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Operation Manual
Professional Remote Weather Station
Table of Contents
1.
Introduction............ .............................................................44
2.
Intended use .........................................................................44
Weather Station ....................................................................44
System requirements for PC use...........................................44
Features of the base station..................................................45
Features of the thermo-hygro sensor ....................................45
Features of the wind sensor ..................................................46
Features of the rain sensor ...................................................46
3.
Safety Notes .........................................................................46
4.
Packaged contents................................................................47
5.
Setting up..............................................................................48
6.
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LCD overview........................................................................52
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Function test .........................................................................53
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Mounting ...............................................................................53
10.
Resetting & factory settings...................................................56
11.
Function description ..............................................................58
12.
Operation keys ......................................................................60
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Basic programming modes....................................................62
14.
MIN/MAX programming modes .............................................63
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Alarm programming modes ...................................................65
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Auto-memory for stored values .............................................72
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Accessories: extensions cables ............................................73
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Changing batteries ................................................................74
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Interference and problems with operation .............................75
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Transmission range...............................................................76
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Cleaning and maintenance....................................................76
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Specifications........................................................................77
23.
Liability disclaimer .................................................................78
This Operation Manual is part of this product and should be kept in a
safe place for future reference. It contains important notes on setup and
operation.
Please visit our web site www.heavyweather.info for downloads of com-
plete instruction manuals and the most current version of the 'Heavy
Weather' software.
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Operation Manual Professional Remote Weather Station Table of Contents Page Introduction………… .............44 Intended use .................44 Weather Station ..............44 System requirements for PC use...........44 Features of the base station..........45 Features of the thermo-hygro sensor ........45 Features of the wind sensor ..........46 Features of the rain sensor ...........46 Safety Notes .................46 Packaged contents..............47... -
Page 2: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Professional Remote Weather Station. Designed for everyday use, the weather station will prove to be an asset of great value for your personal use in the home or office. Please read this instruction manual thoroughly to fully understand the features and functions so that you can enjoy the safe and correct opera- tion of this unique product. -
Page 3: Features Of The Base Station
Operating system: Windows 98 or above Processor: Pentium 166 MHz or above RAM: 32MB of RAM or above Hard disk: 20MB free space CD-ROM drive For full details on operation and installation of the “Heavy Weather” software refer to the PC manual in PDF format on the CD-ROM. Features of the base station: Receives and displays the DCF77 radio controlled time and date •... -
Page 4: Features Of The Wind Sensor
sors before transmitting the data to the base station by wireless 433MHz or by the 10 meter cable included in this set. Features of Wind sensor The wind sensor measures wind speed and wind direction and sends the data to thermo-hygro sensor which in turn transmits the data to the base station. -
Page 5: Packaged Contents
Packaged Contents Before setting up, carefully unpack the contents onto a table or flat sur- face and check that the following are complete: Item: Consisting of: Fittings: Illustration: Base • Main unit • AD/DC 230V power Station Adaptor - optional use (included) Thermo- •... -
Page 6: Setting Up
Setting up Firstly, choose to use the adaptor (included in this set) or batteries for operation. Both these methods allow for operation of using wireless 433MHz transmission or cable connection between the base station and the sensors and setting up for both methods is as follows: Base Station: Socket for Adaptor... - Page 7 Setting up using batteries: Thermo-Hygro Sensor Sensor sockets Battery Battery Cover Compartment Sensor sockets Important: To avoid operating problems, please take note of battery polarity if inserting any batteries Pull away the rain cover of the thermo-hygro sensor to reveal the three sockets (for the wind sensor, rain sensor and the base sta- tion) Connect the attached cables of wind and rain sensors to the corre-...
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Page 8: Operation Using Cable Connection Or Wireless 433Mhz
Setting up using the AC adaptor: Power up all the sensors as described in setting up using batteries above Using the AC adaptor (included), plug it into the mains outlet and power up the base station by inserting the adaptor jack into the 6.0V DC socket located on the side of the base station Every time the thermo-hygro sensor is powered up (for example after a change of batteries), a random security code is transmitted and this... - Page 9 the connection is detected, the base station will automatically continue reading the data from the sensor. The user may at any time switch from cable connection to using 433MHz (or vice versa) by simply disconnecting (or connecting) the cable from the base station to the sensor. When the base station de- tects no cable connection to the sensors, the existing data reading in- terval is changed to the new reading interval, i.e.
