Hama 00087673 Operating Instruction page 7

g Operating Instruction
Thank you for purchasing the new generation of
professional weather station. Designed and engineered
with the state-of-art technology and components,
this instrument will provide accurate and reliable
measurement of wind speed & direction, wind chill,
daily/weekly/monthly/accumulated rainfall, barometric
pressure, weather forecast, indoor/outdoor humidity,
temperature, heat index & dew point as well as radio-
controlled alarm clock. Read this manual carefully to fully
explore the features and functions of the new product.
In this package you will fi nd:
• Monitor (Receiver)
• Anemometer (Transmitter – transmit wind & outdoor
Channel-1 temperature/humidity data)
• Rain gauge (Transmitter – transmit rainfall data)
• Mounting hardware for rain gauge (4 sets of screws &
plastic screw plugs)
• Mounting hardware for anemometer (2 pieces of
U-shape metal plate, 4 sets of Hex screws & nuts)
• One owner's' manual
Additional tools needed for installation
• Small Phillips screwdriver
• Hexagonal Key
• Electric drill
• Pencil
• Level
• Mast, 1 – 1.25 inch (2.54 – 3.18 cm) in diameter
(to mount the anemometer)
Installation
The weather station operates at 433MHz and does not
require wire installation among the component parts. To
ensure successful installation and the best performance,
we recommend you follow the installation instructions in
the order they appear in this manual.
1. Battery & adapter installation for the monitor (receiver)
Main power source: Open the battery door and insert 6
pieces of AA batteries according to the polarity indicated,
close the battery cover.
Optional power source: Plug in a 6.0V adapter jack into
the side of the unit for basic operation (Adapter not
included)
Sea level pressure setting
After battery/adapter installation, the monitor will enter
sea level pressure setting mode directly and the pressure
reading will fl ash. Press " " or " " to set the sea level
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pressure value. Press "PRESSURE" to confi rm the setting
and exit. This allows the unit to provide a more accurate
weather forecast & pressure reading.
You can also set the sea level pressure any time after
the installation is completed. For more information, see
"WEATHER FORECAST & BAROMETRIC PRESSURE"
section.
Note: you may obtain the current sea level pressure from
the weather web site for your locate area.
2. Selecting a location for the anemometer
Select a mounting location for the anemometer that is:
• Outdoors, not blocked on top or sides, so wind can
freely reach the anemometer
• Within 100 meter (328 feet) open area from the monitor.
Reduce distance if obstacles is between the
anemometer & the monitor
The best location for the anemometer is usually mounted
on a mast in an open area where wind is not blocked on
top or sides, or above roof level on the building where the
monitor is located.
Testing the effective transmission range
Before mounting the anemometer, measure the
distance between the monitor & anemometer and be
sure it is within the effective transmission range. It is
recommended to perform a simple RF transmission test
before mounting.
1) Place the monitor in your selected indoor location and
install adapter & batteries (see "Battery & adapter
installation for the monitor" section above)
2) Place the anemometer horizontally in your selected
outdoor location. Loosen the screws on the battery
door with a small Phillips screwdriver and open
the battery door. Insert 2 pieces of AA batteries
according to the polarity indicated. Close the battery
door and tighten the screws.
3) Hold "CHANNEL/SEARCH" button on the monitor for
3 seconds and the wind direction, temperature &
humidity icons will fl ash on the display. The monitor is
now searching for all remote sensors.
4) If valid wind direction, wind speed and channel-1
temperature/humidity readings are shown on the
monitor within 10 minutes, the RF transmission is
successful and the anemometer & monitor are within
the effective transmission.
If above readings are not shown after 10 minutes of
searching, the transmission is failed.
Shorten the distance between the anemometer &
monitor. Reset the anemometer by removing all
batteries from the anemometer & wait for 10 seconds
before re-installing the batteries again. Repeat step 3 &
4 until the transmission is successful.
5) Remove all batteries from the anemometer before
mounting and calibration.
3. Mounting the anemometer
Important: Before mounting, be sure the monitor &
anemometer are within the effective transmission range.
Note: To mount the anemometer, you need a mast (not
supplied) about 1 – 1.25 inches (2.54 – 3.1 cm) in diameter,
and the hardware necessary to fasten it to the mounting
location. If you previously installed such a mast (for
mounting antenna, for example), you can mount the
anemometer on that mast.
1. If necessary, mount and ground a mast as directed in
the instructions provided by the mast.
2. Place the supplied U-shape metal plates around the
mast. Insert 4 pieces of the supplied Hex screws
through the holes of the U-shape plates and the holes
on the anemometer's mounting bracket.
(The wind vane is above the wind cup and the metal bar
of the anemometer is in horizontal level)
3. Tighten the supplied Hex nut onto both ends of each
screw
Mast
4. Calibrating the anemometer & installing batteries
After mounting the anemometer, follow these steps to
calibrate the wind direction so that the anemometer
properly measures the wind direction and transmit to
the monitor. Be sure battery has been removed from the
anemometer before the calibration.
Important: The same calibration (step 1 to 5) is needed for
the fi rst set up and every battery replacement.
1. After mounting the anemometer, loosen the screws on
the battery door with a small screwdriver and open the
battery door.
2. Use the compass on the anemometer and turn the wind
vane so it is pointing due north.
NORTH
MAST
3. Hold the wind vane pointing due north and do not allow
it to turn. Insert 2 pieces of AA batteries according to
the polarity indicated. The red LED indicator above
the battery cover of the anemometer will fl ash few
times right after battery installation. Be sure the vane
is pointing due north at the moment when red LED
fl ashes and the calibration is now completed. Replace
the battery cover and tighten the screws.
4. If the wind vane is not pointing due north when the red
LED fi rst fl ashes, remove batteries and repeat step
2 & 3.
5. Hold "CHANNEL/SEARCH" buttons on the monitor
to search for remote transmitter. Wind direction, wind
speed, wind chill & channel-1 temperature/humidity
readings will appear within 10 minutes if the RF
transmission is successful.
5. Selecting a location for the rain gauge
Select a mounting location for the rain gauge that is:
• a fl at, level surface
• within 50 meter (164 feet) open area from the monitor.
Reduce distance if obstacles is between the rain gauge
& the monitor
• in an area not blocked on the top or sides, so rain can
freely reach the rain gauge (for example, not under an
overhang or too close to a building or fence)
Cautions:
• To prevent false rainfall readings caused by water
splashes, do not choose a location that is not level or
that is too close to the ground, a swimming pool, lawn
sprinklers, or anywhere water might accumulate or run
off
• The screen in the cylinder of the rain gauge fi lters most
debris (such as leaves) that might fall into the rain
gauge. To avoid frequent build-up of debris in the
cylinder, do not mount the rain gauge too close to the
trees or plants.
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