HOBO Weather Station Kit
- Rugged Double-Weatherproof, Tamper-Proof Enclosure
- Attach up to 15 Smart Sensors
- Optional Analog Inputs with Sensor Excitation
- Includes Relay for User-Defined Alarm Conditions
- Optional Data Shuttle Available for Collecting Measured Readings in Remote Area
Weather Station Kit Includes Base Unit w/ 10 Sensor Inputs and Rechargeable Battery, 5 Watt Solar Panel, Temperature/Humidity Sensor w/ 2 Meter Cable, Wind Speed and Direction w/ 3 Meter Cable, Full Cross Arm and Solar Radiation Shield
Overview of the HOBO U30-NRC-SYS-C Weather Station Starter Kit
The Onset HOBO U30-NRC-SYS-C is a prebuilt weather station starter kit that combines the rugged data logging U30 data logger with temperature, humidity, and windspeed & direction sensors. Also included in the kit are mounting accessories, solar panel, and a solar radiation shield for the temperature sensor. This kit combines all the popular sensor parameters in an easy to use out-of-the-box kit. At the heart of the kit is the U30 data logger that accepts up to 10 Smart Sensors. The included sensors only take up four channels leaving six available channels for expanding your station in the future. The Onset Smart Sensors are plug-and-play so all you need to do is plug them in and they are automatically recognized – no programing, wiring, or calibration necessary. The station is configured, and data viewed using HOBOware (free) or HOBOware Pro (paid) software. Just choose either the 2-meter or 3-meter tripod kit and you are ready to go!
Additional optional sensors include 4-20mA, AC Current, AC Voltage, Air Velocity, Amp Hour (Ah), Amps (A), Barometric Pressure, Carbon Dioxide, Compressed Air Flow, DC Current, DC Voltage, Differential Pressure, Gauge Pressure, Kilowatt Hours (kWh), Kilowatts (kW), Leaf Wetness, Light Intensity, Power Factor (PF), Pulse Input, Rainfall, Soil Moisture, Volatile Organic Comp., Volt-Amp Reactive, Volt-Amp Reactive hour, Volt-Amps (VA), Volts (V), Water Flow, Water Level, Watt Hours (Wh), and Watts (W).
Onset HOBO® U30 Main Unit Specifications
| Data Channels | Max. 15 Channels (Some Smart Sensors use more than 1 Channel) |
| Data Storage Capacity | 512K Maximum Storage (Number of Samples Dependant on External Sensors) |
| Sampling Rate | 1 Second to 18 Hours |
| Smart Sensor Compatiblility | Compatible with Onset Smart Sensors, Except S-BPA, S-TMA and S-THA |
| Logging Modes | Immediate, Timed Delay, or Push-Button Start Options |
| Memory Modes | Stop When Full; Wrap When Full |
| Sensor Inputs | 10 |
| Alarm Output Relay | Activated, Deactivated or Pulsed on User-Defined Sensor Alarms (Relay Configured as Normally Open or Normally Closed - Rated for 30 Volts and 1 Amp Max.) |
| Time Accuracy | 0 to 2 Seconds for first data point and ±5 Seconds per Week at 25°C (77°F) |
| Communications | Full Speed USB via USB mini-B Connector |
| Enclosure / Materials | Outer: ABS Blend with SS Hinge Pins, Bronze Inserts Inner: Polycarbonate with Bronze Inserts U-Bolts: Steel with Zinc Dichtomate Finish Inner: Silicone Rubber Cable Entry Channel: EPDM Rubber Cable Entry Bars: Alum. w/ ABS Plastic Thumb Screws |
| Enclosure Access | Hinged Door Secured by 2 Latches witEyelets for Securing with User-Supplied Padlocks |
| Mounting | 3.8 cm (1.5") Mast or Wall Mount |
| Sensor Network Cable Length | 100 Meters (328 ft) Maximum |
| Operating Range | Temperature: -20°C to 40°C (-4°F to 104°F) |
| Power Source | Battery: 4 Volt, 4.5AHr, Rechargeable Sealed Lead-Acid External Power: 1.2 Watt Solar Panel |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable Service Life: 3 - 5 Years Typical Use (Dependant Upon Environment and Operating Range) |
| Software Compatibility | HOBOware Version 3.5+ |
| OS Compatibility | Windows: Windows 11, 10 and 7 (32 and 64-Bit) Mac: OS X 10.6.x, 10.7.x and 10.8.x |
| Standards Compliance | Weatherproof Enclosure. Tested to NEMA 6 |
| Weight | 2 kg (4 lbs 10 oz) |
| Dimensions | 17.8cm x 11.7cm x 19.3cm (7.0" x 4.6" x 7.60") |
| Optional Analog Sensor Port Specifications | |
| Input Channels | (2) Single-Ended |
| Field Wiring | 2- or 3-wire via Screw Terminals on Detachable Connector |
| Input Range | User-Configurable: 0 to 20 mA DC, 0 to 20 VDC (Suitable for 2.5, 5, and 10 V Sensors) |
| Input Voltage | 0 to 24 VDC |
| Input Current | 0 to 24 mA DC |
| Current Source Impedance | Minimum: > 20 KΩ |
| Accuracy | ±0.25% of FSR from 50mV to FSV |
| Excitation Power | Switched 12 VDC, up to 50 mA; User-Selectable Warm-up from 5 msec to 2 Minutes |
