Onset HOBO U30 Series User manual

HOBO®U30QuickStartGuide
Follow the steps in this Quick Start Guide to configure a HOBO
U30 Station with Remote Communication (GSM, Wi-Fi).
U30/GSM, U30/Wi-Fi
Step 2 - Register the HOBO U30 Station
Click the Register a Device link and follow the instructions on the screen. Give
the device a nickname, then enter both the serial number (SN) and Device Key
(located on a label inside the HOBO U30 Station).
Click the name of the device to go to the Device window and configure the
device.
Step 1 - Setup HOBOlink Account
If you have not already done so, set up a HOBOlink™ account. Go to
https://www.hobolink.com
and follow the instructions to create and activate a user account.
Step 3 - Change Time Zone (if necessary)
Click Device Configuration in the Task Bar.
Step 4 - Configure the Logging Interval
Step 5 - Configure the Connection Interval
Initial HOBOlink Setup
Part# MAN–U30-RC Document # 12268-B
NOTE: This guide does not cover the following: configuration of the Analog
Sensor Port or TRMS modules, configuring a static IP address (Wi-Fi only).
For more information see the HOBO U30 Station/Remote Communication
User Guide, available as a printable file from the Onset web Site at:
www.onsetcomp.com/wi-fi or www.onsetcomp.com/rms‐outdoor
For more information on HOBOlink, see the HOBOlink Help
available in the HOBOlink application at hobolink.com.
a. Click Launch Configuration.
b. Enter a Launch Description. This will also be used as the filename for
the data readouts.
c. Select a Logging Interval. For an initial test, configure a fast logging
interval.
b. Enter a Connection Interval (how frequently the HOBO U30
Station will connect to HOBOlink). For an initial test, configure a
fast Connection Interval.
a. Click Readout Configuration.
NOTE: For the U30/GSM, the Connection Interval is limited by the Fastest
Connection Allowed by your Communication Plan. For testing, you can bypass
your GSM Communication Plan restrictions by manually connecting to
HOBOlink using HOBOware (direct connection using a USB cable). From the
main menu select Status, and then click the Contact HOBOlink button.
Step 4 - Connect the Battery
Power up the HOBO U30 Station by plugging in the built-in battery cable into
the battery connector.
Initial Hardware Setup
Step 2 - Plug in Smart Sensors
Insert the Smart Sensor cables through the cable access opening in the bottom
of HOBO U30 Station and plug them into the Smart Sensor jacks.
If you are using the Smart Sensor Expander Board, you should install cables in
those slots first. You must first remove the Secondary Cable Slot cover. See
the U30 Station/Remote Communication User Guide for details.
Step 1 - Install Mounting Plates
Screw the mounting plates onto the back of the HOBO U30 Station case using
a Phillips-head screwdriver. Be careful to orient the plates so that the screw
heads are sunk into the screw holes.
Step 3 (Wi-Fi Only) - Connect the U30 to a Computer
Before you connect the battery, you must connect the U30/Wi-Fi Station
to a computer using a USB cable supplied by Onset.
If you are setting up a U30/GSM Station, go to Final HOBOlink Setup and Test.
If you are setting up a U30/Wi-Fi Station, go to Configuring Wi-Fi Network Setup.
IMPORTANT: Always plug‐in the battery first, before you plug‐in any solar
panel or power supply connector. When disconnecting power, always un‐plug
any solar panel or power supply connector first, then un‐plug the battery.
IMPORTANT: If you have a U30/Remote Communication model (GSM, Wi‐
Fi), your Communication Plan will be activated one week after the unit is
shipped and you will begin paying for HOBOlink access, regardless of
whether or not you have registered and activated your unit.
Step 5 - Configure Analog Sensor Port or TRMS Module (Optional)
If you are using the Analog Sensor Port or TRMS modules, use
HOBOware now to perform that configuration. See the HOBO U30
Station/Remote Communication User Guide for details.
Next Task

NOTE: If you are not familiar with network configuration,
consult with your Network Administrator or IT Department.
