Onset HOBO MX CO2 Logger User manual

HOBO® MX CO2Logger (MX1102) Manual
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The HOBO MX CO2 data logger records carbon dioxide, temperature, and relative humidity (RH)
data in indoor environments using non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) self-calibrating CO2sensor
technology and integrated temperature and RH sensors. This Bluetooth® Low Energy-enabled
logger is designed for wireless communication with a mobile device and also supports a USB
connection. Using the HOBOmobile® app on your phone or tablet or HOBOware software on your
computer, you can easily configure the logger, read it out, and view plotted data. The logger can
calculate minimum, maximum, average, and standard deviation statistics and can be configured to
trip audible or visual alarms at thresholds you specify. In addition, it supports burst logging in
which data is logged at a different interval when sensor readings are above or below certain
limits. This logger also has a built-in LCD screen to display the current CO2level, temperature, RH,
logging status, battery use, memory consumption, and more.
Specifications
Temperature Sensor
Range 0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F)
Accuracy ±0.21°C from 0° to 50°C (±0.38°F from 32° to 122°F), see Plot A
Resolution 0.024°C at 25°C (0.04°F at 77°F), see Plot A
Drift <0.1°C (0.18°F) per year
RH Sensor*
Range 1% to 70% RH when CO2sensor is enabled (non-condensing)
1% to 90% RH when CO2sensor is disabled (non-condensing)
Accuracy ±2% from 20% to 80% typical at 25°C (77°F), see Plot B
Hysteresis ±2% RH
Resolution 0.01% at 25°C (77°F)
Drift <1% per year typical
C
O2Sensor
Range 0 to 5,000 ppm
Accuracy ±50 ppm ±5% of reading at 25°C (77°F), less than 70% RH and 1,013
mbar
Warm-up Time 15 seconds
Calibration Auto or manual to 400 ppm
Non-linearity <1% of FS
Pressure Dependence 0.13% of reading per mm Hg (corrected via user input for
elevation/altitude)
Operating Pressure Range 950 to 1,050 mbar (use Altitude Compensation for outside of this
range)
Compensated Pressure
Range
-305 to 5,486 m (-1,000 to 18,000 ft)
Sensing Method Non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) absorption
Response Time
Temperature 12 minutes to 90% in airflow of 1 m/s (2.2 mph)
RH 1 minute to 90% in airflow of 1 m/s (2.2 mph)
CO21 minute to 90% in airflow of 1 m/s (2.2 mph)
Logger
Radio Power 1 mW (0 dBm)
Transmission Range Approximately 30.5 m (100 ft) line-of-sight
Wireless Data Standard Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth Smart)
Logger Operating Range 0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F); 0 to 95% RH (non-condensing)
*Per RH sensor manufacturer data sheet
Note: The HOBO U-Shuttle (U-DT-1) is not compatible with this logger.
HOBO MX CO2Logger
MX1102
Included Items:
•Four AA 1.5 V alkaline
batteries
Required Items:
•HOBOmobile app and
device with iOS 8.3–9.0 or
Android™ 4.4, 5.0, or 5.1
and Bluetooth 4.0
OR
•HOBOware 3.7.3 or later
and USB cable
Accessories:
•Mounting kit with
mounting brackets, screws,
tie wraps, and Command™
strip
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Specifications (continued)
Logging Rate 1 second to 18 hours
Logging Modes Fixed interval (normal, statistics) or burst
Memory Modes Wrap when full or stop when full
Start Modes Immediate, push button, date & time, or next interval
Stop Modes When memory full, push button, date & time, or after a set logging
period
Time Accuracy ±1 minute per month at 25°C (77°F), see Plot C
Power Source 4 AA 1.5 Volt batteries (user replaceable) or USB power source (5 V
DC, 2 Watts)
Battery Life 6 months, typical with logging and sampling intervals of 5 minutes or
slower; 6 months or less with logging and sampling intervals faster
than 5 minutes while logging CO
2
. Entering burst logging mode will
impact battery life. With HOBOmobile use, battery life can be
reduced by remaining connected, excessive readouts, checking of Full
Status Details, audible alarms, and paging. Visual/audible alarms and
other events can have a marginal impact on battery life.
Memory 128 KB (84,650 measurements, maximum)
Download Type USB 2.0 interface or via Bluetooth Smart
Full Memory Download Time 20 seconds via USB; approximately 60 seconds via Bluetooth Smart,
may take longer the further the device is from the logger
LCD LCD is visible from 0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F); the LCD may react slowly
or go blank in temperatures outside this range
Size 7.62 x 12.95 x 4.78 cm (3.0 x 5.1 x 1.88 inches
Weight 267.4 g (9.43 oz)
Environmental Rating IP50
The CE Marking identifies this product as complying with all relevant
directives in the European Union (EU).
See last page
*Per RH sensor manufacturer data sheet
Note: The HOBO U-Shuttle (U-DT-1) is not compatible with this logger.
Plot A: Temperature
Accuracy and Resolution
Plot B: Typical RH Accuracy*Plot C: Time Accuracy
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Logger Components and Operation
USB Port: Use this port to connect the logger to a computer for
use with HOBOware or to power the logger for longer
deployments or if faster logging intervals are required.
