Taylor 2750 Instruction Manual

Precautions

One Year Warranty

Specifications

This Digital Wireless Rain Gauge is engineered to give you years of 

satisfactory service if you handle it carefully, following these guidelines:

1.  The receiver is intended for indoor use only. It is not sealed against 

moisture and could be damaged if used outdoors.

2. Do not immerse the receiver unit in water. If you spill liquid on it, 

dry it immediately with a soft, lint-free cloth. 

3. The transmitter is weather-resistant but not waterproof. Do not 

immerse the rain gauge in water or allow snow to accumulate in 

it. If this accidentally occurs, dry it immediately with a soft, lint-free 

cloth. 

4. Though the transmitter is frost-resistant, it should not be left 

outdoors in snow or at temperatures at or below -4°F (-20°C).  If 

the temperature falls below this point or if snow accumulates, 

remove the transmitter to an indoor area. Otherwise, permanent 

damage to the rain gauge's internal circuits may occur.

5. Do not clean either unit with abrasive or corrosive materials. This 

may scratch plastic parts and corrode electronic circuits.

6. Do not subject either unit to excessive force, shock, dust, 

temperature or humidity. This may result in malfunction, shorter 

electronic life span, damaged batteries or distorted parts. This 

equipment contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not tamper with 

either unit's internal components. Doing so will invalidate the 

warranty on this product and may cause damage. 

7. Do not mix old and new batteries. Remove the batteries if this 

product will not be used for a long time. 

8. Always refer to this instruction manual before operating this 

product. 

This product is warranted against defects in materials or 

workmanship for one (1) year from the date of original purchase. It 

does not cover damages or wear resulting from accident, misuse, 

abuse, commercial use, or unauthorized adjustment and/or repair.

Should this product require service (or replacement at our option) 

while under warranty, do not return to retailer. Please pack the item 

carefully and return it prepaid, along with a store receipt showing 

date of purchase and a note explaining reason for return to:

Taylor Precision Products

2220 Entrada Del Sol

Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001

www.taylorusa.com

There are no express warranties except as listed above. This warranty 

gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which 

vary from state to state.

Made to our exact specifications in China. 

©2004 Taylor Precision Group, LLC and its affiliated companies, all rights 

reserved. Taylor® is a registered trademark and Leading the Way in Accuracy™ 

is a trademark of Taylor Precision Products Group, LLC and its affiliated 

companies. All rights reserved.

Range of rainfall measurement:

    Daily: 0-39.33 inches (0-999 millimeters)

    Weekly: 0-393.66 inches (0-9999 millimeters)

    Monthly: 0-393.66 inches (0-9999 millimeters)

    Resolution: 0.04 inches (1 millimeter)

Accuracy: + / - 3%

Transmission: 100 feet (30 meters) in an open area 

Transmissions sent every 30 seconds  during rainfall, 

otherwise sent every 2½ minutes

Clock: Quartz precisions +/- 30 seconds per month

Battery Life: 1 year (alkaline batteries recommended)

How to Read Rainfall Data 

Trouble-Shooting

Transmission Collision

1. Your Taylor® Wireless Rain Gauge will track the amount of daily, 

weekly, and monthly rainfall. It will also report total accumulated 

rainfall, which is the total rainfall recorded since the unit was last 

reset to zero. Press the “-“ button to toggle between the different 

displays.

2. A signal is sent from the transmitter to the receiver every 30 

seconds when it is raining. If there is no rainfall, a signal will 

transmit every 2½ minutes. This signal will update the data on the 

receiver if any changes have occurred. 

3. As rainfall occurs, the Daily Rainfall Display will show the amount 

of rain accumulated throughout the day.  When the clock reaches 

midnight, the display for daily rainfall will automatically reset to 

zero.  

4. For the first day of rainfall, the Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Total 

rainfall accumulation will be the same.  As additional rainfall 

occurs throughout the week/month, the unit will add the rainfall 

amounts together for a weekly/monthly/ total rainfall 

accumulation.

