Oregon Scientific WMR89/WMR89A - Full Wireless Weather Station with USB Upload Manual

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™ Full Wireless Weather Station Kit (WMR89/WMR89A).

This system can provide you with weather information through several sensors with high levels of accuracy. All sensors are cabled to a transmitter box which is battery and solar powered operated for wirelessly communicating and displaying the data on an indoor LCD main unit.
This system records the data up to 7 days for you to monitor and analyze the weather status. You can also export the data to a PC by an USB cable for systematic data management and analysis. The base station is compatible with other sensors. To purchase additional sensors, please contact your local retailer.

NOTE
Please keep this manual handy as you use your new product. It contains practical step-by-step instructions, as well as technical specifications and warnings you should know about.

PACKAGING CONTENTS

BASE STATION

WIND SENSOR

TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY SENSOR

RAIN GAUGE

ACCESSORIES - SENSORS

This product can work with up to 3 sensors at any one time to capture outdoor temperature, relative humidity or UV readings in various locations. Visit our website weather.oregonscientific.com for more about accessory sensors.

* Features and accessories will not be available in all countries.

OVERVIEW

TOP VIEW

1. UP / DOWN: Increase/decrease values of the selected setting; toggle to browse outdoor channels, toggle to browse the time history
2. MODE: Switch between the different display modes/ settings; set clock; set altitude; activate auto-scan, press to exit the history mode
3. MAX / MIN: Read the max/min memory readings; clear readings
4. SELECT: Switch between the different areas
5. UNIT: Select unit of measurement
6. LIGHT: Activate backlight

BACK VIEW

1. Wall mount holes
2. Battery compartment
3. SEARCH: Searches for sensors or for the radio controlled clock signal
4. RESET: Returns unit to default settings
5. EU / UK switch: Select the nearest radio signal (WMR89 only)
6. Micro USB socket
7. AC adapter socket

LCD DISPLAY

1. : No main power supply
2. USB: indicates a successful USB connection
3. Weather forecast
   1. Temperature/Humidity/Heat index/Dew point Area
   2. Wind speed/Wind direction/Wind chill area
   3. Barometer/UV/Rainfall area
   4. Clock/Calendar/Moon phase/History area

1. MAX/MIN temperature
2. HEAT INDEX
3. Outdoor sensor low battery display
4. Remote sensor channel indicator
5. Select indicator
6. Outdoor temperature reading (C°/F°)
7. Indoor temperature indicator
8. Main unit battery low
9. Indoor temperature reading (C°/F°)
10. Temperature trend
11. DEW POINT
12. MAX/MIN humidity
13. Humidity trend
14. Humidity reading

1. MAX wind speed memory display
2. Wind speed reading (m/s, knots, kph or mph)
3. Outdoor wind sensor low battery display
4. Wind speed indicator (AVG/GUST)
5. Wind speed level indicator
6. Wind speed level description
7. Minimum wind chill display
8. Wind direction indicator

1. Barometer/UV/rainfall reading indicator
2. Outdoor UV/rain sensor low battery display
3. ACCUM/PAST 24hrs – displays accumulative/past 24 hours rainfall
4. Barometer/UV/rainfall readings
5. UV level indicator
6. Barometric pressure/UV/rainfall units display
7. MAX barometer/UV/rainfall display
8. Barometric pressure/UV/rainfall historical bar chart display

1. History mode display
2. AM/PM
3. Time zone offset
4. Timestamp indicator
5. Clock signal reception indicator
6. Time/date/calendar
7. Moon phase

WIND SENSOR

1. Wind direction
2. Wind vane casing
3. Anemometer
4. Solar power socket

RAIN GAUGE

1. Rain gauge
2. Battery compartment
3. RESET button

1. Funnel
2. Indicator

OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE / HUMIDITY SENSOR

1. LED status indicator
2. RESET hole
3. CHANNEL switch
4. Battery compartment

GETTING STARTED

NOTE
Install batteries in the remote sensors before the base station matching the polarities (+ and -).

