Page 1: Table Of Contents
SELECT WIND SPEED UNITS........SELECT RAIN GAUGE INCREMENTS & UNITS..TO ADJUST THE LONG-TERM RAIN TOTAL.... VII. DISPLAYING CURRENT DATA........VIII. THE ULTIMETER 2000 HI/LO MEMORY SYSTEM..33 IX. DISPLAYING STORED DATA........34 TO DISPLAY HIGHEST VALUES........ 34 TO DISPLAY LOWEST VALUES......... 34 TO DISPLAY RAINFALL..........
Page 2 XII. THE ULTIMETER 2000 SERIAL PORT......40 XIII. SUPPLEMENTAL WIND VANE CALIBRATION... 41 XIV. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE........... 42 XV. REPAIR & EXCHANGE SERVICE....... 43 XVI. SPECIFICATIONS............44 XVII. AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES........45...
Page 3: Quick Start
QUICK START GUIDE FOR THOSE WHO DON'T HAVE TIME TO READ INSTRUCTIONS (AND THOSE WHO DO) In addition to these few "Quick Start" paragraphs, please be sure to read the section on installation very carefully. It includes important safety information as well as time saving installation tips.
Page 4 ULTIMETER 2000 Components." Connect components by plugging cables into receptacles as shown. TO DISPLAY WIND DIRECTION After installation, the ULTIMETER 2000 will constantly indicate the prevailing wind direction on its 16 point compass rose. The system minimizes confusing "jitters" by ignoring momentary direction changes that occur during transient wind gusts.
Page 5 TO DISPLAY BAROMETRIC PRESSURE NOTE: The keyboard display unit's barometric pressure must initially be set for your location before a pressure reading can be displayed (to be performed at power-up only). Wait at least two minutes after power-up to allow the sensor to stabilize before performing this procedure.
Page 6 TO DISPLAY HIGHEST AND LOWEST READINGS a) Press the desired data key to display the current value. b) To display TODAY'S highest or lowest values, press once. The display will repeatedly cycle through today's date, today's high or low value, and the time at which it occurred.
Page 7 TO CHANGE MEASUREMENT UNITS OR FORMAT NOTE: The ULTIMETER 2000 is designed to minimize the chance of someone else accidentally clearing your data or changing your settings. That is why, in many of the procedures below, you must first display the value you wish to change, then press and hold a key for 3-4 seconds before settings are cleared or changed.
Page 8 to set time c) Press and release to set date. d) Press and hold as required until the displayed value is close to correct, then press repeatedly until correct setting is displayed. Press any data key to return to normal operation.
Page 9: Introduction
COMPONENTS AND ARE READY TO INSTALL THE SYSTEM. IMPORTANT NOTE CONCERNING WIND DIRECTION: The ULTIMETER 2000 is designed to detect and display the prevailing wind direction on its 16 point compass rose. The system minimizes confusing "jitters" by ignoring momentary direction changes that occur during transient wind gusts.
Page 10: Pre-Installation Testing
II. PRE-INSTALLATION TESTING Before you uncoil any cables, you should interconnect and test the system components, as described below. This will allow you to become familiar with the system and assure that all components are functioning properly before you install them. Setup 1.
Page 11 3. Plug each cup arm firmly into a retaining clip on the anemometer housing. Be sure that each cup arm snaps solidly into its retaining clip. NOTE: THE CUP ARMS MUST BE ORIENTED AS SHOWN OR WIND DIRECTION WILL BE INCORRECTLY DISPLAYED and the cup arms will not properly lock into the clips.
Page 12 5. Without uncoiling the cables, plug the wind vane cable and the temperature cable into the junction box, in accordance with the markings on top of the junction box. NOTE: If you have ordered any extension cables, do not uncoil them, but insert each between the junction box and the thermometer or anemometer/wind vane, just as it will be used in your actual installation.
Page 13 Data" section for complete information). Don't worry that time and date are not yet correct - we'll be setting them in "Initial Adjustments" instruction section. NOTE: The ULTIMETER 2000 does not display a low wind speed value, simply because zero is normally the lowest wind speed measured.
Page 14: Planning Your Installation
7. Unplug the junction box cable from the back of the keyboard to erase test readings from memory. III. PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION Please take a few minutes to plan the installation of your home weather station. You'll help assure your long term satisfaction with the installation and almost certainly save time and effort in the process.
Page 15 Anemometer/Wind Vane Location - The anemometer/wind vane is designed to clamp around the top 3-1/2 in. of a mast having a diameter of at least 1 in. and not more than 1-1/4 in. An aluminum mast is ideal (available at K-Mart and many other stores) but you can also use a thin-wall steel mast, of the type sold by Radio Shack and other stores.
Page 16 CAUTION: MAKE SURE THE MAST YOU USE IS PROPERLY GROUNDED. IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, HAVE IT CHECKED BY A QUALIFIED TV SERVICE PERSON. Temperature Sensor Location NOTE: Before drilling holes and permanently installing the temperature sensor, experiment with the temperature sensor location to be sure of satisfactory readings.