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Page 10: Lcd Overview
LCD Overview The following illustration shows the full segments of the LCD for descrip- tion purposes only and will not appear like this during normal operation and use. Low battery indicator 15. 24h, 1h or total hour display DCF77 radio controlled time icon 16. -
Page 11: Function Test
Function test: Once the weather station is powered up, perform a function test by checking that the weather data is received. To do this, press the either DISPLAY, PRESSURE or WIND keys to toggle through the relevant LCD sections: Indoor temperature and humidity Outdoor temperature and humidity Outdoor wind chill Dew point... - Page 12 Base Station With two foldable legs at the back of the unit, the base station can be placed onto any flat surface or wall mounted at the desired location by the hanging holes also at the back of the unit. It is important to check that the 433MHz (if using wireless connection) and the DCF77 radio controlled time signal can be received before permanently mounting any of the units.
- Page 13 Mounting the Rain Sensor Funnel portion Base portion For best results, the rain sensor should be securely mounted onto a horizontal surface about 1 meter above the ground and in an open area away from trees or other coverings where rainfall may be reduced caus- ing inaccurate readings.
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Page 14: Resetting & Factory Settings
Mounting the thermo-hygro Sensor Wall Bracket Rain Cover Main Unit An ideal mounting place for the thermo-hygro sensor would be the outer wall beneath the extension of a roof, as this will protect the sensor from direct sunlight and other extreme weather conditions. To wall mount, use the 2 screws to affix the wall bracket to the desired wall, plug in the thermo-hygro sensor to the bracket and secure both parts by the use of the supplied screw and ensure that the cables from... - Page 15 However if you wish to make a full reset of the base station and return to the original factory settings, simultaneously press and hold the PRESSURE and WIND keys for about 5 seconds. The base station will beep once and the entire LCD will light up for 5 seconds and go back to the original factory settings.
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Page 16: Function Description
Function Description of the Weather Station After setting up, the following data will be displayed in different sections on the LCD. If this is not the case please observe the notes on “Inter- ferences” below. LCD Section 1: Time, date, seconds, time zone LCD Section 2: Weather forecasting icons with tendency arrows, air pressure,... - Page 17 Notes to hPa sensitivity setting for weather forecasting: The hPa (Hekto-Pascal) pressure sensitivity can be set to suit the user’s requirement for weather forecasting from 2 hPa to 4 hPa (see Basic Programming below). For areas that experience frequent changes in air pressure (which does not necessarily reflect a change in the weather) requires a higher hPa setting compared to an area where the air pressure is stagnant.
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Page 18: Operation Keys
Notes to Dewpoint and Windchill: Air can at a certain temperature only carry a certain amount of water (water vapor), which also increases and decreases with temperature. If the air temperature decreases below the so called dewpoint (saturation point), the excessive water vapor will condense and fall out in form of dew, fog or rain. - Page 19 - Pressure unit setting - Relative air pressure setting - Weather picture threshold setting - Storm warning setting - Acoustic storm alarm setting - In setting modes confirmation of the selected values - In alarm modes alarm ON/OFF - In alarm mode to enter programming of alarm values (long pressing) - To exit MIN/MAX modes PRESSURE...
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Page 20: Basic Programming Modes
MIN/MAX - key - In normal display mode to toggle between display of MIN/MAX values - To toggle between MIN/MAX values in MIN/MAX mode - To exit any programming mode PLUS(+) – key - In normal display mode to toggle between format of date display, seconds, time alarm and time zone - To increase the values in the setting modes... -
Page 21: Min/Max Programming Modes
10. Relative air pressure setting from 920.0 hPa – 1080.0 hPa (de- fault 1013.0 hPa) 11. Weather forecast sensitivity setting 2 hPa – 4 hPa (default 4 hPa) 12. Storm warning sensitivity setting 3 hPa - 9 hPa (default 5 hPa) 13. - Page 22 minimum and current records. While the maximum or minimum values are shown press the DISPLAY key once to show the time and date that value was received. Now press the MIN/MAX key to toggle from the minimum and maximum readings and the time and dates the records were received are also shown.
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Page 23: Alarm Programming Modes
The second case is Rainfall 24h or 1h, which records maximum rain count only for these respective times. Pressing the MINUS(-) key in either of these two modes will reset the rain count to the cur- rent rain count and time and date. Alarm Programming Modes Alarm Modes As well as the normal time alarm, this feature will allow users to set a... - Page 24 Press the SET key to enter the alarm minute time set mode (the minutes digits will flash) and set the desired minutes using the PLUS(+) or MINUS(-) keys Press ALARM key to confirm followed by the MIN/MAX key to re- turn to the normal display mode.
