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Sainlogic FT0320 User Manual

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FT0320 Professional WiFi Weather Station
1. Introduction..........................................................................3
2. Warnings and Cautions........................................................3
3. Getting Started.....................................................................3
3.1 Parts List.........................................................................3
3.2 Recommend Tools.........................................................6
3.3 Sensor Assembly Set Up................................................6
3.4 Display Console............................................................13
3.4.1 Layout of Display Console.....................................13
3.4.2 Setup the Display Console ....................................14
3.5 Sensor Operation Verification.......................................17
3.6 WiFi Setup Guide.........................................................18
4. Sensors Pre-Installation.....................................................18
4.1 Test the Sensors Before Installation.............................18
4.2 Site Survey Before Installation......................................18
5. Final Installation of Sensors...............................................20
5.1 Integrated outdoor Sensor Installation..........................20
6. Low Battery Icon................................................................27
7. Display Console Operation................................................27
7.1 Quick Display Mode......................................................27
7.2 Set (Program) Mode....................................................28
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    FT0320 Professional WiFi Weather Station User Manual 1. Introduction................3 2. Warnings and Cautions............3 3. Getting Started..............3 3.1 Parts List.................3 3.2 Recommend Tools............6 3.3 Sensor Assembly Set Up..........6 3.3.1 Install Integrated Outdoor Sensor Battery....7 3.3.2 Install Thermo-hygrometer Sensor Battery....10 3.4 Display Console............13 3.4.1 Layout of Display Console........13...
  • Page 2 7.3 Chanel Selection Mode..........31 7.4 Sensors Search Mode..........32 7.5 Max/Min Viewing and Reset Mode.......33 7.6 Snooze Mode...............34 7.7 Backlight Mode.............35 8. Alarm Mode................36 8.1 Alarm Triggered............36 8.2 View High/Low Alarm Value.........36 8.3 Setting the Alarms............37 8.4 Alarm and Key Beeper ON/OFF........39 9.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1.Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the FT0320 Professional WIFI Wireless Weather Station. The following user guide provides step by step instructions for installation, operation and troubleshooting. 2.Warnings and Cautions Warning: Any metal object may attract a lightning strike, including your weather station mounting pole.
  • Page 4 Item Image Display Console Frame Dimensions : 8.47x6.22x0.87inch (215x158x22mm) LCD Dimensions: 6.7x4.9inch (170x125 mm) Integrated Outdoor Transmitter Dimensions: 13x11x5.9 inch (330x280x150mm) Remote Thermo-hygrometer Transmitter Dimensions: 2.95x2.1x0.87inch (75x53x22mm) Foot Mounting (with pole insert) Dimensions: 4x3x1.5inch (101x76x37mm) Mounting Bracket Back Plate (pole mount) Dimensions: 3x2.96x0.79inch (76x75x20mm) - 4 -...
  • Page 5 Item Image Mounting Pole Dimensions: 11.8x1.18x0.79inch (300x30x20mm) Pole mounting nuts (M3) / bolts Ø3) Pole mounting nuts (M5) / bolts ( Ø5) Tapping screws Manual - 5 -...

  • Page 6: Recommend Tools

    Item Image Power Adapter Figure 1 3.2 Recommend Tools ● Precision screwdriver (for small Phillips screws) ● Compass or GPS (for wind direction calibration) ● Adjustable Wrench ● Hammer and nail for hanging remote Thermo-hygrometer transmitter. 3.3 Sensor Assembly Set Up Note: The outdoor sensor array must be powered and updating before powering up the console, or the console will stop scanning and connecting with the sensors.

  • Page 7: Install Integrated Outdoor Sensor Battery

    Figure 2 3.3.1 Install Integrated Outdoor Sensor Batter. Locate the battery door on the bottom of transmitter as show in Figure 3. Note: Do not install the batteries backwards. You can permanently damage the outdoor sensors. The solar panel does not charge the batteries, so rechargeable batteries are not recommended.
  • Page 8 Remove the battery door on the back of the sensor by removing the set screw, as show in Figure 4. Figure 4 Inserting 3 AA fresh batteries as show in Figure 5. Close the battery door. Make sure that the gasket (around the battery compartment) is properly seated in its trace prior to closing the door and Tighten the set screw.
  • Page 9 Figure 5 Note: If the sensor does not power up after inserting the batteries, press the reset button as shown in Figure 6. Figure 6 - 9 -...