Page 17 solarium, in a wine cellar, or even where rare books or antiques are kept. Rain Gauge (Optional) Location - in the open, away from overhanging trees - well clear of the house or other structures that might block blowing rain - easily accessible for periodic inspection and cleaning Junction Box Location - must be indoors...
Page 18 NOTE: If you plan to use a sensor extension cable that will be joined outside, you must plan to waterproof the connection. We offer inexpensive and effective weatherproofing kits for this purpose.
Page 19: Installing Ultimeter 2000 Components
IV. INSTALLING YOUR ULTIMETER 2000 COMPONENTS Installing the Anemometer 1. Slide the locking ring up as far as it will go on the fingers. 2. Place the anemometer/wind vane over the top of the mast with all four fingers on the outside of the mast.
Page 20 1. Drill a pilot hole at the desired location. 2. Mount the supplied clamp and temperature sensor taking care that its protective metal housing does not touch any nearby surface. The metal end should be pointed "up", with the cable exiting downward, to discourage water droplets or ice from "hanging on"...
Page 21 5. Position the assembled unit as desired. Wall Mounting 1. Drill two pilot holes 5 in. apart for the supplied wood screws or supplied drywall anchors. Mount at a height slightly above eye level for best viewing angle. 2. Install the screws, leaving them about 1/8 in. out from the wall. 3.
Page 22: Connecting Your Ultimeter 2000 System
V. CONNECTING THE ULTIMETER 2000 SYSTEM Connect components to configure your system as shown in Diagram A. If your system includes the optional Outdoor Humidity/Temperature Sensor, connect the components as shown in Diagram B. Using the following sequence, apply power to your system: 1.
Page 23 About the Battery Symbol in the Display In operation, a flashing battery symbol indicates a weak battery in need of replacement. Your keyboard automatically performs a battery check daily. To perform a battery check manually, press simultaneously to initiate the battery check function. In a few seconds, the flashing battery symbol should go out.
Page 24 WIRING DIAGRAM A Connect components to Junction Box as shown in diagram below. If you have purchased an Outdoor Humidity/Temperature Sensor (optional), refer to Diagram B. ULTIMETER 2000 Duplex Cable (Optional) Keyboard Display Indoor Humidity Sensor (Optional) PC Data Logger (Optional) Junction Box Cable CAUTION:...
Page 25 WIRING DIAGRAM B If you have purchased an Outdoor Humidity/Temperature Sensor, connect components to Junction Box as shown in diagram below. ULTIMETER 2000 Duplex Cable (Optional) Keyboard Display Indoor Humidity Sensor (Optional) PC Data Logger (Optional) Junction Box Cable AC Adapter Outdoor Humidity Sensor (Optional) Junction Box...
Page 26: Initial Set-Up Adjustments
VI. INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS ADJUST THE LEAP YEAR COUNTER This instrument features a perpetual calendar, using a leap year counter to keep track of each leap year. The leap year counter must be adjusted to the number of years until next leap year (from 0 to 3).
Page 27: Set Time And Time Format
3. Press and hold the for at least three seconds. The date display will flash three times, then enter a setting mode and the date will begin to change. Press required to set the correct date. If you press and hold , the display will change rapidly.
Page 28: Select Temperature Units
times and change units. Repeat this step as necessary to select "mm" (hg), "mb", or "hPa". 4. To set the barometric pressure reading, press and hold simultaneously for at least three seconds. The display will flash three times, and the reading will begin to change.
Page 29 1. Press and release the key. The rain icon and "0.00 in" will appear in the display. Each time your rain gauge reports an increment of rain, the rain display will increase by 0.01 inches. If your rain gauge reports rainfall in increments of 0.01 inches, skip the rest of this section.
Page 30: To Adjust The Long-Term Rain Total
TO ADJUST THE LONG-TERM RAINFALL TOTAL If you wish to include rainfall accumulated prior to installation of your ULTIMETER 2000, you must initialize the long-term rainfall memory to display the current week-to-date total, month-to-date total, or year-to date total rainfall.
Page 31: Displaying Current Data
VII. DISPLAYING CURRENT DATA TO DISPLAY THE CURRENT VALUE OF WIND SPEED, WIND CHILL, OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE, BAROMETRIC PRESSURE, OUTDOOR HUMIDITY, DEW POINT (OUTDOOR), TIME, OR DATE: Press and release the desired data key: d.p. , or The corresponding symbol will appear on the screen and the current data value will be displayed.
Page 32 Automatic Scanning The instrument can continually scan any of the following data at 5- second intervals: Wind Speed Today's Rainfall Wind Chill Time Temperature (Indoor & Outdoor) Date Dew Point Barometric Pressure Humidity (Indoor & Outdoor) 3-Hr Pressure Change To select data to be scanned: 1.
