Operating Instructions Weather station „WS 200“ ELV Elektronik AG · PF 1000 · D-26787 Leer Telefon 0491/6008-88 · Telefax 0491/6008-244
These operating instructions belong with this product. They contain important information for putting it into service and operating it. This should be noted also when this product is passed on to a third party. Therefore look after these operating instructions for future reference! A list of contents with the corresponding page numbers can be found in the index on page 44.
Introduction Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this product. The product has been EMV-tested and thus meets the requirements of the valid European and national guidelines. CE-conformity has been proven and the corresponding declarations deposited with the manufacturer. In order to maintain this condition and ensure safe operation, you, as the user, have to observe this operating manual.
Table of Contents Page 1. Intended Use ................................................................................................................... 6 2. Scope of Delivery ............................................................................................................ 6 3. Explanation of Symbols ................................................................................................. 7 4. Features and Functions .......................................................................
Page c) Further Functions ...................................................................................................... 26 Indication of the moon phases ................................................................................. 26 Weather Willi ............................................................................................................. 26 Weather forecast .......................................................................................................
1. Intended Use The Weather Station WS 200 is a high-quality universal weather measuring system which is able to process a large number of weather data and additional information and can indicate both current values and forecasts. All relevant data are simultaneously presented on the LC display, further data can be indicated by pressing a key. A special feature is the figure of the ”Weather Willi”.
3. Explanation of Symbols The symbol with the lightening in the triangle is used when your health is at risk, e.g. through an electric shock An exclamation mark in a triangle indicates important information in these operating instructions which must be observed without fail. The ”hand” symbol can be found when you are to be given tips and information on operation. 4.
Indication of the march of air pressure/indication of the tendency of air pressure • graphical representation of the pressure march over the last 24 hours • storage of the minimum and maximum air pressure values with the corresponding times/ dates of measurement • indication of the tendency of air pressure in 5 different steps: strongly increasing, increasing, unchanging, decreasing, strongly decreasing Symbol indication of the weather forecast • symbols for: rainy, cloudy, bright, sunny Indication of tim
b) Multipurpose Sensor • Radio transmission of: - wind speed - temperature - air humidity C) Outdoor Sensor • Radio transmission of: - temperature - air humidity 5. Safety Instructions The warranty will lapse for damage due to non-compliance with these operating instructions. We shall not be held liable for any consequential damage or loss! We shall not accept liability for damage to property or personal injury caused by incorrect handling or non-compliance with the safety instructions.
6. Battery and Accumulator Information • Batteries/accumulators must be kept out of the reach of children. • Make sure that the batteries/accumulators are inserted with the correct polarity. • Do not leave the batteries/accumulators lying around in the open; there is a risk of their being swallowed by children or domestic animals. If swallowed, immediately contact a doctor. • Leaking or damaged batteries/accumulators can cause burning if they come into contact with the skin.
7. Preparation and Start-up Please note: First start up all provided sensors (multipurpose sensor and possibly existing outdoor sensors) (insert batteries) before starting up the weather station itself.
Proceed as follows for mounting: 1. Own individual installation mast • Screw out the two small screws at the bottom of the multipurpose sensor a little bit. • Insert the supplied mounting rod of 25cm from into the multipurpose sensor the bottom in such a way that the two holes in the mounting rod are directly positioned under the screws. supplied mounting rod supplied shaped aluminium part • Then tighten the two screws carefully (screws are to be screwed into the holes of the mounting rod).
• After the installation of the mast, insert three batteries (AA/ Mignon) with the correct polarity into the battery compartment. You will find the corresponding image in the battery compartment (see also figure 3 on the right). If possible use alkaline batteries. As already described in chapter 6, accumulators can be used, too. They, however, can have a negative influence on the operating life, coverage and operational safety.
b) Start-up of Other Sensors If you want to use several additional temperature/air humidity sensors suited to the Weather Station WS 200, insert the batteries into the sensor(s) now. A maximum number of 8 of such sensors can be operated. The installation, addressing and start-up of the sensor is to be performed according to their operating instructions. c) Start-up of the Base Station The base station is designed to indicate all registered and calculated data on a clearly arranged LC display.
• After the synchronisation, the normal display of all weather data is shown. Only sunrise and sunset as well as the phase of the moon have not been indicated yet, because time and data are to be set before. • Configure the base station as described in chapter 9 ”Configuration and Operation”. • The base station can either be hung up on the wall (a suited opening is provided on the back side) or placed on a foot onto a surface.
