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CABLE FREE
STATION
MODEL: WMR968
USER'S MANUAL

SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchasing the WMR968 Cable Free
Weather Station. An all-purpose easy-to-use system, the WMR968
lets you monitor the following weather elements:
- Air temperature
- Relative humidity
- Barometric pressure
- Wind speed and direction
- Rainfall
The WMR968 is also equipped with:
- Calendar clock with daily alarm
- Weather forecast within 32 to 48 km (20- to 30-mile) radius
- Weather alarms
- Memory for maximum and minimum readings
- Simple, touch-screen operation
- RS232 PC connection jack
-
backlight
STANDARD PACKAGE
The original WMR968 comes complete with the following:
- Main unit (WMR968)
- Anemometer (WGR968)
- Thermo-hygrometer (THGR968)
- Rain gauge (RGR968)
- Baro-thermo-hygrometer (BTHR968)
- 12V AC adapter
The thermo-hygrometer and rain gauge are powered by solar
transmitters STR928 while the anemometer is powered by solar
transmitter STR938.
The WMR968 can support up to seven different remote instruments.
You can also connect up to three optional thermo or thermo-hygro
sensors to the system.
Optional items include:
- Thermo-hygro sensor (THGR238)
- Thermo sensor (THR238)
Contact an authorized dealer for optional items.
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SECTION 2 INSTALLATION

The WMR968 operates at 433MHz. No wire installation is required
among units.
The WMR968 has an effective range of 109 yards in an open area.
Position the units within the range and be sure the transmission
path is clear of interference and obstacles.
Note:The anemometer, thermo-hygrometer and rain gauge should
be installed outdoors and in locations that best measure the weather
elements the instruments are designed for. As for the baro-thermo-
hygrometer, it must be installed indoors. If you have any optional
thermo or thermo-hygro sensors, they can be installed outdoors or
indoors.
THE ANEMOMETER
The anemometer measures wind speed and direction.
To install it,
1. Place the wind cup over the thinnest shaft on the anemometer's
T-bar.
2. Tighten the screw on the base of the wind cup.
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  • Page 1: Section 1 Introduction

    CABLE FREE WEATHER SECTION 2 INSTALLATION STATION The WMR968 operates at 433MHz. No wire installation is required among units. MODEL: WMR968 The WMR968 has an effective range of 109 yards in an open area. USER’S MANUAL Position the units within the range and be sure the transmission path is clear of interference and obstacles.
  • Page 2: The Rain Gauge

    3. Align the red markings on the wind vane’s shaft. 3. Mount the rain gauge and its solar transmitter safely in place. 4. Put drops of water on the cross at the base on the rain collector to check the leveling. Water stay at position 1 - 4 means the gauge...
  • Page 3: The Main Unit

    SECTION 3 OPERATION THE MAIN UNIT The main unit gives you all the readings and controls. It should be THE MAIN UNIT placed indoors. The main unit is powered up by the 12V AC adapter. To install it, 1. Position the main unit and other units within effective range (109 yards).
  • Page 4 5. Press [SET] for minutes setting. BACKLIGHT 6. Use [ ] and ] to change to the desired setting. The main unit, when connected to the AC power, is equipped with 7. Press [SET] to confirm. an automatic backlight. Every time you press a window on the main Note: the window will show “...
  • Page 5: Indoor Humidity

    To select the display unit, The temperatures can be displayed in degree Centigrade (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F). 1. Press the indoor temperature window. To select the display unit, 2. Press [UNIT] repeatedly for the desired setting. The selected unit will apply to all temperature displays in this window. 1.
  • Page 6: Auto Scanning Function

    To clear the record, AUTO SCANNING FUNCTION 1. Press the wind speed and direction window. The auto scanning function is avalibable for the outdoor/channel 2. Press and hold [MEMORY]. window for both the temperature and humidity. As for the wind direction, it is displayed in a digital compass with To use it, bearing readouts.
  • Page 7: Disconnected Signals

    ( -4°F to 140°F ) DISCONNECTED SIGNALS Resolution : 0.1°C (0.2°F) If without obvious reason the display for the main unit goes blank (indoor and outdoor) or “ ” are displayed, press and hold [CHANNEL] to enforce an immediate search. Relative Humidity Measuring Range : 2 to 98% RH...
  • Page 8: Intended Use Of The Device

    THGR968 : R&TTE Compliance Note Weight : 111.5 g This device complies with the essential requirements of Article 3 Dimension : 113.5 (L) x 42.5 (W) x 107.5 (H) of the R&TTE 1999/5/EC Directive, if used for its intended use and Power : Main : solar cell (STR918) that the following standard(s) has been applied:...

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