5. The Weekly rainfall total accumulates from Sunday to Saturday. 

When the clock reaches 12:00am (midnight) every Sunday, the 

weekly total rainfall will automatically reset to zero. 

6. The Monthly rainfall total accumulates from the first day of the 

calendar month to the last day. When the clock reaches 12:00am 

(midnight) on the first day of the month, the monthly total rainfall 

will automatically reset to zero.

7. Total Rainfall accumulates from the first day the rain gauge is put 

into use. The receiver will continue to record Total Rainfall until the 

user clears the memory or the batteries are replaced. 

8. To manually reset either the Daily, Weekly, Monthly, or Total Rainfall 

accumulations, first press the “-“ button to select the memory to be 

cleared. Press the “+” key.  The data will reset to zero.

Disconnected Signals

If the receiver unit does not receive a transmission for 1 hour, the 

display will show dashes. To correct this problem:

1. Check that the rain gauge is properly positioned, within a 100'   

     transmission range.

2. Check to make sure the transmission path is clear of obstacles and 

interference.

3. If new batteries are faulty on the initial installation, install fresh 

batteries, following the steps in the Battery Installation section of 

this manual.

Note: 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 in a residential installation. This 

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency 

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the 

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference 

will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does 

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which 

can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is 

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the 

following measures: 

–  Reorient or relocate the rain gauge equipment. 

–  Increase the distance between the radio/television 

   equipment and rain gauge receiver.

Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void 

user's authority to operate this device.

Signals from other household devices, such as doorbells, home 

security systems and entry controls, may temporarily interfere with the 

rain gauge transmissions. This is normal and does not affect the 

general performance of this product. The transmission will resume 

once the interference recedes. 

How to Set and Use Clock & Calendar Functions

How To Set Up and Use Your Wireless Rain Gauge

1. Hold the MODE button for 3 seconds to enter Time Setting mode.

2. Press “+” or “-“ buttons to select 12 or 24 hour clock mode. 

Press MODE to enter.

3. Press “+” or “-“ buttons to set the year. Hold down the buttons to 

advance digits quickly. Press MODE to enter.

4. Continue to set the month, day/date, hour, and minutes by 

pressing “+” or “-“ and then pressing MODE to enter the data. 

Hold down the buttons to advance digits quickly.

5. After selecting the minutes and pressing MODE, the clock setup 

will be complete. 

6. If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds, the clock will revert to 

its original setting

1. Follow Battery Installation and Clock/Calendar Set Up as directed 

above.

2. Place the receiver unit as close as possible to the transmitter (they 

must be within 100 feet of each other). This will ensure easy 

synchronization between the transmission and reception of signals 

as you set up your wireless rain gauge. 

3. The receiver unit should display zeros after proper battery 

installation and registration signal initialization. If the receiver still 

shows dashes, reinstall the receiver's batteries.  See Battery 

Installation section for detailed instructions.

Note: The effective transmission range of the rain gauge is 100 feet. 

The effective range is vastly affected by building materials, physical 

obstructions (tress, sheds, fountains, etc), and where the receiver 

and transmitter units are positioned. Try various set ups for the 

best result. Shorten the distance between the receiver and 

transmitter units when necessary.  

    Keep the transmitter at least 3 feet from any obstructions 

which may affect rain collection. For instance, do not place 

the transmitter gauge under a tree, as water dripping from 

leaves into the rain cup will overstate actual rainfall. 

4. The receiver unit is factory set to display total rainfall in inches. To 

switch measurement to millimeters, press and hold the "-" button 

for 3 seconds. The display will switch to millimeters.

Important: When the temperature falls below freezing, the 

batteries of outdoor units may freeze, lowering their voltage 

supply and effective range. Use Lithium batteries to insure 

operation below 10°F (-12°C).

