Sensor Features
- Resolution of 0.01 inch
- Bird spikes
- Debris screen that locks in place
- Designed to meet World Meteorological Organization (WMO) guidelines
Wireless Features
- 900 MHz wireless mesh self-healing technology
- 450 to 600 meter (1,500 to 2,000 feet) wireless range and up to five hops
- Up to 50 wireless sensors per RX3000
- Simple button-push to join the HOBOnet wireless network
- Onboard memory to ensure no data loss
- Powered by rechargeable AA batteries and built-in solar panel
| Measurement Range | 0 to 10.2 cm (0 to 4 in.) per hour, maximum 4,000 tips per logging interval |
| Accuracy | ±4.0%, ±1 rainfall count between 0.2 and 50.0 mm (0.01 and 2.0 in.) per hour; ±5.0%, ±1 rainfall count between 50.0 and 100.0 mm (2.0 and 4.0 in.) per hour |
| Resolution | 0.01 in. |
| Calibration | Requires annual calibration; can be field calibrated |
| Operating Temperature Range | -25° to 60°C (-13° to 140°F) with rechargeable batteries -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F) with lithium batteries |
| Radio Power | 12.6 mW (+11 dBm) non-adjustable |
| Transmission Range | Reliable connection to 457.2 m (1,500 ft) line of sight at 1.8 m (6 ft) high Reliable connection to 609.6 m (2,000 ft) line of sight at 3 m (10 ft) high |
| Wireless Data Standard | IEEE 802.15.4 |
| Radio Operating Frequencies | RXW-RGE-900: 904–924 MHz RXW-RGE-868: 866.5 MHz RXW-RGE-922: 916–924 MHz |
| Modulation Employed | OQPSK (Offset Quadrature Phase Shift Keying) |
| Data Rate | Up to 250 kbps, non-adjustable |
| Duty Cycle | <1% |
| Maximum Number of Motes | 50 motes per one RX Wireless Sensor Network |
| Battery Type/ Power Source | Two AA 1.2V rechargeable NiMH batteries, powered by built-in solar panel or two AA 1.5 V lithium batteries for operating conditions of -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F) |
| Battery Life | With NiMH batteries: Typical 3–5 years when operated in the temperature range -20° to 40°C (-4°F to 104°F) and positioned toward the sun (see Deployment and Mounting), operation outside this range will reduce the battery service life With lithium batteries: 1 year, typical use |
| Memory | 16 MB |
| Dimensions | Sensor: 16.5 cm opening diameter (6.5 in.) x 24 cm (9.5 in.) high; 214 cm2 (33.2 in.2) collection area Cable length: 2 m (6.6 ft) Mote: 16.2 x 8.59 x 4.14 cm (6.38 x 3.38 x 1.63 inches) |
| Weight | Sensor and cable: 1.2 kg (2.7 lbs) Mote: 223 g (7.87 oz) |
| Materials | Sensor: UV-stabilized ABS plastic housing; tipping bucket mechanism with magnetic reed switch pivots on metal shaft Mote: PCPBT, silicone rubber seal |
| Environmental Rating | Sensor: Weatherproof Mote: IP67, NEMA 6 |
| Compliance Marks |  RXW-RGE-900 RXW-RGE-868 RXW-RGE-922 |