Start/Stop Button: Press this button for 3 seconds to start or
stop logging data, or to resume logging on the next even
logging interval. This requires configuring the logger with a
push button start or stop (see Choosing Logger Settings). You
can also press this button for 1 second to record an internal
event (see Recording Internal Logger Events), to silence a
beeping alarm (see Setting up Alarms), or to turn the LCD
screen on if the option to turn off the LCD has been enabled
(see Choosing Logger Settings).
Press both the Start/Stop button and the Clear/Next button
simultaneously for 3 seconds to reset a logger password.
Clear/Next Button: Press this button for 1 second to switch
between statistics, alarm readings, and the current sensor
readings as applicable or to silence a beeping alarm. Press this
button for 3 seconds to clear a visual alarm if the logger was
configured to maintain the alarm until the button is pressed
(see Setting up Alarms).
Calibrate Button: Press this button to start a five-minute
manual calibration process of the CO
2
sensor. This requires
configuring the logger with the manual calibration CO
2
sensor
setting enabled in HOBOmobile or HOBOware and bringing the
logger into a fresh air environment (see Calibrating the Logger).
Temperature Sensor: This sensor is located to the right of the
LCD screen below the large CO
2
sensor.
RH Sensor: This sensor is located behind the vented panel in
the logger case to the right of the temperature sensor.
CO
2
Sensor: This sensor is located below the large vented
circular panel to the right of the LCD screen.
LCD Screen: This logger is equipped with an LCD screen that
displays details about the current status. The example shows all
symbols illuminated on the LCD screen followed by definitions
of each symbol in the table.
LCD Symbol Description
The logger Is currently communicating with
HOBOmobile via Bluetooth. The more bars there
are, the stronger the Bluetooth signal.
The logger is currently communicating with
HOBOware via USB cable.
The logger is currently being powered by USB cable.
The battery indicator shows the approximate
battery power remaining.
The logger has been configured to stop logging
when memory fills. The memory bar indicates the
approximate space remaining in the logger to
record data. When first started, all five segments
in the bar will be empty. In this example, the
logger memory is almost full (only one segment in
the memory bar is empty).
The logger has been configured to never stop
logging (wrapping). The logger will continue
recording data indefinitely, with newest data
overwriting the oldest data until the batteries die
or the logger is reconfigured. When first launched,
all five segments in the memory bar will be empty.
In this example, the memory is full (all five
segments are filled in) and new data is now
overwriting the oldest data.
The logger is currently logging.
A sensor reading is above or below the high or low
alarm limit that you configured. Press and release
the Clear/Next button until the “alm” symbol
(described later in this table) is displayed on the
screen. This symbol at left will clear depending on
how alarms were configured to be cleared in the
software. If the alarm was set to clear when the
logger is reconfigured or relaunched, this symbol
will remain on the LCD until the next time the
logger is configured (see Setting up Alarms).
Otherwise, it will clear when the sensor reading is
back within the alarm limits or by pressing the
Clear/Next button for 3 seconds.
The logger is waiting to be started. Press and hold
the Start/Stop button for 3 seconds to start the
logger.
The logger has been started with push button stop
enabled; press and hold the Start/Stop button for
3 seconds to stop the logger.
An alarm displayed on the LCD is ready to be
cleared. This will only appear if the logger was
configured to maintain the alarm until the
Clear/Next button is pressed (for 3 seconds). Note
that an audible alarm can be silenced by pressing
the Start/Stop button or Clear/Next button for 1
second.
Press this button to view the latest statistics (if
enabled) or the sensor reading associated with a
tripped alarm.
Clear/Next Button
Start/Stop Button
CO2Sensor
LCD Screen
RH Sensor
Temperature
Sensor
Calibrate Button
USB Port
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LCD Symbol Description
Press this button for 5 seconds to manually
calibrate the CO
2
sensor (if enabled). “Calibrate”
and “CO
2
” will blink on the LCD during the 5-
minute manual calibration process.
These symbols show the maximum, minimum,
average, and standard deviation values most
recently calculated by the logger (if enabled).
Press the Next/Clear button for 1 second to cycle
through the available statistics and then back to
the current sensor reading (or to the alarm value if
applicable).
This is the farthest out-of-range sample displayed
during the logger deployment. Press the
Clear/Next button to view this reading. Press the
Clear/Next button again to cycle through any
statistics (defined above) and ultimately back to
the current sensor reading.
This is an example of a CO
2
reading in parts per
million. If the logger is powered by battery: A new
segment appears in the status bar every 15
seconds to indicate how long until the display will
be updated. In this example, there are 18
segments. This means it has been 4 minutes and
30 seconds since the CO
2
reading was updated on
the LCD. There are 30 seconds left (two segments)
before the reading will be updated on the LCD. If
the logger is powered by USB cable: The
segmented status bar is not displayed and the
current reading is updated every second.
This is an example of a temperature reading.
Temperature units are determined by the settings
in the software. To switch between Celsius and
Fahrenheit, change the units in the software and
then reconfigure the logger. Temperature readings
are updated on the LCD every 15 seconds if the
logger is battery-powered or every second if it is
USB-powered regardless of logging interval.
This is an example of an RH reading. RH readings
are updated on the LCD every 15 seconds if the
logger is battery-powered or every second if it is
USB-powered regardless of logging interval.
The logger has been configured to start logging on
a particular date/time. The display will count down
in days, hours, minutes, and seconds until logging
begins. In this example, 5 minutes and 38 seconds
remain until logging will begin.
The configure settings are being loaded onto the
logger from the software.
