useHOBOware ProSoftware settings simulate data channels, collector local communication, and perform high-level data chart drawing and data analysis.

HOBO U30A weather station is a data collection system that can be easily reconfigured and is suitable for various applications. adoptHOBOware ProSoftware, system * can record and monitor15A data channel.

Users can set alarms for the specified readings of the sensor, or based on system conditions such as low battery level or low memory.

HOBO U30include:

lHOBO U30site

linstall hardware

lGrounding

lCable guide holes and sealing materials

lIf ordered, analog sensor ports can be selected

lIf ordered, sensor expansion board

Key features

Automatic detection of intelligent sensors

HOBO U30The site can automatically recognize smart sensors. Users can connect ten smart sensors of any model. The site does not require programming, wiring, or calibration. The connection between the data collector and the smart sensor is digital communication, ensuring the reliability of system collection and data collection and storage.HOBO U30Remote monitoring system compatibleHOBOAutomatic weather station andHOBOAll intelligent sensors on the micro weather station .

Alarm notification

HOBO U30The site supports sensor alarms as well as system alarms. When the alarm condition is reached, the system triggers the relay and sends an alarm message to the user. The alarm message can be sent via email or to the user's mobile phone. An alarm can be triggered by a single sensor or by certain usage conditions of the system.

Rechargeable battery

HOBO U30The site uses a sealed lead-acid battery to power the system, which can be powered by solar panels orACThe power adapter charges the battery. This way, we canHOBO U30The site provides continuous power supply and can record and transmit data continuously for many years.

Optional analog sensor port

HOBO U30You can choose to configure two analog sensor ports, which are configurable and can accept and provide excitation power. applyOnsetOr third-party produced analog sensors, the sensor output signal is0 -20Vor0 – 20mAThe analog sensor port needs to be installed at the factory.

U30Site components

This section mainly describesHOBO U30Some components of the site are only used for specified models, please note.

Component Description

1. Shell — protectU30

2. collector —U30site

3. Analog sensor port — Optional analog sensor port — Factory installation

4. relay — Relays can be activated, disabled, and user pulse enabled — Define sensor alarms. Relays can be configured as normally open or normally closed, rated voltage30V, * Big1A

5. USBport — holdUSBThe cable is plugged into this port and directly connected to a computer

6. GSMorWi-FiAntenna connection（GSMorWi-FiType antenna), Ethernet connection (Ethernet type only)

7. stoma — Ensure pressure balance inside and outside the chassis, but do not allow liquids to pass through

Note: The pressure inside the chassis and the pressure outside the chassis are not actually equal, and the internal pressure is not the true atmospheric pressure value. Therefore, the atmospheric pressure sensor inside the chassis cannot accurately measure the true atmospheric pressure value unless the atmospheric pressure sensor has its own dedicated air hole.

8. Intelligent sensor expansion slot- Install smart sensor expansion board

9. Cable guide holeAll cables and wiring are routed through rubber cable conduits arranged here to the outside of the chassis. If optional - factory installed additional smart sensor expansion board is used, users need to use secondary cable guide holes

10. Intelligent sensor port- Through theseRJ-12Multiple sockets that can be connected5A smart sensor. By connecting one of the sockets to an expansion board, more smart sensors can be connected

11. Battery —4VSealed Lead Acid（SLA）Battery

12. Battery connector — connect4VSealed lead-acid battery

13. ground wire — Connect the grounding wire

14. External power supply support — Connect compatible solar panels orACThe power adapter

Important: If the battery is not unplugged before the external power supply has a port, connecting or disconnecting the external power supply may damage the battery.

15. Internal chassis — Provide a secondary waterproof chassis for protectionHOBO U30Electronic components of the site. Users should not open this chassis, as opening it will void the warranty.

16. LEDStatus indicator light

There are three light-emitting diodes on the site（LED）Shape indicator light

Indicate that the system is collecting data

Indicate triggering of alarm

Indicate intelligent sensor network communication

17. connectLED(Remote communication only)

*AboveLEDtwinkle —HOBO U30The site is attempting to connect to a network (cellular communication tower,Wi-FiEthernet, depending on the mode)

*BelowLEDtwinkle —HOBOlinkconnectU30

intelligent sensor

Insert sensors into the collector to collect various parameter data.