  • Page 10: Install Thermo-Hygrometer Sensor Battery

    3.3.2 Install Thermo-hygrometer Sensor Battery. Remove the battery door on the back of the sensor, as shown in Figure 7. Figure 7 1. BEFORE inserting the batteries, locate the dip switches on the inside cover of the lid of the transmitter. The Figure 8 displays all four switches in The OFF position (factory default setting).
  • Page 11 DIP SWITCH FUNCTION DOWN DOWN DOWN Channel 1 DOWN DOWN Channel 2 DOWN DOWN Channel 3 DOWN Channel 4 DOWN DOWN Channel 5 DOWN Channel 6 DOWN Channel 7 Channel 8 DOWN °F °C Table 1 4. Insert two AAA batteries. (with the negative terminal of the battery in contact with each spring).
  • Page 12 5. After inserting the new batteries, the remote sensor LED indicator will light for 4 seconds, and then flash once per 60 seconds thereafter. Each time it flashes, the remote sensor is transmitting data. 6. Verify the correct channel number (CH) and temperature units of measure (°F vs.

  • Page 13: Display Console

    3.4 Display Console 3.4.1 Layout of Display Console The following illustration shows the full segment LCD display for feature description purposes only in Figure 10 and will not appear like this during normal operation. Figure 10 1. Outdoor temperature 19. Outdoor temperature display and humidity display 2.

  • Page 14: Setup The Display Console

    6. Rainfall display(RATE, 24. Wind speed average 24h, WEEK,MONTH, display TOTAL) 25.Wind gust display 7. Rainfall units of measure 26.Wind speed units of 8. Indoor temperature and measure humidity HI/LO alarm icon 27.Wind chill and feels like 9. Indoor temperature and HI/Lo alarm icon humidity display 28.
  • Page 15 2. Display Console Batteries Installation Remove the battery door on the back of the display, as shown in Figure 11. Install three AAA (alkaline or lithium)) batteries. The display will beep once and layout of display will light up for a few seconds to verify all segments are operating properly.

  • Page 16: Connect Sensors With Display Console

    3.4.3 Connect Sensors with Display Console Once the display console is powered up, it will automatically scan all the nearby Integrated Outdoor sensors and the Thermo-hygrometer Sensors. Note: Do not press any button until all the remote sensors report in the display screen, otherwise the display console will terminate to connect with remote sensors.

  • Page 17: Sensor Operation Verification

    Note: Make sure that the distance between weather station sensors and display console should be within 10ft (3m) to 100ft (30m). If the weather station sensors is too close or too far away, it may not receive a proper signal. If you have more than one Thermo-hygrometer sensor, make sure that they are all powered up and transmitting on different channels.

  • Page 18: Wifi Setup Guide

    sensors should be within 10% (the accuracy is ± 5%). Allow about 30 minutes for both sensors to stabilize. 3.6 WiFi Connection Guide For weather station models with WiFi function, you can start to set up wifi connection and weather data uploading. For details of this part, please refer to the separate “WiFi Setup Guide”...

  • Page 19: Best Practices For Wireless Communication

    3. Avoid wind and rain obstructions. The rule of thumb is to install the sensor array at least four times the distance of the height of the tallest obstruction. For example, if the building is 20ft (6m) tall, install 4 x (20 – 6)’ = 56ft (17m) away. Use common sense.