An error occurred while loading the configure
settings onto the logger from the software. Try
reconfiguring the logger.
The logger has been stopped with the software or
because the memory is full.
Notes:
•You can disable the LCD screen in the software. When the
LCD is turned off for logging, you can still temporarily
view the LCD screen by pushing the Start/Stop or
Clear/Next button. The LCD will then remain on for 10
minutes.
•When the logger is connected to the computer with the
USB cable, the LCD screen refreshes every second
regardless of logging interval.
•When the logger has stopped logging, the LCD screen will
remain on with “STOP” displayed until the logger is
offloaded (unless the LCD screen was turned off in the
software). Once the logger has been offloaded, the LCD
will turn off automatically after 2 hours.
•The LCD screen flashes “HELLO” when you page the
logger from HOBOmobile (see Getting Started with
HOBOmobile).
•The LCD screen flashes “CHIRP OFF” when an audible
alarm is cleared.
Setting up the Logger
Important: The CO
2
sensor within this logger can experience
measurement drift during storage and shipment. It is strongly
recommended that a manual calibration be performed prior to
deploying the logger. Start the logger as described in this
section and perform a manual calibration. See Calibrating the
Logger for more details; follow the manual calibration steps in
that section. Improper manual calibration can cause incorrect
sensor readings.
Install the batteries in the logger. Use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to open the battery cover on the back of the logger
and insert four AA batteries observing polarity (see Battery
Information). Screw the cover back in place.
You can use both the HOBOmobile app and HOBOware
software with this logger. The following sections provide an
overview for using the logger with both programs. You can
switch back and forth between the two programs (for example,
configure the logger in HOBOware, and read it out in
HOBOmobile). However, you can only connect to one program
at a time. If you attempt to use HOBOmobile while the logger is
connected to HOBOware, a message appears in HOBOmobile
indicating a live USB session is underway. If you attempt to use
the logger in HOBOware while it is connected to HOBOmobile,
the device will not be found. If you want to connect to
HOBOmobile after using the logger with HOBOware, you will
need to disconnect the USB cable once you are done with
HOBOware.
Getting Started with HOBOmobile
These steps provide an overview of setting up the logger with
HOBOmobile. For complete details, see the HOBOmobile User’s
Guide.
1. Go to the App Store
SM
or Google Play™ and download
HOBOmobile to your phone or tablet.
2. Open HOBOmobile and enable Bluetooth in your device
settings if prompted.
3. Tap and then tap the logger in the Recently Seen/In
Range list to connect to it. If the logger does not appear in
the list, follow these tips for connecting:
•Make sure the logger is within range of your mobile
device. The range for successful wireless communication
is approximately 30.5 m (100 ft) with full line-of-sight.
•If your device can connect to the logger intermittently or
loses its connection, move closer to the logger, within
sight if possible.
•If the logger appears in the Recently Seen/In Range list,
but you cannot connect to it, close HOBOmobile and
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power cycle the mobile device. This forces the previous
Bluetooth connection to close.
4. Once connected, tap Configure.
5. Choose your logger settings in the Configure screen. See
Choosing Logger Settings for details on the available
settings.
6. Tap the CO2sensor and select manual and/or auto
calibration (both are selected by default). Select Altitute
Compensation and enter the altitude above or below sea
level. Tap Done. See Calibrating the Logger for more details
on calibration settings.
7. Tap Start in the upper right corner of the Configure screen.
Logging will begin based on the settings you selected. Deploy
the logger using the included mounting materials (see
Mounting the Logger). After logging begins, you can read out
the logger at any time (see Reading Out the Logger for details).
Note: The sensor readings displayed within HOBOmobile may
not match what is displayed on the logger. The readings in the
HOBOs screen are updated every minute and the readings in
the Connected screen and Status Details screen are updated
every 5 seconds.
When connected to the logger, the following actions are also
available in addition to configure:
•Readout. Offload logger data. See Reading Out the
Logger.
•Full Status Details. Check the battery level and view the
configuration settings currently selected for the logger.
•Start Logging. This option appears if On Button Push is
selected as a Start Logging setting as described in the
Choosing Logger Settings.
•Stop Logging. Stop the logger from recording data (this
overrides any Stop Logging settings described in Choosing
Logger Settings).
•Page. Press and hold the Page icon and the logger will
beep to help you locate a deployed logger (tap the Page
icon if you only want the logger to beep once). “HELLO”
also appears on the LCD when the logger is paged.
•Clear Audible Alarm. If audible alarms are enabled as
described in Setting up Alarms, use this to clear a
beeping alarm on the logger.
•Logger Password. Select this to create a password for the
logger that will be required if another mobile device
attempts to connect to it. To reset a password,
simultaneously press both the Start/Stop button and the
Clear/Next button for 3 seconds or tap Reset to Factory
Default in the Set Logger Password screen.
•Update Firmware. When new logger firmware is
available, this action appears in the list. Select it and
follow the instructions on the screen. Note that if there is
a communication failure during the firmware update
process, the logger will revert to the previous firmware.
Important: Before updating the firmware on the
logger, always read out the logger first. Check the
remaining battery level by selecting Full Status Details
and make sure it is no less than 30%. Make sure you
have the time to complete the entire update process,
which requires that the logger remains connected to
the device during the upgrade.
•Force Offload. This may appear if an error was
encountered when loading configure settings. Select this
to offload all the data on the logger before reconfiguring
the logger.
