Set Up Base Station; Connect Ac Adapter; Verify Connection; Wind Sensor - Oregon Scientific WMR86NSA User Manual

SET UP BASE STATION

NOTE Install batteries in the remote sensors before the
base station matching the polarities (+ and -).
1. Slide open the battery door.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarities (+ / -).
3. Press RESET after each battery change.
4. Close the battery door.
NOTE Do not use rechargeable batteries. It is
recommended that you use alkaline batteries with this
product for longer performance.
NOTE Batteries should not be exposed to excessive
heat such as sunshine or fire.
The battery icon indicator
following areas:
AREA
Weather Forecast Area
Temperature or
Humidity Area
Wind Speed / Wind
Direction / Wind Chil
Area
UVI / Barometer /
Rainfall Area

CONNECT AC ADAPTER

Connect the supplied power adapter to the power jack,
then plug into a standard AC outlet.
NOTE
• The batteries are only for back-up use. Always connect
the unit to the power grid source via AC/DC adapter.
• Make sure the adapter is not obstructed and is easily
accessible to the unit.
• The base station and adapter should not be exposed
to wet conditions. No objects filled with liquid, such as
vases, should be placed on the base station and adapter.
• To completely disconnect from power, unplug adapter
from the mains.

VERIFY CONNECTION

Before proceeding to install sensors outside, please verify
communication to the base station.
may appear in the
MEANING
Battery in the base station
is low.
The displayed channel
indicates the outdoor
sensor for which battery
is low.
Battery in the wind
sensor is low.
Battery in the UV / Rain
sensor is low.

WIND SENSOR

Press SELECT until the selected area icon
middle display area.
• Wind speed: Gently rotate the wind vane and confirm
a numerical reading on the base station, e.g.,
• Wind direction indicator. Move the direction of the
wind indication and verify the icon moves in the same
direction .

TEMPERATURE / HUMIDITY SENSOR

1. Press SELECT until the selected area icon
the upper display area.
2. Press / to select channel 1
numerical reading.

RAIN GAUGE

1. Press SELECT until the selected area icon
the lower display area.
2. Press MODE until
3. Tilt the tipping funnel on the rain gauge several times
and verify a numerical reading on the base station.
5
is in the
.
is in
and verify a
is in
is displayed.