  • Page 20: Final Installation Of Sensors

    3. Line of Sight Rating. This device is rated at 300ft line of sight (no interference, barriers or walls) but typically you will get 100ft 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.
  • Page 21 This Professional Weather Station can be used in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Prior to installation, you will need to calibrate the wind direction. Note: There are four alphabet letter of N, E, S and W around the wind direction.(N is North, E is East, S is South, W is West) Northern Hemispheres Southern Hemispheres...
  • Page 22 South North Figure 12 Step 2: Console operation set to Northern Hemispheres( NOR in the time area) in Location division. (Check the detailed step of setting the time area in the part 17 of Chapter 7.2) 5.1.2 Southern Hemispheres (NOR) References. For Southern Hemisphere installations, ignore the direction (N, S, E, W), and face the solar panel to the North (and in a sunny position) when it comes to install the Integrated outdoor...
  • Page 23 North South Figure 13 Step 2: Console operation set to Southern Hemispheres( SOU in the time area) in Location division. (Check the detailed step of setting the time area in the part 17 of Chapter 7.2) Note: The location division (NOR or SOU) on the Display Console and the directions of the sensor have to be adjusted to match with your real location.
  • Page 24 Then, tighten the mounting pole to your existing mounting pole with the four bolts ( Ø5) and nuts (M5) , or fix it on the flat surface with four tapping screws, as show in Figure 14. Figure 14 - 24 -...
  • Page 25 5.1.4 Mounting & Fixing the Sensor Vertically Fasten the integrated outdoor sensor to the mounting pole brackets with two foot-mounting screws Ø3 bolts and M3 nuts. Then, tighten the mounting pole to your existing mounting pole with the four bolts ( Ø5) and nuts (M5) , or fix it on the flat surface with four tapping screws, as show in Figure 15.

  • Page 26: Thermo-Hygrometer Sensor Installation

    5.2 Thermo-hygrometer Sensor Installation It is recommended you mount the Thermo-hygrometer sensor outside in a shaded area. Note: The North facing wall is preferred because it is in the shade most of the day. The Direct sunlight and radiant heat sources will result an inaccurate temperature readings.

  • Page 27: Low Battery Icon

    6. Low Battery Icon A low battery indicator icon is shown in the display window for thermo-hygrometer sensor/integrated outdoor sensor. When the low battery icon appears (The thermo-hygrometer battery voltage is lower than 2.4V. The Integrated outdoor sensor battery voltage is lower than 3.6V), replace the batteries in the sensor with fresh batteries.

  • Page 28: Set (Program) Mode

     Five for wind average  Six for pressure  Seven for sensor dew point 1.Time, Time/Week and Date. Press the CHANNEL/+ or MAX/MIN/- key to toggle between time, time/week and date. 2. Indoor Temperature. Press the CHANNEL/+ or MAX/MIN/- key to toggle between temperature and dew point 3.
  • Page 29 Note: In the Set mode, press the CHANNEL/+ key or MAX/MIN/- key to change or scroll the setting value. Hold the CHANNEL/+ key or MAX/MIN/- key for three seconds to increase/decrease rapidly. Note: To exit the Set mode at any time, press the SNOOZE button of the display console.
  • Page 30 6. Change Month. Press the SET/MODE key again to set the calendar month. Press the CHANNEL/+ key or MAX/MIN/- key to adjust the calendar month. 7. Change Day. Press the SET/MODE key again to set the calendar day. Press the CHANNEL/+ key or MAX/MIN/- to adjust the calendar day.

  • Page 31: Chanel Selection Mode

    of measure. Press the CHANNEL/+ key or MAX/MIN/- key to toggle the pressure units between mmhg, inHg or hPa. 14. Pressure Threshold Setting (default level 2). Press the SET/MODE key again to change the pressure threshold. Press the CHANNEL/+ key or MAX/MIN/- key to change pressure threshold 2 hPa to 4 hPa.

  • Page 32: Sensors Search Mode

    Note: Only when have more than one thermo-hygrometer sensor connected with the display console could activate this features. 7.4 Sensors Search Mode If a sensor loses communication, dashes (--.-) will be displayed. If a specific channel is lost, press the CHANNEL/+ button to display that channel prior to entering the search mode.

  • Page 33: Max/Min Viewing And Reset Mode

    7.5 Max/Min Viewing and Reset Mode 7.5.1 Max Record Viewing and Reset Note: If you own more than one thermo-hygrometer sensor, the minimum and maximum value of all sensors will be cleared in the reset mode. In normal mode, press (do not hold) the MAX/MIN/- key, the MAX icon will be displayed in date area.

  • Page 34: Snooze Mode

    7.5.2 Min Record Viewing and Reset Press the MAX/MIN/- key again (do not hold), the MIN icon will be displayed. Press the SET/MODE key to view Min values of pressure (ABS or REL), outdoor temperature and humidity((AT and feels like), indoor temperature and humidity(temperature or dew point), sensor temperature and humidity, sensor dew point(heat index).

