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USER MANUAL
Thank you for buying Meteobot®!
This user manual contains instructions for installation, correct operation
and de-installation of Meteobot® weather stations.
Please read the instructions carefully before you begin – the product warranty depends on
the correct installation and operation.
23 November 2017
Version 1.1
Prointegra Ltd.
Bulgaria, Varna 9009
2, Todor Penev str.
+359 884 833 780
tech@meteobot.com
www.meteobot.com
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Summary of Contents for Prointegra Meteobot
- Page 1 USER MANUAL Thank you for buying Meteobot®! This user manual contains instructions for installation, correct operation and de-installation of Meteobot® weather stations. Please read the instructions carefully before you begin – the product warranty depends on the correct installation and operation.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Preparation ............................. 3 What’s in the box? .......................... 3 General Overview ........................... 4 Before you start the installation ...................... 5 Where to place the weather station? ....................... 6 Sensor for temperature, relative humidity and air pressure ............. 6 Wind speed sensor .......................... -
Page 3: Preparation
1 Preparation 1.1 What’s in the box? Component Meteobot Pro Meteobot Mini ✔ ✔ Box with electronic circuit board ✔ ✔ Rain sensor ✔ Wind speed sensor ✔ ✔ Solar panel ✔ Air temperature, relative humidity and air pressure sensor... -
Page 4: General Overview
1.2 General Overview Page 4 / 22... -
Page 5: Before You Start The Installation
1.3 Before you start the installation Please make sure you have: Pole (e.g. metal tube) with diameter – 4-5 cm, and length – for Meteobot Pro: 3 m, for Meteobot Mini – 1,50 m; Ladder; Mobile phone with Android or iOS;... -
Page 6: Where To Place The Weather Station
2 Where to place the weather station? The weather station should be placed at a location with GSM coverage by your mobile operator. In order to get correct measurements, it is important to place the station: On an even field and at a location, which is representative for the region; ... -
Page 7: Installation
3.1 Pole Use a pole (metal tube) with diameter – 4-5 cm, and length – for Meteobot Pro: 3 m, for Meteobot Mini – 1,50 m; For Meteobot Pro: hammer the pole 1 m in the ground; for Meteobot Mini – 70 cm;... -
Page 8: Sensor For Temperature, Relative Humidity And Air Pressure
Install the solar panel by clamping it to the pole with a hose clamp; For Meteobot Pro: above the box; the panel’s lower edge should not touch the box; For Meteobot Mini: on the same level with the box;... -
Page 9: Rain Sensor
Install the rain sensor by clamping it to the pole with two hose clamps; For Meteobot Pro: the top of the sensor should be 5 cm above the top of the pole; For Meteobot Mini: the top of the sensor should be 20 cm above the top of the pole;... -
Page 10: Soil Temperature Sensor
The plants, near which the sensor is placed, should be of average size. Too big or too weak plants are not suitable. IMPORTANT: If you are going to control an irrigation system with Meteobot®, you should use at least three soil moisture sensors, placed at a same depth at different locations, so that the readings are representative of the field;... - Page 11 The sensor provides correct readings for about 2 years, depending on conditions. Replace it after this period. Page 11 / 22...
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Page 12: Leaf Wetness Sensor
3.9 Leaf wetness sensor Fasten the sensor with cable ties near the plant, whose leaf wetness will be measured; The incline relative to the ground should be about 30⁰; IMPORTANT: If the sensor gets dirty, clean it with a soft wet cloth; ... -
Page 13: Cable Connection Scheme
3.11 Cable connection scheme 1. Install the SIM card in your mobile phone and disable the SIM PIN code; 2. Install the SIM card in the SIM card slot on the electronic circuit board; 3. Place the cable ends in the corresponding socket on the electronic circuit board, as described on the scheme above. -
Page 14: Diagnostics
LED on the right remains glowing continually – this means that the device cannot connect to the server and send the data to it; If you encounter this situation, please contact the Meteobot® support team at tech@meteobot.com. Page 14 / 22... -
Page 15: Receiving Data From The Weather Station
5.1 Install the mobile application Download and install the Meteobot® app from the app on your mobile device. If you start the app for the first time, you will go through the following steps: Enter your e-mail address. You will receive there a confirmation code. Press “Next”;... -
Page 16: Maintenance
6 Maintenance The weather station itself does not need any regular maintenance to work all year round without interruption, but for the normal operation is necessary: Rain sensor – clean the funnel, if full or dirty; Leaf wetness sensor – if dirty, clean it with a soft wet cloth. Be careful not to scratch ... -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
7 Troubleshooting This section provides solutions in case any problems occur with the weather station. IMPORTANT: Whenever it is necessary to replace a component, always observe the uninstallation instructions in section 8. 7.1 Battery not charging If the battery voltage chart shows progressive decrease (with no increase), this means that the battery does not get charged. -
Page 18: The Weather Station Does Not Send Data
7.2 The weather station does not send data № Cause Solution No GSM coverage Move the weather station to a location with GSM coverage OR install a SIM card from a mobile operator, who has GSM coverage in the area Damaged SIM card Replace the SIM card SIM card bill not paid (in case of own... -
Page 19: Uninstallation
8 Uninstallation When uninstalling the weather station or any components, observe the instructions below. 8.1 Uninstalling the weather station Open the lid of the box with a straight screwdriver (-); Unscrew the cable glands; Unscrew one of the solar panel cables from the electronic circuit board and INSULATE it. -
Page 20: Replacing The Solar Panel
IMPORTANT: Until you replace the battery, do not connect the solar power cables! The weather station cannot operate without a battery (i.e. with solar panel only); Connect the solar panel cables to the electronic circuit board one by one. IMPORTANT: Be careful not to connect them to each other! If you make a short circuit, the solar panel may get damaged;... -
Page 21: Technical Specifications
9 Technical specifications Sensor Resolution Range Accuracy Air temperature 0,1 °C -40 °C to +125 °C ± 0,5 °C Relative air humidity 0,10% 0 - 100% ± 2 % Barometric pressure 1 hPa 500 - 1100 hPa ± 1 hPa Wind speed 0,4 m/s 0,9 - 40 m/s... -
Page 22: Protecting The Environment
10 Protecting the environment 10.1 Disposal This device is marked in accordance with the Waste electric & electronic equipment directive of the European Union. By ensuring the product is disposed of correctly at its end-of-life, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health. This symbol on the product, on its packaging or on the accompanying documents, indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste.