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Operation Manual

Professional Remote Weather Station

Table of Contents

Page

1. Introduction………………………………………………............. 2

2. Intended

use………………………………………… .................. 2

Weather Station…………… ..................................................... 2

System requirements for PC use…………. ............................. 3

Features of the base station…………...................................... 3

Features of the thermo-hygro sensor…………........................ 4

Features of the wind sensor…………...................................... 4

Features of the rain sensor...................................................... 4

3. Safety

Notes ............................................................................ 4

4. Packaged

contents .................................................................. 5

5. Setting

up................................................................................. 6

Operation using cable connection or wireless 433MHz .......... 8

7. LCD

overview ........................................................................ 10

8. Function

test .......................................................................... 11

Mounting ................................................................................ 11

10. Resetting & factory settings................................................... 14

11.

Function description............................................................... 16

12. Operation

keys....................................................................... 19

13. Basic

programming

modes.................................................... 21

14. MIN/MAX

programming

modes ............................................. 22

15. Alarm programming modes ................................................... 23

16. Auto-memory for stored values ............................................. 31

17. Accessories: extensions cables............................................. 32

18. Changing

batteries................................................................. 33

19.

Problems and interference with operation............................. 34

20.

Transmission range ............................................................... 35

21. Cleaning and maintenance.................................................... 35

22.

Specifications......................................................................... 36

23. Warranty

Information ............................................................. 38

This Operation Manual is part of this product and should be kept in a

safe place for future reference. It contains important notes on setup and

operation.

Please see www.heavyweather.info for a complete IM, FAQ and

downloads of the most current software.

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Professional Remote Weather Station.

Designed for everyday use, the weather station will prove to be an

asset of great value for your personal use in the home or office.

Please read this instruction manual thoroughly to fully understand the

correct operation of your weather station and benefit from its unique

features.

Intended Use

Weather Station

The base station measures the indoor environment of its surrounding

area and receives weather data from the following three outdoor

sensors:

1) Thermo-Hygro

Sensor

2) Wind

Sensor

3) Rain

Sensor

The received data is continuously updated to bring you the latest

weather information on the base station’s LCD. The outdoor thermo-

hygro sensor is the main data communication unit since both the wind

and rain sensors are connected to the thermo-hygro sensor for

operating power and rely on it to communicate to the base station.

Weather data sent from the thermo-hygro sensor can be done by

wireless 433MHz transmission (up to 330ft in open space) or by cable

connection.

Using the enclosed 6.5ft computer cable and CD-ROM, you can

install the Heavy Weather software to your PC and access the latest

weather information from your PC and upload up to 175 sets of

recorded weather data received by the base station. Recorded data

can be used to generate statistics and charts onto your spreadsheets

(175 sets of data is stored in the base even if the PC is switched

OFF). The software itself does not set any limits as to how many data

sets can be transferred to PC.

This weather station is designed to work easily with your PC, simply

connect and disconnect the PC cable at any time.

System Requirements for PC use:

The minimum system requirement for use of this “Heavy Weather”

software is:

Operating system: Windows 98 or above

Processor: Pentium 166 MHz or above

RAM: 32MB of RAM or above

Hard disk: 20MB free space

CD-ROM drive

For full details on operation and installation of the “Heavy Weather”

software refer to the PC manual in PDF format on the CD-ROM.

Features of the base station:

•

Receives and displays the WWVB radio controlled time and date

•

Display of extensive weather data, in all cases with programmable

alarm functions for certain weather conditions as well as records of

all minimum and maximum values along with time and date of their

recordings

•

Indoor and outdoor temperature displays in degrees Fahrenheit or

Celsius (user selectable)

•

Indoor and outdoor relative humidity displays

•

Air pressure reading in inHg or hPa, absolute or relative (user

selectable)

•

Detailed display of rainfall data in 1 hour, 24 hours, total since last

reset (user selectable in mm or inch)

•

Wind speed in mph, km/h, m/s, knots or Beaufort (user selectable)

•

Wind direction display with LCD compass as well as numerical (e.g.

