Part Number - H21-USB

HOBO USB Micro Station Data Logger

$279.00 USD
Rugged and compact, the redesigned HOBO USB Micro Station is a weatherproof data logger for multi-channel monitoring of microclimates.

Important Information

External sensors sold separately. The HOBO H21-USB Micro Station requires a USB cable and HOBOware software.

Compatible with

Overview

Rugged and compact, the redesigned HOBO USB Micro Station is a weatherproof data logger for multi-channel monitoring of microclimates. This battery-powered station accepts up to five plug-and-play Smart Sensors and has a hinged door to make sensor installation simple and quick. The Micro Station is equipped with a built-in USB port for fast, efficient data readout to a computer, and integrated mounting tabs for easy installation.

Looking for a cellular option? The MicroRX Station offers integrated solar panel or battery-power for affordable remote data offload via 4G cellular.

Interested in water level and flow monitoring? The MicroRX Water Level Station combines the MicroRX Station with Onset's own water level sensor and pre-programmed water flow formulas.

Features

  • Compact size for easy deployment
  • Weatherproof IP66 enclosure for harsh environments
  • Direct USB offload--no need for an adapter cable
  • Includes five Smart Sensor inputs
  • Hinged door and integrated mounting tabs
  • Runs for up to a year on four standard AA batteries
  • Compatible with HOBOware and HOBOware Pro software for logger setup and graphing & analysis

Specifications

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Operating Range
-20° to 50°C with alkaline batteries
-4° to 122°F with alkaline batteries
-40 to 70°C with lithium batteries
-40 to 158°F with lithium batteries
Smart Sensor Connectors
5
Smart Sensor Data Channels
Maximum of 15 (some smart sensors use more than one data channel; see sensor manual for details)
Smart Sensor Network Cable Length
100 m maximum
328 ft maximum
Logging Interval
1 second to 18 hours
Start Modes
Immediate, at interval, push button, or delayed start
Memory Modes
Stop when full or wrap when full
Memory
512 KB nonvolatile flash data storage
Time Accuracy
0 to 2 seconds for the first data point and ±5 seconds per week at 25°C (77°F)
Battery Type
Four AA 1.5 V alkaline batteries for operating conditions of -20° to 50°C
Four AA 1.5 V alkaline batteries for operating conditions of -4° to 122°F
Four AA 1.5 V lithium batteries for operating conditions of -40 to 70°C
Four AA 1.5 V lithium batteries for operating conditions of -40 to 158°F
Battery Life
1 year, typical use (up to five sensors with 1 minute or greater logging interval)
Communication Type
USB 2.0 interface
Full Memory Download Time
4 minutes
Enclosure Access
Hinged door secured by one latch with eyelet for use with user-supplied padlock
Materials
Outer enclosure: Polycarbonate/PBT blend with stainless steel hinge pins; Gasket: Silicone foam; Cable channel: EPDM rubber
Dimensions
17.04 x 11.94 x 4.47 cm see diagrams below Padlock hole diameter: 0.58 cm
6.71 x 4.70 x 1.76 in. see diagrams below Padlock hole diameter: 0.23 in.
Weight
414 g
14.6 oz
Environmental Rating
Weatherproof enclosure, NEMA 4X and IP66
Image
CE Compliance Mark

Compatible items

Graphing & Analysis

BHW-PRO-DLD
$75.00 USD
BHW-PRO-USB
$99.00 USD
CABLE-USBMB
$18.00 USD

Barometric Pressure

S-BPB-CM50
$299.00 USD
S-EXT-CASE2
$40.00 USD
S-EXT-M002
$27.00 USD
S-EXT-M005
$35.00 USD
S-EXT-M010
$50.00 USD
S-EXT-M025
$65.00 USD

Kilowatt Hours (kWh)

T-WNB-3D-480
$355.00 USD
T-ACT-0750-020
$79.00 USD
T-ACT-0750-050
$79.00 USD
T-MAG-SCT-100
$69.00 USD
T-MAG-SCT-200
$69.00 USD
T-MAG-SCT-600
$85.00 USD
A-WNB-LEADSET
$129.00 USD