HOBO U30The site can automatically recognize smart sensors, and multiple users can connect10Any type of smart sensor, no programming, wiring, or calibration required. The digital communication between intelligent sensors and collectors ensures the reliability of data collection and storage.

Add a new smart sensor so that users do not have to stop the collector. Simply connect smart sensors and thenHOBOwareProSelect 'Power restart' in the software's startup configuration panel to initiate the next connection.

Cable length

HOBO U30Integrated cables of all smart sensors on the site*Da Wei100Meter, length measurement is from the connection point of the collector to the individual packaging point of the sensor. Smart sensors can choose to extend the cable, but do not exceed the total length limit of the cable. This restriction is only applicable to smart sensors, and the length of other cables, such as analog sensor ports or analog parts of smart sensors, is not within this restriction.

Data channel restrictions

HOBO U30Multiple sites available for collection15A data channel (excluding internal battery channel). Including two analog sensor ports and each smart sensor port (note that some smart sensors may occupy more than1A channel). If the user's connection exceeds15A channel, some sensors will be ignored by the system. Users should remove any smart sensors that are no longer in use, and if not needed, close the * * ports on the analog sensor ports（**The port cannot be closed. If the smart sensor connected by the user occupies multiple channels (such as temperature and relative humidity probes), all of its channels will be collected and cannot be disabled.

Analog sensor port

Analog sensors are easy to configure and flexibleDCSignal output, user selectable, engineering installation. These two ports can accept and provide activation voltage, suitable forOnsetSensors produced by companies or third parties, with sensor signal output of0 – 20Vor0 – 20mA, including4 – 20mACurrent circuit ports, and0 -2.5，0 – 5and0 – 10VDCsignal output .

The characteristics of analog sensors include input protection, signal filtering, and alsoΔ-ΣA/DConversion and factory calibration. The working power of this port is very low, which saves a lot of power and is suitable for unmanned measurement. Providing precise electronic components±0.25%The accuracy@ 50mVTo the full range（FS）.

useHOBOware ProSoftware configuration for the sensor connection of this simulated sensor port, with selectable conversion factors to activate the power light. If the user'sHOBO U30The site does not have an analog sensor port, but the user wishes to add one. Please contactOnsetThe company obtains detailed information.

Sensor excitation

Optional analog sensor port——User configured sensor excitation power and startup. Sensor excitation is a voltage output, generated byHOBO U30The site provides power to the connected sensors. It is because the sensor cannot be self powered, or the power supply capacity of the sensor is insufficient to ensure long-term deployment of the site.

When sensor excitation is required, the collector can provide12VDCSensor excitation voltage, * high current is50mAA good operation is to connect an external power supply to provide power, and the excitation voltage has a programmable start time, which is controlled through the analog sensor port.

Stimulating the power supply can affect the lifespan of the battery. If the user does not require the power supply, it should be turned off in the channel configuration.

model type

Users carefully select the excitation mode of the sensor according to their own needs

● Preheating mode

The collector supports brief power excitation, and users can program the duration of each measurement. This mode allows users to choose a smaller preheating time to ensure the stability of the sensor and save power.

For example, if the user specifies one second as the warm-up time and sets the collection interval to one minute,HOBO U30The station provides one second of power supply for external sensors, collects one measurement, and then proceeds to the next one59Turn off the power in seconds.

The preheating time can be set to5millisecond — 120In seconds.

Attention: If the selected preheating time is greater than the selected collection interval, the collector will interrupt the preheating mode and enter continuous mode.

● Continuous mode

The collector provides a constant excitation power supply to the sensor during the operation of the station. This mode will result in reduced battery life. If it is necessary to exceed2Minute preheating requires selecting continuous mode. Simulate the sensor port to start working at the beginning of collection.

