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The Weather Echo and Weather Echo Plus displays act as radio receivers
showing weather data transmitted by any "DavisTalk"compatible host station.
When transmitted by a host station with the appropriate sensor installed, the
Weather Echo and Weather Echo Plus can show the data in the table below.
D
ATA FROM
H
OST
W
EATHER
S
TATION
Wind Speed
Wind Direction
Barometer
Rainfall
Outside
Temperature
Outside
Humidity
Inside
Humidity
The table below highlights the differences between the Echo and Echo Plus.
B
-I
F
UILT
N
UNCTIONS
Inside Temperature
Inside Humidity
Backlighting
AC Power Option
W
E A T H E R
A
W
N D
E A T H E R
I
N S T A L L A T I O N
Weather Stations
With ConsoleLink™
W
M
IZARD
ONITOR
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Echo only.
Echo Plus has
it built in.
E
CHO
Yes
No
(Can receive inside humidity
from host station)
No
No
Product # 7602 ,7603, 7602OV, 7603EU, 7603UK
E
C H O
E
P
C H O
L U S
M
A N U A L
W
IRELESS
W
&
IZARD
MONITOR
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
E
P
CHO
LUS
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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- Page 1 The Weather Echo and Weather Echo Plus displays act as radio receivers showing weather data transmitted by any “DavisTalk“compatible host station. When transmitted by a host station with the appropriate sensor installed, the Weather Echo and Weather Echo Plus can show the data in the table below. ATA FROM EATHER...
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Page 2: Installation Steps
5. Choose the screen units, page 10. 6. Set up the display, page 10. Page 2 Battery (CR123 3V Lithium) Adjustable Stand #6 x 1/2" Self-Tapping Screws (2) 110 VAC Power Adapter (Echo Plus only) Cable Tie Cable Tie Mount Weather Echo... - Page 3 Note: The battery life is 10 to 12 months in normal mode and 10 to 14 months in power savings mode. With Echo Plus, use the battery supplied for a totally wireless operation, or use the power adapter supplied. The adapter powers the Echo Plus’ backlight function also. Locating the Weather Echo/Weather Echo Plus EATHER EATHER...
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Page 4: Attaching The Power Adapter
Attaching the Power Adapter The Weather Echo Plus comes with a 110 VAC power adapter. To attach the power adapter: 1. Insert the power adapter plug into the jack at the side of the unit. 2. Remove the backing paper from the cable tie mount and affix to the back of the unit as shown below. - Page 5 Note: At any mounting angle, bend the antenna into a vertical position to get the best range. To change the screen contrast: Hold the + button down to increase the screen brightness. Hold the - button down to decrease the screen brightness. Mounting the Weather Echo and Weather Echo Plus CHO AND EATHER Adjustable...
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Page 6: Display Modes
3. Push the display gently into the mounting bracket until it clicks into place. BOUT THE ISPLAY The Weather Echo and Weather Echo Plus display has 3 modes: Mode 1 —Current Weather Data Mode 2 —Highs and Lows Weather Data Mode 3 —Set-up... - Page 7 The Weather Echo and Weather Echo Plus display has 4 keys: MODE, SET, - and + . Use each key as follows: MODE—to select (in a sequential round robin fashion) in Modes 1 and 3. SET—to set data that alternate in Mode 1 and 2 and for data entry in Mode 3.
- Page 8 Note: You can only access Mode 3 (set-up) by going to Mode 1 and then pressing and holding the MODE key for at least 4 seconds. Page 8 TEMPERATURE ¡ HUMIDITY ¡ DATE TEMPERATURE ¡ HUMIDITY ¡ DATE CREENS ID CODE YEAR TIME Hemisphere N=0 S=1 BAROMETER CREENS ¡ RAIN ¡ RAIN MONTH TOTAL RAIN RAIN Weather Echo...
- Page 9 Interpreting the Forecast Icons The Echo and Echo Plus can display forecast when they receive data from a weather station with a built-in barometer. You can view forecast icons when a minimum of three hours of weather data is stored in memory. The forecast is derived from barometric readings, three-hour barometric trends, the prevailing wind direction, the season, the hemisphere, and whether or not it is raining.
