HOBOnet Wireless Sensor Network
HOBOnet is a cost-effective, scalable system for real-time field monitoring. Perfect for crops, research, and greenhouses, it combines wireless sensors and the HOBOlink® platform to deliver insights that save resources and protect investments.
The Smarter Way to Monitor Field Conditions
The HOBOnet Remote Field Monitoring System offers a cost-effective, scalable solution for monitoring field conditions remotely. Whether you’re managing crops, conducting research, or operating a greenhouse, HOBOnet delivers powerful tools to help you make smarter decisions and protect your investments.
What is the HOBOnet Field Monitoring System?
The HOBOnet system combines innovative wireless sensor technology with cloud-based software, creating a seamless solution for tracking field conditions. It’s designed for easy deployment, scalability, and real-time data accessibility via the user-friendly HOBOlink® platform.
Whether you need to monitor soil, temperature, rainfall, or humidity, HOBOnet delivers reliable insights to help you respond quickly and effectively to changing conditions.
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WHY CHOOSE HOBONET?
- Optimise irrigation and conserve water.
- Stay ahead of frost and climate-related risks.
- Reduce pesticide dependency while improving crop outcomes.
- Leverage predictive models for better decision-making.
Key Advantages
- Lowest Cost-Per-Measurement Point: Affordable yet powerful data collection for any budget.
- Wide Coverage: Wireless mesh technology communicates robustly through vegetation.
- Highly Scalable: Connect up to 50 sensors to a single central weather station.
- Remote Access: Customisable dashboards provide real-time insights at your fingertips.
- Alerts & Notifications: Receive alarms when critical conditions exceed your thresholds.
HOBOnet is the professional-grade monitoring solution that grows with your needs, providing the flexibility and performance required for demanding applications.
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HOW CAN HOBONET HELP YOU?
The HOBOnet Remote Field Monitoring System is designed to meet the diverse needs of growers, researchers, and greenhouse operators, delivering tailored solutions for monitoring and responding to critical conditions with ease and precision.
For Growers
HOBOnet empowers farmers to manage operations more effectively by optimizing water use with soil moisture sensors, sending frost alerts to protect crops, and monitoring conditions like humidity and leaf wetness to reduce pesticide use. By tracking key metrics such as temperatures, rainfall, and lighting, growers can improve crop quality and time harvests more efficiently. Labor costs are minimised with comprehensive, real-time data available on a single dashboard, helping prioritise work.
For Researchers
HOBOnet provides researchers with wide coverage across large, complex sites through reliable wireless mesh networking. The system simplifies data collection and visualisation with remote access, dashboards, and map views, eliminating the need for on-site visits. Data can be easily exported for analysis or shared with collaborators, while the system’s plug-and-play sensors ensure fast setup and reconfiguration for new projects.
For Greenhouse Operators
Centralised monitoring lets greenhouse operators oversee multiple environments from one device, with the ability to view conditions on detailed dashboards and maps. HOBOnet ensures plants are protected by sending instant notifications for system failures or if conditions breach critical thresholds. Operators can optimise irrigation schedules with soil moisture monitoring, track growing conditions to reduce disease risks, and adjust operations as needed to protect plants. The solar-powered system remains active during outages, providing consistent and reliable data access.
HOBOnet delivers practical solutions for every user, making it easier to conserve resources, protect investments, and improve outcomes in agriculture, research, and greenhouse operations.
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POWERFUL FEATURES OF THE HOBONET SYSTEM
HOBOnet is powered by HOBOlink, Onset’s cloud-based software platform that makes it simple to manage and analyse all your data.
Streamline Data Management
- Google Map Integration: View system status across locations with ease.
- Custom Dashboards: Visualise multiple conditions in a way that works for you.
- Threshold Alarms: Configure alerts for specific measurements to stay ahead of critical conditions.
- Advanced Calculations: Track evapotranspiration and other key parameters.
HOBOlink eliminates the guesswork, offering a complete view of your field’s health from anywhere.
Learn more about HOBOlink here >>
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WHAT CAN YOU MEASURE WITH HOBONET?
The HOBOnet system offers a range of measurements to help you stay informed about every aspect of your field.
Available Measurements:
- Soil moisture
- Temperature & Temp/RH
- Rainfall
- Light – PAR & Solar Radiation
- Wind Speed & Direction
- Leaf Wetness
- Barometric Pressure
- Water Level
- Calculated Evapotranspiration
Every sensor is designed for durability and long-term performance, ensuring that your data is reliable no matter where the system is deployed.
Explore the range of sensors available here >>
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HOW DOES THE HOBONET SYSTEM WORK?
The system consists of wireless sensors that communicate through a central weather station—either the HOBO MicroRX or the flexible HOBO RX3000. Data is transmitted to the cloud using Onset’s proprietary wireless mesh technology, ensuring real-time data delivery even in challenging environments.
With its plug-and-play sensors, setup is as easy as pressing a button, and reconfiguration is quick for future projects.
Take the Next Step!
- Contact Us – See if HOBOnet is right for your application.
- Download the HOBOnet White Paper – Learn all about the technology behind the system.
The HOBOnet Remote Monitoring System is more than just a solution—it’s a smarter way to grow, research, and manage any operation.
