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Unit Connection Technology FT0851 User Manual

Wireless 3 channel weather station with wifi remote monitoring
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FT0851 Wireless 3 Channel Weather Station with WiFi Remote
1 Introduction 
Thank you for your purchase of the FT0851 Wireless 3 Channel Weather Station. The following user guide provides step
by step instructions for installation, operation and troubleshooting.
2 Getting Started 
The FT0851 weather station consists of a display console (receiver), and three thermo-hygrometers (remote transmitters).
The power up sequence must be performed in the order shown in this section (insert batteries in the remote
Note:
transmitters first, Display Console second).
2.1 Parts List 
The FT0851 weather station consists of the following parts (as referenced in Figure 1).
QTY
1
Display Console
Frame Dimensions (LxHxW): 135X195X26mm
LCD Dimensions (LxW): 112 x 63mm
3
Thermo-hygrometer sensor
1
Adaptor
1
Manual
 
2.2 Sensor Assembly Set Up 
Note: To avoid permanent damage, please take note of the battery polarity before inserting the batteries.
Pull down on the battery door to open the battery compartment, as shown in ，Insert two fresh AAA batteries (with the
negative terminal of the battery in contact with each spring). Lithium batteries are recommended for cold weather
environments. Slide the top lip of the battery door into the battery compartment guide and snap the bottom battery door
bracket into place. The LED shown in will light up (visible through the plastic).
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  • Page 1 FT0851 Wireless 3 Channel Weather Station with WiFi Remote Monitoring User Manual 1 Introduction  Thank you for your purchase of the FT0851 Wireless 3 Channel Weather Station. The following user guide provides step by step instructions for installation, operation and troubleshooting. 2 Getting Started ...

  • Page 2: Display Console

    Figure 1 2.3 Display Console                  2.3.1 Display Console Layout The display console layout is shown in Figure 2 Note: The following illustration shows the full segment LCD display for description purposes only and will not appear like this during normal operation.
  • Page 3 1.Temperature units (°F or °C) 17. CH3 humidity LO record data 2.Indoor Temperature display 18. CH3 humidity LO icon 3.Indoor temperature HI record data 19.Humidity unit (%) 4.Indoor temperature HI icon 20. CH3 humidity display 5.Indoor temperature LO record data 21.Channel 1,2,3 indicator 6.Indoor temperature LO icon 22.

  • Page 4: Sensor Operation Verification

    While in the search mode, the remote search icon will be constantly displayed. Note: The power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mounted 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. Figure 4 Note: If the power adapter is plugged in, AC ON will display in the time area for three seconds when powered up.

  • Page 5: Remote Sensor Installation

    get 30 m maximum under most real-world installations, which include passing through barriers or walls. 4. Metal Barriers. Radio frequency will not pass through metal barriers such as aluminum siding. If you have metal siding, align the remote and console through a window to get a clear line of sight. The following is a table of reception loss vs.

  • Page 6: Display Features

    3. Display Features  4.1 Comfort Icon  The comfort icon is based on humidity ranges specified in Figure 6. The icon is displayed for indoor humidity, remote channel 1-3 humidity . RH<45% RH 45%~65% RH >65% Comfortable Figure 6 4.2 Rate of Change Icon  The rate of change icon detects rapid changes in temperature and humidity.

  • Page 7: Reset Min/Max Record

    4. Date Format (default: DD-MM): Press the SET key again to enter the day/month format mode. Press the [+] key to switch between M-D, D-M. 5. Change Month. Press the SET key again to set the calendar month. Press the [+] key or [-] key to adjust the calendar month.

  • Page 8: Back Light Mode

    value will be displayed. 5.5 C/F button mode.  The default temperature units of measure are degrees Celsius. To toggle between degrees Celsius and degrees Fahrenheit, press and hold the C/F(WiFi) button while in normal mode. In normal mode,press and hold the C/F(WiFi) button for three seconds, the console icon(in front of the indoor temperature) will flash to signify that it has entered WAP (wireless access point) mode, and is ready to enter for WIFI settings.

  • Page 9: Temperature Calibration

    The purpose of your weather station is to measure conditions of your surroundings, which vary significantly from location to location. The FT0851 supports up to three remote sensors. Each of the three sensors can be calibrated. 5.9.1 Temperature Calibration  In normal mode, press and hold the SET and C/F(WiFi) keys at the same time for five seconds to enter the temperature calibration mode.

  • Page 10: Alarm Mode

    6 Alarm Mode  The FT0851 includes two time alarm features 6.1 Alarm Operation  When an alarm condition is exceeded, the alarm icon will flash (visual) and the alarm beeper will sound (audible). To silence the beeper, press any key. 6.2 Viewing the alarm1 and alarm2    Note: While in the Normal mode, press the ALARM key to view the current and turn ON/OFF the alarm in sequence: AL1 ON →...

