Overview

HOBOWare is a powerful software package developed by Onset for configuring and reading data from HOBO data loggers. It allows users to easily plot, analyze, and export data for environmental monitoring projects, making it ideal for academic and professional use in classrooms, labs, and field research.

Article Owner

Name: Scott Gallagher
Position: IT Manager, College of the Environment
Contact information: gallag@wwu.edu

Purpose

This document provides information on the installation, administration, and use of HOBOWare in ISB Classroom 320.

Audience

Faculty, students, and staff using HOBO data loggers for research and analysis.

Information

Software overview

• Software Name: HOBOWare

• Version: 3.7 (latest version)

• Release Date: August 2024

• Description: HOBOWare is used for launching, reading out, and plotting data from HOBO data loggers. It includes features for scaling data, exporting to various formats, and creating presentation-quality graphs. HOBOWare is available in two versions: standard (free) and Pro (with advanced analysis tools)​(Onset Comp)​(Onset Comp).

• Software Administrator: Scott Gallagher

• Website: Onset HOBOware

Administration information

• Vendor Contact: Onset Computer Corporation

• Licensing: HOBOWare Pro requires a paid license, while the standard version is free to download and use.

Software Management

• Installation: HOBOWare is available through the Software Center in ISB Classroom 320. Scott Wilkinson is setting up the necessary equipment for installation.

• Patching: Patches and updates are automatically deployed through the Software Center when new versions are available. The current version is 3.7.18​(Instrumart)​(MicroDAQ, LLC).

• Supported Operating Systems: Windows 10/11, macOS (versions 10.15, 11.0, 12.0).

• License Management (Deprovisioning): License management is handled via the Software Center. HOBOWare Pro licenses are managed Nancy Larson.

Common Questions

1. How do I install HOBOWare?

   • HOBOWare can be installed via the Software Center on machines in ISB 320.

2. What data loggers are compatible with HOBOWare?

   • HOBOWare supports a wide range of HOBO data loggers including temperature, water level, and conductivity loggers​(HOBO Data Loggers Australia)​(MicroDAQ, LLC).

3. How do I export data from HOBOWare?

   • Data can be exported in CSV, TXT, or XLS formats for further analysis.