HOBO™ Bluetooth Underwater PAR, Tilt and Temperature Data Logger
- Long-Term PAR, Tilt and Temperature Measurements in Fresh and Saltwater Environments
- 0 to 3000 µmol/m2/s, 0 to 180° and -20°C to 50°C Measurement Ranges
- Factory-Replaceable Lithium Battery with 3 Year Typical Life (1 Minute Sampling Rate and Bluetooth Always On)
- Stores up to 195,000 Sets of Measured Readings with Date/Time Stamp if Bluetooth Communications Not Available
- Wireless Transmission of Recorded Readings to Phone or Tablet Using Bluetooth or Li-Cor Cloud with MX Data Plan (Sold Separately)
Includes Magnetic Activation FOB, Light Sensor Cap. HOBOconnect App Available on the Apple Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android)
Overview of the HOBO™ MX2502 Bluetooth PAR, Tilt & Temperature Data Logger
The Li-Cor HOBO™ MX2502 is a PAR, Tilt and temperature data logger designed for long-term monitoring of Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR), Tilt and Temperature in Air and Underwater Environments. Harnessing Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology the MX2502 communicates wirelessly with the free HOBOconnect app on your mobile device or Cloud via the Li-Cor platform. The app makes logger setup, calibration, and data offload quick and easy. The app guides you through the pH calibration process making an otherwise complicated process much easier to follow. This cost-effective compact MX2502 data logger dramatically reduces the time and effort needed to collect field data, and at the same time providing higher resolution data.
HOBO™ MX2502 Outdoor Bluetooth PAR, Tilt and Temperature Data Logger Specifications
| Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR) |
Measurement Range: 0 to 3000 µmol/m2/s (Full Sunlight) Accuracy: ±5.0% Typical (LI-192 Factory Calibration) Offset: ±1 µmol Resolution: 0.16 µmol/m2/s Special Range: 400 to 700 nm (PAR Waveband) Linearity: Maximum Deviation of 1% up to 3,000umol/m2/s Stability: <= 2% Change Over 1 Year Temp Dependence: ±0.15% per °C Maximum Cosine Correction: Optimized for Both Underwater and Atmospheric Use Azimuth: <±1% Error Over 360° at 45° Elevation Detector: High Stability Silicon Photovoltaic Detector (Blue Enhanced) Sensor Housing: Corrosion Resistant Metal with Acrylic Diffuser for Saltwater and Freshwater Applications |
| Temperature | Measurement Range: -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F) Non-Freezing Water Accuracy: ±0.2°C (±0.36°F) Resolution: 0.008°C at 25°C (0.014°F at 77°F) Drift: <0.01°C (0.018°F) per Year Response Time: 12 Minutes in Water (Typical) |
| Tilt | Measurement Range: 0°C to 180°C from Vertical Accuracy: ±5.0° Resolution: 1° |
| Wavelengths | 400 to 700 nm with Close-to-ideal PAR Response |
| Sampling Rate | 1 Second to 18 Hours (User-Specified) |
| Data Storage Capacity | 195,000 Sets of Readings (When Bluetooth Communications Not Available) |
| Water Detect Events | Records Events When Data Logger is Submerged and When it Emerges from the Water |
| Communications | Type: Bluetooth Wireless Wireless Data Standard: Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth Smart) Transmission Range: Up to 30.5 Meters (100 ft) Line of Sight Radio Power: 1 mW (0 dBm) |
| Logging Mode | Fixed Interval (Normal, Statistics) or Burst |
| Memory Mode | Wrap when Full or Stop When Full |
| Start Modes | Immediately, Push Button, Date & Time or Next Interval |
| Stop Modes | Wrap When Data Storage Full, Push Button, Date & Time or After Set Interval |
| Time Accuracy | ±1 Minute per Month 0°C to 50°C |
| Power Source | 2/3 AA 3.6 Volt Lithium, Factory-Replaceable Battery |
| Battery Life | Bluetooth Always On: 3 Years typical @ 1 Minute Sampling Rate Bluetooth Off, Water Detect Enabled: 2 Years typical @ 1 Minute Sampling Rate Bluetooth Always On & LED Disabled: 6 Years typical @ 1 Minute Sampling Rate Note: Dependent Upon Environment, Operating Range, Logging Interval, Remaining Connected with the App, Excessive Downloads and Paging May Impact Battery Life |
| Software | HOBOconnect App for iOS or Android Li-COR Cloud Software Platform with Purchase of MX Data Plan NOTE: Bluetooth 4.0 is Required on your Mobile Device (Phone or Tablet) |
| Operating Range | Temperature: -20°C to 50°C (28.4°F to 122°F) Fresh or Saltwater; Can Not be Frozen in Ice |
| Standards Compliance | CE, UKCA, IP68 up to 30 Meters |
| Environment | Designed for Outdoor and Underwater Usage |
| Materials | Housing: ENTEC PINNACLE PP 4220H 4% Color Loading 2U2069 Black Cap: Black Delrin 500P |
| Weight | Data Logger: 274 grams (0.604 lbs) With Packaging: 495 grams (1.091 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 18.26 cm x 4.31 cm (7.190" x 1.695") |





