GPS system to align the that this Repeater will be linking to antenna see the HOBOnode Wireless System User Guide Mounting Bracket Saddle Clamp 2 Slide the U bolts around the pole and through the holes in the Saddle Clamp and then Mounting Bracket 3 On the other side of the bracket slide the bracket over the ends of the U bolt then the washer and then screw on the nut Mast U bolt A Nut Washer Side View onsetcomp com 20 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Attach HOBOnode Repeater to Mounting Plate The HOBOnode Repeater comes with a Mounting Kit for mounting the repeater to a tripod See the Mounting Kit documentation for details 1 Remove the cover from the case 2 attach the HOBOnode Repeater to the mounting plate using the 4 screws that are included in the Mounting Kit Connect Antennas to HOBOnode Repeater NOTE Before you permanently attach the cover to the case apply a thin layer of grease provided with case to all four sides of the cover For a brief video showing this procedure go to http www onsetcomp com support tech_tips 1 Slide the cable through the hole in the case and screw onto the appropriate cable port Tighten the connection using a 5 16 wrench until snug Do not over tighten 2 Line the edge of the cover with a thin layer of gre
41. rting HOBOnode Viewer will also reset the counts You may want to reset the counts to start a new round of debugging or trouble shooting to see how many packets have been missed in a specific period of time or simply because you do not wish to see the information e Receiver Status Select Network gt Receiver Status to view the status of your HOBOnode Receiver Receiver Status la E Description Value Network 10 Channel 17 Unique Id 0 Battery 100 e Network Statistics Select Network gt Network Statistics to view statistics on your HOBOnode network Network Statistics co Description Value Good Packets 3076 Bad Packets 0 Active Nodes A Total Hodes 2 On Since 12292008 2 54 18 PM Current Time 12302008 4 32 20 PM Last SuboS earch 12 29 2008 2 54 18 Phi onsetcomp com 44 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Plotting Menu Use the Plotting Menu options to manage your data plots HOBOnode Viewer Utility Auto Scroll on Update File Network View Help HOBDnode Netwo Set Maximum Plot Points Display Plot Points Clear All Plats e Auto Scroll on Update Select Plotting gt Auto Scroll on Update If Auto scroll on Update is enabled default data in logging or debugging views will automatically scroll down as new data is received Disable this option if you want to hold the view in place to examine specific data e
42. s command options HOBO Device Table Raw Packets Label Model Time Reading Receiver 2246491 W RCYA LISE 1 7 2009 10 50 53 4M Thermostat 2236518 W TME 1 7 2009 10 51 03 AM 20 94 C 100 Outside 225547 W TME 12722009 10 50 25 AM 2ra C Full Repeater 246500 W REPEATER 1 47 2003 10 51 09 AM 100 Window 2236499 W TME 12722009 10 51 12 AM 20 20 C Full Zi HOBOnade Metwork Connected onsetcomp com 34 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Viewing Data by Node Select the Plot by Node tab to view a separate graph for each HOBOnode Sensor in your network onsetcomp com BOnode Viewer Uti File Network Plotting View Help HOBOnode Network Piot by Mode Plot by Measurement Data Search su pora Thermostat 21 0 19 18 17 1231 01 03 01 05 12 31 2008 00 00 00 Temp C Outside Temp C SANA 12 31 01 03 01 05 Window Temp C Ned 1231 01 03 01 05 12 31 2008 00 00 00 35 Temp C Thermostat 01 09 01 09 2009 00 00 00 Temp C Outside 0107 01 09 01 09 2009 00 00 00 01 07 0109 01 09 2009 00 00 00 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Viewing Data by Measurement Type Select the Plot by Measurement tab to view a graph for each sensor type in your network All sensors for a particular type will be plotted on one graph e HOBOnode Viewer Utility eller rer File
43. t from the A position and move it to the B position E i m a ia Move shunt from par LN ri d i Zi Z position A to n en EEA position B onsetcomp com 40 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Debugging There are a number of debugging and logging options in HOBOnode Viewer If you are working with Onset Technical Support on an issue you may be asked to enable debugging options and send a log file to Onset Viewing Receiver Status To view status information on the HOBOnode Receiver select Network gt Receiver Status from the menu e Receiver Status E 3 Description Value Network ID EDOD Battery 100 Viewing Network Statistics To view statistics on the network such as packet information and the number of linked nodes select Network gt Network Statistics from the menu me Network Statistics Description Value Good Packets 3076 Bad Packets 0 Active Nodes 2 Total Hodes 2 On Since 12292008 2 54 18 PM Current Time 1230 2008 4 32 20 PM Last Autos earch 12 29 2008 2 54 15 Phi onsetcomp com 41 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Problems Resolutions lam seeing extreme sensor readings If you are seeing extreme sensor readings make sure that the sensor cable is properly plugged into the HOBOnode PC board My plots are not appearing in HOBOnode Viewer If you are not seeing the Plot by Node
