HOBOnet Leaf Wetness Sensor
Part Numbers

RXW-LWA-900

RXW-LWA-868

RXW-LWA-922

RXW-LWA-921

HOBOnet Leaf Wetness Sensor

$359.00 USD
A wireless sensor that provides accurate leaf wetness data for a variety of growing and research applications; ready to use, requires no painting or coating.

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.

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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

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-LWA-900: 904-924 MHz

RXW-LWA-868: 866.5 MHz

RXW-LWA-922: 916-924 MHz

RXW-LWA-921: 921 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 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

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)

Weight

Sensor and cable: 127 g (4.5 oz); with bracket: 290 g (10.2 oz)

Mote: 223 g (7.87 oz)

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

Environmental Rating

Sensor and cable: Weatherproof

Mote: IP67, NEMA 6

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CE Compliance Mark
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United States FCC Mark
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Taiwan Compliance Mark
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Australia-New Zealand Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM)
Compatible items

Web-based Monitoring Systems - via remote communication

RX3000 Remote Monitoring Station
$1049.00 USD
MicroRX Station
From 735.00

Communications

HOBOnet Manager
$229.00 USD
900 MHz Americas - 900 MHz Americas
$229.00 USD
868 MHz Europe - 868 MHz Europe
$229.00 USD
922 MHz Australia/New Zealand - 922 MHz Australia/New Zealand
$229.00 USD
921 MHz Taiwan - 921 MHz Taiwan
$229.00 USD
HOBOnet Repeater
$165.00 USD
900 MHz Americas - 900 MHz Americas
$165.00 USD
868 MHz Europe - 868 MHz Europe
$165.00 USD
922 MHz Australia/New Zealand - 922 MHz Australia/New Zealand
$165.00 USD
921 MHz Taiwan - 921 MHz Taiwan
$165.00 USD

Mounting

HOBO Weather Station 3-Meter Tripod Kit
$410.00 USD
HOBO Weather Station 2-Meter Tripod Kit
$290.00 USD
HWS 3m Tripod Tower with mast
$230.00 USD
HWS 2m Tripod Tower with mast
$90.00 USD
3m mast
$80.00 USD
1.5 meter mast
$60.00 USD

Mounting Accessories

Full Cross Arm
$105.00 USD
Half Cross Arm
$80.00 USD

Batteries

Lithium Batteries
$30.00 USD
HOBOnet NiMH Rechargeable Batteries
$15.00 USD

Grounding Wires

Grounding Wire
$20.00 USD
Grounding Kit
$90.00 USD
What's in the box
  • HOBOnet Leaf Wetness sensor
  • Zip ties and screws for mounting
Documents

HOBOnet Leaf Wetness Sensor (RXW-LWA-xxx) Quick Guide

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RXW-LWA Manual

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