HOBOnet Pulse Input - Contact Closure Sensor

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Overview

The HOBOnet Wireless Pulse Input Sensor connects to sensors with pulse output. This sensor is compatible with contact closures, such as tipping-bucket rain gauges or reed switches. HOBOnet Wireless Sensors communicate data directly to the HOBO RX3000 or the HOBO MicroRX station, or pass data through other wireless sensors back to the central station. They are preconfigured and ready to deploy, and data is accessed through HOBOlink, Onset’s innovative cloud-based software platform.

Manufactured by: Onset
Model: HOBOnet Pulse Input - Contact Closure Sensor

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Pulse input

Specification

Sensor RXW-UCD-xxx
For Contact Closures
Measurement Input Frequency 2 Hz (2 pulses per second)
Measurement Range 0-65,533 pulses per logging interval
Resolution 1 pulse
Lockout Time 327 µs ±10%
Recommended Input Type Mechanical contact closure (example: reed switch in a tipping-bucket rain gauge)
Preferred Switch State* Normally open
Edge Detection Falling edge, Schmitt Trigger buffer (logic levels: low =2.7 V)
Minimum Pulse Width 1 ms
Input/Output Impedance 100 K?
Open Circuit Input Voltage 3.3 V
Maximum Input Voltage 3.6 V
User Connection 24 AWG wires, 2 leads: white(+), black(-)
Wireless Mote
Operating Temperature Range -25° to 60°C (-13° to 140°F) with rechargeable batteries
-40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F) with lithium batteries
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 (2,000 ft) line of sight at 3 m (10 ft) high
Wireless Data Standard IEEE 802.15.4
Radio Operating Frequencies RXW-UCC-900 and RXW-UCD-900: 904-924 MHz
RXW-UCC-868 and RXW-UCD-868: 866.5 MHz
RXW-UCC-921 and RXW-UCD-921: 921 MHz
RXW-UCC-922 and RXW-UCD-922: 916-924 MHz
Modulation Employed OQPSK (Offset Quadrature Phase Shift Keying)
Data Rate Up to 250 kbps, non-adjustable
Duty Cycle <1%
Maximum Number of Motes Up to 50 wireless sensors or 336 data channels per one HOBO RX station
Logging Rate 1 minute to 18 hours
Number of Channels 2
Battery Type/
Power Source
Two AA 1.2 V rechargeable NiMH batteries powered by built-in solar panel or two AA 1.5 V lithium batteries for operating conditions of -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F)
Battery Life With NiMH batteries: Typical 3-5 years when operated in the temperature range -20° to 40°C (-4°F to 104°F) and positioned toward the sun (see Deployment and Mounting), operation outside this range will reduce the battery service life
With lithium batteries: 1 year, typical use
Memory 16 MB
Dimensions Cable length: 6.5 m (21.3 ft.)
Mote: 16.2 x 8.59 x 4.14 cm (6.38 x 3.38 x 1.63 inches)
Weight Cable: 250 g (9 oz)
Mote: 223 g (7.87 oz)
Materials Mote: PCPBT, silicone rubber seal
Environmental Rating Mote: IP67, NEMA 6