Instruction Manual

Digital Wireless

Rain Gauge

Indoor Thermometer & Clock

with Remote Rain Gauge

Leading the Way in Accuracy™

2750

Main Features & How to Access Functions 

1. LCD Display

Line 1  Daily Rainfall Display. Reports today's total rainfall.

Line 2  Weekly/Monthly/Total Accumulated Rainfall Display. Shows 

either the weekly, monthly, or  total accumulated rainfall. The 

“WEEK” icon appears above the rainfall digits when the 

receiver is in week mode. The “MONTH” icon appears 

during monthly mode. If no icon is visible, the total 

accumulated rainfall is displayed. Press “MODE” to toggle 

between the different displays.

Line 3  Clock and Calendar display. Shows the current time, date, 

and day of the week.

2. MODE Button 

Enter Time Setting mode.

3. " + " Button  

Advances clock/calendar settings during Time Setting mode.

Resets Daily, Weekly, Monthly, or Total accumulated rainfall data.

Cancels the registration between the receiver and transmitter and 

registers a new signal between the units.

4. '" - " Button

Reverses clock/calendar settings during Time Setting mode. 

Toggles between Weekly, Monthly, and Total accumulated rainfall.

Switches between inch and millimeter units of measurement.

5. Battery Compartment 

The receiver unit requires 2 AA alkaline batteries (not included). 

See Battery Installation section of this manual.

6. Table Stand

Pull the bottom of stand out from the housing for stable placement 

of the unit on a flat surface.

7. Wall Mount 

The back of the receiver has a recessed key hole to secure the unit 

to a wall.

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Taylor® Digital Wireless Rain 

Gauge. This state-of-the-art measurement instrument is engineered 

and designed to meet the highest quality standards…to assure you 

uncompromising accuracy and consistently dependable, convenient 

performance. In order to optimize its function, please read this 

instruction manual carefully before use…and keep it handy for future 

reference.

Description of Parts

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2

4

3

Receiver Unit

5

6

7

Line 1

Line 3

Line 2

Battery Compartment 

The transmitter requires 2 AA alkaline

batteries (not included). See Battery 

Installation section of this manual.

Rain Gauge Net

A protective stainless steel net is placed

 on top of the rain gauge to guard against rocks, 

leafs, and other debris collecting in the rain 

gauge. The net may be removed for cleaning by 

pulling up on the ring at the side of the net.

Important: 

The rain gauge should not be left outdoors in 

temperatures at or below -4°F  (-20°C) or in snowy

 weather. If the temperature drops to this level or it begins to 

snow, remove the rain gauge to an indoor area. 

Remote Rain Gauge Transmitter

Battery Installation

For the initial installation, insert the batteries into the receiver unit first, 

then the transmitter. Place the receiver and transmitter gauge next to 

each other during battery installation for best signal initialization.

Receiver:

1. Lift off the battery compartment cover located on the back of the 

unit.

2. Insert 2 AA alkaline batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols  

marked inside the battery compartment.

3. After installing the batteries, the display will show flashing dashes. 

Once the rain gauge's batteries are installed and the unit 

successfully transmits a signal, the receiver will show zeros. 

4. Replace the battery compartment cover.

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Rain Gauge

Net

Important: Though the transmitter is weather- and frost-

resistant, it should never be submerged in water or left 

outside during snowy weather. Also please note the 

transmitter should not be left outdoors in temperatures at 

or below -4°F (-20°C). If the temperature drops to this level, 

move the transmitter to an indoor area. Both the 

transmitter and the receiver unit should be kept at 

temperatures between -4°F (-20°C) to 140°F (60°C). Extreme 

temperatures outside this range can permanently damage 

internal circuitry. 

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Setting Up The Rain Gauge Transmitter

Figure: A

Unscrew the 

2 screws then 

lift the top 

casing off

Be sure to 

remove the

cardboard

insert from 

under the 

rain cup 

before using

Use 2 'AA' batteries

Unscrew 

the 4 screws from

the battery compartment 

cover