Peet Bros THE WEATHER PICTURE User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION............................................................. 2
II. PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION................................ 2
III. INSTALLING THE WEATHER PICTURE....................... 4
WIRING DIAGRAMS...................................................... 4
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS........................................ 11
ADJUST THE YEAR........................................................12
SELECTING SERIAL DATA MODE............................... 13
SET DATE FORMAT..................................................... 14
SET TIME FORMAT...................................................... 14
SELECTING UNITS (US/Metric).................................... 14
V. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE............................................ 18
VI. WARRANTY.................................................................. 19
REPAIR & EXCHANGE SERVICE................................ 19
VII. SPECIFICATIONS......................................................... 20
VIII. AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES......................................... 21
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    PEET BROS. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. I. INTRODUCTION............. 2 II. PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION........ 2 III. INSTALLING THE WEATHER PICTURE....... 4 WIRING DIAGRAMS............4 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS........11 ADJUST THE YEAR............12 SELECTING SERIAL DATA MODE....... 13 IV. SELECTING NUMERIC DISPLAY FUNCTIONS.... 14 SET DATE FORMAT.............
  • Page 2: Introduction

    Station and an AC Adapter (included). The length of the Weather Picture cable is 25 feet, and the length of the AC Adapter cord is 6 feet, so plan to hang THE WEATHER PICTURE on a wall within 25 feet of the ®...
  • Page 3 2. As shown below, identify the basic WEATHER PICTURE components and any accessories (extension cables or additional Numeric Display Modules) you have ordered. THE WEATHER PICTURE HI TEMP TODAY HI WIND TODAY AC Adapter...
  • Page 4: Installing The Weather Picture

    ULTIMETER Weather Station Owner's Manual for more information if needed. Do not apply power to the WEATHER PICTURE until all other connections have been made, and the proper serial data output mode has been selected on the keyboard (see instructions at the end of this section).
  • Page 5 ULTIMETER II, 100, 500, 800, or 2000 with no other accessories connected to the keyboard's serial port, connect components as shown in the following diagram. Use Adapter Cable provided. THE WEATHER PICTURE HI TEMP TODAY ULTIMETER 2000 HI WIND TODAY...
  • Page 6 AC wall outlet, connect components as shown in the following diagram. Use Adaper Cable provided. THE WEATHER PICTURE ULTIMETER 2000 HI TEMP TODAY...
  • Page 7 Use Adaper Cable provided. ULTIMETER 2000 Duplex Cable Keyboard Display (Optional) (ULTIMETER 2000 & 800) Indoor Humidity Sensor (Optional) Extension Cable THE WEATHER PICTURE (Optional) HI TEMP TODAY HI WIND TODAY TEMPERATURE WIND SPEED Adapter LO TEMP TODAY Cable WIND CHILL RAIN TODAY 0 0.2 8...
  • Page 8 Sensor to share the keyboard's serial port. Use Adapter Cable provided. ULTIMETER 100 Duplex Cable Keyboard Display (Optional) (ULTIMETER 100) Indoor Temperature Sensor (Optional) Extension Cable THE WEATHER PICTURE (Optional) HI TEMP TODAY HI WIND TODAY TEMPERATURE WIND SPEED Adapter LO TEMP TODAY Cable WIND CHILL RAIN TODAY 0 0.2 8...
  • Page 9 Use Adapter Cable provided. ULTIMETER 2000 Duplex Cable Keyboard Display (Optional) PC Data Logger (Optional) Extension Cable THE WEATHER PICTURE (Optional) HI TEMP TODAY HI WIND TODAY TEMPERATURE WIND SPEED Adapter LO TEMP TODAY Cable...
  • Page 10 Indoor Humidity Sensor (Optional) Keyboard Display (ULTIMETER 2000 & 800) 5-Jack Extension Cable (Optional) PC Data Logger (Optional) Extension Cable THE WEATHER PICTURE (Optional) HI TEMP TODAY HI WIND TODAY TEMPERATURE WIND SPEED Adapter LO TEMP TODAY Cable WIND CHILL RAIN TODAY 0 0.2 8...
  • Page 11: Mounting Instructions

    Mount at a height slightly above eye level for best viewing angle. 2. Install the mounting bracket using the two screws provided. Do not overtighten. 3. Hang the WEATHER PICTURE from the two projecting nubs on the mounting bracket.
  • Page 12: Adjust The Year

    TO ADJUST TIME, DATE, AND YEAR SETTING The current time and date displayed on the WEATHER PICTURE are set using the keyboard of the ULTIMETER Weather Station. Refer to your Weather Station Owner's Manual for complete information. The selection of 12-hr or 24-hr clock, however, is made on the WEATHER PICTURE.
  • Page 13: Selecting Serial Data Mode

    The ULTIMETER Weather Station must be in Complete Record Mode for the WEATHER PICTURE to display some historical weather data (such as Yesterday's High or Low weather conditions).
  • Page 14: Selecting Numeric Display Functions

    (DIP switch), found beside each Numeric Display on the front of the WEATHER PICTURE (behind the nameplate). To access the DIP switches, follow the procedure for removing the frame found in the next section, "Changing Numeric Display...
  • Page 15 To change a label: 1) Place the WEATHER PICTURE face down on a soft flat surface. Laying a soft towel down first is recommended to help prevent scratching the nameplate.
  • Page 16 SWITCH SETTINGS (↑ = ON, ↓ = OFF) CHECK FUNCTION & UNITS SWITCH: 1 2 3 4 5 6 VALUE ↓ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ CURRENT TIME AND DATE ↑ ↓ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ CURRENT WIND SPEED (mph) ↓...
  • Page 17 CHECK FUNCTION & UNITS SWITCH: 1 2 3 4 5 6 VALUE ↓ ↓ ↓ ↑ ↑ ↓ TODAY'S HIGH OUTDOOR HUMIDITY (%) WITH TIME OCCURRED ↓ ↑ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↑ CURRENT BAROMETER (inHg) ↑ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↑ CURRENT BAROMETER (mmHg) ↓...
  • Page 18: Routine Maintenance

    V. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Care of Nameplate The large nameplate on the front side of the WEATHER PICTURE should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth only. Use no harsh or abrasive cleaners, as these will permanently scratch the surface of the nameplate. Do not spray any liquids or cleaners directly on the nameplate.
  • Page 19: Warranty

    Beyond warranty the charges are modest, depending upon the condition of the instrument. Copyright 2007 Peet Bros. Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. WARRANTY Each WEATHER PICTURE carries a limited warranty against defects of material or workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of initial purchase.
  • Page 20: Specifications

    VII. SPECIFICATIONS Wind Barometric Pressure (with Speed Range: 0 to 274 km/h optional sensor) 0 to 170 mph Range: 931.3 to 1067.0 hPa/mbar 0 to 76 m/s 27.5 to 31.5 inHg 0 to 148 knots 698.5 to 800.0 mmHg Accuracy: + 5 @ 274 km/h Accuracy: + 1.7 hPa/mbar...
  • Page 21: Available Accessories

    Allows both an indoor humidity sensor and a data logger cable or other serial I/O device to be connected simultaneously with the WEATHER PICTURE to the receptacle on the right side of the keyboard. A 5-Jack Cable is also available.
  • Page 22 30 dB 4-line RFI filter. For additional information about these or other accessories, please contact your WEATHER PICTURE dealer or Peet Bros. Company. We'll be happy to advise you of latest developments and answer any questions you may have.

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