NOTE
Use alkaline batteries for longer usage and consumer grade lithium batteries in temperatures below freezing.

SET UP REMOTE WIND SENSOR

The wind sensor takes wind speed and direction readings. The sensor is battery operated. It is capable of transmitting data to the base station wirelessly within an approximate operating range of 100 meters (328 feet).

To insert batteries:

1. Unscrew the anemometer from the wind sensor carefully.
2. Insert batteries matching the polarities (+ / -) and replace the anemometer.

SET UP REMOTE TEMPERATURE / HUMIDITY SENSOR

The remote sensor can collect data from up to 3 channels.

To set up the remote sensor:

1. Slide open the battery door.
2. Slide channel switch to select a channel (1/2/3). Use a different channel for each sensor.
3. Insert the batteries, matching the polarities (+ / -).
4. Close the battery door.

SET UP RAIN GAUGE

The rain gauge collects rain and takes rainfall readings.
The sensor can remotely transmit data to the base station.

To set up the rain gauge:

1. Remove screws and slide the cover off in an upwards motion.
2. Insert the batteries (2 x UM-3 / AA), matching the polarities (+ / -).
3. Remove the fibre tape.
   

SET UP BASE STATION

NOTE
Install batteries in the remote sensors before the base station matching the polarities (+ and -).

For continuous use, please install the AC adaptor. The batteries are for back-up use only.

NOTE
Make sure the adaptor is not obstructed and is easily accessible to the unit.

NOTE
The base station and adaptor should not be exposed to wet conditions. No objects filled with liquid, such as vases, should be placed on the base station and adaptor.

To completely disconnect from power, unplug adaptor from the mains.

To insert batteries:

1. Slide open the battery door.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarities (+ / -).
3. 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 appears in the following areas:

AREA	MEANING
Weather Forecast Area	It displays when the AC adaptor is disconnected.
Temperature or Humidity Area	Low battery in the main unit or outdoor sensor for displayed channel.
Wind Speed / Wind Direction / Wind Chil Area	Low battery in wind sensor.
UVI / Barometer / Rainfall Area	Low battery in UV/Rain sensor.

MOUNTING/PLACING OF SENSORS

WIND SENSOR

Make sure the wind sensor is connected to the base station before installation.

To check the connection:
Press SELECT until the selected area icon is in the top right 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 .

The sensor should be positioned in an open area away from trees or other obstructions.

To install the wind sensor:

Slide wind vane onto the smaller end of the sensor connector.

Make sure the wind sensor points to north in order to record accurate readings.

TEMPERATURE / HUMIDITY SENSOR

Make sure the temperature/humidity sensor is connected to the base station before installation.

To check the connection:

1. Press SELECT until the selected area icon is in the bottom left display area.
2. Press UP / DOWN to select channel 1 and verify a numerical reading.

To install the temperature/humidity sensor:

TIP
Ideal placements for the sensor would be in any location on the exterior of the home at a height of not more than 1.5 meters (5 feet) and which can shield it from direct sunlight or wet conditions for an accurate reading.

Secure the sensor in the desired location using the wall mount bracket or table stand.

RAIN GAUGE

The base station and rain gauge should be positioned within an effective range: about 100 meters (328 feet) in an open area.

The rain gauge should be mounted horizontally about 1 meter (3 feet) from the ground in an open area away from trees or other obstructions to allow rain to fall naturally for an accurate reading.

Make sure the rain gauge is connected to the base station before installation.

To check the connection:

1. Press SELECT until the selected area icon is in the middle right display area.
2. Press MODE repeatedly until displays.
3. Tilt the tipping funnel on the rain gauge several times, wait for a few seconds and then verify a numerical reading on the base station.

If no reading displays, press the SEARCH button on the back of the base station to initiate a wireless sensor search.

To ensure a level plane:
Put a few drops of water on the cross at the base of the funnel to check the horizontal level.

