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The CM2026 is packed with numerous features that will enable you to bring the joy of the great outdoors into your home, so please make sure to begin by reading through this manual in order to get the most out of your new weather station.
Stainless Steel Mounting Bracket with Fixing Hardware > Operating Instructions You May Also Need: > A suitable mounting pole, such as the ClimeMET Installation Kit > Phillips Screwdriver > A compass to orient the sensor suite Please help in the preservation of the environment and return used batteries to an authorized depot.
CM2026 Home Weather Station The Sensor Suite Thermo-Hygro Transmitter – Measures the outdoor temperature and humidity, but is also responsible for transmitting all outdoor readings to the display console. Rain Collector – Self-emptying rain collector that uses a tipping-mechanism to measure rainfall.
CM2026 Home Weather Station The Display Console The display console utilizes five keys for easy use: SET, +, HISTORY, ALARM and MIN/MAX. While in any stage of the setup menu, you can exit to the home screen at any time by simply pressing the HISTORY key, or leaving the console for 30 seconds without pressing any key.
CM2026 Home Weather Station Installation Battery Installation: Inserting the batteries into the outdoor sensor suite will power up the station and activate the attached sensors. 1. Locate the battery compartment underneath the Rain Collector. Turn the screw anti-clockwise to loosen the metal latch which can be moved aside to gain access to the battery compartment.
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The ClimeMET CM2026 has a transmission range of 100 metres in an open field - please remember that any obstacles such as buildings or trees will reduce this range.
The ClimeMET CM2026 uses a mast that will already have the majority of the sensors installed – the thermo-hygro transmitter, rain collector and wind direction sensor will already be attached.
– please use the bubble level to verify this. Choosing Your Location The ClimeMET CM2026 uses a fixed sensor-suite, which ensures that the system is straightforward to install and requires low maintenance. As all of the sensors are part of one unit, choosing the location to install the system can have a significant impact on some of the parameters that the station will measure.
CM2026 Home Weather Station Console Setup While on the home screen, press and hold the SET key for two seconds to enter the Setup menu. When you enter the setup menu, the time will no longer be shown on the display console and you will instead see flashing values that can be altered.
CM2026 Home Weather Station Programme Mode Quick Display Mode: While on the home screen, press the SET key to enter the Quick Display mode. Pressing the SET key multiple times will scroll through the following values: Wind speed - Pressing the + key while viewing this figure will toggle between Wind speed and Gust speed.
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Do not compare the readings obtained by your ClimeMET CM2026 too closely to those found on the internet or radio – the purpose of your weather station is to measure the...
CM2026 Home Weather Station History Mode While on the Home Screen, press the HISTORY key to enter the History Mode. While in the History Mode, press the MIN/MAX key to view records over the past 24 hours at increments of -3 hours, -6 hours, -9 hours, -12 hours, -15 hours, -18 hours, -21 hours and -24 hours.
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CM2026 Home Weather Station Alarm Mode Continued In the Low Alarm Mode, Press the SET key to select the following alarms: Time Alarm Outdoor Humidity Low Alarm (1% - 99%) Outdoor Temperature Low Alarm (-40°C – 60°C) Wind Chill Low Alarm (-40°C – 60°C) Dew Point Low Alarm (-40°C –...
CM2026 Home Weather Station Minimum/Maximum Mode While in normal mode, press the MIN/MAX key to enter the maximum mode. Press the MIN/MAX key again to enter the minimum mode. Press the MIN/MAX key again to return to the normal mode.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting The ClimeMET CM2026 has been designed with dependability in mind and will require minimal attention once set up. After the system has been installed, you should find that the only maintenance required will be an occasional check and...
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CM2026 from the effects of the wind as this will reduce the strength of the readings received. Please remember that mounting the station a few feet higher or lower can alter the readings considerably.
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CM2026 Home Weather Station Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning your Wind Sensors: It’s also a good idea to keep your wind sensors clean in order to ensure they can move freely enough to produce accurate readings. Use the supplied Allen key to remove the wind vane and cups and then use a cloth to clean the metal shaft to remove any built-up dirt or grit.
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CM2026 Home Weather Station Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning your Rain Collector: Over time, you may find that blockages are created in your rain gauge due to leaves, insects or something else. Though these items may be small, they can prevent the tipping-mechanism from moving freely and therefore impact upon your rainfall readings if they are left to build up.
CM2026 Home Weather Station Specification Outdoor Data Temperature Measuring Range -40°C – 65°C (-40°F - 149°F) Temperature Accuracy +/- 1°C Temperature Resolution 0.1°C Humidity Measuring Range 1% - 99% Humidity Accuracy +/-5% Rainfall Volume Display 0 – 9999mm (Will show ‘---‘ if outside range)
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CM2026 Home Weather Station Weather Notes Wind Speed in the Beaufort Scale Beaufort SPEED Avg. MPH Description Observation Scale Km/H Calm Smoke rises vertically. Light airs Smoke drifts in the wind. Light breeze Leaves rustle. Gentle breeze Leaves and small twigs move constantly.
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CM2026 Home Weather Station ClimeMET Ltd, 9 Church Field Road, Chilton Industrial Estate, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2YA www.ClimeMET.com...
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