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The country of origin for this product is the United States. To see the full specifications for this product, please see our product manual found under the documentation tab if available.
Logger
Operating Range
-20° to 50°C (-4° to 122°F) with alkaline batteries -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F) with lithium batteries
Smart Sensor Connectors
5
Smart Sensor Data Channels
Maximum of 15 (some smart sensors use more than one data channel; see sensor manual for details)
Smart Sensor Network Cable Length
100 m (328 ft) maximum
Logging Interval
1 second to 18 hours
Start Modes
Immediate, at interval, push button, or delayed start
Memory Modes
Stop when full or wrap when full
Memory
512 KB nonvolatile flash data storage
Time Accuracy
0 to 2 seconds for the first data point and ±5 seconds per week at 25°C (77°F)
Battery Type
Four AA 1.5 V alkaline batteries for operating conditions of -20° to 50°C (-4° to 122°F); four AA 1.5 V lithium batteries for operating conditions of -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F)
Battery Life
1 year, typical use (up to five sensors with 1 minute or greater logging interval)
Communication Type
USB 2.0 interface
Full Memory Download Time
4 minutes
Enclosure Access
Hinged door secured by one latch with eyelet for use with user-supplied padlock
Materials
Outer enclosure: Polycarbonate/PBT blend with stainless steel hinge pins; Gaskets: Silicone rubber; Cable channel: EPDM rubber
Dimensions
17.04 x 11.94 x 4.47 cm (6.71 x 4.70 x 1.76 in.) see diagrams in manual Padlock hole diameter: 0.58 cm (0.23 in.)
Weight
414g (14.6 oz.)
Environmental Rating
Weatherproof enclosure, NEMA 4X and IP66
The CE Marking identifies this product as complying with all relevant directives in the European Union (EU).
Highlighted Features
Highlighted Features
Compact size for easy deployment
Weatherproof IP66 enclosure for harsh environments
Direct USB offload–no need for an adapter cable
Includes five smart sensor inputs
Hinged door and integrated mounting tabs
Runs for up to a year on four standard AA batteries
Compatible with HOBOware and HOBOware Pro software for logger setup, graphing and analysis
In what environment does this data logger operate?
This data logger operates in indoor and outdoor environments.
What measurements does this data logger support?
The H21-USB data logger supports the following measurements: 4-20mA, Amp Hour (Ah), Barometric Pressure, DC Voltage, Dew Point, Kilowatt Hours (kWh), Leaf Wetness, Light Intensity, PAR, Power Factor (PF), Pulse Input, Rainfall, Relative Humidity, Soil Moisture, Solar Radiation, Temperature, Volt-Amp Reactive, Volt-Amp Reactive hour, Volt-Amps (VA), Water Flow, Watt Hours (Wh), Watts (W) and Wind
FAQ
In what environment does this data logger operate?
This data logger operates in an outdoor environment.
What measurements does this data logger support?
The MX2301A data logger supports the following measurements: Relative Humidity, Temperature and Dew Point