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Oregon Scientific CABLE FREE WMR968 User Manual

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CABLE FREE
STATION
MODEL: WMR968
USER'S MANUAL

SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchasing the WMR968 Cable Free
Weather Station. An all-purpose easy-to-use system, the WMR968
lets you monitor the following weather elements:
- Air temperature
- Relative humidity
- Barometric pressure
- Wind speed and direction
- Rainfall
The WMR968 is also equipped with:
- Calendar clock with daily alarm
- Weather forecast within 32 to 48 km (20- to 30-mile) radius
- Weather alarms
- Memory for maximum and minimum readings
- Simple, touch-screen operation
- RS232 PC connection jack
-
backlight
STANDARD PACKAGE
The original WMR968 comes complete with the following:
- Main unit (WMR968)
- Anemometer (WGR968)
- Thermo-hygrometer (THGR968)
- Rain gauge (RGR968)
- Baro-thermo-hygrometer (BTHR968)
- 12V AC adapter
The thermo-hygrometer and rain gauge are powered by solar
transmitters STR928 while the anemometer is powered by solar
transmitter STR938.
The WMR968 can support up to seven different remote instruments.
You can also connect up to three optional thermo or thermo-hygro
sensors to the system.
Optional items include:
- Thermo-hygro sensor (THGR238)
- Thermo sensor (THR238)
Contact an authorized dealer for optional items.
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SECTION 2 INSTALLATION

The WMR968 operates at 433MHz. No wire installation is required
among units.
The WMR968 has an effective range of 109 yards in an open area.
Position the units within the range and be sure the transmission
path is clear of interference and obstacles.
Note:The anemometer, thermo-hygrometer and rain gauge should
be installed outdoors and in locations that best measure the weather
elements the instruments are designed for. As for the baro-thermo-
hygrometer, it must be installed indoors. If you have any optional
thermo or thermo-hygro sensors, they can be installed outdoors or
indoors.
THE ANEMOMETER
The anemometer measures wind speed and direction.
To install it,
1. Place the wind cup over the thinnest shaft on the anemometer's
T-bar.
2. Tighten the screw on the base of the wind cup.
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  • Page 1: Section 1 Introduction

    CABLE FREE WEATHER STATION MODEL: WMR968 USER’S MANUAL SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchasing the WMR968 Cable Free Weather Station. An all-purpose easy-to-use system, the WMR968 lets you monitor the following weather elements: - Air temperature - Relative humidity - Barometric pressure - Wind speed and direction - Rainfall...

  • Page 2: The Rain Gauge

    3. Align the red markings on the wind vane’s shaft. 4. With the aid of a compass, face the red marking south before mounting the anemometer. 5. Mount the anemometer and its solar transmitter safely in place. The wind speed and direction window on the main unit should read 180°...

  • Page 3: The Main Unit

    THE MAIN UNIT The main unit gives you all the readings and controls. It should be placed indoors. The main unit is powered up by the 12V AC adapter. To install it, 1. Position the main unit and other units within effective range (109 yards).
  • Page 4 BACKLIGHT The main unit, when connected to the AC power, is equipped with an automatic backlight. Every time you press a window on the main unit, the backlight will come on for a few seconds. This function will be disabled for sole battery operation. The backlight will also come on for a few seconds when the alarm is triggered.

  • Page 5: Indoor Humidity

    To select the display unit, 1. Press the indoor temperature window. 2. Press [UNIT] repeatedly for the desired setting. The selected unit will apply to all temperature displays in this window. Note: The unit of all temperature related display will be changed simultaneously.

  • Page 6: Auto Scanning Function

    AUTO SCANNING FUNCTION The auto scanning function is avalibable for the outdoor/channel window for both the temperature and humidity. To use it, 1. Press the outdoor/channel temperature or humidity window. 2. Press and hold [ ] . The main unit will start scanning from the active temperature and humidity display.

  • Page 7: Disconnected Signals

    DISCONNECTED SIGNALS If without obvious reason the display for the main unit goes blank or “ ” are displayed, press and hold [CHANNEL] to enforce an immediate search. If that fails, check: - All weather instruments are still in place. - The batteries of the main unit and individual weather instruments are still good.

  • Page 8: Intended Use Of The Device

    THGR968 : Weight : 111.5 g Dimension : 113.5 (L) x 42.5 (W) x 107.5 (H) Power : Main : solar cell (STR918) RGR968 : Weight : 276 g Dimension : Ø 113.5 x 145 (H) Power : Main : sole cell (STR918) BTHR968 : Weight : 78.4 g...

  • Page 9: Customer Assistance

    24-7-365 customer service department at 800-853-8883 or via email at helpme@oscientific.com. Product Name Model Number Responsible Party : Oregon Scientific, Inc.19861 SW 95th Place Tualatin, 928N-USE.p65 : CABLE FREE WEATHER STATION : WMR968 Oregon 97062 USA...

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