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DP60 Lightning Detector Sensor
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1. Getting Started ............................................ 2
1.1 Parts List ........................................... 2
2. Overview .................................................... 3
2.1 Features ............................................ 4
3. Setup Guide ................................................ 7
3.1 Installing batteries ............................ 7
3.2 LED Indicator ................................. 11
4. Sensor Placement ..................................... 13
5. Wi-Fi Configuration with gateway ........... 15
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
DP60 Lightning Detector Sensor Contents 1. Getting Started ..........2 1.1 Parts List ........... 2 2. Overview ............ 3 2.1 Features ..........4 3. Setup Guide ..........7 3.1 Installing batteries ......7 3.2 LED Indicator ......... 11 4. Sensor Placement ........13... -
Page 2: Getting Started
5.1 Pair with Gateway ......15 5.2 Wi-Fi Connection for the Gateway . 16 6. View Online Data with WS View ..... 17 7. Set Email Alerts ........18 8. Specification ..........21 1. Getting Started 1.1 Parts List One Lightning Detector Sensor One User Manual... -
Page 3: Overview
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Page 4: Features
Figure 1: Lightning Detector Sensor 2.1 Features Lightning Detector Detects lightning bolts and storms within 25 miles (40 kilometers) - Page 5 Transmits readings every 79 seconds Easy installation includes hanging hole When paired with a froggit DP1500 Wi-Fi Gateway: Monitor number of strikes daily, and the time & distance of the last strike detected...
- Page 6 When paired with a froggit HP1000SE PRO Weather Station Console: View lightning data in real-time on the Display Get alerted to lightning strikes with the flashing lightning icon When uploaded to Ecowitt Weather Server: View lightning data & history records &...
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Page 7: Setup Guide
3. Setup Guide 3.1 Installing batteries 1. Remove the battery door on the back of the Remove the battery door on the back of the transmitter by taking off the cover, as shown in , as shown in Figure 2... - Page 8 Figure 2: Battery installation 2. Before inserting the batteries, find the dip switches instruction above battery compartment following configuration: Indoor/outdoor: Dip switch 1, default setting is for “outdoor”, no matter the sensor is placed indoor or outdoor, set this dip switch to outdoor to avoid system picks up noise and triggering false lightning.
- Page 9 sensitivity setting. If set to high sensitivity and still has missed lightning detection, then you may try with Dip switch 1 for “Indoor” setting to make the system even with higher gain and make the system most sensitive. Default for all the 4 switches are in Down Position.
- Page 10 Figure 3: Dip Switch diagram Switch in down position. Switch in up position.
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Page 11: Led Indicator
3. Insert two 1.5V AA batteries. The LED indicator will turn on for four seconds and normally flash once every 79 seconds (the sensor transmission update period). Note: If no LED lights up or stays lit permanently, make sure the batteries are inserted the correct way or a proper reset happens. - Page 12 Flash (for 2S): Indicates detection of noise signals, prompting the user that current location has high level noise. You can either set dip switch 3, 4 to mid or low sensitivity level which raised to a higher threshold level for noise filtering, or you can find another location for lower noise level.
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Page 13: Sensor Placement
4. Sensor Placement The sensor can be placed both indoor or under porch, balcony. To mount or hang the unit on a wall or wood beam: Use a screw or nail to affix the remote sensor to the wall, as shown on the left side of figure 4, or Hang the sensor using a string, as shown in right side of figure 4. - Page 14 Figure 4: Indoor sensor mounting Note: Make sure the sensor is mounted vertically and not lying down on a flat surface. This will insure optimum reception. Wireless signals are impacted by distance, interference (other weather stations, wireless phones, wireless routers, TVs and computer monitors), and transmission barriers, such as walls.
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Page 15: Wi-Fi Configuration With Gateway
Weather Station (sold separately). 5.1 Pair with Gateway If the DP1500 has been in operation, and you have never had any DP60 lightning detection sensor setup before, just power up the sensor and DP1500 will pick the sensor data automatically. -
Page 16: Wi-Fi Connection For The Gateway
If one DP60 sensor has been hooked on DP1500 before, and you have a new DP60 sensor to replace the old one, just power off the old sensor and power on the new sensor, the gateway will pick up the new sensor data automatically. -
Page 17: View Online Data With Ws View
6. View Online Data with WS View When the Wi-Fi configuration is done, you may you may view lightning data as well as the sensor battery as well as the sensor battery level on WS view App at the live data page. level on WS view App at the live data page. -
Page 18: Set Email Alerts
Note: It requires your phone and the gateway using the same network to view your sensor data on the WS View app. To remote monitor the sensor data, please upload the data to free Ecowitt Weather Server: https://www.ecowitt.net. Detailed operation instructions can be found on the DP1500 manual. - Page 19 website to get email notifications.
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Page 21: Specification
8.Specification Power: 2x1.5V AA batteries(not included) Sensor Size: 123x42x14mm Frequency: 868Mhz Wireless transmitting range: 100M (300feet) Lightning detection range: 0-25 miles/0-40km Sensor reporting interval: 79 seconds Working temperature: 0~50C(32~122F) General safety instructions Danger of asphyxiation: Keep all packaging materials (plastic bags, rubber bands, etc.) away from children. - Page 22 mucous membranes and skin. In case of contact, rinse the affected areas immediately with clear water and consult a doctor. Risk of electric shock: Children must not be unattended with the device, because the device contains electronic parts which are operated by means of a power source. The device may only be used as described in the instructions.
- Page 23 If there is a defect, contact your dealer immediately. Never disassemble the device! The dealer will contact the service department. Never expose the device to water! Protect the device from vibrations. Only use recommended batteries. Never mix batteries - Always replace empty batteries with a complete set of full power batteries.
- Page 24 Notes on the return of batteries according to §12 BatterieVO: Batteries do not belong in the household waste. Please dispose of all batteries as required by law, disposal in domestic waste is expressly prohibited. Batteries and rechargeable batteries can be dispensed free of charge at municipal collection points or in the shops on the spot.
- Page 25 All trademarks and copyrights are acknowledged. www.froggit.de HS Group GmbH & Co. KG Escherstr.31 50733 Koeln Germany...
- Page 26 Telefon 0221 / 367 48 05 E-Mail info@hs-group.de Registergericht Amtsgericht Koeln HRA 26493 Komplementaer: Group Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH Sitz Koeln Registergericht Amtsgericht Koeln HRB 64734 Geschaeftsfuehrer: Peter Haefele, Carl Schulte UStId DE237971721 WEEE Reg. Nr. 66110125 declaration of conformity Hereby we declare, HS-Group GmbH & Co.KG,...
- Page 27 Escherstr. 31, 50733 D-Cologne, that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements other relevant provisions Directive 2014/53/EU. The declaration of conformity for this product can be found at: www.froggit.de or on request.
- Page 28 Note: Once lightning strikes detected, the led light will flash once, and the ecowitt.net will push email alerts at the same time.
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