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1 indoor temperature 2 indoor air humidity 3 comfort zone indicator (for indicating comfortable/uncomfortable climate) 4 indication of the air pressure tendency 5 graphical presentation of the march (history), according to the unit selected 6 indication of empty battery (”LoBat”) 7 time and date indication 8 sunset time 9 sunrise time 10 current wind speed 11 current air-humidity value of the selected outdoor sensor 12 sensor number (no indication, if the multipurpose sensor has been
9. Configuration and Operation When the batteries have been inserted into the sensors and the batteries have been inserted subsequently into the base station (this order is to be strictly followed), the data transmitted via radio by the sensors should appear in the LC display of the base station.
Please note: If you press the + or - key during the individual settings a little bit longer, the values will be changed rapidly. After each setting procedure you can exit the configuration mode by pressing the EXIT key or you can go the the next setting by activating the NEXT key.
Entering the degrees of latitude/longitude The entry of the location of the weather station is required for the calculation of sunrise and sunset times. The degree of latitude can be entered in the range from 60.0° to +60.0°. The degree of longitude can be entered in the range from 0.0° to 360.0°. The position of Berlin is programmed by the manufacturer.
Setting the time zone The entry of the time zone is required for the calculation of sunrise and sunset times. Enter the difference to the GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). The following values are applicable for Germany: • summer time • winter time + - time zone +2 +1 Set the current value for your time zone via the + and - keys. To ensure the correct functioning of the weather station, all settings required have been performed at this point. The extended settings are not necessary for normal operation.
Selecting the unit for the temperature indication The following units can be selected: °C °F + - NEXT unit for temperature indication = = grade Centigrade (basic setting) grade Fahrenheit Here, the indication is presented with the analogue temperature indication, in the normal operating mode in all temperature display fields. Select the unit desired for indicating the temperature via the + and - keys. Press the NEXT key. Now, the unit of the wind speed can be selected.
b) Operation Selecting the indoor temperature indication In the normal operation mode, the indoor temperature and air humidity are presented in the IN display field. Press the IN key repeatedly to switch between • indoor temperature • corresponding dew point (= DEWPOINT) Selecting the outdoor temperature indication In the normal operation mode, the outdoor temperature and air humidity are presented in the OUT display field.
Proceed as follows for calling up the saved data: • Calling up minimum values Press the MIN/MAX key. MIN appears in the centre of the display. Now, the minimum values are indicated in the corresponding display fields. For the wind speed a value will not be given (because the minimum value would always be ”0”). • Calling up maximum values Press the MIN/MAX key once again (starting from the normal display press the key twice). MAX appears in the centre of the display.
Deleting the MIN/MAX values The extreme values can either be deleted in the group (all minimum or all maximum values) or individually. Delete single value • Press the MIN/MAX key once to display the minimum values or twice to display the maximum values. • Select the value you want to delete by activating the SENSOR key. • Press and hold the RESET key longer than two seconds to delete the value selected.
c) Further Functions Indication of the moon phase The moon phases are indicated by the following symbols: full moon waxing moon new moon waning moon Fig. 7 The indication of the moon phases will only be displayed, if time/date are entered.
Wind symbol indication (wind cone) The wind cone symbol shows at a glance whether the wind is light, moderate or strong at the moment. wind cone hangs down ➜ wind cone is lifted to half the height ➜ wind cone is standing horizontally ➜ light wind (< 10km/h) moderate wind (1…20km/h) strong wind (> 20km/h) Comfort indicator The comfort indicator (☺ ) reflects the room air conditions (relationship of temperature to air humidity).
10. Replacing the Battery The replacement interval varies significantly for batteries and accumulators. Highquality alkaline batteries are the most efficient ones, whereas accumulators or cheap zinc-carbon batteries require a more frequent replacement. a) Base Station If the battery empty symbol ( ) is displayed, the batteries have to be replaced. • Always replace the whole set of batteries. • Never mix full and semi-full batteries. • Always use four batteries of the same type and manufacturer.
11. Troubleshooting Observe all safety instructions included in these operating instructions! Problem Possible solutions No reception • The distance between the base station and the outdoor sensors is too long. Change the place of installation of the outdoor sensors. • Objects or shielding materials impair the radio reception. Change the place of installation of the outdoor sensors and the base station. • The batteries of the outdoor sensors are weak or almost empty.
