Hobo International U10-003 User's Manual
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1. 95 RH non condensing Battery life year typical use 64K bytes 52 000 10 bit measurements Operating range 26 g 0 82 oz 45 x 60 x 20 mm 1 8 x 2 38 x 0 77 inches C The CE Marking identifies this product as complying with the relevant directives in the European Union EU Temperature Accuracy and Resolution resolution accurac a va oO Temperature Error deg C 20 30 40 Temperature deg C Plot A U10 RH Accuracy n e eee O aN a E t eee 3 5 2005 2006 Onset Computer Corporation Part MAN U10 003 Doc 11196 A N a Timebase Error ppm cn 75 100 1 25 jj T T T 20 0 20 40 60 Temperature C Plot C Connecting the logger The U Series logger requires an Onset supplied USB interface cable to connect to the computer If possible avoid connecting at temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 50 C 122 F 1 Plug the large end of the USB interface cable into a USB port on the computer 2 Plug the small end of the USB interface cable into the side of the logger as shown in the following diagram 3 Load and use logger software to operate the logger see software manual USB interface cable plugged into logger Important Press this button for 3 seconds when logger is launched with Trigger Start or press for 1 second to reco2. HOBO U10 Temp RH Data Logger Part U10 003 Inside this package e HOBO U10 Temp RH Logger measurements The HOBO U10 003 is a two channel Temperature Relative Humidity Data Logger with 10 bit resolution and capacity for 52 000 measurements The logger uses a direct USB interface for launching and data e Mounting kit with magnet hook and loop tape and 3 8 double sided tape readout by a computer HOBOware software is required for logger operation Visit www onsetcomp com for details Doc 11196 A MAN U10 003 Onset Computer Corporation Thank you for purchasing a HOBO data logger With proper care it will give you years of accurate and reliable Specifications Measmementianes perete 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F 8 RH 25 to 95 RH Temperature 0 4 C from 0 to 40 C 0 72 F from 32 to 104 F see Plot A RH 3 5 from 25 to 85 over the range of 15 to 45 C 59 to 113 F see Plot B 5 from 25 to 95 over the range of 5 to 55 C 41 to 131 F see Plot B Temperature 0 1 C at 25 C 0 2 F at 77 F see Plot A RH 0 07 25 C and 30 RH Drift Temperature 0 1 C year 0 2 F year RH lt 1 per year typical Response time in airflow of 1 m s 2 2 mph Accuracy Resolution Temperature 10 minutes typical to 90 RH 6 minutes typical to 90 ons i o o Ae 1 minute per month at 25 C 77 F Logging 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F 0 to
3. bility for any loss whatsoever shall not exceed the Purchaser s price of the product s The determination of suitability of products to the specific needs of the Purchaser is solely the Purchaser s responsibility THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES BEYOND THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY OFFERED WITH THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED IN THIS DOCUMENT THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTIBILITY OR FITNESS FOR A Note Static electricity may cause the logger to stop logging To avoid electrostatic discharge transport the logger in an anti static bag and ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface before handling the logger For more information about electrostatic discharge visit http www onsetcomp com support support html Mounting There are three ways to mount the logger using the materials in the mounting kit included with the logger e Use the hook and loop tape to affix the logger to a surface e Attach the magnet and then place the logger on a flat magnetic surface e Use the double sided tape to affix the logger to a surface Battery The logger requires one 3 Volt CR 2032 lithium battery Expected battery life varies based on the temperature and the frequency at which the logger is recording data the logging interval A new battery will typically last one year with logging intervals greater than one minute Deployments in extremely cold or hot tem
4. d up to 52 000 samples HOBO U10 Temp RH Data Logger Logger operation A light LED on the side of the logger confirms logger operation Light The following table explains when the logger blinks during logger operation USB port The logger is logging Blinks once every one to four seconds the shorter the logging interval the faster the light blinks blinks when logging a sample The logger is awaiting a start because it was launched in Start Blinks once every eight seconds until launch begins At Interval Delayed Start or Trigger Start mode The button on the logger is Blinks once every second while pressing the being pushed for a Trigger Start button and then flashes rapidly once you launch release the button The light then reverts to a blinking pattern based on the logging interval Using the RH sensor Your HOBO U10 Temp RH data logger has a temperature compensated user replaceable RH sensor In order to take humidity measurements temperature must be recorded as well as RH Conditions outside the recommended range may offset the RH signal Vapors may also affect the RH sensor The diffusion of chemicals into the sensor may cause a shift in both offset and sensitivity High levels of pollutants may cause permanent damage to the sensor The logger s RH sensor will be damaged if exposed to condensation It must not be exposed to fog mist or other condensing environments Protecting the logger The logge
5. e able to respond Onset Computer Corporation 470 MacArthur Blvd Bourne MA 02532 Mailing PO Box 3450 Pocasset MA 02559 3450 Phone 1 800 LOGGERS 1 800 564 4377 or 508 759 9500 Fax 508 759 9100 E mail loggerhelp onsetcomp com Internet www onsetcomp com Warranty Onset Computer Corporation Onset warrants to the original end user purchaser for a period of one year from the date of original purchase that the HOBO product s purchased will be free from defect in material and workmanship During the warranty period Onset will at its option either repair or replace products that prove to be defective in material or workmanship This warranty shall terminate and be of no further effect at the time the product is 1 damaged by extraneous cause such as fire water lightning etc or not maintained in accordance with the accompanying documentation 2 modified 3 improperly installed 4 repaired by someone other than Onset or 5 used in a manner or purpose for which the product was not intended THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES BEYOND THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY ABOVE IN NO EVENT SHALL ONSET BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS CONTRACT OR OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS CONTRACT INCLUDING BREACH OF WARRANTY NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY Limitation of Liability The Purchaser s sole remedy and the limit of Onset s lia
