HOBOconnect is a professional mobile application that enables wireless configuration and data retrieval from HOBO MX series environmental data loggers. This powerful tool allows scientists, engineers, and facility managers to interact with their Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) compatible loggers directly from an iOS or Android device without requiring an internet connection. The primary function of HOBOconnect is to streamline the entire workflow, from initial setup to data analysis and export, making field data collection significantly more efficient and accessible.
Wireless Logger Configuration and Setup
Using HOBOconnect, professionals begin by scanning for and pairing with a compatible HOBO MX data logger. The user can then configure every critical parameter wirelessly. This includes setting a custom name and password for the device, defining the logging interval (rate), and programming start/stop conditions, including specific dates and times or alarm thresholds. This setup process in HOBOconnect eliminates the need for physical connection to a computer, allowing for deployment and reconfiguration of loggers in hard-to-reach locations.
Real-Time Status Monitoring and Alerts
Once a logger is deployed, HOBOconnect provides immediate access to its vital statistics. Users can check the remaining battery life, the amount of memory used, and the current sensor readings in real time. If an alarm threshold is breached, the connected logger will trigger an audible alert, and HOBOconnect can be used to acknowledge and clear it. The app also includes a ‘page’ function to make a logger emit a sound, which is invaluable for physically locating a specific device among many in a storage cabinet or field site.
Data Download and On-Device Analysis
The core function of HOBOconnect is to wirelessly download recorded data from the logger to the mobile device. After initiating a download, which occurs over the BLE connection, the data is stored within the app. HOBOconnect then presents this information in both a detailed tabular list and an interactive graph. Users can pinch-to-zoom and scroll through the graphical data to identify trends, anomalies, and specific data points, enabling preliminary analysis directly in the field without any other software.
File Management and Data Export
HOBOconnect includes robust tools for organizing collected datasets. Users can manage their data files by creating groups and folders, keeping projects neatly separated. For reporting and further analysis, the application provides multiple export options. Data can be shared or saved as CSV, TXT, or XLSX (Excel) files, or exported in the proprietary HOBO file format for seamless import into the desktop HOBOware Pro software for advanced charting and analysis.
Key Features
Wireless Bluetooth configuration of HOBO MX data loggers.
Real-time monitoring of battery life, memory, and sensor readings.
Direct data download and storage on a mobile device.
Interactive graphical and tabular data analysis tools.
Data export in multiple formats including CSV and XLSX.
Operates without an internet connection.