Leaf Wetness

S-LWA-M003
$180.00 USD
S-EXT-CASE2
$40.00 USD
S-EXT-M002
$27.00 USD
S-EXT-M005
$35.00 USD
S-EXT-M010
$50.00 USD
S-EXT-M025
$65.00 USD

Light Intensity

S-LIA-M003
$279.00 USD
S-LIB-M003
$270.00 USD
M-LBB
$50.00 USD
M-LLA
$50.00 USD
M-NDVI
$29.00 USD
S-EXT-CASE2
$40.00 USD
S-EXT-M002
$27.00 USD
S-EXT-M005
$35.00 USD
S-EXT-M010
$50.00 USD
S-EXT-M025
$65.00 USD

Pulse Input

Rainfall

S-RGE-M002
$269.00 USD
S-RGF-M002
$269.00 USD
S-RGA-M002
$529.00 USD
S-RGB-M002
$529.00 USD
S-UCD-M001
$99.00 USD
S-UCD-M006
$109.00 USD
S-EXT-CASE2
$40.00 USD
S-EXT-M002
$27.00 USD
S-EXT-M005
$35.00 USD
S-EXT-M010
$50.00 USD
S-EXT-M025
$65.00 USD

Relative Humidity

S-THC-M002
$210.00 USD
S-THC-M008
$219.00 USD
RS3-B
$75.00 USD
S-EXT-CASE2
$40.00 USD
S-EXT-M002
$27.00 USD
S-EXT-M005
$35.00 USD
S-EXT-M010
$50.00 USD
S-EXT-M025
$65.00 USD

Soil Moisture

S-SMC-M005
$199.00 USD
S-SMD-M005
$199.00 USD
S-EXT-CASE2
$40.00 USD
S-EXT-M002
$27.00 USD
S-EXT-M005
$35.00 USD
S-EXT-M010
$50.00 USD
S-EXT-M025
$65.00 USD

Temperature

S-TMB-M002
$110.00 USD
S-TMB-M006
$130.00 USD
S-TMB-M017
$150.00 USD
RS3-B
$75.00 USD
S-EXT-CASE2
$40.00 USD
S-EXT-M002
$27.00 USD
S-EXT-M005
$35.00 USD
S-EXT-M010
$50.00 USD
S-EXT-M025
$65.00 USD

Water Flow

Wind

S-WCF-M003
$369.00 USD
S-WDA-M003
$429.00 USD
S-WSB-M003
$299.00 USD
S-WSET-B
$699.00 USD
CABLE-MICRO-G
$14.00 USD
M-CAA
$99.00 USD
M-CAB
$69.00 USD
S-EXT-CASE2
$40.00 USD
S-EXT-M002
$27.00 USD
S-EXT-M005
$35.00 USD
S-EXT-M010
$50.00 USD
S-EXT-M025
$65.00 USD

Batteries

HWSB-LI
$26.00 USD

Desiccants

DESICCANT2
$20.00 USD

Batteries

HWSB-LI
$26.00 USD

Cable Adapters - Splitter

S-ADAPT-6
$139.00 USD

Cable Management

M-CDY
$109.00 USD

Compliance Certificates

COMPLIANCE CERT
$30.00 USD

Grounding Wires

CABLE-MICRO-G
$14.00 USD
M-GKA
$79.00 USD

Tripod Parts, Kits and Masts

M-MPA
$69.00 USD
M-MPB
$49.00 USD
U-BOLT-KIT2
$9.00 USD
M-TPA
$209.00 USD
M-TPB
$79.00 USD
U-BOLT-KIT2
$9.00 USD
M-GKA
$79.00 USD
M-GWA
$79.00 USD
M-SKA
$49.00 USD
M-SKB
$29.00 USD
M-TPA-KIT
$369.00 USD
M-TPB-KIT
$259.00 USD
U-BOLT-KIT2
$9.00 USD
U-BOLT-KIT2
$9.00 USD

What's in the box

  • HOBO H21-USB Micro Station
  • Four AA 1.5V alkaline batteries
  • Rubber plugs
  • Grease packet
  • Screws and washers
  • Cable ties

Documents

HOBO® Micro Station (H21-USB) Manual 20875

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Quick Start for the HOBO® Micro Station (H21-USB)

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H21-USB Data Logger Data Sheet

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