  • Page 35: Backlight Mode

    7.7 Backlight Mode 7.7.1 Adjustable Brightness of Backlight There are 3 levels of brightness of display backlight. When the backlight is on, press SNOOZE key to switch between the 3 levels. When backlight is off, press and hold the SNOOZE key for three seconds, the backlight will turn on permanently, and BL ON icon will be displayed for three seconds in the date area.

  • Page 36: Alarm Mode

    8. Alarm Mode The weather station includes the following alarms:  Time (Alarm 1 and Alarm 2)  Absolute Pressure  Outdoor Temperature  Relative Pressure  Outdoor Humidity  Indoor Temperature  Outdoor AT(Apparent  Indoor Humidity Temperature)  Indoor Dew Point ...

  • Page 37: Setting The Alarms

    absolute pressure, UV index, Sunlight, Sensor(CH1) temp humidity and dew point are displayed. Press SET/MODE key to view Alarm 2 time and HI alarm parameters of indoor dew point, 24h rainfall, outdoor dew point, relative pressure and Sensor(CH1) heat index. Press ALARM key again to view the LOW alarms along with the alarm clock time in the same way as HI alarms.
  • Page 38 Press the ALARM key to turn on (the alarm icon will appear ) and off the alarm. Press the SNOOZE key once at any time to return to the normal mode. After 30 seconds of inactivity, the alarm mode will time out and return to normal mode. The following is a list of the individual alarm parameters that are set (in order): 1.Alarm hour(alarm 1)

  • Page 39: Alarm And Key Beeper On/Off

    Note: To prevent repetitive temperature alarming, there is a 0.9 °F(0.5°C) tolerance band. For example, if you set the high alarm to 80.0°F(26.7°C) and silence the alarm, the alarm icon will continue to flash until the temperature falls below 80.0°F (26.7°C), at which point, the alarm will reset and must increase above 80.0°F(26.7°C) to activate again.

  • Page 40: Optional Calibration Mode

    9. Optional Calibration Mode Note: The calibrated value can only be adjusted on the display console.The outdoor remote sensor(s) always displays the un-calibrated or measured value. Note: The measured humidity range is between 10% and 99%. Humidity cannot be accurately measured outside of this range.

  • Page 41: Calibration Of Temperature Mode

    9.1 Calibration of Temperature Mode In normal mode, press and hold the SET and CHANNEL/+ keys at the same time for five seconds to enter the temp calibration mode. The indoor temperature will begin flashing. Press the CHANNEL/+ key or MAX/MIN/- key to increase or decrease the temperature reading (in increments of 0.1).

  • Page 42: Calibration Of Sensors Mode

    Press the ALARM key to reset current value. Press the SET key switch to outdoor humidity. Press the SET key again to sensor humidity (1through 8). To exit the humidity calibration mode at any time, press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button on the top of the display console. If no operation is performed, the calibration mode will timeout in 30 seconds.

  • Page 43: Relative Pressure Calibration

    Press the CHANNEL/+ key or MAX/MIN/- key to increase or decrease the absolute pressure value (in increments of 0.01 inHg). Press and hold the CHANNEL/+ or MAX/MIN/- key for three seconds to increase or decrease rapidly. Press the ALARM key to reset current value. Example: The calibrated pressure sources measure 28.37 inHg.
  • Page 44 Note: The display console displays two different pressures: absolute (measured) and relative (corrected to sea-level). To compare pressure conditions from one location to another, meteorologists correct the pressure to sea-level conditions. Because the air pressure decreases as you rise in altitude, the sea-level corrected pressure (the pressure your location would be at if located at sea-level) is generally higher than your measured pressure.
  • Page 45 Press the CHANNEL/+ key or MAX/MIN/- key to adjust the wind speed calibration factor from 0.75 to 1.25, where: Calibrated Wind Speed = Calibration factor x Measured Wind Speed Press and hold the CHANNEL/+ or MAX/MIN/- key for three seconds to increase or decrease rapidly. Press the ALARM key to reset current value.
  • Page 46 Without a calibrated source, wind speed is a difficult parameter to measure. We recommend using a calibrated wind meter and constant, high speed fan.  Rain Calibration In the calibration mode, press the SET button three times and the rain value will flash (the default is 1.00). Press the CHANNEL/+ key or MAX/MIN/- key to adjust the rain calibration factor from 0.75 to 1.25, where: Calibrated Rain = Calibration factor x Measured Rain...

