Part Numbers
RXW-LWA-900 • RXW-LWA-868 • RXW-LWA-922 • RXW-LWA-921
HOBOnet Leaf Wetness Sensor
Important Information
A complete system requires at least one HOBO RX3000 Remote Monitoring Station, a HOBOnet Wireless Manager, and a HOBOnet Wireless Sensor, OR one HOBO MicroRX Station (which has an integrated HOBOnet Wireless Manager) and a HOBOnet Wireless Sensor. HOBOnet Wireless Repeaters (RXW-RPTR-xxx or RXW-RPTR-B-xxx) can be added to extend the range.
Overview
Provides accurate leaf wetness data for a variety of growing and research applications. This preconfigured, ready-to deploy sensor requires no painting or coating, uses a capacitive grid that is less sensitive to surface residues than resistive grid-based sensors, and comes preconditioned for long-term stability and consistent measurements between sensors.
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. Data is accessed through HOBOlink, Onset's innovative cloud software platform.
Features
Sensor Features
- Does not require any painting or coating
- Preconditioned for consistent measurements
- 3-meter cable and mounting bracket included
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
Specifications
| Sensor | ||
| Measurement Range | 0 (dry) to 100% (wet) | |
| Sensor Type | Capacitive grid | |
| Interchangeability Between Sensors (Over the Range 10-90% Wet) | ±10% | |
| Repeatability | ±5%; see Note 1 | |
| Resolution | 0.59% | |
| Stability (Drift) | < ±5% per year (in typical growth conditions) | |
| Service Life | 3 years in typical growth conditions | |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Wireless Data Standard | IEEE 802.15.4 | |
| Radio Operating Frequencies |
RXW-LWA-900: 904-924 MHz |
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| 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 Data 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 |
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| Memory | 16 MB | |
| Dimensions | Sensor grid: 4.7 x 5.1 cm (1.8 in x 2.0 inches) Sensor housing: 12.2 x 1.8 cm (4.8 in x 0.7 inches) Mounting bracket: 20 x 3 x 0.5 cm (8 x 1.3 x 0.2 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) |
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| Weight | Sensor and cable: 127 g (4.5 oz); with bracket: 290 g (10.2 oz) Mote: 223 g (7.87 oz) |
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| Materials | Sensor: PVC housing, epoxy potting compound, nylon grommet, FR-4 circuit board, PVC cable jacket Bracket: PVC mounting bracket, UV-stable nylon cable ties, zinc dichromate plated steel U-bolts Mote: PCPBT, silicone rubber seal |
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| Environmental Rating | Sensor and cable: Weatherproof Mote: IP67, NEMA 6 |
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 RXW-LWA-921 |
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Compatible items
Web-based Monitoring Systems - via remote communication
Communications
Mounting
Mounting Accessories
Batteries
Grounding Wires
What's in the box
- HOBOnet Leaf Wetness sensor
- Zip ties and screws for mounting
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