Page 33: The Ultimeter 2000 Hi/Lo Memory System
TODAY'S HIGHS, LOWS, AND RAINFALL At midnight each night, the ULTIMETER 2000 starts keeping track of high and low values, and rainfall, for the new day. At any time during the day, the instrument can tell you what the highest and lowest values have been, thus far in the day.
Page 34: Displaying Stored Data
There is also a master reset that resets all of the LONG TERM stored values simultaneously. If you wish to track monthly highs and lows, just use the master reset at the beginning of each new month. IX. DISPLAYING STORED DATA TO DISPLAY HIGHEST VALUES To display the highest values of wind speed, temperature, barometric pressure or humidity for today, yesterday, and long...
Page 35: To Display Rainfall
4. To display the lowest values SINCE LAST RESET, press a third time. The display will repeatedly cycle through: the date the lowest value occurred, the lowest value, and the time at which it occurred. This display mode is easily recognized by the flashing when the date is displayed.
Page 36: Resetting Long-Term Memory Values
X. RESETTING LONG TERM MEMORY VALUES TO RESET A SINGLE LONG TERM HIGH OR LOW MEMORY NOTE: Only Long Term memory values can be reset; you cannot clear Today's or Yesterday's values, or the 3-Hour Barometric Pressure Change. These are automatically reset (updated) by the instrument.
Page 37: Alarms
XI. ALARMS The ULTIMETER 2000 includes the following 15 adjustable alarms: High Wind Speed, High Outdoor Temperature, Low Outdoor Temperature, High Indoor Temperature, Low Indoor Temperature, Low Wind Chill Temperature, High Barometric Pressure, Low Barometric Pressure, Rate of Pressure Change,...
Page 38: The Flash Flood Alert
THE FLASH FLOOD ALERT This instrument provides a rain rate alarm, intended for use where there is danger of local flooding or downstream flash flooding. Flash flooding can result when heavy rainfall occurs at higher elevation, and water rushes toward low-lying areas. The rain rate alarm warns that heavy rainfall has occurred, which could result in impending local flood conditions, or flash flooding within your vicinity (or possibly downstream, outside...
Page 39: To Momentarily Stop An Alarm
To adjust the Flash Flood Alert threshold value: 1. Press simultaneously. The rainfall and alarm symbols will appear in the display, and the present threshold value will be shown. 2. Press and hold until the threshold value begins to change. The threshold value can be adjusted from 0.1 inch to 0.5 inch in 0.1-inch increments, or from 2.5 mm to 12.5 mm in increments of 2.5 mm.
Page 40: The Ultimeter 2000 Serial Port
XII. THE ULTIMETER 2000 SERIAL PORT The ULTIMETER 2000 provides a unique 4-mode serial port to facilitate computer data logging and remote data reporting via telephone, modem, or RF link. Each of the four modes can be accessed by pressing and holding a combination of two keys, or by command into the serial port.
Page 41: Supplemental Wind Vane Calibration
XIII. Supplemental Wind Vane Calibration Adjustment Your anemometer/wind vane has been factory-calibrated to correctly indicate wind direction when installed per the instructions on p. 19, and should not require recalibration. However, if you wish to adjust wind direction readings after installation (to correct a difference between display readings and actual wind direction) without physically realigning the sensor, you may use the following procedure.
Page 42: Routine Maintenance
XIV. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Care of Liquid Crystal Display If the keyboard display unit's LCD becomes dirty, clean with a soft damp cloth only. Use no harsh or abrasive cleaners, as these will permanently scratch the surface of the display. Do not spray any liquids or cleaners directly on the display unit (especially the keyboard buttons).
Page 43: Repair & Exchange Service
XV. REPAIR AND EXCHANGE SERVICE In Case of a Problem Your ULTIMETER 2000 is designed to provide years of trouble free operation. If the instrument completely stops operating, the cause is probably inadequate power due to a faulty ac adapter, a faulty connection to the adapter, or weak or missing battery when operating from internal power.
Page 44: Specifications
XVI. SPECIFICATIONS Barometric Pressure Indoor Temperature Range: 931.3 to 1067.0 hPa/mbar Range:- 32 to 110 degrees F. 27.5 to 31.5 inHg 0 to 43 degrees C. 698.5 to 800.0 mmHg Accuracy: + 2 degrees F. Accuracy: + 1.7 hPa/mbar + 1 degree C. + 0.05 inHg Wind Chill + 1.3 mmHg...
Page 45: Available Accessories
XVII. AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES We are continually developing new products and accessories to make your ULTIMETER 2000 Weather Station more interesting and valuable to you. Some of our most popular items are: THE WEATHER PICTURE HI TEMP TODAY HI WIND TODAY...
Page 46 Radio Frequency Interference Filter If the ULTIMETER 2000 is used near an extremely powerful radio transmitter, its high and low temperature readings can be affected. This would normally only be encountered in the immediate vicinity of commercial radio or TV stations, or high- power ham radio transmitters.
Page 47 FCC STATEMENT ON CLASS B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation.

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