- Page 25 Indoor humidity high alarm and low alarm setting 1) Press the ALARM key to enter the normal time alarm 2) Continue to press the ALARM key until you reach the indoor humid- ity high alarm set mode 3) Press and hold the SET key to enter the indoor humidity high setting values (% digits will start flashing) and set the desired indoor humid- ity high by using the PLUS(+) or MINUS (-) keys 4) Press ALARM key to confirm and press the MIN/MAX key to return...
- Page 26 4) Press ALARM key to confirm and press the MIN/MAX key to return to the normal display mode or press the ALARM key once more to toggle to the wind chill low alarm set mode. 5) Press and hold the SET key to enter the wind chill low setting values (digits will start flashing) and set the desired wind chill low by using the PLUS(+) or MINUS(-) keys 6) Press ALARM key to confirm and press the MIN/MAX key to return...
- Page 27 2) Continue to press the ALARM key until you reach the rain 1 hour alarm set mode 3) Press and hold the SET key to enter the rain setting values (digits will start flashing) and set the desired rain values by using the PLUS(+) or MINUS (-) keys 4) Press ALARM key to confirm and press the MIN/MAX key to return to the normal display mode or press the ALARM key once more to...
- Page 28 6) Press ALARM key to confirm and press the MIN/MAX key to return the normal display mode or press the ALARM once more to toggle to another alarm setting mode. Wind direction alarm setting 1) Press the ALARM key to enter the normal time alarm 2) Continue to press the ALARM key until you reach the wind direction alarm set mode 3) Press and hold the SET key to enter the wind direction setting val-...
- Page 29 Master Alarm – BUZZER OFF The time and all the weather alarms may have buzzer sound set to OFF by holding the MINUS(-) key down for about 3 seconds in normal dis- play mode and the BUZZER OFF icon appears on the bottom left of the LCD.
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Page 30: Auto-Memory For Stored Values
Outdoor Tempera- -30.0°C +69.9°C ture Indoor Temperature -9.9°C. No alarm will +59.9°C sound if the minimum indoor temperature alarm is set below -9.9ºC. Humidity (all) 1% RH 99% RH Rainfall 24h 0.0 mm 1000 mm. Rainfall 1h 0.0 mm 1000 mm Wind 0.0 m/s 50.0 m/s... -
Page 31: Accessories: Extensions Cables
Time zone • 12/24h time display mode • Unit settings (temperature, pressure, rainfall, wind) • Air pressure offset for calculation of relative air pressure • Weather picture threshold • Storm warning threshold • LCD contrast • Alarm time • Weather Alarm thresholds •... -
Page 32: Changing Batteries
Note: It is important to keep all the connected extension heads away from rain, moisture and other extreme weather conditions as exposure can cause short circuits and damage to this item. Changing batteries: Battery change only in the thermo-hygro-sensor: Open the battery cover Remove the old batteries and insert with new ones of the recom- mended type and replace the cover Once the sensor is powered up, press and hold the PLUS(+) key for... -
Page 33: Interference And Problems With Operation
Interferences and problems with operation Problem & cause Remedy Distance between Reduce distance between transmitters transmitters and re- and receiver to receive signal ceiver too long. High shielding materi- Find a different location for sensors als between the units and/or receiver. See also Item (thick walls, steel, con- ‘Transmission Range’... -
Page 34: Transmission Range
Transmission Range The transmission distance from the thermo-hygro sensor to the base station in open space under optimum conditions is 100 meters. Although the signal transmission may travel though solid surfaces or objects, the following points should be avoided if possible: High frequency interferences of any kind. -
Page 35: Specifications
Specifications Outdoor data Transmission Distance in Open Field: 100 meters max. Temperature Range -29.9°C to +69.9°C (show “OFL” if outside range) Resolution 0.1°C Measuring Range Rel. Humidity 1% to 99% Rain Volume Display 0 to 999.9mm (1h and 24h rainfall) 0 to 2499.9mm (Total rainfall) Resolution... -
Page 36: Liability Disclaimer
Measuring Range Air Pressure 300 hPa to 1099 hPa (Standard air pressure at an altitude of 9,100 meters is around 300 hPa) Resolution 0.1 hPa Alarm duration 2 minutes (approx.) Power consumption Base Station Batteries 3 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V (Alka- line recommended) or AC power INPUT 230V C 50HZ (use the... - Page 37 As stated on the gift box and labeled on the product, reading the • “User manual” is highly recommended for the benefit of the user. The manufacturer and supplier cannot accept any responsibility for • any incorrect readings and any consequences that occur should an inaccurate reading take place.
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