Designed
to fit into tight spaces and even tighter budgets, the new four-input HOBO®
Micro Station is the perfect choice for applications requiring
multi-channel monitoring of microclimates in one or more locations. The
Micro Station can be user-configured with up to four plug-in smart sensors
for research-grade measurements, and automatically recognizes each sensor
without complicated wiring, programming, or calibration.
Each Micro Station Logger can log over 500,000 measurements and will operate for up to one year using only four AA batteries. EEPROM memory retains collected data even if the batteries fail. Setting up the Logger, its start time and sampling rates, as well as data analysis, graphing and file export are accomplished in easy-to-use BoxCar® Pro 4.3. Field launch and data offload are made easy using HandCar® 1.1 on a Palm™ handheld or using Onset's Remote Modem with Remote Site Manager software, which has the option for automatic data forwarding over the internet via FTP or e-mail.
• Temperature
• Relative humidity
• Rainfall
• Soil moisture
• Wind speed and direction
• Solar radiation (Silicon Pyranometer Smart Sensor)
• Photosynthetic light (PAR)
| Flexible | ||
| Small size and low price make multi-channel micro-climate monitoring easy. | ||
| Select only the measurements you need from Onset’s research-grade smart sensors. | ||
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Scalable system size and flexible sensor mounting allow users to position the logger and sensors optimally. |
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| Easy to Use | ||
| Smart sensors offer plug and play logging simplicity. | ||
| Runs for one year on four user-replaceable AA batteries (typical). | ||
| BoxCar Pro 4.3 software for system launch, data analysis, graphing, and file export. | ||
| Remote Modem and Remote Site Manager software (optional) and an available phone line provide on-demand or automatic offload of data files with optional forwarding via email or FTP. (CABLE-HWS-F is required for use with the Remote Modem) | ||
| HandCar 1.1 provides users with the option for logger launch and data offload to a Palm™ handheld while in the field. | ||
| Reliable | ||
| 512K memory can store over one-half million measurements. | ||
| Non-volatile EEPROM memory retains data even if batteries fail. | ||
| Detailed Specifications | ||
| Operating Range: -20° to 50°C (-4° to 122°F) with alkaline batteries; -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F) with optional lithium batteries | ||
| Sensor Inputs: Up to 4 Onset smart sensors (including multiple-parameter sensors) | ||
| Communication: 38.4 K baud RS-232; 6 minutes for full 512 K offload with BoxCar Pro 4.3 | ||
| Dimensions: 18 cm x 23 cm x 10 cm (3.5” wide x 4.5” height x 2.125” depth) | ||
| Weight: 0.5 kg (1 lb) approximate | ||
| Memory: 512 kilobytes nonvolatile data storage (number of measurements depends on sensors used; sensors require from 8- to 12-bits per measurement) | ||
| Memory Modes: Stop when full, Wrap around when full | ||
| Operational Indicators: LEDs provide logging and network status | ||
| Logging Interval: 1 second to 9 hours, user-specified interval | ||
| Battery Life: 1 year typical use (up to 4 sensors with 10 min or longer logging interval) | ||
| Battery Type: Four standard AA alkaline batteries included (for operating conditions of -20° to 50°C [-4° to 122°F]); optional AA lithium batteries available (for operating conditions of -40° to 70°C [-40° to 158°F]) | ||
| Time Accuracy: 0 to 2 seconds for the first data point and ±3 seconds per week at 25°C (77°F) | ||
| Data Type: Supports measurement averaging based upon availability of supporting data from sensor | ||
| Logger Start Modes: Immediate, push-button, or delayed start options | ||
| Data Communication: Current reading while logging, offload while logging, or when stopped | ||
| Environmental Rating: Weatherproof | ||
| Mounting: Mount on flat surface 3.5” or wider; optional mast mounting kit for use on 4.1 cm (1 5/8”) diameter masts | ||
| Enclosure Access: Cover secured by four screws | ||
| Sensor network cable length: 100 meters (328 ft) maximum | ||
