HOBO MicroRX Indoor Station

MicroRX Indoor Station

An easy-to-deploy, low-cost, cellular monitoring station for long-term, reliable monitoring in warehouses, cold storage facilities, data centers, museums, and other buildings.

HOBO MicroRX Indoor Station

Overview

An easy-to-deploy, low-cost cellular monitoring station for long-term, reliable monitoring of indoor conditions in warehouses, cold storage facilities, data centers, museums, commercial and residential buildings, and more. This station includes an integrated HOBOnet Manager for easy deployment with wireless HOBOnet sensors. The station also features inputs for up to five of HOBO research-grade plug-and-play sensors. Configurable station-side alarms trigger immediate notifications of critical conditions, and the LI-COR Cloud (formerly HOBOlink) software platform makes it easy to view, access, analyze, and share data.

HOBO MicroRX Indoor Station

Features

Compact size and integrated HOBOnet Manager for easy deployment
Scalable, with option to connect up to 50 wireless sensors; 600 m line-of-sight range
Inputs for five plug-and-play sensors
Includes AC power adapter and user-replaceable AA lithium batteries for battery back-up
Built-in LCD confirms proper setup and operation
Up to 10-minute connection rates via 4G cellular data plans
Cloud-based monitoring and data access through HOBOlink
Integrated mounting tabs for use with screws, zip ties, or U-bolts

HOBO MicroRX Indoor Station

Specifications

Station

Operating Range

RX2105: -40° to 60°C
-40° to 140°F

Smart Sensor Connectors

Smart Sensor Network Cable Length

100 m (328 ft) maximum

Smart Sensor Data Channels

Maximum of 15 (some smart sensors use more than one data channel; see sensor manual for details)

Logging Rate

1 minute to 18 hours

Time Accuracy

±8 seconds per month in 0° to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) range;
±30 seconds per month in -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F) range

Battery Type/Power Source

RX2105: AC power adapter (P-AC-1) and 6 AA 1.5 V lithium batteries

Battery Life/Power Source

RX2105:

Runs continuously with the included AC adapter.

Batteries can be used as a backup to AC power; battery life of 3 months with 1 minute logging and daily connections or 2 months with 1 minute logging and hourly connections, and with approximately 10 motes. Note: Deployments in areas with weak cellular strength could reduce battery life.

Alarm Notification Latency

Logging interval plus 2-4 minutes, typical

Enclosure Access

Hinged door secured by two latches with eyelets for use with user-supplied padlocks

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

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

Dimensions

19.95 x 13.68 x 7.49 cm (7.85 x 5.39 x 2.95 in.); see diagrams at left

Weight

678 g
23.9 oz

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

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
UMTS/HSPA+: Seven band 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100 MHz
LTE: Twelve Band 700/800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 MHz

Antenna

4G LTE

HOBO MicroRX Indoor Station

Manager

Operating Range

-25° to 60°C
-13° to 140°F

Radio Power

12.6 mW (+11 dBm) non-adjustable

Transmission Range

Reliable connection to 457.2 m (1,500 ft) line of sight at 1.8 m (6 ft) high
Reliable connection to 609.6 m (2000 ft) line of sight at 3 m (10 ft) high

Wireless Data Standard

IEEE 802.15.4

Radio Operating Frequencies

RX210x-922: 916â924 MHz
RX210x-921: 921 MHz
RX210x-900: 904-924 MHz
RX210x-868: 866.5 MHz

Modulation Employed

OQPSK

Offset Quadrature Phase Shift Keying

Data Rate

Up to 250 kbps, non-adjustable

Duty Cycle

<1%

Maximum Number of Motes