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CONTENTS
Unpacking Instructions ........... 2
Package Contents .................. 2
Product Registration ............... 2
Features & Benefits: Sensor..... 2
Setup .................................... 6
Sensor Setup ......................... 6
Rain Gauge Setup.................. 7
Display Setup ........................ 8
Clock .................. 9
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Set the Time, Date & Units ...... 9
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Rain Gauge Station
model 01608 / 06042M
Rain Gauge Installation .........10
Placement Guidelines ............ 11
Programmable Rain Alarm.....12
Rainfall Tracking ...................12
Troubleshooting ....................14
Care & Maintenance.............15
Calibration ...........................15
Specifications........................18
FCC Information ...................18
Customer Support .................19
Warranty..............................19
Battery ..17
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Summarization of Contents
Product Overview and Setup
Unpacking and Package Contents
Lists all items included in the product box for user verification and instructions for removing protective film.
Product Registration
Details on registering the product online to receive one year of warranty protection.
Features & Benefits: Wireless Sensor
Wireless Sensor Components
Description of the wireless sensor's integrated hanger, signal indicator, and battery compartment.
Features & Benefits: Display Unit
Display Front Overview
Identification of the display unit's front panel features, including temperature, humidity, and date indicators.
Display Back Overview
Details of the display unit's back panel, including buttons, battery compartment, and A-B-C switch.
Features & Benefits: Rain Gauge
Rain Gauge Components
Explanation of the rain gauge's cover, tipping cups, battery box, base, and A-B-C switch.
Setup Procedures
Wireless Sensor Setup
Guide for setting the A-B-C switch and installing batteries in the wireless sensor.
Rain Gauge Setup
Instructions for installing batteries and setting the A-B-C switch for the rain gauge.
Display Unit Setup
Steps for setting the A-B-C switch and installing batteries in the display unit.
Intelli-Time Clock Configuration
Setting Time, Date, and Units
Procedure for configuring the Intelli-Time clock, including time zone, DST, date, and units.
Rain Gauge Installation
Installation Guidelines
Instructions for correctly installing the rain gauge on a flat, level surface for accurate measurements.
Optimizing Unit Placement
Display and Sensor Placement
Guidance for placing display and wireless sensor for optimal visibility and accuracy.
Communication Range and Interference
Tips to maximize wireless communication range and avoid interference between units.
Operation and Features
Programmable Rain Alarm
How to set, enable, and disable the daily rain alarm for rainfall notifications.
Barometric Pressure and Rainfall Tracking
Explanation of barometric pressure trends and how to track historical rainfall data.
Rainfall Data Records
Historical Rainfall Totals
View and understand different historical rainfall records: previous day, week, month, and year.
High and Low Records Management
How to view and manually clear all-time and daily high/low temperature and humidity records.
Troubleshooting Guide
Wireless Signal Issues
Solutions for no wireless signal or reception between the sensor and display.
Display and Sensor Malfunctions
Troubleshooting for display not working, flashing readings, or inaccurate measurements.
Rain Gauge Care in Cold
Advice on protecting the rain gauge from damage during freezing temperatures.
Care, Maintenance, and Calibration
Cleaning and Winter Use
Instructions for cleaning components and information on winter use restrictions for the rain gauge.
Temperature and Humidity Calibration
Procedure to calibrate temperature and humidity readings for improved accuracy.
Rain Gauge Calibration
Steps to calibrate the rain gauge for accurate rainfall measurement using a cup of water.
Battery Replacement
Intelli-Time Battery Replacement
Instructions for replacing the pre-installed coin-cell battery that powers the Intelli-Time clock.
Product Specifications
Technical Data and Ranges
Details on temperature and humidity ranges, rainfall measurement, wireless range, and power requirements.
Regulatory Compliance
FCC and IC Information
Details on FCC and Industry Canada compliance, including conditions for operation and interference guidelines.
Warranty and Support Information
Limited Warranty Details
Overview of the limited one-year warranty, including applicability and limitations.
Customer Assistance
Information on how to contact customer support for assistance with the product.
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