Starting Operation Of The Sensors; Indoor Sensor With Air Pressure - La Crosse Technology WS-2510 Operating Instructions Manual

Starting operation of the sensors

The weather station sensor design consists of two groups of sensors. For
operation of the WS-2510 PC it is essential that the indoor radio sensor has an
integrated air pressure sensor. This sensor transmits a fixed data telegram which
stipulates that the temperature and humidity are always displayed on the display
area for the indoor values. Thus the sensor does not need to be allocated a new
address by the user but instead is ready for immediate use. In the case of the
WS-2510, the indoor radio sensor is not necessary, because temperature,
humidity and air pressure are measured directly in the WS-2510.
The radio rainfall measuring system, the brightness sensor and the radio wind
sensor have fixed addresses and thus belong to this group, since their
measurements also occupy a fixed position in the system.
If, however, several of these sensors are operated simultaneously within the
radio range of their transmitters (e.g. if your neighbour has the same sensors),
their addresses can be changed. This must, however, be done by intervening in
the workings of the sensor, and this can only be done by our service department.
The sensor must in that case be sent to our service or originally ordered stating
the address desired.
The second group of sensors includes all further temperature/humidity sensors
that transmit up to 8 different temperature/humidity values. Each one of these
sensors can appear in the software under its own name (e.g. named after the
location of the sensor). For this the sensors must have a clear address allocated
to them, which at the same time indicates their position in the request order. For
these types, be sure to observe the instructions for addressing.
Every sensor also comes with an extensive assembly and operating instructions,
while the following instructions only provide a general overview of assembly,
addressing and starting-up.
Indoor radio sensor with air pressure
The indoor radio sensor with integrated air pressure sensor requires 2 Mignon
cells for operation. It comprises a temperature, humidity and air pressure sen-
sor. Its data are shown without fail in an indoor display window in the weather
display. As well as indoor temperature and indoor humidity it measures the air
pressure and is necessary for displaying the air pressure, the air pressure ten-
dency, the weather tendency and the air pressure history.
To insert the batteries, open the battery compartment on the rear side of the
housing. Note the polarity indicators in the battery compartment and insert the
batteries accordingly. Close the battery compartment afterwards. Now you can
secure or place the sensor at the required mounting location. Please note that
the sensor is not intended for operation in the open or in rooms with very high
humidity. After inserting the batteries the sensor is ready for operation.
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