Hobo UX90 occupancy and light logger

Onset has released the Hobo UX90 occupancy and light logger, which tracks building occupancy and light usage to locate areas in a building that may require occupancy sensors and other energy-saving devices.

Available from OneTemp, the logger is compact and comes with an LCD that visually confirms logger operation. It is suitable for building owners, facility managers, energy auditors and lighting contractors.

The logger allows users to quickly and easily collect time-stamped data documenting each time room occupancy or lighting status change. It is easy to mount to lighting fixtures, ceilings and walls and is said to take less than one minute to set up and install.

Once data has been recorded with the logger, users can view it in graph form using Hoboware software or exported to Microsoft Excel for analysis. The software also has a bulk export feature that allows users to export data files to text format for use in spreadsheets and other programs. A USB 2.0 PC interface allows for full-speed data offloads.

Signal strength indication can help with correct logger placement, while a large memory capacity may enable longer deployments with fewer site visits. The logger also has stop and start pushbuttons, and rare earth magnet, strap and command-strip mounting options to anchor it during deployment.