Getting Started with HOBOware
These steps provide an overview of setting up the logger with
HOBOware. For complete details, see the HOBOware Help.
1. Install HOBOware on your computer.
2. Connect the logger to the computer with a USB cable.
Important: USB 2.0 specifications do not guarantee operation
outside the range of 0°C (32°F) to 50°C (122°F).
3. From the device menu in HOBOware, select Launch.
4. Choose your logger settings. See Choosing Logger Settings
for details on the available settings.
5. Click the CO2Settings button and select manual and/or auto
calibration (both are selected by default). Select “Use
Carbon Dioxide sensor altitude compensation” and enter
the altitude above or below sea level. Click OK. See
Calibrating the Logger for more details on calibration
settings.
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6. Click the Start button when finished. Note that the Start
button text changes based on your Start Logging selection.
Logging will begin based on the settings you selected. Deploy
the logger using the included mounting materials (see
Mounting the Logger). After logging begins, you can read out
the logger at any time (see Reading Out the Logger for details).
Choosing Logger Settings
The following table lists the available settings when configuring
the logger with HOBOmobile or HOBOware.
Logger Setting Action
Name Enter a name for the logger up to 20 characters.
This name will be used as the title on the graph
and in the file name. A name also helps identify
the logger in the HOBOs screen in HOBOmobile. If
no name is entered, the logger serial number is
used.
Group
(HOBOmobile
only)
Add the logger to the Favorites group or a custom
group to help identify the logger and its resulting
data files.
Logging Interval Select how often the logger will record data when
in normal mode.
Start Logging
Options
Choose one of the following:
•Now. Logging will begin 15 seconds after
selecting Start.
•On Next Logging Interval. Logging will begin at
the next even interval as determined by the
selected logging interval.
•On Button Push. Logging will begin 15 seconds
after you press the Start/Stop logging button on
the logger for 3 seconds.
•On Date/Time. Logging will begin at a date and
time you specify.
Stop Logging
Options
Choose a memory option:
•When Memory Fills. The logger will continue
recording data until the memory is full.
•Never (Wrap When Full). The logger will
continue recording data indefinitely, with
newest data overwriting the oldest. This option
is not available if the Logging Mode is set to
Burst (see Burst Logging).
Choose this stop logging option if desired:
Logger Setting Action
•On Button Push. Select this if you want to be
able to stop logging by pushing the Start/Stop
button on the logger. Note that if you also
choose On Button Push for the Start Logging
option, then you will not be able to stop logging
until 30 seconds after logging begins.
Choose a Stop Logging time-based option.
•Never. Select this if you do not want the logger
to stop at any predetermined time frame.
•On Date/Time. Select this if you want the logger
to stop logging on a specific date and time.
Select the date and time and then tap Done.
•After. Select this if you want to control how
long the logger should continue logging once it
starts. Choose the amount of time you want the
logger to log data and then tap Done. For
example, select 30 days if you want the logger
to log data for 30 days after logging begins.
Sensors Enable the sensor measurement types that will be
logged: temperature, RH, and/or CO
2
. Both
temperature and RH are required to calculate dew
point, which is an additional data series available
for plotting after reading out the logger. You can
configure alarms for sensors. See Setting up
Alarms. If logging CO
2
, you can select calibration
settings. See Calibrating the Logger.
Alarms Enable and configure sensor alarms. See Setting
up Alarms for details.
Logging Mode
and Statistics
Choose one of the following:
•Fixed Interval. The logger records data for all
enabled sensors and/or selected statistics.
•Burst Logging. In burst mode, logging occurs at
a different interval when a specified condition is
met. See Burst Logging for more information.
•Statistics. The logger records selected statistics
(maximum, minimum, average, and standard
deviation) for enabled sensors. See Statistics
Logging for more information.
In HOBOmobile, select Normal to log current
readings and select the desired statistics. In
HOBOware, select Fixed Interval if not logging
statistics. Select Statistics if logging current
readings and statistics or statistics only.
Show LCD Enable or disable to control whether the LCD
remains illuminated while the logger is logging. If
you disable the LCD, the logger will not show the
current reading, status, or other information while
the logger is logging. You will, however, be able to
temporarily turn the LCD screen on by pressing the
Start/Stop button on the logger for 1 second.
Calibrating the Logger
The CO
2
sensor in the logger requires altitude compensation
and regular calibration to ensure accurate readings are being
taken in the location where it is deployed. Both auto and
manual calibration are selected by default when first
configuring the logger. Altitude compensation should be used if
you are monitoring CO
2
at elevations above or below 305
meters (1,000 feet).
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Some CO2measurement drift may occur during shipment and
storage. A manual calibration immediately after logging begins
is recommended for best accuracy.
Important: If performing a manual calibration, be sure to follow
the instructions later in this section. Improper manual
calibration can result in incorrect sensor readings.
The following CO2settings are available in both HOBOmobile
and HOBOware:
•Manual calibration. Manual calibration is the best way to
calibrate your logger. Use this option if you want to
manually calibrate the logger to 400 ppm using the
Calibrate button on the logger. This requires taking the
logger outside in fresh air on a dry day or to an indoor
location that is unoccupied and has no connection to a
ventilation system for five minutes on a regular basis.
Press the Calibrate button on the logger for 5 seconds to
manually calibrate the CO2sensor. “Calibrate” and “CO2”
will blink on the LCD during the 5-minute manual
calibration process in which 300 measurements are taken
to get the average and create the offset from 400 ppm.