- Page 10 To choose the home screen: Use the + and - buttons to cycle through the four screens. The screen you leave visible becomes your home screen. Page 10 EATHER ¡ TEMPERATURE FORECAST ¡ DEW POINT km/h BAROMETER ETRIC CREEN ¡ RAIN TOTAL Weather Echo...
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Page 11: To Set The Time
When you press a key, the unit updates as if in normal mode. The unit returns to power-saving mode after 10 minutes of keyboard inactivity. If you are using your Weather Echo or Weather Echo Plus with a SensorLink transmitter, you cannot use the power saving mode. -
Page 12: To Set The Date
Note: You need to set the ID Code to the same ID code as your host station. Page 12 Flashing digit ID CODE YEAR TIME ETTING THE Flashing digit ID CODE YEAR TIME ID C ETTING THE RANSMITTER MONTH RAIN TOTAL MONTH TOTAL RAIN Weather Echo... - Page 13 4. Input the first digit value using the + or - key. 5. Press the SET key to accept the value and move on to the next digit. 6. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to input the remaining barometric digits. Setting up the Weather Echo/Weather Echo Plus ID CODE YEAR...
- Page 14 To change to a different display unit, see “To display data in English or Metric units” page 10. Page 14 Hemisphere N=0 S=1 BAROMETER ELECTING THE EMISPHERE Enter rain value here Hemisphere N=0 S=1 BAROMETER ALIBRATING THE AUGE RAIN RAIN Weather Echo...
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Page 15: Wind Direction
IEWING URRENT You can view the following current weather data automatically while in Mode 1: Outside temperature Inside temperature Wind speed Wind direction Daily rain alternating with total rain If your host station has a barometer, you can also view: Barometric pressure Barometric trend Forecast... -
Page 16: Outside Humidity
Press the SET key again to restart alternating mode. Page 16 TEMPERATURE ¡ HUMIDITY ¡ ¡ DEWPOINT WINDCHILL TIME INDCHILL EWPOINT Alternates between daily and total rain TEMPERATURE ¡ HUMIDITY ¡ ¡ TOTAL AINFALL AND CCUMULATED AINFALL ¡ RAIN TOTAL ISPLAY ¡ RAIN ISPLAY Weather Echo... - Page 17 Reading the Wind Direction There are eight wind direction arrowheads. A single arrowhead turns on when the wind is within ±12° of the direction of the arrowhead. When the wind is in the middle 21° between two arrowheads, both arrowheads turn on.
- Page 18 Press the + key to reverse the direction and move forward towards the current day. Note: The default screen in this mode is the highs for the current day. Page 18 TEMPERATURE ¡ ¡ HUMIDITY ¡ ¡ RAIN DATE LOWS S CREEN Weather Echo...
- Page 19 Viewing Humidity Data Depending on your host station capability, you may also be able to view highs and lows for both outside and inside humidity in Mode 2. The Weather Echo Plus has a built-in, inside humidity sensor. On the HIGHS screen, the humidity display alternates every 3 seconds...
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Page 20: Maintenance
The time dis- plays in 12 hour format. ROUBLESHOOTING While the Weather Echo and Weather Echo Plus are designed to provide years of trouble-free operation, occasional problems may arise. If you experience a problem, check the troubleshooting list below: The display is not receiving any field data. -
Page 21: Technical Support
ECHNICAL UPPORT If you are still unable to solve the problem after reading the troubleshooting list, call the factory at (510) 732-7814 for assistance. Please do not return your unit for repair without prior authorization. PECIFICATIONS Receive Frequency—U.S. Models: 916.5 MHz, Overseas Models: 868.35 MHz ID Codes—8 user selectable Temperature Range—32 to 140 °F (0 to 60°C) Update Interval... -
Page 22: Fcc Part
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by Davis Instru- ments may void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Page 22... - Page 23 OTES FCC Part 15 Class B Registration Warning (US models only) Page 23...
- Page 24 Product Numbers: 7602, 7603, 7602OV, 7603EU & 7603UK Davis Instruments Part Number: 7395.116 Weather Echo And Weather Echo Plus Installation Manual Rev. C Manual (5/11/00) Controlled Online: Weather:DavisTalk:Weather Echo This product complies with the essential protection requirements of the EC EMC Directive 89/336/EC.