HOBO MicroRX Cellular Web-enabled Monitoring Station (Wired Sensors)
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An easy-to-deploy, low-cost cellular field monitoring solution. With a compact size and rugged design, the MicroRX Station offers long-term, reliable environmental monitoring.
| Measurements | 4-20mA, Amp Hour (Ah), Barometric Pressure, Current AC, Differential Pressure, Humidity, kWh, Leaf Wetness, Light Intensity, PAR/Quantum Light, pH, Power Factor (PF), Pressure, Pulse, Rainfall, Soil Moisture, Temperature, Volt-Amp Reactive hour, Volt-Amps (VA), Voltage AC, Voltage DC, Watt Hours (Wh), Watts (W), Wind Direction, Wind Speed |
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| Data Available By | Online, Email, GSM (Cellular) |
To see the full specifications for this product, please see the product manual under the Resources tab.
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Operating Range |
RX2101 and RX2103: -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F) |
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Smart Sensor Connectors |
5 |
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Smart Sensor Network Cable Length |
100 m (328 ft) maximum |
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Smart Sensor Data Channels |
Maximum of 15 (some smart sensors use more than one data channel; see sensor manual for details) |
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Logging Rate |
1 minute to 18 hours |
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Time Accuracy |
±8 seconds per month in 0° to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) range; |
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Battery Type/Power Source |
RX2102 and RX2104: Integrated 1.7 watt solar panel and NiMH rechargeable battery pack; optional AC power adapter (P-AC-1) or external solar panel (SOLAR-xW) can be used in place of integrated solar panel |
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Battery Life |
RX2102 and RX2104 Battery Life: Typical 3–5 years when operated in the temperature range -20° to 40°C (-4° to 104°F); operation outside this range will reduce the battery service life. Maximum connection rates with built-in solar panel, in full sun:
Maximum connection rates with external 5W or 15W solar panels:
Battery life without solar recharging, with hourly connections and
RX2101 and RX2103 Battery Life: Battery life with daily connections:
Battery life with hourly connections and 1 minute logging:
Note: Deployments in areas with weak cellular strength could reduce battery life. |
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Memory |
16 MB, 1 million measurements, continuous logging |
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Alarm Notification Latency |
Logging interval plus 2–4 minutes, typical |
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Enclosure Access |
Hinged door secured by two latches with eyelets for use with user-supplied padlocks |
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LCD |
LCD is visible from 0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F); the LCD may react slowly or go blank in temperatures outside this range |
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Materials |
Outer enclosure: Polycarbonate/PBT blend with brass inserts; Interior: Polycarbonate/PBT; Gasket: Silicone foam; Cable channel: Santoprene™ TPE; U-Bolts (not included): Steel with zinc dichromate finish |
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Dimensions |
19.95 x 13.68 x 7.49 cm (7.85 x 5.39 x 2.95 in.) |
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Weight |
678 g (23.9 oz) |
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Mounting |
Optional U-bolts are compatible with masts up to 4.14 cm (1.63 in.) mast diameter; can also be mounted with zip ties or mounted to a flat surface with screws |
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Environmental Rating |
Weatherproof enclosure, NEMA 4X and IP66 (requires proper installation of cable channel system) |
| Wireless Radio |
GSM/GPRS/EDGE: Quad band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz |
| Antenna |
4G LTE |
HOBO RX2101/RX2102 MicroRX Station
Grease packet
Cable ties
Screws and washers
Six AA lithium batteries (RX2101 battery-powered station)
Battery pack (RX2102 solar-powered station)
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The new web-enabled HOBO® MicroRX Station is a rugged, easy-to-deploy, low-cost cellular remote field monitoring solution. With a compact size and rugged design, the MicroRX Station offers long-term, reliable environmental monitoring. Configurable station-side alarms provide immediate notification of critical conditions, and Onset’s cloud-based LI-COR Cloud platform makes it easy to view, access, and share your data.
Key Features
- Monitor multiple environmental parameters, with inputs for up to five plug-and-play smart sensors (see Measurements below)
- Powerful web-based access to your data with LI-COR Cloud web-based software: view and manage your water level measurements, configure alarms, create custom dashboards, and view your data on any device with an internet connection.
- Station-side alarms triggered at time of measurement
- Real-time monitoring with up to 10-minute connection rates via 4G cellular data plans.
- Compact IP66/NEMA 4X enclosure
- Two power options:
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- Model RX2102 - Integrated 1.7 W solar panel with rechargeable battery pack (for extra solar power, a 5W or 15W external solar panel can be added to the RX2102)
- Model RX2101 - User-replaceable AA lithium batteries.
Requires an RX data plan (see options above), which must be renewed annually. The station comes with a SIM card installed; you can use your own if needed.
Note: If you need to monitor water level/flow, see MicroRX Station RX2100-WL.