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Power The Base Station; Power The All-In-One Sensor; Mounting The All-In-One Sensor; Pairing The Sensor - Oregon Scientific WMR500 User Manual

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POWER THE BASE STATION

Insert the 3 AA batteries (included) to the battery compartment of the base station for
back-up usage, matching the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside.
Connect the supplied power adapter to the Micro USB power jack, then plug into a
standard AC outlet.

POWER THE ALL-IN-ONE SENSOR

Insert the 4 AA batteries (included) to the MAIN UNIT battery compartment, matching
the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside.
(Optional) Install 4 AA batteries (not included) to the DUST SENSOR battery
compartment for back-up usage, matching the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside.
NOTE
If you will be connecting more than one all-in-on sensor, slide the channel
switch CHANNEL 1, 2, 3 to select another channel before replace the battery
compartment cover.
For longer performance, recommend to use alkaline batteries and consumer
grade lithium batteries in temperatures below freezing.
displays on the base station. Press RESET after
Replace the batteries when
each battery replacement.
The power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount
position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into
a ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet outlet. The socket-outlet shall be installed
near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

MOUNTING THE ALL-IN-ONE SENSOR

The sensor is capable of transmitting data to the base station wirelessly within an
approximate operating range of 300 m (1000 feet). Ideal locations for the sensor
would be in any location on the roof of a building that is in an open area away from
trees or other obstructions preventing from the wind flow for an accurate reading.
Additionally, locate the sensor in direct sunlight for optimal power supply to the solar
panel.
Solar panel facing:
If you reside in the:
North
Southern Hemisphere
South
Northern Hemisphere
Secure the all-in-one sensor connector in the desired location:
1. Align the back of the sensor connector to an existing pole.
2. Secure in place by inserting the ends of the U-bolt into the holes on the sensor
connector and securing it with washers and bolts.
3. Securely locate the pole in your desired outdoor area.
NOTE
Make sure the water bubble in the level indicator on the top surface stays within
the circle. Check the balance status regularly for an accurate rainfall rate reading.
Ensure the wind sensor is pointing North to enable it be record accurate readings.
Press SET NORTH
at the bottom of the sensor to calibrate the direction.
You can use a compass to look for an accurate direction of north if necessary.
Press RESET button on the main unit to erase all testing data.

PAIRING THE SENSOR

1. Press and hold PAIR for 3 seconds on the base station, two pairing options will
display on the dot matrix display area.
(1)
Wi-Fi joining
(2)
All-in-one sensor pairing
2. Press
or
to select "All-in-one sensor pairing", then press PAIR to confirm.
will flash on the display and the base station starts to search for the sensor.
When successfully paired, the channel no. and weather contents will show on the
LCD display.
To add a new sensor or replace the sensor
1.
Slide the channel switch to select a channel.
2.
Power up or press RESET on the new sensor.
3.
Follow the above pairing steps 1-2 to pair the new sensor.
To remove a sensor
1. Press SELECT repeatedly to navigate
index/dew-point area.
2. Press
or
to select a sensor channel. Press and hold
remove/disconnect the specific sensor (channel).
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NOTE
Complete the pairing within 30 minutes after you power up or reset the sensor.
Otherwise, the base station will stop searching the sensor.
To replace a specific sensor, remove it before replacing.
If the new sensor is successfully paired, the new channel number and weather
contents will display. Otherwise, the base station will still display the data from the
old sensor.
If the base station cannot receive the weather data from the sensor, or "- -"
displays as the data value. Press and hold PAIR to search the sensor again.
"- -" means lost link.
"NA" means data not available or data cannot be calculated.

PAIR YOUR SMART DEVICE WITH THE WEATHER STATION

You can view the weather contents and weather forecast, set the altitude, select the
display units, and review the history data by monthly, weekly, daily and hourly from
different sensor channel on the App.
Download the App
Scan the QR code or search "Oregon Scientific Smart Living"
and download on your smart device. The App is available on both Apple App Store
and Google Play.
Join the Wi-Fi network
1. Make sure your Wi-Fi network is on and your smart device is Wi-Fi connected.
2. Open the App, follow the screen instructions to register an account and log in.
3. Press and hold PAIR for 3 seconds to enter pairing mode, select "Wi-Fi joining",
then press PAIR to confirm.The weather station starts to search the Wi-Fi
network.
4. A message "Wait wifi setting" displays on the dot matrix display area, then tap
START CONFIG on your smart device. "Join wifi..." will display.
5. After successfully paired, a message "WIFI CONNECTING SUCCESS!" appears.
The channel number,
icon and the weather information will show on the
LCD display. The current clock time/date/weekday/moon phase phase will be
displayed.
6. Tap BIND DEVICE on your smart device to bind your smart device with the
weather station.
NOTE Always keep Wi-Fi connected for the weather station to store data to the
server.

SETTING THE CLOCK TIME

The main unit will automatically synchronize the clock time when connected with our
server and App via Wi-Fi.
You can also set the language (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish), time zone
(-12 to 14) and hour format (12/24 hr) on the App.

MOON PHASE

Following icons illustrate how the moon will appear on the base station.
New
Moon
Waxing
Crescent
First
quarter
Waxing
Gibbous
NOTE The moon phase displays in opposite orientation if you are in southern
hemisphere.

WEATHER FORECAST

The weather station displays the current weather within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile)
radius. You can view the weather forecast for 7 days on App.
ICON
DESCRIPTION
Sunny
Partly cloudy
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
to find the App
Full Moon
Waning
Gibbous
Third
quarter
Waning
Crescent
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