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 an integrated mounting tabs for easy installation.
Highlighted 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, graphing and analysis
In what environment does this data logger operate?
This data logger operates in indoor and outdoor environments.
What measurements does this data logger support?
The H21-USB data logger supports the following measurements: 4-20mA, Amp Hour (Ah), Barometric Pressure, DC Voltage, Kilowatt Hours (kWh), Leaf Wetness, Light Intensity, Power Factor (PF), Pulse Input, Rainfall, Relative Humidity, Soil Moisture, Temperature, Volt-Amp Reactive, Volt-Amp Reactive hour, Volt-Amps (VA), Water Flow, Watt Hours (Wh), Watts (W) and Wind
The country of origin for this product is the United States. To see the full specifications for this product, please see our product manual found under the documentation tab if available. | |
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Operating Range: | -20° to 50°C (-4° to 122°F) with alkaline batteries -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F) with lithium batteries |
Smart Sensor Connectors: | 5 |
Smart Sensor Network Cable Length: | 100 m (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 (-4° to 122°F); four AA 1.5 V lithium batteries for operating conditions of -40 to 70°C (-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; Gaskets: Silicone rubber; Cable channel: EPDM rubber |
Dimensions: | 17.04 x 11.94 x 4.47 cm (6.71 x 4.70 x 1.76 in.) see diagrams in manual Padlock hole diameter: 0.58 cm (0.23 in.) |
Weight: | 414g (14.6 oz.) |
Environmental Rating: | Weatherproof enclosure, NEMA 4X and IP66 |
-The CE Marking identifies this product as complying with all relevant directives in the European Union (EU) |
SOFTWARE
Graphing & Analysis
- BHW-PRO HOBOware Pro CD or USB Drive (USB Cable Included) Software
- BHW-PRO-DLD HOBOware Pro - Mac/Win (Download Only) Software
COMPATIBLE SENSORS
Barometric Pressure
- S-BPB-CM50 Smart Barometric Pressure Sensor
Leaf Wetness
- S-LWA-M003 Leaf Wetness Smart Sensor
Light Intensity
- S-LIA-M003 Photosynthetic Light (PAR) Smart Sensor
- S-LIB-M003 Solar Radiation (Silicon Pyranometer) Smart Sensor
Soil Moisture
- S-SMC-M005 EC5 Soil Moisture Smart Sensor
- S-SMD-M005 10HS Soil Moisture Smart Sensor
Relative Humidity
- S-THB-M002 12-bit Temperature/Relative Humidity (2m cable) Smart Sensor
- S-THB-M008 12-bit Temperature/Relative Humidity (8m cable) Smart Sensor
Water Flow
- T-MINOL-130-NL No-lead Water Flow Meter Sensor
Temperature
- S-TMB-M002 12-Bit Temperature (2m cable) Smart Sensor
- S-TMB-M006 12-Bit Temperature (6m cable) Smart Sensor
- S-TMB-M017 12-Bit Temperature (17 m cable) Smart Sensor
Rainfall
- S-RGF-M002 Davis® 0.2 mm Rain Gauge Smart Sensor
- S-RGA-M002 0.01" Rain Gauge (2m cable) Smart Sensor
- S-RGB-M002 0.2 mm Rainfall (2m cable) Smart Sensor
Kilowatt Hours
- T-VER-8051-300 Veris Kilowatt Hour Transducer 1-Phase, 300 Amp Sensor
- T-VER-8053-800 Veris Kilowatt Hour Transducer 3-Phase, 800 Amp Sensor
- T-VER-E50B2 E50B2 Power & Energy Meter Sensor
- T-WNB-3D-240 WattNode 208/240 VAC 3-phase Delta/Wye kWh Transducer Sensor
- T-WNB-3D-480 WattNode 480 VAC 3-phase Delta/Wye kWh Transducer Sensor
- T-WNB-3Y-208 WattNode 208/240 VAC 1,2, or 3 Phase Wye kWh Transducer Sensor
- T-WNB-3Y-208-P WattNode 208-240VAC 2 or 3 Branch Circuit kWh Transducer Sensor
Wind
- RMYOUNG-05103 RM Young Wind Monitor (model 05103) Sensor
- RMYOUNG-05106 RM Young Marine Wind Monitor (model 05106) Sensor
- RMYOUNG-05305 RM Young AQ Wind Monitor (model 05305) Sensor
- S-WCF-M003 Davis® Wind Speed and Direction Smart Sensor
AC Current, AC Voltage, Amp Hour, Kilowatts, Power Factor, Reactive Power, Volt-Amp Reactive Hour, Volt-Amps, Watt Hours, Watts
- T-VER-E50B2 E50B2 Power & Energy Meter Sensor
MAINTENANCE
Batteries
- HWSB-LI Lithium Batteries
Desiccants
- DESICCANT2 Large Desiccant Pack (25-count) Replacement
ACCESSORIES
Batteries
- HWSB-LI Lithium Batteries
Cable Adapters - Splitters
- S-ADAPT-6 Smart Sensor Consolidator Box Adapter
Cable Management
- M-CDY Cable Caddy
Carrying Case
- CASE-PELICAN-1510 Pelican Case
Communication Cables
- CABLE-USBMB USB Cable
Compliance Certificates
- COMPLIANCE CERT Compliance Certification
Grounding Wires
- CABLE-MICRO-G Ground wire for H21-USB Cable
Tripod Parts, Kits and Masts
- M-MPA 3m mast
- M-MPB 1.5 meter mast
- M-TPAHWS 3m Tripod Tower with mast
- M-TPA-KIT HOBO Weather Station 3-Meter Tripod Kit Kit
- M-TPB HWS 2m Tripod Tower with mast