44. ttached to the antenna up to the top of the mast EEn Omni Antenna _ Mounting Bracket Cable Assemble Directional Antenna The Directional Antenna is in the white box labeled Antenna 8 This antenna connects the HOBOnode Repeater to the HOBOnode Receiver When the HOBOnode Repeater is deployed the antenna should be pointing as directly at the HOBOnode Receiver as possible to optimize the connection You may find it helpful to use a GPS location system if the HOBOnode Repeater is located a great distance from the HOBOnode Receiver Parts e Reflector Grid two halves e Small Reflector and six bolts in small white box e Mounting Hardware in bubble wrap Required Tools e 5 16 wrench onsetcomp com 19 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Follow the steps in the illustration below to assemble the antenna 1 Attach two halves of Reflector Grid and secure top and bottom with 2 short bolts a 2 Insert feed into hole in center of grid cable first y B Mounting Bracket 3 Slide Mounting Bracket over cable and Feed flush to grid Small Reflector 5 Attach Small Reflector to top of feed using the screw that comes inserted into top of feed __ 4 Secure Bracket to grid using 4 long bolts Reflector Grid Mount Directional Antenna to Tripod or Pole 1 Hold the antenna assembly up against the mast Make sure the antenna is pointing towa
45. tton for 2 seconds see Activating HOBOnodes on page 15 Moving a HOBOnode If you move a HOBOnode to a new location you may need to re link it to the HOBOnode Receiver or a HOBOnode Repeater if it is moved out of range or Line of Sight After you move the HOBOnode check the Network Tree in HOBOnode Viewer and see if it is still linked If it is not linked there are two options e AutoSearch for Lost Node If you have AutoSearch on Lost Node enabled the network will automatically reconnect to the node if it is within range of a HOBOnode Receiver or HOBOnode Repeater The HOBO Receiver auto searches every hour for lost nodes If it does not find any within 4 minutes the first HOBOnode Repeater in the hierarchy will search for 4 minutes This will continue with all HOBOnode Repeaters until the HOBOnode is found e Manual Search If you have moved a HOBOnode and you want it to link to a specific HOBOnode Receiver or HOBOnode Repeater right click on the devices icon in HOBOnode Viewer and select Send Command gt Start Manual Search Verifying Accuracy of the HOBOnode Soil Moisture Sensor To quickly verify the functionality of the HOBOnode Soil Moisture Sensor perform the following steps 1 Wash the probe with water and let it dry 2 Goto the Plot by Measurement window in HOBOnode Viewer 3 Conduct an air test Hold the sensor by the cable letting the sensor hang freely in the air and compare the value in the status screen with the foll
46. u use a Solar Radiation Shield Part RS3 Solar radiation can significantly affect the air temperature readings The exception to this is if you are using the sensor for frost warnings in which case it should be deployed in open air for fastest response When mounting the probe care should be taken to thermally isolate the sensor from the mounting surface to ensure accurate air temperature readings Onset recommends that the probe be protected from direct exposure to the weather This will prolong the sensor s accuracy Install the Radiation Shield Mount the HOBOnode Temperature Sensor in the radiation shield as shown below The clearance between mounting bracket and radiation shield ceiling is 65 mm 2 5 inches Measure the sensor s placement accordingly 1 Secure the cable to the mounting bracket C with cable ties B 2 Carefully place the radiation shield A over the sensor 3 Attach to mounting bracket with knurled nuts D being careful not to over tighten La M d y N AR h E AUS ZIN a TA A Sensor not included 4 Attach mounting bracket wall post or tripod To use included screws E as shown in the diagram above pre drill 2 4 mm ee inch holes in wood or 2 75 mm q inch holes in metal Or fasten with hose clamp F as shown in diagram below onsetcomp com 30 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Deploying the HOBOnode Soil Moisture Sensor Operating Environment
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48. urity Center onsetcomp com 10 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide 2 Alarm Email Configuration A Configure SMTP settings t tre alarm notificat email Enter address that you wish vale bi il di A to be sent an e mail when In the General Information pane make sure you select your desired units Once you select the units they cannot be changed so make sure you select the correct one HOEOnode Viewer Utility Setup General Information Required information used by HOBOnode Viewer Utility A To continue please enter the required information below Be sure to choose the measurement units you wish HOBOnode Viewer Utility bo work with User Information Name Onset Company Computer Uniks Click Next to proceed The Alarm Email Configuration dialog appears Configure email settings If you want to have alarm notifications sent to your email address you must enter the address or addresses and configure the SMTP Settings a HOBOnode Viewer Utility Setup e jaa SMTP Settings You must configure this section so that e mail can an alarm is tripped Recipient Addresses Telnaes inate wal alton by a rika get from the HOBOnode To send to a cell phone Pi tente ei a Network to your mail enter the mail address for Bess use SEL a ee MANSE your phone o Server Address AED If you are within a See Email Configuration for Fork mi Password corporate network see details eeen y
