Chapter 1: Introduction
HOBO Energy Logger Pro User’s Guide 1
Chapter 1:
Introduction
This chapter discusses the following topics:
a Overview
a Key features
a FlexSmart modules
a Smart Sensors
a Logger components
Overview
The HOBO Energy Logger Pro is a modular, reconfigurable data logging system used in energy and industrial
monitoring applications.
The 15-channel system enables you to quickly and easily perform a broad range of monitoring applications. You can
use the HOBO Energy Logger Pro with FlexSmart™ modules, which convert signals from many types of Onset and
third-party sensors. You can also use any Smart Sensor that is compatible with the HOBO Weather station or HOBO
Micro Station.
Tip: Keep in mind that although some Smart Sensors are intended mainly for outdoor use (for example, the Solar
Radiation sensor), the Energy Logger Pro is suitable for indoor use only.
Use HOBOware
®
Pro software to configure and communicate with the logger. HOBOware Pro allows you to
customize configuration settings, launch the logger, read out the data, and plot or export the data for analysis.
The Energy Logger Pro package includes:
• HOBO Energy Logger Pro
• Energy Logger Pro User’s Guide
• Eight 1.5V alkaline batteries
• One miniature slotted screwdriver
• Blank label
• Rubber feet
Key features
Flexible expansion - The logger is not preconfigured. You can use up to three FlexSmart modules and up to six
Smart Sensors of any type or combination just by plugging them in before logging begins.
Automatic detection of Smart Sensors - The logger automatically recognizes Smart Sensors. No programming,
wiring, or calibration is required to set them up.
Digital network - The connections between the Smart Sensors and the logger are digital, ensuring accurate, reliable
data collection and storage.
Excitation - The Analog module (S-FS-CVIA) supports optional, user-configurable sensor excitation power and
warmup. The logger provides 12 V DC sensor excitation voltage up to 200 mA for transducers that require external
power for proper operation. Refer to “Sensor excitation” on p. 8 for details.
Flexible power capabilities - The logger supports multiple battery types (alkaline, enhanced alkaline, or lithium) as
well as several types of external power sources to allow for longer deployments while providing increased power for
sensor excitation. Refer to “External power sources” on p. 14 for details.
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