HOBO® Remote Weather Station Starter Kit

This kit provides instant access to site-specific air temperature, relative humidity, and wind speed and direction data anywhere, at any time, from a desktop or mobile device and LI-COR Cloud remote monitoring software annual plan.

• Provides basic components needed for any weather monitoring application

• Data access in the cloud
• Plug-and-play operation
• Rugged double-weatherproof enclosure
• Provides alarm notification via text, email
• Temperature, RH, wind speed, and wind direction measurement sensors included
• Additional sensor options can be added, depending on application requirements
• Tripods for weather station sold separately

The weather station accepts up to 10 plug-and-play Smart Sensors. Just plug in a sensor and it's automatically recognized, with no programming, wiring, or calibration necessary. This weather station kit includes a one-year cellular data plan plus cloud-based data access through LI-COR Cloud, for 24/7 access to data and the ability to verify weather station system status. This also allows users to set up and manage alarm notifications, and schedule automated delivery of data.

Weather Station operating range: –40 to +60 °C (–40 to +140 °F); no remote communications for battery voltage less than 3.9 V DC
Weather Station smart sensor connectors: 10
Weather Station smart sensor network cable length: 100 m (328') maximum
Weather Station smart sensor data channels: 15 maximum (some sensors use more than 1 channel; see manual for details)
Weather Station logging rate: 1 minute to 18 hours
Weather Station time accuracy: ±8 seconds per month in 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) range; ±30 seconds per month in –40 to +60 °C (–40 to +140 °F) range
Weather Station battery type/power source: 4 V, 10AHr, rechargeable sealed lead-acid; external power required using a solar panel
Weather Station rechargeable battery service life: 3 - 5 years within –20 to +40 °C (–4 to +104 °F); operation outside this range will reduce battery service life
Weather Station LCD: visible from 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F); LCD may react slowly or go blank in temperatures outside this range
Weather Station wireless radio: GSM/GPRS/EDGE: Quad band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS/HSPA+: Seven band 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100 MHz, LTE: Twelve Band 700/800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 MHz

5 W Solar Panel operating temperature range: –40 to +85 °C (–40 to +185 °F)
5W Solar Panel environmental rating: weatherproof when mounted properly; not waterproof

Temperature/RH smart sensor temperature measurement range: –40 to +75 °C (–40 to +167 °F)
Temperature/RH smart sensor temperature accuracy: ±0.25 °C from -40 to +0 °C (±0.45 °F from -40 to +32 °F); ±0.20 °C from 0 to 70 °C (±0.36 °F from 32 to 158 °F); ±0.25 °C from 70 to 75 °C (±0.45 °F from 158 to 167 °F)
Temperature/RH smart sensor RH measurement range: 0-100%* RH at –40 to +75 °C (–40 to +167 °F); exposure to conditions below –20 °C (–4 °F) or above 95% RH may increase the max. RH sensor error by an additional 1%
Temperature/RH smart sensor RH measurement accuracy: ±2.5% from 10% to 90% RH (typical), to a max. of ±3.5% including hysteresis at 25 °C (77 °F); below 10% and above 90% ±5% typical
Temperature/RH smart sensor resolution: 0.02 °C (Temperature); 0.01% (RH)
Temperature/RH smart sensor response time (typical, to 90% of change): 3 min,, 45 sec. without shield/6 min., 30 sec. with shield (Temperature; in air moving 1 m/s); 15 sec. without shield/30 sec. with shield (RH; in air moving 1 m/s)

Wind speed smart sensor measurement parameters: average wind speed and highest 3 sec. gust in logging interval (76 m/s, 170 mph max. survival speed)
Wind speed smart sensor measurement range: 0 to 76 m/s; 0 to 170 mph
Wind speed smart sensor operating temperature range: -40 to +75 °C (–40 to +167 °F)
Wind speed smart sensor accuracy: ±1.1 m/s (2.4 mph) or ±4% of reading (whichever is greater)
Wind speed smart sensor resolution: 0.5 m/s; 1.1 mph

Wind direction smart sensor measurement range: 0 to 355 degrees; 5 degree dead band
Wind direction smart sensor maximum wind speed survival: 67 m/s, 150 mph
Wind direction smart sensor accuracy: ±5 degrees
Wind direction smart sensor resolution: 1.4 degrees
Wind direction smart sensor operating temperature range: –40 to +70 °C (–40 to +158 °F)

Full cross arm for Wind Speed/direction sensor dimensions: 91.5×3.2×3.2 cm (36×1.25×1.25")

Solar radiation shield wind resistance: tested in sustained winds up to 129 kph (80 mph); tested in gusts up to 161 kph (100 mph)
Solar radiation shield operating temperature range: –40 to +75 °C (–40 to +167 °F)

Accessories information: Accessory tripod kits include everything needed for 2 meter or 3 meter tripod configuration of the weather station or micro station. The 3 meter tripod kit accommodates moderately sloping terrain (13° maximum slope). The 2 meter tripod kit is not adjustable for sloping surfaces. Kits include a 2 or 3 meter tripod, grounding kit, guy wire kit, 1/2" stake kit for guy wires and tripod, and mast level. To extend the guy wire beyond the feet on the tripod, users must purchase an additional 1/2" stake kit.
2 meter tripod kit dimensions: Cross arm height range: 1.72 - 2.13 m (5.6 - 7'), Leg height (to top of legs): 0.81 m (2.7'), Mast diameter: 4.1 cm (1.63"), Tripod footprint: 51 cm (20").
3 meter tripod kit dimensions: Cross arm height range: 2.74 - 3.20 m (9 - 10.5'), Leg height (to top of legs): 1.32 m (4.3'), Mast diameter: 4.1 cm (1.63"), Tripod footprint: 91 cm (3').

Ordering information: The remote weather station starter kit includes: cellular data logger with 10 inputs; premium data plan; 5 W solar panel; temperature/RH smart sensor with 2 meter cable; wind speed smart sensor with 3 meter cable; wind direction smart sensor with 3 meter cable; full cross arm for wind speed/direction sensors; and solar radiation shield for temperature and RH sensor.
LI-COR Cloud (formerly HOBOlink) is a web-enabled software platform that provides robust sharing, analysis, and other tools designed to deepen insights from weather station data. The cost of a cellular plan is included for the first year of service. The plan needs to be renewed after the first year.