6. efore they are sent back to Onset or they may be returned to you Repair Policy Products that are returned after the warranty period or are damaged by the customer as specified in the warranty provisions can be returned to Onset with a valid RMA number for evaluation ASAP Repair Policy For an additional charge Onset will expedite the repair of a returned product Data back Service HOBO data loggers store data in nonvolatile EEPROM memory Onset will if possible recover your data Tune Up Service Onset will examine and retest any HOBO data logger 2005 2006 Onset Computer Corporation All rights reserved Part MAN U10 003 Doc 11196 A Patent 6 826 664 Onset and HOBO are registered trademarks of Onset Computer Corporation Other products and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners
7. ned intended or authorized for use in or with any nuclear installation or activity Products supplied by Onset are not designed intended or authorized for use in any aeronautical or related application Should any Onset supplied product or equipment be used in any application involving surgical implant or ingestion life support or where failure of the product could lead to personal injury or death or should any Onset supplied product or equipment be used in or with any nuclear installation or activity or in or with any aeronautical or related application or activity Purchaser will indemnify Onset and hold Onset harmless from any liability or damage whatsoever arising out of the use of the product and or equipment in such manner Returns Please direct all warranty claims and repair requests to place of purchase Before returning a failed unit directly to Onset you must obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number from Onset You must provide proof that you purchased the Onset product s directly from Onset purchase order number or Onset invoice number Onset will issue an RMA number that is valid for 30 days You must ship the product s properly packaged against further damage to Onset at your expense with the RMA number marked clearly on the outside of the package Onset is not responsible for any package that is returned without a valid RMA number or for the loss of the package by any shipping company Loggers must be clean b
8. peratures or logging intervals faster than one minute may significantly reduce battery life To replace the battery 1 Disconnect the logger from the computer 2 Open the case by unsnapping the side cover 3 Lift the circuit board and carefully push the battery out with a small blunt instrument or pull it out with your fingernail 4 Insert a new battery positive side facing up 5 Carefully realign the logger in the case and re close it A WARNING Do not cut open incinerate heat above 85 C 185 F or recharge the lithium battery The battery may explode if the logger is exposed to extreme heat or conditions that could damage or destroy the battery case Do not dispose of the logger or battery in fire Do not expose the contents of the battery to water Dispose of the battery according to local regulations for lithium batteries PARTICULAR PURPOSE NO INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY ONSET ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY OFFERED WITH THIS PRODUCT Indemnification Products supplied by Onset are not designed intended or authorized for use as components intended for surgical implant or ingestion into the body or other applications involving life support or for any application in which the failure of the Onset supplied product could create or contribute to a situation where personal injury or death may occur Products supplied by Onset are not desig
9. r can be permanently damaged by corrosion if it gets wet Protect it from condensation If it gets wet remove the battery immediately and dry the circuit board with a hair dryer before reinstalling the battery Do not let the board get too hot You should be able to comfortably hold the board in your hand while drying If your unit has an RH sensor it should be replaced if it became wet Service and Support As part of Onset s ongoing efforts to provide 100 customer satisfaction our Continuing Engineering Group constantly monitors and evaluates all of our products and software In the unlikely event any significant defect is found Onset will notify you If you find a defect please e mail us at loggerhelp onsetcomp com HOBO products are easy to use and reliable In the unlikely event that you have a problem with this instrument contact the company where you bought the logger Onset or an Onset Authorized Dealer Before calling you can evaluate and often solve the problem if you write down the events that led to the problem are you doing anything differently and if you visit the Technical Support section of the Onset web site at www onsetcomp com support html When contacting Onset ask for technical support and be prepared to provide the product number and serial number for the logger and software version in question Also completely describe the problem or question The more information you provide the faster and more accurately we will b
10. rd an event while logging If the logger has never been connected to the computer before it may take a few seconds for the new hardware to be detected Important If you configure the logger to start with a trigger start be sure to press and hold down the button on the front of the logger for at least three seconds when you want to begin logging When you release the button the light on the side of the logger will flash rapidly to indicate that logging has begun You can read out the logger while it continues to log stop it manually with the software or let it record data until the memory is full Refer to the software user s guide for complete details on launching reading out and viewing data from the logger Sample and event logging The logger can record two types of data samples and events Samples are the sensor measurements recorded at each logging interval for example the temperature every minute Events are independent occurrences triggered by logger activity Examples of events recorded asynchronously during deployment include when the logger is connected to the host when the battery is low end of a datafile once the logger is stopped and button pushes Press the button on the front of the logger for one second to record an event Both a button down and a button up event will be recorded This is useful if you want to mark the datafile at a particular point The logger stores 64K of data and can recor
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