Getting Started; Set Up Remote Wind Sensor; Set Up Remote Temperature / Humidity Sensor; Set Up Rain Gauge - Oregon Scientific WMR180 User Manual

Front view:
1. LED indicator: blinks rapidly during search or slowly
to indicate unsuccessful search; continuous light
indicates a successful connection
Back view:
1. SEARCH: initiate search for base station
2. RESET: reset USB Communications Hub to default
settings
3. USB port: upload records to PC

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:
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1. Unscrew the anemometer from the wind sensor
carefully.
2. Insert batteries matching the polarities (+ / -) and
replace the anemometer. Press RESET after each
battery change.

SET UP REMOTE TEMPERATURE / HUMIDITY SENSOR

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1. Holding sensor, twist and click to the left.
2. Pull sensor away from casing.
3. Insert batteries matching the polarities (+ / -). Press
RESET after each battery change.
4. Insert sensor into the casing, twist and click to the
5. Slide temperature and humidity sensor onto the smaller
1. Remove screws and slide the cover off in an upwards
2. Insert the batteries (2 x UM-3 / AA), matching the
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3. Remove the fibre tape.
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right to secure.
end of the sensor connector.

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:
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motion.
polarities (+ / -). Press RESET after each battery
change.
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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.
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