(See the steps later in this section for more details on
manual calibration.) This is recommended if the logger is
deployed in a building that is always occupied, if you want
the logger to be calibrated more frequently than every
eight days (the normal auto calibration schedule), or if you
want to calibrate the logger immediately after logging
begins. Note: Once a manual calibration is performed, the
24-hour auto calibration is canceled and an auto
calibration will be performed eight days from the time the
manual calibration occurred.
•Auto calibration. Use this option if you want the logger to
automatically calibrate within the first 24 hours after
logging begins and then every eight days thereafter. The
logger will be calibrated based on the average of the three
CO2measurements that follow the lowest CO2value
identified during the 24-hour or 8-day time period as
applicable.
Important: Accurate auto-calibration requires the building
or location where the logger is deployed to be empty at
least once during the eight-day period (for example, an
empty office building during the weekend or overnight will
typically have background CO2levels of 400 to 450 ppm).
If the logger is deployed in an area where the CO2level
does not go down to 400 ppm during the eight-day time
period, then manual calibration should be performed
regularly instead or inaccurate CO2readings will be
reported. If you plan on using auto calibration but the A
mabuilding will be occupied during the first day after
logging begins, then you can use the manual calibration
option as well. You can manually calibrate the logger
immediately after logging begins and use auto calibration
thereafter. Note: Every time the logger is started, auto
calibration will occur after 24 hours and then again after
eight days unless a manual calibration is performed first.
•Altitude compensation. The CO2sensor must compensate
for locations above or below 305 meters (1,000 feet) to
provide an accurate reading. You must enter the altitude
above or below sea level in either meters or feet when
configuring the logger if it will be deployed at a location
above or below sea level. In normal use, the CO2
measurement will vary by approximately 0.135% of the
reading for each mbar change in barometric pressure (the
sensor is calibrated at 1,013 mbar). Use altitude
compensation when deploying the logger for the best CO2
accuracy possible.
To access calibration and altitude compensation settings in
HOBOmobile:
1. Connect to the logger.
2. Tap Configure.
3. Tap the CO2sensor.
4. Select auto calibration, manual calibration, or both.
5. Select “Altitude Compensation” and enter the altitude
above or below sea level where the logger will be deployed
in either meters or feet. You can also tap Use Location if
you want the location services within the phone or tablet to
calculate altitude.
6. Tap Done.
7. Tap Start to load settings to the logger.
To access calibration and altitude compensation settings in
HOBOware:
1. Connect the logger to the computer with the USB cable.
2. From the Device menu in HOBOware, select Launch.
3. Click the CO2Settings button.
4. Select auto calibration, manual calibration, or both.
5. Select “Use Carbon Dioxide sensor altitude compensation”
and enter the altitude above or below sea level where the
logger will be deployed in either meters or feet.
6. Click OK.
7. Click Start in the Launch Logger window to load settings to
the logger.
Note: If both auto calibration and manual calibration are
selected, the logger will automatically calibrate within 24 hours
after logging begins unless a manual calibration occurs during
that time period. In addition, when both calibration settings are
selected, the eight-day calibration cycle will be reset any time a
manual calibration is performed.
To manually calibrate the CO2sensor:
Important: If you do not follow these manual calibration
instructions as described, the sensor readings will be incorrect
and you will need to manually calibrate the logger again.
1. Take the logger outside in fresh air on a dry day where the
carbon dioxide level is 400 ppm. You can also use an indoor
location for manual calibration if it is unoccupied and is not
exposed to a ventilation system.
2. Press the Calibrate button on the logger for 5 seconds until
it beeps. The logger will then calibrate for 5 minutes. The
CO2and Calibrate symbols on the LCD will flash while the
calibration is underway. A time- and date-stamped manual
calibration event is logged in the data at the end of the 5-
minute calibration sequence.
3. Once the Calibration process is complete, return the logger
to its deployment location. Repeat this process at least once
every eight days for best accuracy.
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Setting up Alarms
You can set an alarm to trip on the logger when a sensor
reading rises above or falls below a specified value. This can
alert you to problems so you can take corrective action. To set
up a sensor alarm:
1. In HOBOmobile: Connect to the logger and tap Configure.
In HOBOware: From the device menu, select Launch. Click
the Alarms button in the Launch Logger window.
2. Select the sensor that you want to set up with an alarm
condition.
3. Enable the High Alarm if you want an alarm to trip when the
sensor reading rises above the high alarm value. Drag the
slider to the reading that will trip the alarm or type a
specific reading.
4. Enable the Low Alarm if you want an alarm to trip when the
sensor reading falls below the low alarm value. Drag the
slider to the reading that will trip the alarm or type a
specific reading.
5. Set the duration before an alarm is tripped.
6. Select either Cumulative Samples or Consecutive Samples. If
you select Cumulative Samples, then the alarm will trip
when the time the sensor is out of range over the course of
the deployment is equal to the selected duration. If you
select Consecutive Samples, then the alarm will trip when
the time the sensor is continuously out of range is equal to
the selected duration. For example, the high alarm for
temperature is set to 85°F and the duration is set to 30
minutes. If Cumulative is selected, then an alarm will trip
once a sensor reading has been at or above 85°F for a total
of 30 minutes since the logger was configured; specifically,
this could be 15 minutes above 85°F in the morning and
then 15 minutes above 85°F again in the afternoon. If
Consecutive is selected, then an alarm will trip only if all
sensor readings are 85°F or above for a continuous 30-
minute period.
