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Operation Manual
Professional Remote Weather Station
Table of Contents
1.
Introduction. ................................................................................... 2
2.
Intended use. ................................................................................. 2
Weather Station. ............................................................................ 2
System requirements for PC use................................................... 2
Features of the base station. ......................................................... 3
Features of the thermo-hygro sensor. ........................................... 3
Features of the wind sensor .......................................................... 3
Features of the rain sensor............................................................ 3
3.
Safety Notes .................................................................................. 4
4.
Packaged contents ........................................................................ 5
5.
Setting up....................................................................................... 6
6.
Operation using cable connection or wireless 433MHz................. 9
7.
LCD overview .............................................................................. 10
8.
Function test ................................................................................ 11
9.
Mounting ...................................................................................... 12
10.
Resetting & factory settings ......................................................... 14
11.
Function description .................................................................... 16
12.
Operation keys ............................................................................ 19
13.
Basic programming modes .......................................................... 21
14.
MIN/MAX programming modes ................................................... 22
15.
Alarm programming modes ......................................................... 23
16.
Auto-memory for stored values ................................................... 30
17.
Accessories: extensions cables................................................... 30
18.
Changing batteries ...................................................................... 31
19.
Problems and interference with operation ................................... 32
20.
Transmission range ..................................................................... 33
21.
Cleaning and maintenance.......................................................... 33
22.
Specifications .............................................................................. 34
23.
Warranty Information ................................................................... 36
This Operation Manual is part of this product and should be kept in a
safe place for future reference. It contains important notes on setup and
operation.
Please see www.heavyweather.info for a complete IM, FAQ and
downloads of the most current software.
1.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Professional Remote Weather Station.
Designed for everyday use, the weather station will prove to be an asset of
great value for your personal use in the home or office. Please read this
instruction manual thoroughly to fully understand the correct operation of your
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weather station and benefit from its unique features.
2.
Intended Use
Weather Station
The base station measures the indoor environment of its surrounding area and
receives weather data from the following three outdoor sensors:
1)
Thermo-Hygro Sensor
2)
Wind Sensor
3)
Rain Sensor
The received data is continuously updated to bring you the latest weather
information on the base station's LCD. The outdoor thermo-hygro sensor is
the main data communication unit since both the wind and rain sensors are
connected to the thermo-hygro sensor for operating power and rely on it to
communicate to the base station. Weather data sent from the thermo-hygro
sensor can be done by wireless 433MHz transmission (up to 100ft in open
space) or by cable connection.
Using the enclosed 6.5ft computer cable and CD-ROM, you can install the
Heavy Weather software to your PC and access the latest weather information
from your PC and upload up to 175 sets of recorded weather data received by
the base station. Recorded data can be used to generate statistics and charts
onto your spreadsheets (175 sets of data is stored in the base even if the PC
is switched OFF). The software itself does not set any limits as to how many
data sets can be transferred to PC.
This weather station is designed to work easily with your PC, simply connect
and disconnect the PC cable at any time.
System Requirements for PC use:
The minimum system requirement for use of this "Heavy Weather" software is:
Operating system: Windows 98 or above
Processor: Pentium 166 MHz or above
RAM: 32MB of RAM or above
Hard disk: 20MB free space
CD-ROM drive
For full details on operation and installation of the "Heavy Weather" software
refer to the PC manual in PDF format on the CD-ROM.
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Operation Manual Professional Remote Weather Station Table of Contents Introduction..2 Intended use..2 Weather Station..2 System requirements for PC use... 2 Features of the base station..3 Features of the thermo-hygro sensor..3 Features of the wind sensor ... -
Page 2: Weather Station
Features of the base station: • Receives and displays the WWVB radio controlled time and date • Display of extensive weather data, in all cases with programmable alarm functions for certain weather conditions as well as records of all minimum and maximum values along with time and date of their recordings •... -
Page 3: Packaged Contents
Packaged Contents Before setting up, carefully unpack the contents onto a table or flat surface and check that the following are complete: Item: Consisting of: Fittings: Base • Main unit • AD/DC 120V power Station Adaptor - optional use (included) Thermo- •... - Page 4 Setting up using batteries: Thermo-Hygro Sensor Sensor sockets Battery Compartment Important: To avoid operating problems, please take note of battery polarity if inserting any batteries Pull away the rain cover of the thermo-hygro sensor to reveal the three sockets (for the wind sensor, rain sensor and the base station) Connect the attached cables of wind and rain sensors to the corresponding sockets of the thermo-hygro sensor by clicking them into place...