225°) and abbreviated characters (e.g. SW)

•

Wind chill temperature display

•

Dew point temperature display

•

Weather forecast display by weather icons (sunny, cloudy, rainy)

•

Weather tendency indicator

•

Storm warning alarm

•

E.L. back light

•

Simultaneous display of all weather data with individual settings by

the user

•

COM port for easy connection to your PC

•

All the weather data from the base station and up to 175 sets of

weather history data with user adjustable measuring intervals can be

recorded and uploaded to your PC

Features of the Thermo-Hygro Sensor

The thermo-hygro sensor measures the outdoor temperature and relative

humidity. It also collects the readings from the rain and wind sensors

before transmitting the data to the base station by wireless 433MHz or by

the 32ft cable included in this set.

Features of Wind sensor

The wind sensor measures wind speed and wind direction and sends the

data to thermo-hygro sensor, which in turn transmits the data to the base

station. Operating power is taken from the thermo-hygro sensor using a

32ft cable connection.

Features of Rain sensor

The rain sensor measures the rainfall and sends the data to thermo-hygro

sensor, which in turn transmits the data to the base station. Operating

power is taken from the thermo-hygro sensor by a 32ft cable connection.

3. Safety

Notes

•

Damage caused by failure to comply with this instruction manual will

invalidate any guarantee! The manufacturer and supplier will not be

held liable for damages due to failure to comply with this instruction

manual or from data inaccuracies that may occur with this product!

•

In case of harm or damage to a person or property caused by

improper handling or failure to comply with this instruction manual,

the manufacturer and supplier cannot be held liable.

•

For reasons of safety and operation, alterations to this device are

strictly prohibited.

•

To operate the weather station, use only supplied adaptor and

batteries of the recommended type.

•

Do not leave discharged batteries in the device as these may

corrode and release chemicals that may damage the unit.

•

Inserting batteries in an incorrect polarity will cause damage to this

product.

•

This product is not a toy kept out of the reach of children.

•

Do not dispose of new or used batteries in a fire as they may

explosion or release dangerous chemicals.

•

This product is not to be used for medical purposes or for public

information.

•

Any modification or alteration to this product is strictly prohibited

without the manufacturer’s authorization and may prohibit the user’s

further use of this product.

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1 operation manual professional remote weather station table of contents page 1. Introduction………………………………………………............. 2 2. Intended use………………………………………… .................. 2 weather station…………… ..................................................... 2 system requirements for pc use…………. ..........
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5 4. Packaged contents before setting up, carefully unpack the contents onto a table or flat surface and check that the following are complete: item: consisting of: fittings: illustration: base station • main unit • ad/dc 120v power adaptor - optional use (included) thermo- hygro sensor • main unit ...
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9 the user may at any time switch from cable connection to using 433mhz (or vice versa) by simply disconnecting (or connecting) the cable from the base station to the sensor. When the base station detects no cable connection to the sensors, the base station will automatically change to using 433 mhz...
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13 around the sensor unhindered from all directions (ideal mast size should be from Ø0.63” – Ø1.3”). Once the wind sensor is fixed onto the mast, connect the cable to the corresponding thermo-hygro sensor socket so that operating power supply can be received and data can be transmitted to the base s...
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17 sunny rainy cloudy time & date (lcd section 1) if the wwvb icon (icon 2) is on and not flashing, it means that the wwvb radio-controlled time and date are has been received. Press the plus (+) key to change the format of date display between date/month/year, weekday/date/month, seconds, alarm set...
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21 13. Basic programming modes manual setting modes the manual setting mode allows the user to change several basic settings, which is done by accessing one mode after the other simply by pressing the set key. After the final mode, or if no key is pressed for 30 seconds, the manual setting returns t...
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25 6) press alarm key to confirm and press the min/max key to return the normal display mode or press the alarm once more to toggle to another alarm setting mode. Outdoor temperature high alarm and low alarm setting 1) press the alarm key to enter the normal time alarm. 2) continue to press the alar...
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29 3) set the desired inhg pressure value (9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27 inhg) using the plus (+) or minus (-) keys 4) press the min/max key to confirm and return to the normal display. Storm warning alarm on/off after storm warning alarm setting, the next mode to appear after pressing the set key is th...
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33 note: when batteries require replacement for the base station, the low battery indicator will light up on the lcd. Please participate in the preservation of the environment by properly disposing of all used-up batteries and accumulators at designated disposal points. Never dispose of batteries in...
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37 wind sensor : 9.84 x 3.06 x 10.92 inches 23. Warranty information la crosse technology, ltd provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, is valid only on products purch...