Onset HOBO UX90 State Data Logger
Features
- One logger with four recording modes
- Internal reed switch can be used to determine when a door or window is open or closed
- Compatible with a wide range of external sensors
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
Records state changes, electronic pulses, and mechanical or electrical contact closures from external sensing devices. Ideal for monitoring energy consumption, mechanical equipment operation, and water and gas flow. The Onset HOBO UX90 state logger is compatible with a wide range of external sensors, and operates in an indoor environment.
Memory
The HOBO UX90-001 State Data Logger is available in a standard 128 KB memory model (UX90-001) capable of 84,650 measurements and an expanded 512KB memory model (UX90-001M) capable of over 346,795 measurements.
Measurements Supported
- Event
- Kilowatt Hours (kWh)
- Motor On/Off
- Pulse Input
- Runtime
- State Open/Closed
- Water Flow
Internal Sensor | |
Maximum State, Event, Runtime Frequency |
1 Hz |
Preferred Switch State |
No magnet present (normally open) |
External Input | |
External Contact Input |
Electronic solid state switch closure or logic driven voltage output |
Range |
0 to 3 V DC (USB powered), 0 to 2.5 V DC (battery powered) |
Maximum Pulse Frequency |
50 Hz |
Maximum State, Event, Runtime Frequency |
1 Hz |
Pulse, Event Lockout Time |
0 to 1 second in 100 ms steps |
Solid State Switch Closure |
Input Low: < 10 KΩ; Input High: > 500 KΩ |
Internal Weak Pull-Up |
100 KΩ |
Input Impedance |
Solid state switch closure: 100 KΩ pull up |
Logger | |
Resolution |
Pulse: 1 pulse, Runtime: 1 second, State and Event: 1 State or Event |
Logging Rate |
1 second to 18 hours, 12 minutes, 15 seconds |
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, or date & time |
Power Source |
One 3V CR2032 lithium battery and USB cable |
Battery Life |
1 year, typical with logging intervals greater than 1 minute and normally open contacts |
Memory |
UX90-001: 128 KB (84,650 measurements, maximum) UX90-001M: 512 KB (346,795 measurements, maximum) |
Download Type |
USB 2.0 interface |
Full Memory Download Time |
10 seconds for 128 KB; 30 seconds for 512 KB |
Logger Operating Range |
Logging: -20° to 70°C (-4° to 158°F); 0 to 95% RH (non-condensing) Launch/Readout: 0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F) per USB specification |
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 |
3.66 x 5.94 x 1.52 cm (1.44 x 2.34 x 0.6 in.)
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Weight |
23 g (0.81 oz)
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Environmental Rating |
IP50 |
- HOBO UX90-001x State Data Logger
- 2.5 mm input cable
- Command strip
- Double-sided tape
- Hook & loop strap
- Magnet with 2 screws
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