HOBO U30-NRC Weather Station Starter Kit

The new HOBO Weather Station Starter Kit combines our most rugged data logging weather station with out-of-the-box convenience.

Features:
The new HOBO Weather Station Starter Kit combines our most rugged data logging weather station with out-of-the-box convenience. The U30/NRC accepts up to 10 plug-and-play Smart Sensors. Just plug in your sensor and it’s automatically recognized – no programming, wiring or calibration necessary. With this kit you can measure temperature, relative humidity, wind speed/direction. Simply select the HOBO Weather Station starter system and your choice of either a 2-Meter or 3-Meter Tripod Kit and go!

Kit includes:
HOBO U30 NRC data logger with 10 inputs (U30-NRC-000-10-S045-000 )
1.2W Solar Panel - SOLAR-1.2W
Temperature/RH Smart Sensor with 2-meter cable - S-THB-M002
Wind Speed Smart Sensor with 3-meter cable - S-WSA-M003
Wind Direction Smart Sensor with 3-meter cable - S-WDA-M003
Full Crossarm for Wind Speed/Direction sensors - M-CAA
Solar Radiation Shield for Temperature & RH sensor - RS3

This rugged weather station is Onset’s most durable outdoor environmental monitoring solution. Users can easily configure the HOBO U30-NRC Weather Station to fit their application needs. Use up to 15 channels to collect environmental data and then upload to HOBOware® Pro software for expert analysis.

Key advantages:
All electronics are housed within a rugged double-weatherproof, tamper-proof enclosure
Set up is quick and easy with plug-and-play sensors
Fast data offload via USB
Optional analog inputs with sensor excitation
Includes relay that can be activated on user-defined alarm conditions

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)
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