Water will pool to the center of the cross when the rain gauge is level. If water remains on 1-4, the gauge is not horizontal. If necessary, adjust the level using the screw.

NOTE
For best results, ensure the base is horizontal to allow maximum drainage of any collected rain.

TIP
Press RESET button on back of the base station to erase all testing data.

BACKLIGHT

Press LIGHT to activate the backlight for 5 seconds.

CLOCK RECEPTION

This product is designed to synchronize its calendar clock automatically once it is brought within range of a radio signal:

WMR89:

• EU: DCF-77 signal: within 1500 km (932 miles) of Frankfurt, Germany.
• UK: MSF-60 signal: within 1500 km (932 miles) of Anthorn, England.

Slide the EU/UK switch to the appropriate setting based on your location. Press RESET whenever you change the selected setting.

WMR89A:

• WWVB-60 signal: within 3200 km (2000 miles) of Fort Collins Colorado.

The reception icon will blink when it is searching for a signal. If the radio signal is weak it can take up to 24 hours to get a valid signal reception. indicates the status of the clock reception signal.

ICON	MEANING
	Time is synchronized. Receiving signal is strong.
	Time is not synchronized. Receiving signal is weak.

To enable (and force a signal search when previous search was unsuccessful)/disable the clock radio reception:

1. Press SELECT repeatedly to navigate icon to the clock/calendar/moon phase area.
2. Press and hold SEARCH. displays when it is enabled.

NOTE
For best reception, place the base station on a flat, non-metallic surface near a window in an upper floor of your home. Place the antenna away from electrical appliances do not move the antenna when searching for a signal.

CLOCK / CALENDAR

To set the clock manually, disable the clock signal reception first

To manually set the clock:

(You only need to set the clock and calendar if you have disabled the clock radio reception.)

1. Press SELECT repeatedly to navigate icon to the clock/calendar/moon phase area.
2. Press and hold MODE to change the clock setting. The setting part blinks.
3. Press UP / DOWN to increase/decrease the setting value.
4. Press MODE to confirm.
5. Repeat steps 3 – 4 to set the time zone offset hour (+/-23 hours), 12/24 hour format, hour, minute, year, date/month format, month, date, weekday language and hemisphere option for moon phase.

Time zone offset sets the clock +/- 23 hours from the received clock signal time. If you have deactivated the clock signal reception, do not set a value for time zone.

NOTE
If you enter +1 in the time zone setting, the clock displays 1 hour ahead of your set regional time.

If you are in the US (WMR89A only) set the clock to:
PA for Pacific time
MO for Mountain time
CE for Central time
EA for Eastern time

NOTE The weekday is available in English (E), German (D), French (F), Italian (I), Spanish (S) or Russian (R).

To change the clock display:

1. Press SELECT repeatedly to navigate icon to the clock/calendar/moon phase area.
2. Press MODE to toggle between:

• Clock with seconds
• Clock with weekday
• Calendar

MOON PHASE

The Calendar must be set for this feature to work (see Clock / Calendar section).

	New Moon		Full Moon
	Waxing Crescent		Waning Gibbous
	First quarter		Third quarter
	Waxing Gibbous		Waning Crescent

NOTE
The moon phase displays in opposite orientation if you are in southern hemisphere.

AUTO SCANNING FUNCTION

To activate the outdoor temperature and humidity auto-scan function:

1. Press SELECT repeatedly to navigate icon to the Outdoor temperature reading in the or Humidity area.
2. Press and hold MODE to activate auto-scan. The temperature and humidity display will scroll from indoor to channel 1 – 3.
3. Press any key to stop the auto-scan.

NOTE
Channel 1 is used for the outdoor temperature and humidity sensor. Use other channels for additional temperature and humidity sensors.

WEATHER FORECAST

This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather forecast within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius.

Weather forecast area

ICON	DESCRIPTION
	Sunny
	Partly cloudy
	Cloudy
	Rainy
	Snowy

TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY

The weather station displays indoor and outdoor readings for:

• Temperature/Relative humidity (current/maximum/ minimum)
• Trend line
• Wind chill/Dew point level/Heat index

The weather station can connect up to 3 remote sensors. indicates the current sensor viewing.