Problem Possible solutions Sunrise/sunset times are not indicated • The base station has not been configured. Configure the base station according to the chapter ”Configuration”. Sunrise/sunset times are wrongly indicated • The longitude or latitude is set incorrectly. Enter the correct position (chapter ”Configuration”). • Time zone is set incorrectly. Enter the correct time zone for your position (chapter ”Configuration”). • The date is wrong. Enter the correct date (chapter ”Configuration”).
12. Coverage The coverage of the transmission of the radio signals to the base station can reach up to 100m under optimal conditions. This is also often designated as ”free-field coverage”. This ideal arrangement (e.g. base station and outdoor sensor on a plane, even meadow without trees, houses etc.), however, is never reality. Normally, the base station is installed inside the house, the multipurpose sensor in the garden and further outdoor sensors are positioned in outbuildings (e.g.
13. Maintenance and Cleaning a) General Check the technical safety of the weather station, such as damage to the housing, at regular intervals. When it can be assumed that a safe operation is no longer possible, the product must be put out of service and precautions taken to ensure that it is not used unintentionally. Remove the batteries.
c) Cleaning the Multipurpose Sensor and the Outdoor Sensors After a longer period of operation in the open, dust can deposit at the plastic surface of the outdoor sensors. It can be removed rapidly with a cloth slightly moistened in water. Never use a garden hose to clean the outdoor sensors, because they are only protected against rain coming from the sky above but not against jets of water coming from the sides or below.
14. Handling Observe all safety instructions included in these operating instructions! a) General The product may not be opened or disassembled (apart from the battery replacement described in these operating instructions). None of the components inside the product is to be maintained by the user. Moreover, the licence (CE) and warranty will lapse in such cases. Do not drop the product, it will be damaged even if it falls down from a low height.
15. Explanation of Terms Perceived temperature See “Windchill” Comfort indicator The symbols of the comfort indicator (the three different smilies ( air conditions and will be shown according to the following table: Temperature <18°C 18 -19.9°C 20 -21.9°C 22 -23.9°C 24 -25.9°C 26 -27.
Windchill (equivalent temperature, perceived temperature) Under certain conditions, men perceive temperatures totally different than shown by a thermometer. At low temperatures, we perceive the temperature at our naked skin the lower the more rapidly an additional wind blows. The windchill is defined as a cooling effect for naked skin having a theoretical surface temperature of 33°C and at a wind speed of more than 2.6m/s.
16. Disposal a) General Once the product becomes unusable, dispose of it in accordance with the relevant statutory regulations. b) Disposal Instructions for Battery/Accumulators You, as the ultimate consumer, are required by law (Battery Ordinance) to return all spent batteries/accumulators. Disposing of spent batteries/accumulators in the household waste is prohibited! Batteries/accumulators containing hazardous substances are marked by the opposite symbols.
17. Technical Data Measurement interval of the outdoor sensors: approx. 3 minutes Measurement interval of the indoor sensors: ... approx. 10 minutes Transmitting frequency: .................................... 868.35MHz Coverage in the open field: ............................... max. 100m (Observe chapter 12!) Inside temperature range: ................................. 0°C to +59.9°C Resolution: ......................................................... 0.1°C Accuracy: .......................................
18. Position Table (Latitude and Longitude Degrees) Position table for selected towns in Germany: Location Aachen Augsburg Berlin Bonn Bremen Chemnitz Dortmund Dresden Duisburg Düsseldorf Erfurt Flensburg Frankfurt on the Main Freiburg in the Breisgau Hamburg Hannover Jena Karlsruhe Kassel Kiel Cologne Leer/ Ostfriesland Leipzig Magdeburg Mainz Munich Nuremberg Oberhausen Oldenburg (Oldb.
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Key Functions IN Short key pressure: Switching between the indoor temperature indication and the dew point temperature Long key pressure (min. 2 seconds, till the display changes): Call-up of the configuration mode (see back of the housing for key layout) SENSOR If applicable, selection of additional outdoor sensors (display of SENSOR and sensor number (1….
Imprint These operating instructions are published by ELV Elektronik AG, P.Box 1000, D-26787 Leer/Germany No reproduction (including translation) is permitted in whole or part e.g. photocopy, microfilming or storage in electronic data processing equipment, without the express written consent of the publisher. The operating instructions reflect the current technical specifications at time of print. We reserve the right to change the technical or physical specifications. © Copyright 2003 by ELV Elektronik AG.
