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HOBOnet PAR Sensor

$673.00

Measures light intensity for frequencies relevant to photosynthesis. 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. These sensors are preconfigured and ready to deploy, and data is accessed through HOBOlink, Onset's innovative cloud software platform.

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Measures light intensity for frequencies relevant to photosynthesis. 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. These sensors are preconfigured and ready to deploy, and data is accessed through HOBOlink, Onset’s innovative cloud software platform.

Sensor Features
  • Measurement range of 0 to 2500 umol/m2/sec over wavelengths from 400 to 700 nm
  • Enclosed in an anodized aluminum housing with acrylic diffuser

Wireless Features

  • 900 MHz wireless mesh self-healing technology
  • 450 to 600 meter (1,500 to 2,000 feet) wireless range and up to five hops
  • Up to 50 wireless sensors or 336 data channels per HOBO RX station
  • Simple button-push to join the HOBOnet wireless network
  • Onboard memory to ensure no data loss
  • Powered by rechargeable AA batteries and built-in solar panel

In what environment does this sensor operate?

This sensor operates in an outdoor environment.

What measurements does this sensor support?

The RXW-LIA-xxx sensor supports the following measurements: Light Intensity and PAR

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Sensor

Measurement Range 0 to 2500 μmol/m2/sec, wavelengths 400 to 700 nm
Accuracy ±5 μmol/m2/sec or ± 5%, whichever is greater in sunlight; Additional temperature induced error ±0.75 μmol/m2/sec/°C from 25°C (0.42 μmol/m2/sec/°F from 77°F)
Angular Accuracy Cosine corrected 0 to 80 degrees from vertical; Azimuth Error <2% error at 45 degrees from vertical, 360 degree rotation
Resolution 2.5 μmol/m2/sec
Drift <±2% per year

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-LIA-900: 904–924 MHz
RXW-LIA-868: 866.5 MHz
RXW-LIA-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 50 motes per one RX Wireless Sensor Network
Battery Type/ Power Source Two AA 1.2V 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 Sensor: 4.1 cm height x 3.2 cm diameter (1.61 x 1.26 inches)
Cable length: 2 m (6.56 ft)
Mote: 16.2 x 8.59 x 4.14 cm (6.38 x 3.38 x 1.63 inches)
Weight Sensor and cable: 109 g (3.85 oz)
Mote: 223 g (7.87 oz)
Materials Sensor: Anodized aluminum housing with acrylic diffuser and O-ring seal
Mote: PCPBT, silicone rubber seal
Environmental Rating Sensor: Weatherproof
Mote: IP67, NEMA 6
Compliance Marks      RXW-LIA-900
RXW-LIA-868
RXW-LIA-922