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Page 5: Operation Using Cable Connection Or Wireless 433Mhz
Operation using cable connection or wireless 433MHz Cable Connection: Using this method of operation will provide interference free transfer of the weather data from the sensors to the base station. The data sending interval from the sensors to the base station will also be more frequent compared to using 433MHz transmission and will result in higher power consumption. -
Page 6: Function Test
Function test Once the weather station is powered up, perform a function test by checking that the weather data is received. To do this, press the DISPLAY, PRESSURE or WIND keys to toggle through the relevant LCD sections: Indoor temperature and humidity Outdoor temperature and humidity Outdoor wind chill Dew point... -
Page 7: Resetting & Factory Settings
Mounting the Rain Sensor Funnel portion Base portion For accurate results, the rain sensor should be securely mounted onto a horizontal surface about 2-3ft above the ground and in an open area away from trees or other coverings where rainfall may be reduced causing inaccurate readings. -
Page 8: Function Description
Do not remove batteries or unplug the AC adaptor of the base station otherwise all 175 sets of recorded weather history data for transferring to the PC will be lost (for full details of PC use, please see PC user manual in the enclosed Heavy Weather CD-ROM). - Page 9 Weather forecasting (LCD Section 1) The three weather icons Sunny, Cloudy and Rainy represent the weather forecasting. There are also two weather tendency indicators to show the air pressure tendency either side of the weather icons. Sunny Cloudy Notes to inHg sensitivity setting for weather forecasting: The inHg pressure sensitivity can be set to suit the user’s requirement for weather forecasting from 6 inHg, 9 inHg to 12 inHg (see Basic Programming below).
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Page 10: Operation Keys
Operation keys The base station has 8 keys for easy operation. Please refer to the following table for use and function of each key: Further descriptions of the key functions with regard to their immediate range of application can be found in the Programming modes: SET - key - In normal mode to enter the manual basic... -
Page 11: Basic Programming Modes
Basic Programming Modes Manual Setting modes The manual setting mode allows the user to change several basic settings, which is done by accessing one mode after the other simply by pressing the SET key. After the final mode, or if no key is pressed for 30 seconds, the manual setting returns to the normal display mode. -
Page 12: Alarm Programming Modes
while any of these values are displayed, that particular minimum or maximum record will be reset to current reading together with the current time and date with the exception of the following: The first case is Rainfall Total, which has neither maximum nor minimum records since it will show only the total rainfall. - Page 13 2) Continue to press the ALARM key until you reach the indoor humidity high alarm set mode 3) Press and hold the SET key to enter the indoor humidity high setting values (% digits will start flashing) and set the desired indoor humidity high by using the PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) keys 4) Press ALARM key to confirm and press the MIN/MAX key to return to the normal display mode or press the ALARM once more to toggle to the...
- Page 14 Pressure high alarm and low alarm setting 1) Press the ALARM key to enter the normal time alarm 2) Continue to press the ALARM key until you reach the pressure high alarm set mode 3) Press and hold the SET key to enter the pressure setting values (digits will start flashing) and set the desired pressure high by using the PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) keys 4) Press ALARM key to confirm and press the MIN/MAX key to return to the...
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Page 15: Auto-Memory For Stored Values
When a set weather alarm condition has been activated, that particular alarm will sound and flash for approximately 2 minutes but will continue to flash until weather conditions have become more steady. Weather Alarms The weather alarms are settable for when certain weather conditions are met according to the users requirements. -
Page 16: Changing Batteries
For best results, do not to add more than 32ft of extension cable from item to item onto the existing cable lengths as this may reduce reception levels. Again, reception and interference levels will greatly depend on the surrounding environment at your point of mounting. Note: It is important to keep all the connected extension heads away from rain, moisture and other extreme weather conditions as exposure can cause short... -
Page 17: Transmission Range
Transmission Range The transmission distance from the thermo-hygro sensor to the base station in open space under optimum conditions is 100ft. Although the signal transmission may travel though solid surfaces or objects, the following points should be avoided if possible: •... -
Page 18: Warranty Information
greater than 95%, it will display 19% or 96%) Resolution Measuring Range Air Pressure 8.85 inHg to 32.45 inHg (Standard air pressure at an altitude of 30,000 ft is around 8.85 inHg) Resolution 0.01 inHg Relative humidity checking interval every 30 seconds Alarm duration 2 minutes (approx.) Power consumption...