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F009RT/WT Professional Weather Station User Manual
1 Introduction 
Thank you for your purchase of the F009RT/WT Weather Station. The following user guide
provides step by step instructions for installation, operation and troubleshooting.
    2 Warnings and Cautions   
Warning: Any metal object may attract a lightning strike, including your weather station
mounting pole. Never install the weather station in a storm.
Warning: Installing your weather station in a high location may result in injury or death.
Perform as much of the initial check out and operation
3. Quick Start Guide   
Although the manual is comprehensive, much of the information contained may be intuitive. In
addition, the manual may not flow properly because the sections are organized by components.
The following Quick Start Guide provides only the necessary steps to install, operate the weather
station, along with references to the pertinent sections.
Step
1
Assemble and power up the sensors
2
Power up the display console and synchronize with wind sensor, rain
sensor and thermo-hygrometer sensor
Mount the sensor array
3
4
Set date and time on console
4 Getting Started 
The FT0200 weather station consists of a display console (receiver), a sensor array with
thermo-hygrometer, rain gauge, wind sensor, and mounting hardware.
4.1 Parts List 
The FT0200 weather station consists of the following parts (as referenced in Figure 1 and Figure 2).
QTY
Required
Description
Item
4.3
4.4.2
6
8.2
4.3

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  • Page 1 F009RT/WT Professional Weather Station User Manual 1 Introduction  Thank you for your purchase of the F009RT/WT Weather Station. The following user guide provides step by step instructions for installation, operation and troubleshooting.     2 Warnings and Cautions    Warning: Any metal object may attract a lightning strike, including your weather station mounting pole.
  • Page 2: Recommend Tools

    Display Console Frame Dimensions (LxHxW): 196X32X136mm LCD Dimensions (LxW): 130 x 110mm Thermo-hygrometer / Rain Gauge / Wind Vane / Wind Speed Sensor Sensor mounting bracket / foot-mounting / fixed mount Pole mounting U-bolt / nuts (M5) Pole mounting nuts (M5) / bolts (¢5) Pole mounting nuts (M3) / bolts (¢3) Tapping screw Wind Cups...
  • Page 3: Sensor Assembly Set Up

    Hammer and nail for hanging remote thermo-hygrometer transmitter. 4.3 Sensor Assembly Set Up    4.3.1 Insert batteries into the anemometer transmitter. Locate the battery boor on the wind transmitter, push and open the battery compartment, arrow direction as show in Figure 3. Figure 3 Inserting 4xAAA batteries in the battery compartment, as show in Figure 4.
  • Page 4 Note: Do not install the batteries backwards. You can permanently damage the thermo-hygrometer. Do not use rechargeable batteries. Note: We recommend installing Lithium AA batteries. Reinsert the battery door into anemometer transmitter and push to tighten it. The wind sensor LED indicator will light for 3 seconds, and then flash once per 16 seconds thereafter.
  • Page 5: Best Practices For Wireless Communication

    Inserting 4xAAA batteries in the battery compartment, as show in Figure 7.     Figure 7 5.3 Best Practices for Wireless Communication  Wireless communication is susceptible to interference, distance, walls and metal barriers. We recommend the following best practices for trouble free wireless communication. 1. Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI). Keep the console several feet away from computer monitors and TVs.
  • Page 6   Final Installation of Sensors 6.1  Wind  transmitter  instatllation. Prior to installation, you will need to calibrate the wind direction. There is a “S” indicator on the wind vane that indicates South, as shown in Figure 14.     Align this “S” marker in the direction of South.  ...
  • Page 7 Figure 16 6.2 Rain Gauge Transmitter Installation. Take out of the upside rain bucket before fasten to your mounting pole or bracket (purchased separately). Tighten rain gauge transmitter to your mounting pole or bracket with two U-bolts and four M5 nuts , as shown in Figure 17. Figure 17...
  • Page 8: Glossary Of Terms

    11. Glossary of Terms  Term Definition Accuracy Accuracy is defined as the ability of a measurement to match the actual value of the quantity being measured. Hygrometer A hygrometer is a device that measures relative humidity. Relative humidity is a term used to describe the amount or percentage of water vapor that exists in air.
  • Page 9: Power Consumption

    12.3 Power Consumption  • Base station (display console) : 4 x AA 1.5V Alkaline or Lithium batteries (not included) • Thermo-hygro Sensor : 2 x AAA alkaline batteries or Lithium batteries (not included) • Rain sensor: 4xAAA alkaline batteries or Lithium batteries (not included) •...
  • Page 10 Problem Solution through solid metal (acts as an RF shield), or earth barrier (down a hill). Move the display console around electrical noise generating devices, such as computers, TVs and other wireless transmitters or receivers. Move the remote sensor to a higher location. Move the remote sensor to a closer location.
  • Page 11: Liability Disclaimer

    This product is not a toy. Keep out of the reach of children. No part of this manual may be reproduced without written authorization of the manufacturer. Ambient, LLC WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT.
  • Page 12: Warranty Information

    To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact Ambient, LLC for problem determination and service procedures. Warranty service can only be performed by a Ambient, LLC. The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to Ambient, LLC.
  • Page 13 This warranty covers only actual defects within the product itself, and does not cover the cost of installation or removal from a fixed installation, normal set-up or adjustments, claims based on misrepresentation by the seller or performance variations resulting from installation-related circumstances.

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