  • Page 11: Low Battery Icon

    6.5 Low Battery Icon  A low battery indicator icon is shown in the display window for each sensor. When the low battery icon appears (the battery voltage is lower than 2.4V), replace the batteries in the sensor with fresh batteries. Be sure to never mix old and new batteries, and never mix battery types such as alkaline and lithium together.
  • Page 12 Figure 20 Note: Your station ID will have the form: KSSCCCC###, where K is for USA station (I for international), SS is your state, CCCC is your city and ### is the station number in that city. In the example above, KAZPHOEN424 is in the USA (K), State of Arizona (AZ), City of Phoenix (PHOEN) and #424. WiFi Setup 13.1.
  • Page 13 Figure 8 10..3: Example 3. Connect to the console WiFi server with an iPhone or iPad. Choose the Settings icon and Wi-Fi. Connect to the WeatherHome------ WiFi network, as shown in Figure 9 (your WiFi network name may be slightly different, but will always begin with WeatherHome------). Figure 9 10..4: Example 4.
  • Page 14 shown in Figure 10 (your WiFi network name may be slightly different, but will always begin with WeatherHome------ ). Figure 10 10.5. Once connected, enter the following IP address into any browser’s address bar: to access the http://192.168.5.1 console’s web interface. Note: Some browsers will treat 192.168.5.1 as a search, so make sure you include the header http://, or: http://192.168.5.1 not 192.168.5.1...
  • Page 15 Figure 11 Notes: Make a note of your Mac address. You will need this to register at AmbientWeather.net. Hidden SSIDs. If you have a hidden SSID, enter the SSID manually. Time Zone Settings (default: 0h). based on the number of hours from Coordinated Universal Time, or Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
  • Page 16 Hours from Time Zone Cities -12 IDLW: International Date Line West -11 NT: Nome Nome, AK -10 AHST: Alaska-Hawaii Standard Honolulu, HI CAT: Central Alaska HST: Hawaii Standard -9 YST: Yukon Standard Yukon Territory -8 PST: Pacific Standard Los Angeles, CA, USA -7 MST: Mountain Standard Denver, CO, USA -6 CST: Central Standard...
  • Page 17 Figure 13 If the connection is successful, the Wi-Fi console’s status Wi-Fi icon will stop flashing and remain on. NOTE: When the console successfully connects to your any website of weather servers, the data signal icon will appear on the LCD display(in front of the indoor temperature). If the data signal icon is updata to weather servers, the icon will flash.
  • Page 18 and your MAC address will be different. Figure 15 Register an account on AmbientWeather.net (email address and password). Once registered, select the dashboard to view your data, as shown in Figure 16. Figure 16 AmbientWeather.net is a responsive design and mobile friendly, so there is no need for a mobile app. Simply open your mobile devices web browser, browse to AmbientWeather.net, and bookmark your dashboard.
  • Page 19 Figure 17 Viewing your Data on Weather Underground There are several ways to view your data on Wunderground: 10.11 Web Browser Visit: http://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=STATIONID where STATIONID is your personal station ID (example, KCALOSAN782). Figure 18 Note: The current temperature and humidity data is the transmitter of CH1 (so it must on the outside). 10.12 WunderStation iPad Application Visit: http://www.WunderStation.com...
  • Page 20 Figure 19 10.13 Mobile Apps Visit: http://www.wunderground.com/download/index.asp for a complete list of Mobile apps for iOS and Android. Alternately, you can find your data on your mobile device’s web browser. Figure 20 10.14 Additional AmbientWeather.net Features 10.14.1 IFTTT The AmbientWeather.net service connects to IFTTT, the platform that allows devices and services to work together seamlessly.
  • Page 21 https://ifttt.com/ambient_weather 10.15.2 Compatible with Alexa The Ambient Weather skill provides Ambient Weather personal weather station owners with the ability to get real-time, and past weather information generated by the devices they have set up at AmbientWeather.net. Enable the skill and get started: say "Alexa, ask Ambient Weather for a weather report.". This will provide you with your outdoor weather report, but you can ask for your indoor weather report as well by saying, "Alexa, ask Ambient Weather about the indoor conditions."...
  • Page 22 Figure 21 10.15.5 Register with WeatherCloud.net Note: This is best done on a computer desktop or laptop. 10.15.6. Visit : https://weathercloud.net/ and enter a Username, Email and Password. as shown in Figure 22. Figure 22 10.15.7. Respond to the validation email from WeatherCloud (it may take a few minutes).
  • Page 23 Figure 23 10.15.8.. Select Create Device and enter your weather station information. After registering your station, make a note of the following:Weathercloud ID and Key Enter the Weathercloud ID (ID), Key (password) into the. Note: The current temperature and humidity data is the transmitter of CH1 (so it must on the outside). 11.

  • Page 24: Wireless Specifications

    Figure 25 11.5.Update WeatherHome.bin contains you saved file when presse Select File key Figure 26 11.6. If update successfully when presse Upgrade key. Then you will see. Figure 27 NOTE:Function of WiFi will automatically restart ,it is not the console to reset. 11.7.Once the upgrade is completed, the console will automatically exit WAP mode.

  • Page 25: Power Consumption

    Measurement Range Accuracy Resolution Indoor Temperature 0 to 60 °C ± 1 °C 0.1 °C Outdoor Temperature -40 to 60 °C ± 1 °C 0.1 °C Indoor Humidity 10 to 99 % ± 5% (only guaranteed between 20 to 90%) Outdoor Humidity 10 to 99% ±...
  • Page 26 Problem Solution If the sensor assembly is too close (less than 1.5m), move the sensor assembly away from the display console. Make sure the remote sensor LCD display is working and the transmitter light is flashing once per 60 seconds. Install a fresh set of batteries in the remote thermo-hygrometer.

  • Page 27: Fcc Statement

    FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

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