When the port function is correct, it is activatedLEDThe indicator light flashes once per acquisition.

Initial setup and testing

Users are puttingU30Before bringing the automatic weather station to the site for installation, some preliminary hardware assembly, configuration, and testing should be carried out.

Task Summary

1. Open the secondary cable slot (if applicable)

If the user orders an intelligent sensor expansion circuit board, they will use it. Before use, please remove the cover on the secondary cable slot.

2. Install the chassis bracket

3. Connect smart sensors and analog sensors

OnsetRecommend users to test all sensors before deploying the collector

If the user uses a radiation shield, install temperature and relative humidity sensors. There are a few small requirements for placing sensors in radiation shields, and it is strongly recommended that users install sensors in radiation shields before deploying the site on site.

4Connect the battery

5ConnectU30To a computer

6. RunHOBOware, chooseU30

7Configure analog sensor port (optional)

8.Configure startup settings, including alarms and starting the collector

9. inspectU30state

10. readU30The data in

11. Repackaging the collector and sensor for transportation

OnsetWe strongly recommend users to use the original packaging as much as possible, as this packaging is specifically designed for weather stations and their components.

Install the chassis bracket

Unscrew with a Phillips screwdriverHOBO U30Carefully locate and secure the bolts on the bracket behind the weather station chassis.

Connect smart sensors

Before starting

U30Connect the smart sensor before starting the collection process. Inserting the smart sensor after the collector starts will be ignored by the system

This step assumes that the system has installed smart sensor expansion boards and connectors

step Suddenly

Attention: If the user is using a smart sensor, first connect the sensor to those ports.

1. Thread the secondary intelligent sensor cable through the cable guide hole

2Insert the plug into the smart sensor expansion circuit board

3. Remove the intelligent sensors from the collector chassis**Pass through the cable slot and connect the sensor to the smart sensor port

Connect analog sensors

Refer to the sensor manual for detailed information on sensor connections, and connect the two-wire or three wire sensor or transmitter to the module terminal according to the pin definition table below.

step Suddenly

1Loosen each bolt on the connector

2Insert the correct wiring

Ensure that all wiring is connected to the analog sensor port only after passing through the cable conduit.

3Tighten the bolts

Pay attention to the cables

Insert the cable into the rubber cable conduit, with an ideal diameter of4.0mmIf the cable diameter is too small, increase the cable diameter through a thermoplastic tube. If the cable diameter is too large, the user needs to use a secondary cable guide hole and then thread the cable through the left hole in the rubber cable conduit, which can accommodate the diameter6.4mmThe cable.

If the user has not used the secondary cable guide hole and the cable diameter is too large, hinge the cable with a thicker diameter and the cable with a thinner diameter together and pass it through the normal diameter guide hole.

connectU30toHOBOware ProSoftware

This section mainly describesHOBO U30Site andHOBOware ProThe connection between software.

1. Connect computer

To connect to a running systemHOBOware ProThe software of the computerUSBMini end insertion of cableHOBO U30The site'sUSBOn the port, putUSBThe cable'sAConnect the end to the user's computerUSBPort.

If the device has never been connected to this computer before, it will take some time for the computer to discover new hardware and report a successful connection. One or more messages may appear, indicating the discovery of new hardware, and the user may also hear a prompt tone.

Note: The user's computer may prompt the user to restart the computer before using the new device, but there is no need for the user to restart the computer.

2. RunHOBOware Pro

3Select the device from the device menu……

4In the device selection window, click Next, select the correct device name, and then clickOK

When the device isHOBOware ProAfter the software recognizes it,HOBOware ProThe bottom status bar of the software window will display the connection status.

Configure analog sensor ports orTRMSAmodular

HOBO U30The site uses smart sensors and an optional analog sensor port,FlexSmartThe module and analog sensor ports are configured by the user and can be connectedOnsetMost of the company's sensors and third-party produced sensors.

To utilize this adaptability,HOBOware ProAt startup, the software allows users to configure these modules/Port, or create and store different configuration options. If there are different needs, load these configurations.