7. Repeat steps 2–6 for any other sensors if desired (tap Done
in HOBOmobile first).
8. Enable Audible Alarms if you want a beep to sound on the
logger every 30 seconds when the sensor alarm trips (in
HOBOmobile, enable this in the Configure screen; in
HOBOware, select the Use Audible Alarm checkbox in the
Configure Alarms window). The beeping will continue until
the alarm is cleared from the software, a button on the
logger is pressed, or 7 days have passed. Battery life will be
slightly reduced when this setting is enabled. It is
recommended that you only enable this feature if you have
regular access to the logger so that you can easily turn off
the beeping.
9. Select one of the following options for when to clear the
alarm symbol that appears on the LCD (in HOBOmobile,
enable this in the Configure screen; in HOBOware, select
the checkbox in the Configure Alarms window).
•Logger reconfigured or relaunched. The alarm icon will
remain visible on the LCD until the next time the logger is
reconfigured.
•Sensor is in limits. The alarm icon will remain visible on
the LCD until the sensor reading returns to the normal
range between any configured high and low alarm limits.
•Alarm button is pressed. The alarm icon will remain
visible until you press the Clear/Next button on the
logger.
10. In HOBOmobile: Tap Start in the Configure screen to load
the alarm settings onto the logger when ready.
In HOBOware: Click OK in the Configure Alarms window and
then click Start in the Launch Logger window when ready.
Notes about alarms:
•The alarm icon will be illuminated on the logger LCD
when the alarm trips. You can also press the Clear/Next
button on the logger to view the farthest out-of-range
value during the deployment.
•Alarm limits for temperature and RH sensors are checked
every 15 seconds. The CO2alarm limits are checked every
15 seconds if the logger is powered by USB cable or every
5 minutes if it is powered by batteries. If you are
configuring a CO2sensor alarm for a battery-powered
logger, it is recommended that the duration you select is
divisible by 5 and a minimum of 5 minutes.
•For USB-powered loggers, CO2alarms will not be tripped
for the first 15 seconds after logging begins as the CO2
sensor requires a 15-second warmup period.
•The actual values for the high and low alarm limits are set
to the closest value supported by the logger. For
example, the closest value to 85°F that the logger can
record is 84.990°F and the closest value to 32°F is
32.043°F. In addition, alarms can trip or clear when the
sensor reading is within the logger specifications of
0.02°C resolution. This means the value that triggers the
alarm may differ slightly than the value entered. For
example, if the High Alarm is set to 75.999°F, the alarm
can trip when the sensor reading is 75.994°F (which is
within the 0.02°C resolution).
•When you read out the logger, alarm events can be
displayed on the plot or in the data file. See Recording
Internal Logger Events.
•Once cleared, an audible alarm will start beeping again if
the sensor values go out of the normal range. Even if an
audible alarm is cleared, a visual alarm may remain on
the logger LCD and in HOBOmobile (if applicable)
depending on the settings selected for maintaining visual
alarms or because the alarm condition may still be in
effect. In addition, an audible alarm will continue
beeping when the sensor values have returned to the
normal range until it is cleared.
•Although an audible alarm and a visual alarm can occur
at the same time when a sensor alarm is tripped, they are
cleared in different ways. The audible alarm can be
cleared from within the software, a button on the logger
is pressed, or 7 days have passed. Meanwhile, a visual
alarm is cleared as determined by the setting selected for
maintaining an alarm in the software. This means you
could clear a beeping audible alarm and the visual alarm
will remain on the LCD and in HOBOmobile (if applicable)
until the logger is reconfigured, the sensor is in limits, or
the alarm button is pressed--whichever setting you
selected.
•If the logger was configured to stop logging with a button
push, any tripped alarms will be cleared automatically
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when logging is stopped and no Alarm Cleared event will
be logged in the data file.
Burst Logging
Burst logging is a logging mode that allows you to set up more
frequent logging when a specified condition is met. For
example, a logger is recording data at a 5-minute logging
interval and burst logging is configured to log every 30 seconds
when the temperature rises above 85°F (the high limit) or falls
below 32°F (the low limit). This means the logger will record
data every 5 minutes as long as the temperature remains
between 85°F and 32°F. Once the temperature rises above
85°F, the logger will switch to the faster logging rate and record
data every 30 seconds until the temperature falls back to 85°F.
At that time, logging then resumes every 5 minutes at the
normal logging interval. Similarly, if the temperature falls below
32°F, then the logger would switch to burst logging mode again
and record data every 30 seconds. Once the temperature rises
back to 32°F, the logger will then return to normal mode,
logging every 5 minutes.
To set up burst logging:
1. In HOBOmobile: Connect to the logger and tap Configure.
In HOBOware: From the Device menu, select Launch.
2. Set the Logging Mode to burst logging. (If already selected
in HOBOware, click the Edit button.)
3. Select the sensor that will have burst limits.
4. Enable High Limit if you want burst logging to occur when
the sensor reading rises above a specific reading. Drag the
slider to the reading that will trigger burst logging or type a
specific reading.
5. Enable Low Limit if you want burst logging to occur when
the sensor reading falls below a specific reading. Drag the
slider to the reading that will trigger burst logging or type a
specific reading.
