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WS3083 PROFESSIONAL WIRELESS WEATHER STATION WITH USB UPLOAD, UV INDEX & LIGHT METER WS3083 - 1 -...
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WS3083 PROFESSIONAL WIRELESS WEATHER STATION WITH USB UPLOAD, UV INDEX & LIGHT METER Operation Manual About This Manual Thank you and congratulations on selecting this professional weather station. We are positive you will enjoy the benefits of accurate weather readings and information that our weather stations offer. This manual will guide you step-by-step through setting up your device.
Getting Started The WS3083 Professional Wireless Weather Station includes a base station (receiver), a transmitter unit which includes solar panel and light sensors, one wind direction sensor, one wind speed sensor, one rain gauge, one mounting tree, one USB cable and a downloadable PC software package.
If UV/Light readings are lost press and hold the Reset button on the underside of the solar panel for 4 seconds then release. Then reset the console as above. WS3083 - 4 -...
10-35C. This does not necessarily indicate low batteries and will switch off once the temperature returns to this range (also see note above on the use of Alkaline batteries). Setup – Sensors Anemometer Wind direction sensor WS3083 - 5 -...
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Mounting the dual wind sensor holder Mounting the rain sensor Thermo-hygro sensor with solar panel WS3083 - 6 -...
For best results face the solar panel north if you reside in the southern hemisphere and south if you reside in the northern hemisphere. WS3083 - 7 -...
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Time Zone setting Iceland (-2 for German DST) Poland Ireland Slovakia Portugal Spain United Kingdom Sweden Albania Switzerland Austria Bulgaria Belgium Estonia Croatia Finland Denmark Greece France Latvia Germany Lithuania Hungary Moldova Italy Romania Netherlands Turkey Norway Ukraine WS3083 - 8 -...
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Press the ENTER key to select the following modes, then press the UP or DOWN key to set the value: Pressure units of measurement - hPa, mmHg or inHg (default hPa). Relative pressure value - if you are significantly above sea level you will need to calibrate the air WS3083 - 9 -...
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Minimum pressure value (since last reset). Resetting the minimum pressure value - when both the pressure value and MIN icon are flashing, hold the ENTER key for 3s, the minimum pressure value will be reset to the current reading. WS3083 - 10 -...
(default 4hPa). When there is a fall below the pressure threshold within any given 3 hour period, the storm forecasting will be activated and the clouds with rain icon as well as the tendency arrows will flash for 3 hours indicating the storm warning feature has been activated. WS3083 - 11 -...
Minimum temperature (since last reset). Resetting the minimum indoor temperature value - when both the indoor temperature value and MIN icon are flashing, hold the ENTER key for 3s, the minimum indoor temperature value will be reset to current reading. WS3083 - 13 -...
Press the MENU key ten times to select the UV INDEX section, the UV INDEX section digits will start flashing. Press the UP or DOWN key to change the UV high alarm (press ON/OFF to enable/disable). If the alarm is enabled, an alarm symbol appears in the display. WS3083 - 14 -...
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Press the ENTER key to select the following modes, then press the UP or DOWN key to set the value: Light intensity high alarm (press ON/OFF to enable/disable). If the alarm is enabled, an alarm WS3083 - 15 -...
Note: Historical values for some variables are only available once downloaded to PC and will appear as dashes on the Base Station. Reset To Factory Default Settings While in normal display, press and hold the UP key for 20 seconds to reset all settings to the default settings. WS3083 - 16 -...
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PC Connection An important feature of the WS3083 is the capability for the recorded data to be downloaded, stored and displayed on your PC. Data Storage The Base Station allows the internal storage of up to 4,080 complete sets of weather data with time and date.
In this case mount the rain gauge on a flat surface or mount a plastic plate under the rain gauge to prevent the wind entering. Insecurely mounted sensor trees can also sway in strong winds and cause false rain readings. WS3083 - 18 -...
Genuine faults can typically be diagnosed without requiring the unit to be returned and replacement parts sent quickly if needed. For all others please contact the retailer who sold you this item. WS3083 - 19 -...
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EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hereby, Aercus Instruments, declares that this Wireless Weather Station (Model: WS3083) is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the signed and dated Declaration of Conformity is available on request from contact@aercusinstruments.com.
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