  • Page 47: Other Features Of Display Console

    Press the CHANNEL/+ key or MAX/MIN/- key to adjust the sunlight calibration factor from 0.75 to 1.25, where: Calibrated Sunlight = Calibration factor x Measured Sunlight Press and hold the CHANNEL/+ or MAX/MIN/- key for three seconds to increase or decrease rapidly. Press the ALARM key to reset current value.

  • Page 48: Moon Phase

    Pressure is rising and the previous Sunny condition is partly cloudy. Pressure is falling and the previous condition is sunny Partly or Pressure is Cloudy rising and the previous condition is cloudy Pressure is falling and the previous condition is partly Cloudy cloudy or Pressure is rising and the...

  • Page 49: Feels Like And At Temperature

    10.4 Feels Like and AT Temperature 10.4.1 Feels Like Temperature Feels like temperature is a combination of Heat Index and Wind Chill. 1. Temperatures less than 4.4°C(40°F), the wind chill is displayed, as shown in the National Weather Service Wind Chill Table below: - 49 -...
  • Page 50 2. Temperatures greater than 26.7°C(80°F), the heat index is displayed, as shown in the National Weather Service Heat Index Table below: 10.4.2 Apparent Temperature (AT) AT is a linear regression that is not restricted, and is more appropriate to outside conditions because it includes wind, and was intended as an assessment of what exposed body surfaces feel like in cold, windy conditions Regression equations of this universal scale are formulated for...

  • Page 51: Pressure Threshold Setting

    10.5 Pressure Threshold Setting The pressure threshold (the negative or positive rate of change of pressure signifying a change in the weather) can be adjusted from 2 hPa to 4 hPa (default level 2 hPa). The lower the level pressure threshold setting, the higher sensitivity for weather forecast changes.
  • Page 52 A. Remove the rain collector funnel - 52 -...

  • Page 53: Trouble Shooting Guide

    B. Install the collector funnel. Replace the Integrated outdoor sensor and thermo-hygrometer sensor batteries once every 1-2 years 12. Trouble Shooting Guide Problem Solution - 53 -...
  • Page 54 Wireless remote If any of the sensor communication is not reporting in to lost, dashes (--.-) will be displayed on console. the screen. To reacquire the signal, press and hold the CHANNEL/+ button There are dashes for 3 seconds, choose the lost sensor (--.-) on the display and the remote search icon will be console.
  • Page 55 Make sure the remote sensors are not transmitting through solid metal (acts as an RF shield), or earth barrier (down a hill). Move the display console around electrical noise generating devices, such as computers, TVs and other wireless transmitters or receivers. Move the remote sensor to a higher location.

  • Page 56: Specification

    Humidity do not stabilize due to signal filtering. The agree indoor and outdoor humidity sensors should agree within 10 % (the sensor accuracy is ± 5 %). Use the calibration feature to match the indoor and outdoor humidity to a known source.
  • Page 57 Outdoor 10 to 99% ± 5% (only Humidity guaranteed between 20 to 90%) Sensors 1-8 -40 to 60 °C ± 1 °C 0.1 °C(°F) Temperature (-40 to 140°F) (± 2°F)) Sensors 1-8 10 to 99% ± 5% (only Humidity guaranteed between 20 to 90%) UV Index...

  • Page 58: Wireless Specifications

    Barometric 300 to 1100 ± 3 hpa 0.1 hpa Pressure: 13.2 Wireless Specifications Wireless Transmit Range (in open air): 330ft (100m) Frequency: 433MHz Thermo-hygrometer Sensor Data Update Period: Integrated Outdoor Sensor Data Update Period: 13.3 Power Consumption Display Console 3 x AAA 1.5V Alkaline or Lithium batteries (not included) Thermo-hygrometer 2 x AAA alkaline batteries or Lithium...
  • Page 59 lithium batteries in cold weather climates less than -20°C(-4°F). - 59 -...

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