6. Repeat steps 3–5 for any other sensors if desired (tap Done
in HOBOmobile first).
7. Set the burst logging interval. Select an interval faster than
the logging interval. Keep in mind that the more frequent
the burst logging rate, the greater the impact on battery life
and the shorter the logging duration. In HOBOmobile, tap
Done.
8. In HOBOmobile: Tap Done to return to the Configure
screen. Tap Start to load the burst settings onto the logger
when ready.
In HOBOware: Click OK in the Burst Logging window and
then click Start in the Launch Logger window when ready.
Notes about Burst Logging:
•Sensor alarms, statistics, and the Stop Logging option
“Never (Wrapping)” are not available in burst logging
mode.
•Once the logger is configured, the high and low burst
limits are checked every 15 seconds. Therefore, if you set
the logging interval to less than 15 seconds and the
sensor reading falls outside the levels, the burst logging
will not begin until the next 15-second cycle.
•If high and/or low limits have been configured for more
than one sensor, then burst logging will begin when any
high or low condition goes out of range. Burst logging will
not end until all conditions on all sensors are back within
normal range.
•The actual values for the burst logging limits are set to
the closest value supported by the logger. For example,
the closest value to 85°F that the logger can record is
84.990°F and the closest value to 32°F is 32.043°F.
•Burst logging mode can begin or end when the sensor
reading is within the logger specifications of 0.02°C
resolution. This means the value that triggers burst
logging may differ slightly than the value entered. For
example, if the high limit for a temperature alarm is set
to 75.999°F, burst logging can start when the sensor
reading is 75.994°F (which is within the 0.02°C
resolution).
•Once the high or low condition clears, the logging
interval time will be calculated using the last recorded
data point in burst logging mode, not the last data point
recorded in “normal mode.” For example, a logger has a
10-minute logging interval and logged a data point at
9:05. Then, the high limit was surpassed and burst
logging began at 9:06. Burst logging then continued until
9:12 when the sensor reading fell back below the high
limit. Now back in normal mode, the next logging interval
will be 10 minutes from the last burst logging point, or
9:22 in this case. If burst logging had not occurred, the
next data point would have been at 9:15.
•A New Interval event is created each time the logger
enters or exits burst logging mode. See Recording
Internal Logger Events for details on plotting and viewing
the event. In addition, if the logger is stopped with a
button push while in burst logging mode, then a New
Interval event is automatically logged and the burst
condition is cleared, even if the actual high or low
condition has not cleared.
Statistics Logging
During fixed interval logging, the logger records data for
enabled sensors and/or selected statistics at the logging
interval selected. Statistics are calculated at a sampling rate you
specify with the results for the sampling period recorded at
each logging interval. The following statistics can be logged for
each sensor:
•The maximum, or highest, sampled value,
•The minimum, or lowest, sampled value,
•An average of all sampled values, and
•The standard deviation from the average for all sampled
values.
For example, a logger is configured with the temperature and
CO2sensors enabled and the logging interval set to 5 minutes.
The current reading and all four statistics are enabled. The
statistics sampling interval is set to 30 seconds. Once logging
begins, the logger will measure and record the actual
temperature and CO2sensor values every 5 minutes. In
addition, the logger will take a temperature and CO2sample
every 30 seconds and temporarily store them in memory. The
logger will then calculate the maximum, minimum, average,
and standard deviation using the samples gathered over the
previous 5-minute period and log the resulting values. When
reading out the logger, this would result in the following 10
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data series (not including any derived series): two sensor series
(with temperature and CO
2
current readings logged every 5
minutes) plus eight maximum, minimum, average, and standard
deviation series (four for temperature and four for CO
2
with
values calculated and logged every 5 minutes based on the 30-
second sampling rate).
To set up statistics:
1. In HOBOmobile: Connect to the logger and tap Configure.
In HOBOware: From the Device menu, select Launch.
2. In HOBOmobile: Tap Logging Mode and then select Fixed
Interval Logging.
In HOBOware: Select Statistics for the logging mode.
3. Select Normal in HOBOmobile or Current Reading in
HOBOware to record the current reading for each enabled
sensor at the logging interval selected. Do not select this if
you only want to log statistics.
4. Select the statistics you want the logger to record at each
logging interval: Maximum, Minimum, Average, and
Standard Deviation (average is automatically enabled when
selecting Standard Deviation). Statistics will be logged for all
enabled sensors. In addition, the more statistics you record,
the shorter the logger duration and the more memory is
required.
5. Set the statistics sampling interval. The rate selected must
be less than, and a factor of, the logging interval. For
example, if the logging interval is 1 minute and you select 5
seconds for the sampling rate, then the logger will take 12
sample readings between each logging interval (one sample
every 5 seconds for a minute) and use the 12 samples to
record the resulting statistics at each 1-minute logging
interval. Note that the more frequent the sampling rate, the
greater the impact on battery life. In HOBOmobile, tap
Done.
6. In HOBOmobile: Tap Done to return to the Configure
screen. Tap Start to load the burst settings onto the logger
when ready.
In HOBOware: Click OK in the Burst Logging window and
then click Start in the Launch Logger window when ready.
Once logging begins, press the Clear/Next button on the logger
to cycle through the current maximum, minimum, average, and
standard deviation data on the LCD screen. Note that the logger
will always display the current sensor readings in HOBOmobile
(If applicable) even if they are not being logged. You can plot
the statistics series once you read out the logger.