49. usernametyour donain com your Gmail password Email Address Sending an Alarm to a Cell Phone HOBOnode Viewer Utility Setup Alarm Email Configuration Configure your SMTP settings to recetve alarm notifications via amal eouraddrescDprovmidar com Tips separate flipi armid addrersas by a sarmi colon Reop ent Addresses SMTP Settings CG Wf use SSL A Server Address smipogmad com Boo use Authentication D Pot 587 E Password tt lt Back edo ee To send an email to your cell phone when an alarm occurs enter the email address for your cell phone Following are the formats for some cell phone providers For others contact your provider You can usually obtain this information online Alltel 10 digit phone number message alltel com Example 2125551212 message alltel com AT amp T 10 digit phone numberl txt att net Example 2125551212 txt att net Boost Mobile 10 digit phone number l myboostmobile com Example 2125551212 myboostmobile com Sprint 10 digit phone number messaging sprintpcs com Example 2125551234 messaging sprintpcs com T Mobile 10 digit phone number tmomail net Example 4251234567 tmomail net Verizon 10 digit phone number vtext com Example 5552223333 vtext com Virgin Mobile USA 10 digit phone number vmobl com Example 5551234567 vmobl com onsetcomp com 52 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide Onset Computer Corporation 47
50. utdoor Wireless Temperature Sensor The HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless Temperature Sensor can be used in air soil or water The sensor is designed to last at least one year in water as warm as 50 C 122 F If the sensor is continually exposed to water for more than a year it will eventually drift Exposure to water above 50 C 122 F is not recommended and may significantly reduce the life of the sensor HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless Soil Moisture Sensor The HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless Soil Moisture Sensor measures the dielectric constant of soil in order to determine its volumetric water content The dielectric constant of water is much higher than that of air or soil minerals which makes it a sensitive measure of the water content During operation values of O to 0 5 m m are physically possible Battery Options The HOBOnodes and HOBOnode Repeaters are shipped with rechargeable alkaline batteries that get recharged by the internal solar panel Use Onset supplied lithium batteries for increased operating temperature range down to 40 C 40 F and when using in applications with elevated temperatures Lithium batteries are not rechargeable Accessories e Lithium AAA 2 pack Part HRB LI AAA e USB active extension cable 16 ft Part CABLE USB EXT e 2 meter Tripod Kit Part M TPB KIT e Replacement batteries e Replacement desiccant Part DESICCANT2 e Radiation Shield Part RS3 optional for HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless Temperatur
51. wn on your computer If you connect the receiver to a USB port on your monitor do not enable the shut down option on your monitor If the HOBOnode Receiver is without power for more than three days you will need to perform a manual search to re link to HOBOnodes and HOBOnode Repeaters When the Receiver has connected the Receiver information will appear in the Device Table and the Receiver icon will appear in the Configuration Tree This may take up to two minutes onsetcomp com 13 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide when the Receiver has connected Head Nebwork Fiol by Node Piot by Meacurmant Dala Search _ A to HOBOnode Viewer an icon will appear in the Network Tree and the Receiver information will appear in the Device Table ee Viane Set HOBOnode Network ID for Receiver Before you activate HOBOnodes you should set the HOBOnode Network ID for the HOBOnode Receiver to make your HOBOnode Network unique from any other HOBOnode or wireless networks that may be in the area NOTE This is for your HOBOnode network only If there is another wireless network in the area choose an RF Channel different than those already in use RF Channels only apply to 802 15 4 devices 1 Right click on the Receiver icon in the Network Tree 2 Select Send Command gt Set Network ID Send Command Reset Start Manual Search Stop Manual Search Auto Search Set Network ID
52. xport the data in whatever local time zone you desire using the UTC Offset option 1 Click on the Data Search tab HORDrade Metal Plat bp Hede Party besanan Daa each Click ner GENE z el 5 Click Generate 2 Select the node or Data Streams nodes for which you oe SA 2E ak er en Y _ et creme SH ZEN Ean akin head KITE want to export data two 5 Select the data stream s you want to export Fte Listes n ole bom cued eere 3 Change the time range Fem Gl den IGOR DE g for the data if desired Ta dd IA 4 Change Offset from 7 TT S 6 Click Save Data UTC if required Brads Mtra Conrad Printing Plots to PDF Files To print a plot to a PDF file 1 Click the Plot by Monitor or Plot by Measurement tab 2 Click the Print to PDF file button HOBOnode Viewer Utility File Network Plotting View Help HOBOnode Network Plot by Node Plot by Measurement Data Search Printto PDF file onsetcomp com 37 HOBOnode Outdoor Wireless System User s Guide 3 Make sure the doPDF v7 icon is selected as shown below and click Print 2 Print General Select Printer Fax HP Photosmart Plus B20 a m 4 ij Status Ready E Print ta file Location Comment Find Printer Page Range All Number of copies 1 D Selection Current Page Oram B Oee nr lele Enter either a single page number or a single page range For example 5 12 Apoy
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