Building Performance Module

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written by Felix RodriguezTemperature & R/H EXT. - (U23-001)

April 12, 2015

Building Performance Module

Temperature & R/H EXT. - (U23-001)

Definition:

This is a HOBO: U23-001 Temperature and Rela-tive Humidity logger a weatherproof data logger with an internal temperature and RH sensor which allows you to take measurements in outdoors and indoor environments.

Applications:

Outdoor Temperature Monitoring

Environments with condensation

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Left click on the red number sym-bol to get a brief description of what items are required to use the U23-001 Data Logger.

Step 1:

Always refer back to the Manual when necessary just left click with you mouse.

Left click with your mouse on the Specification Button to see the battery life of the logger, it’s range, and operating temperature.

This would give you an idea under which conditions this meter may be used.

Step 2:

Connect the Logger to the PC using the USB cable to get it ready to Launch.

Note: This logger requires a Coupler and a base station to connect to PC. See figure1.

Open the Software HOBOware Pro by clicking on the icon with a Circle and a H.

Step 3:

Fig. 1 - Loggers Components

Fig. 2 - Connecting to PC

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How to Launch the logger to collect data.Step 4:

Once Logger is connected confirm on the right hand bottom corner that it says 1 device connected.

Under the Device drop-down menu select Launch to get the configuration page where you can configure the log-ger to start logging data.

Left click on the video button to see a video on how to launch the logger, then you can try it on your own.

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Launching the LoggerStep 4:

Follow the Steps below to configure your logger.

See the Notes that explain what certain areas are used for.

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Launching the LoggerStep 4:

Configuration Page for the: U23-001 - Temp/RH Logger.

Note: Every Logger has a different configuration page due to it’s different sensor capabilites.

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Check the Status of the Logger:

Once Logger has been Launched.

Click on status to check and confirm that the logger has started and is recording data.

Device StatusStep 5:

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Device StatusStep 5:

See the Device Status page and look at important information such as:

Is the logger logging ?How much battery is left?

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Logger placement in a green house, measur-ing moisture and temperature.

Note: This logger is weatherproof protected for outdoor and high moisture environments.

Step 6:Logger Placement

Mounting the Logger with the Radiation Shield (RS3)

Mount temperature or temp/RH sensor in shield as shown.Clearance between mounting bracket and radiation shield ceiling is 65 mm (2.5”). Mea-sure the sensor’s placement accordingly and secure the cable to the mounting bracket (C) with cable ties (B). Carefully place the radiation shield (A) over the sensor and at-tach to mounting bracket with knurled nuts (D), being careful not to over-tighten.

Attach mounting bracket to wall, post, or HOBO® Weather Station mast. To use in-cluded screws (E) as shown in the diagram (left), pre-drill 2.4 mm ( 3/32”) holes inwood, or 2.75 mm ( 7/64”) holes in metal.

Fig. 3 - Logger Placement - Green House

Fig. 4 - Logger Mounting Radiation Shield

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Follow the steps below to Read-out the data from the logger. This will allow you to download all the data col-lected in the logger.

Step 7:Read-out the data Logger

Left click on the video button to see a video on how to Read-Out the logger, then you can try it on your own.

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The Graph information below shows you the graph that is created using the Hoboware software, however you can further manipulate this data by exporting it as a CSV file to use in Excel.

Step 8:Hoboware Pro Software Graphing

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Follow the steps below to Export your data as a CSV file and use in Excel, allowing you to further manipulate the data.

Step 9:Export to a CSV file

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Temperature & R/H EXT. - (U23-001)

Additional Information;

Learn how to use HOBOware Software more in depth by left clicking on the buttons to the left.

Introduction to HOBOware Pro Software part 1

Introduction to HOBOware Pro Software part 2

Introduction to HOBOware Pro Software part 3

Additional References