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- Page 1 WS-7038U Wireless 433 MHz Miniature Rain Monitor Instruction Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Inventory of Contents/ Additional Equipment Quick Set-Up Guide Detailed Set-Up Guide Battery Installation Program Mode Function Buttons Time Setting Date Setting Weekday Setting Rain Alarm Setting Resetting Total Rain Amount Features & Operations Bar Graph Numerical Representation of the Bar Graph Manual Reset of Rain Multiplicator Complete Resetting of Precipitation Data Reception Requirements... -
Page 3: Inventory Of Contents/ Additional Equipment
1) WS-7038U—Wireless Rain Monitor with table stand. (Figure 1). 2) TX5U—Wireless Rainfall Transmitter: includes a base, rainfall collector, and two mounting screws. (Figure 2). 3) Instruction manual and warranty card. Figure 1 Function Buttons ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT (not included) 1) Two fresh 1.5V AAA batteries. 2) Two fresh 1.5V AA batteries. -
Page 4: Detailed Set-Up Guide
BATTERY INSTALLATION Note: Batteries will fit tightly. To avoid start-up problems make sure that the batteries do not spring free. A) RAINFALL TRANSMITTER 1. Remove the flat-head screw and battery cover, located on the underside of the base. 2. Observe the correct polarity, and install two AA batteries. -
Page 5: Program Mode
After the batteries have been installed the minute digits of the time display will flash, signaling that the program mode has been automatically entered. If no buttons are pressed, the digits will stop flashing after 50 seconds. To enter the programming mode (when not automatically entered) hold down the RAIN/SET button for 2 seconds—the minute digits will flash. -
Page 6: Weekday Setting
Note: The weekday is not represented alphabetically, it is represented numerically, with “1” equal to Monday, and “2” equal to Tuesday, etc. 1) Hold down the RAIN/SET button for 2 seconds, press the RAIN/SET button 4 more times—until the weekday digit flashes (default is “1”). 2) Press the HISTORY/+ button to adjust the weekday. -
Page 7: Features & Operations
BAR GRAPH The bar graph displays the rainfall history. As indicated by the appearance of the word “HISTORY” at the left-central area of the LCD screen. The horizontal axis measures the past time periods, with “0” representing the current day, week, or month and “6” representing the oldest information (6 days ago, 6 weeks ago, or 6 months ago). -
Page 8: Numerical Representation Of The Bar Graph
III) MANUAL RESET OF THE RAIN MULTIPLICATOR Note: The rain multiplicator is the amount of rain needed to tip the teeter-totter bucket (inside the rain gauge). The multiplicator is preset to a value of “105” (0.0105 inches per tip); this number produces the most accurate rainfall measurement. -
Page 9: Complete Resetting Of Precipitation Data
“---” will be displayed in the LCD. If this is the case, reset the Rain Monitor. A) RESETTING 1) Remove batteries from the Rain Monitor and Rain Gauge. 2) Wait 30 seconds, or start-up and transmission problems may arise, then reinstall the batteries. -
Page 10: Mounting
Note: Before permanently mounting, ensure that the Rain Monitor is able to receive signals from the Rainfall Transmitter at their desired location. Obstacles such as walls, concrete, and large metal objects can reduce the range. Place units in their desired location, and wait approximately 15 minutes before permanently mounting to ensure that there is proper reception THE TX5U—RAINFALL TRANSMITTER... -
Page 11: Maintenance & Care
The Rain Monitor can also be mounted in two ways: • with the table stand or, • on the wall with the use of a wall hanging screw (not included). A) USING THE TABLE-STAND 1. The Rain Monitor comes with the table stand already mounted. If you wish to use the table-stand all that is required is to place the Rain Monitor in an appropriate location. -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
Problem: The LCD is faint. Solution: 1) Replace batteries. Problem: “OFL” appears in LCD. Solution: 1) Follow Reset directions. (Total rainfall accumulation has exceeded 999.99in.) “---” Appears in LCD (rain monitor has lost signal from gauge) Problem: Solution: 1) Follow reset directions. 2) Distance the Rain Monitor or Rainfall Transmitter at least 6 feet (2m) away from interfering sources on a 433 MHz signal (computers, TV sets, headphones, speakers, etc.). -
Page 13: Specifications
Recommended operating temperature: Rain Monitor: Rainfall Transmitter: Rainfall Totals: Data Check Intervals: Receiver checking interval: Rainfall Transmitter checking interval: Transmission frequency: Maximum transmission range: Power supplies (Alkaline battery recommended): Rain monitor: Rainfall Transmitter: Dimensions (L x W x H): Rain monitor (without stand): Rainfall Transmitter: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) -
Page 14: Warranty Information
WARRANTY INFORMATION La Crosse Technology provides a 1-year warranty on this weather station. Contact La Crosse Technology immediately upon discovery of any defects covered by this warranty. Before sending the Weather Station in for repairs, contact La Crosse Technology. The Weather Station will be repaired or replaced with the same or similar model.