Reading Out the Logger
To offload data from the logger to HOBOmobile:
1. Connect to the logger and tap Readout.
2. Tap to view a mini-graph of the offloaded data.
3. Tap the mini-graph to view a larger version of the graph or
to share the file. See the HOBOmobile User’s Guide for
details on viewing graphs and sharing data.
To offload date from the logger to HOBOware:
1. Connect the logger to the computer with the USB cable.
2. From the Device menu, select Readout.
3. Save the data file when prompted. See the HOBOware Help
for details on plotting and exporting data in HOBOware.
Note: Data files read out from the logger in one program are
not automatically available in the other. To open HOBOmobile
files in HOBOware, share the file and select HOBO as the file
type. Email the file and then open it in HOBOware. Files in
HOBOware cannot be viewed in HOBOmobile. You can,
however, export data in HOBOware to a text or Excel file that
you can open on your mobile device. See the HOBOmobile
User’s Guide and HOBOware Help for details on sharing or
exporting data.
Recording Internal Logger Events
The logger records the following internal events to track logger
operation and status.
To plot events in HOBOmobile, tap a mini-graph and then tap
. Select the events you wish to plot and then tap again.
You can also view events in shared or exported data files.
To plot events in HOBOware, select the events you wish to plot
in the Plot Setup window when opening a data file. The
following events may occur:
Internal Event Name Definition
Host Connected The logger was connected to the mobile
device or computer as applicable.
Started The Start/Stop button was pressed to begin
or resume logging.
Stopped The logger received a command to stop
recording data (from the software or by
pushing the Start/Stop button).
Button Up/Button
Down
The Start/Stop button was pressed for
1 second.
Chan <#> Alarm
Tripped
A sensor alarm has tripped; <#> is the sensor
number, where 1 is CO
2
, 2 is temperature,
and 3 is RH.
Chan <#> Alarm
Cleared
A sensor alarm has cleared; <#> is the sensor
number, where 1 is CO
2
, 2 is temperature,
and 3 is RH. This event also contains the
value that was furthest out of range for the
sensor before the alarm cleared, which is
only available in a shared or exported file.
New Interval The logger has entered or exited burst
logging mode.
Automatic
Calibration
The CO
2
sensor has been calibrated
automatically; the data file will show the
offset calculated in PPM during the
calibration.
Manual Calibration The CO
2
sensor has been manually
calibrated; the data file will show the offset
calculated in PPM during the calibration.
Safe Shutdown The battery level dropped below 2.5 V; the
logger performs a safe shutdown.
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Mounting the Logger
There are several ways to mount the logger using the materials
included:
•Attach Command strips to the back of the logger to
mount it to a wall or other flat surface.
•Screw in the brackets onto both sides of the logger using
the two small holes labeled in the diagram below and
then use tie wraps to mount it to a pole or pipe.
•Mount the logger to the wall or a flat surface using two
screws and the included template. The dimensions are
also shown in the following example.
Protecting the Logger
The logger is designed for indoor use and can be permanently
damaged by corrosion if it gets wet. Protect it from
condensation. If the message FAIL CLK appears on the LCD
screen, there was a failure with the internal logger clock
possibly due to condensation. Remove the battery immediately
and dry the circuit board.
Note: Static electricity may cause the logger to stop logging.
The logger has been tested to 8 KV, but avoid electrostatic
discharge by grounding yourself to protect the logger. For more
information, search for “static discharge” on onsetcomp.com.
Battery Information
The logger requires four user-replaceable AA 1.5 V alkaline or
optional lithium batteries for operation at the extreme ends of
the logger operating range. Expected battery life varies based
on the ambient temperature where the logger is deployed, the
logging or sampling interval, frequency of offloading and
connection to a mobile device, number of channels that are
active, audible alarms duration, use of burst mode or statistics
logging, and battery performance. New batteries typically last 6
months with logging and sampling intervals greater than 5
minutes.
Deployments in extremely cold or hot temperatures, or a
logging or sampling interval faster than 5 minutes can impact
battery life. Estimates are not guaranteed due to uncertainties
in initial battery conditions and operating environment.
The logger can also be powered by the USB cable if faster
logging intervals are desired or when the remaining battery
voltage is too low for it to continue logging. Connect the logger
to the computer, click the Readout button on the toolbar in
HOBOware, and save the data as prompted. Replace the
battery before launching the logger again.
To install or replace the batteries:
1. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unscrew the battery
cover on the back of the logger.
2. Remove any old batteries.
3. Insert four new batteries observing polarity.
4. Screw the battery cover back in place.
WARNING: Do not cut open, incinerate, heat above 85°C
(185°F), or recharge the lithium batteries. The batteries may
explode if the logger is exposed to extreme heat or conditions
that could damage or destroy the battery case. Do not dispose
of the logger or batteries in fire. Do not expose the contents of
the batteries to water. Dispose of the batteries according to
local regulations for lithium batteries.
Note: CO
2
sensor readings may temporarily appear as 0 ppm in
HOBOmobile when replacing the batteries until the logger
begins logging again.
9.53 cm (3.75 inches)
Bracket
mounting
hole
Bracket
mounting
hole
Wall
mounting
hole
Wall
mounting
hole
Remove this
screw to
replace the
batteries
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reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
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•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
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Translation:
Article 12
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as performance to an approved low power radio-frequency device.
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