1. Temperature / relative humidity (current / maximum / minimum)
2. Trend line
3. Wind chill (current / minimum) and dew point level (current / maximum / minimum)

The timestamp records the date and time when storing the MAX/MIN temperature record and humidity readings in memory.

To select the temperature measurement unit:
Press UNIT to select °C / °F.

NOTE
The unit of all temperature related displays will be changed simultaneously.

To view the barometer/UV/rainfall readings:

1. Press SELECT repeatedly to navigate icon to the barometer/UV/rainfall area.
2. Press MODE to toggle between barometer/UV/rainfall readings. The corresponding icon displays.

BAROMETER	UV	RAINFALL

To select the measurement unit for the barometer or rainfall readings:
In the barometer/UV/rainfall area, press UNIT to switch between:

• Barometer: Millimeters of mercury (mmHg), inches of mercury (inHg), millibars per hectopascal (mb).
• Rainfall: Millimeters (mm), inches (in), recorded for that hour.

NOTE
The bar chart provides a quick comparison between the records of the past 24 hours, the vertical axis cannot convert from inches to mm. Changing the measurement unit will have no effect on the bar graph display.

BAROMETER

To set the altitude level compensation for the Barometer readings:

1. Press SELECT repeatedly to navigate icon to the barometer/UV/rainfall area.
2. Press MODE repeatedly to select .
3. Press and hold MODE to enter the altitude setting.
4. Press UP / DOWN to increase/decrease the setting value.
5. Press MODE to confirm the setting.

UV INDEX

The UV index levels are as follows:

UV INDEX	DANGER LEVEL	ICON
0-2	Low
3-5	Moderate
6-7	High
8-10	Very high
11 and above	Extremely high

To view the maximum UV reading:

1. Press SELECT repeatedly to navigate icon to the barometer/UV/rainfall area.
2. Press MODE repeatedly to select .
3. Press MAX / MIN to toggle between current/MAX UV index display.

The timestamp of when maximum UV was recorded is displayed accordingly in the clock area.

To clear maximum UV reading:

1. Press SELECT repeatedly to navigate icon to the barometer/UV/rainfall area.
2. Press MODE repeatedly to select UV display.
3. Press and hold MAX / MIN to clear the readings as current data..

RAINFALL

To view the recorded rainfall of the current hour or last 24 hours:

1. Press SELECT repeatedly to navigate icon to the Barometer/UV/Rainfall area.
2. Press MODE repeatedly to select .
3. Press MAX / MIN repeatedly to toggle between current hour, past 24 hours or accumulated rainfall readings.

REVIEW STORED DATA

The main unit stores up to 7 days data. The data includes:

• Indoor/outdoor temperature (MAX, MIN)
• Indoor/outdoor humidity (MAX, MIN)
• AVG wind speed, GUST
• Wind chill
• Air pressure
• Rainfall/Total rainfall/Accumulate rainfall
• Max. UV index
• Moon phase

To review the data history:

1. Press SELECT repeatedly to navigate icon to the clock area.
2. Press DOWN to review the history. The screen displays.

While the base station is in history mode:

• Press UP / DOWN to review the history at different time intervals.
  OR
  Press and hold UP / DOWN to review the history at different time intervals quickly.

The record displays in 1 hour interval.

• Press SELECT to select desired section.
• Press MAX / MIN or MODE in desired section to review different information.

To exit the history mode

• Press SELECT repeatedly to navigate icon to the clock area. Then press MODE.

NOTE

• When reviewing the history, it displays the nearest hour record. eg. When the current time is 11:05 am, the latest history for review is 11:00 am. When the current time is 12:59 pm, the latest history for review is 12:00 pm.
• Each daily record starts at 12:00 am. If the current time is 12:30 am, the screen displays when reviewing the history before 12:00 am.