The HOBO RX3000 Remote Monitoring System is Onset's next-generation remote data logging station. This system provides seamless instant access to site-specific environmental data anywhere, anytime, via the internet.
The RX3000 offers an array of sensors and options so you can build a complete remote monitoring system to suit your needs. This article details how to build a personal HOBO RX3000 Remote Monitoring System.
5 Steps to Build Your Own RX3000 Remote Monitoring System
1. Choose a Communication Option and Data Plan
Select a communication and data plan option from the table below that suits your site conditions and data logging needs.
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Product Code |
Communication Option |
Data Plan Option |
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Ethernet Remote Monitoring System |
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Wi-Fi Remote Monitoring System |
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4G Remote Monitoring System |
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2. Choose a Power Option (Sold Separately)
Select one of the three power options listed below that will best suit your remote monitoring needs.
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Power Option |
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Small 5W Solar Panel |
This 5-watt solar panel is suitable for most locations. Includes a 45-degree bracket for mast mounting. |
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Large 15W Solar Panel |
This 15-watt solar panel is ideal for very cloudy locations, higher latitudes, and when connecting analogue sensors with high excitation power requirements |
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AC Battery pack charger |
240VAC Power supply option for the RX3000 with a regulated output voltage, small size, and high-power output. |
3. Choose Your Sensors (Sold Separately)
With the RX3000 Remote Monitoring System, you can configure up to 15 channels of plug-and-play Smart Sensors or add up to two modules (See step 4. Modules and Repeaters below).
Don’t see a sensor that suits your requirements below? Chat with an Instrument Choice Scientist – we’ll track down a compatible sensor that suits your needs!
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Sensor Type |
4-20mA |
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12-bit 4-20mA Input Adapter Sensor |
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AC Voltage |
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300 Volt AC Potential Transformer Sensor Sensors |
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600 Volt AC Potential Transformer Sensor Sensors |
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Barometric Pressure |
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Smart Barometric Pressure Sensor |
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DC Current |
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Split-Core Bi-Polar DC Transducer Sensor |
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DC Voltage |
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12-bit Voltage Input Adapter Sensor |
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Leaf Wetness |
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Leaf Wetness Smart Sensor |
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Light Intensity |
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HOBOnet PAR Sensor |
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HOBOnet Solar Radiation (Silicon Pyranometer) Sensor |
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Photosynthetic Light (PAR) Smart Sensor |
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Solar Radiation (Silicon Pyranometer) Smart Sensor |
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Rainfall |
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HOBOnet Rainfall (metric) Sensor |
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0.2 mm Rainfall (2m cable) Smart Sensor |
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Davis 0.2 mm Rain Gauge Smart Sensor |
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Relative Humidity |
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HOBOnet Wireless Temp/RH Sensor (battery-powered) |
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Temperature/Relative Humidity (2m cable) Smart Sensor |
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Temperature/Relative Humidity (8m cable) Smart Sensor |
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Soil Moisture/Temperature |
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45cm soil moisture and temperature sensor |
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60cm soil moisture and temperature sensor |
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90cm soil moisture and temperature sensor |
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HOBOnet Soil Moisture EC-5 Sensor |
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HOBOnet Soil Moisture 10HS Sensor |
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HOBOnet T11 Soil Moisture/Temp Sensor |
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EC5 Soil Moisture Smart Sensor |
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10HS Soil Moisture Smart Sensor |
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Temperature |
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HOBOnet Wireless Temp Sensor |
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Temperature Smart Sensor (2m cable) |
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12Bit Temp Smart Sensor (6m cable) |
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12-Bit Temp Smart Sensor (17 m cable) |
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Wind |
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HOBOnet Wind Speed and Direction Sensor |
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Davis Wind Speed and Direction Smart Sensor |
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Ultrasonic Wind Speed and Direction Smart Sensor |
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Wind Speed Smart Sensor |
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Wind Direction Smart Sensor |
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Wind Speed and Direction Set Smart Sensor |
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4. Add Modules and Repeaters (Sold Separately)
Cover more ground and add alarms with modules and repeaters.
Product Code |
Module Description |
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You will need a HOBOnet Wireless Manager module to connect any wireless sensors listed above to the RX3000 Remote Monitoring System. |
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The repeater is ideal when there is an obstruction between wireless sensors and the HOBO RX3000 or extending the transmission range of wireless sensors in the network. |
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RX3000 3-Relay Module. Provides the option to activate or pulse Relays in response to alarms. |
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The RX3000 4-channel Analog Module has four analogue inputs that support excitation power, scaling, and statistics measurements. |
5. Accessorise with Accessories (Sold Separately)
Complete your RX3000 Remote Monitoring System with all the accessories required to set up and log data from day 1.
Cable Management |
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Cable Caddy |
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Extension Cables and Housing |
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Weatherproof Extension Housing |
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Smart Sensor Extension Cable for HOBO Smart sensors (2, 5, 10 and 25 meters) |
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Tripod Kits |
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HOBO Weather Station 3-Meter Tripod Kit |
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HOBO Weather Station 2-Meter Tripod Kit |
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Conclusion
The RX3000 is a very flexible remote monitoring system, offering a range of sensors and options suited for indoor and outdoor logging applications.
Speak to an Instrument Choice Scientist for a detailed quote on an RX3000 Remote Monitoring System: Call 1300 737 871 or email customer-service@instrumentchoice.com.au.