Step 8 - Remove the USB cable from the U30 Station
Step 7 - Cycle power on the U30 Station (disconnect and reconnect the
battery)
The U30 Station will connect to HOBOlink at the next Connection Interval.
Step 2 - Launch HOBO NetSetup.
Default configuration information will scroll by as the program launches
and then the welcome screen will appear.
Step 1 - Download HOBO NetSetup (Supported for PC only)
Before you Begin: the HOBO NetSetup utility requires Microsoft .NET
Framework (version 2.0 or above) installed. To determine if you have this
installed on your PC, go to Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove
Programs and see if it is in the list of currently installed programs.
Onset’s HOBO Netsetup utility and Microsoft .NET Framework can be
downloaded from the following location:
http://www.onsetcomp.com/support/software_utilities#downloads-1
Configuring Wi-Fi Network Setup
Step 3 - Click Begin.The Change Setup screen appears:
Step 6 - Save and Exit
When finished, save the new configuration by typing 9and pressing Enter.
"Parameters stored ...." will appear on the screen.
Go to Final HOBOlink Setup and Test.
If you have a HOBO U30/Wi-Fi Station, you must configure the network
settings each time you move the HOBO U30/Wi-Fi Station to a different
network, using Onset’s HOBO Netsetup utility.
Step 4 - Access WLAN Setup
IMPORTANT: DO NOT select option 7 “save default values?” The U30/
Wi-Fi has been preconfigured by Onset Computer. Selecting option 7 from
the setup menu will reset the unit to factory defaults, which will require
extensive reconfiguration.
Type 4and press Enter to access the WLAN setup.
For a typical setup, you only need to enter the Network Name, the Security
Suite and a Device Key or Password. You can accept the defaults for other
parameters.
If your network uses static IP addresses rather than DHCP, you must
configure a static IP Address. See the HOBO U30 Station/Remote
Communication User Guide for details.
Step 5 - Follow the prompts to configure WLAN.
Default values are shown in parenthesis. To accept the default, hit Enter. For
more information on options, see WLAN Options in the HOBO U30 Station/
Remote Communication User Guide.
Final HOBOlink Setup and Test
NOTE: If you wish to start a new launch once you set up the HOBO U30
Station in the field, be sure to select Force Relaunch on Next Connection
in Launch Configuration.
Step 1 - Log into HOBOlink
Step 2 - Perform additional HOBOlink configuration if required
(Label Sensors, Configure Alarms)
Step 3 - Verify Proper Operation
Make sure the data for all the Smart Sensors appears as expected in
the Latest Conditions panel. Verify that graphs appear to be correct. Let
the HOBO U30 Station connect 2 or 3 times and verify the data after
each connection.
Step 4 - Configure Field Values
When you are satisfied that the HOBO U30 Station and HOBOlink are
working properly, change your Logging Interval and Connection Interval
to your desired settings for deployment.
IMPORTANT: For the U30/GSM, make sure your Connection Interval
is set to the Average Connection Interval for your Communications Plan
or slower.
Step 5 - Repack the Logger and Sensors for Transit
Onset strongly recommends that you use the original packaging when
possible because it is custom-designed to protect the weather station
and its components.
Important: If you are not deploying the system immediately,
disconnect the battery to preserve battery power and reduce cellular
transmission costs.
Contact Information
Onset Computer Corporation 470 MacArthur Blvd Bourne, MA 02532
Mailing Address: PO Box 3450 Pocasset, MA 02559-3450
email: [email protected] Main Onset website: www.onsetcomp.com
Support
For support, please contact the company that you bought the products from:
Onset Computer Corporation or an Onset Authorized Dealer.
1-800-LOGGERS (1-800-564-4377) or 508-759-9500
8 AM to 5 PM ET, Mondaythrough Friday Fax: [phone]
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All rights reserved. Onset, HOBO, HOBOware, and HOBOlink are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Onset Computer Corporation for its data logger products and configuration/
interface software. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
For instructions on Installing the HOBO U30 Station in the Field,
see the HOBO U30 Station/Remote Communication User Guide.