WS-9005TWC 915MHz WIRELESS RAIN GAUGE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION Thank You and Congratulations on your purchase of this innovative Wireless Rain Gauge for display of rainfall data through a wireless rainfall sensor. With 2 easy to use function keys, this unique product is perfect for gardeners and weather buffs alike. This product offers: INSTANT TRANSMISSION is the state-of-theart new wireless transmission technology, exclusively designed and developed by LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY.
SETTING UP Hint: Use good quality Alkaline Batteries; avoid rechargeable batteries. 1. Have the receiver and the rain gauge 3 to 5 feet apart. 2. Place the batteries into the rain gauge FIRST and next into the receiver. Observing the correct polarization, insert 2 “AAA” Alkaline Batteries into the compartment at the back of the rain gauge and replace the cover. Follow the same guidelines for the receiver.
3. DO NOT PRESS ANY BUTTONS FOR 15 MINUTES. 4. All segments of the LCD will light up briefly. Then 0.00 inch will be displayed in both sections of the LCD If the “0.0” is not displayed after a few seconds, remove the batteries and wait for at least 10 seconds before reinserting them. 5. Place the rain gauge in an appropriate location. The rain gauge should be placed in a secure and flat location where it can properly collect properly rain quantity without obstruction. The rain gauge has a range of 330 feet.
Battery Change: It is recommended to replace the batteries in the unit approximately every 3 years to ensure optimum accuracy. FUNCTION KEYS The simple design of this product features 2 keys. RESET/+ Key: • Press for 5 seconds to reset the TOTAL rainfall data “0”. • Press and release to advance the value for the alarm.
Light Rain/Heavy Rain Indicator The wireless rain gauge features 2 rain level indicators: Light Rain and Heavy Rain. Light Rain: Indicated by 3 clouds and rain with no animation. The Light Rain icon will appear if any rain is registered over the past 10 minutes. Heavy Rain: Indicated by 3 clouds with animated rain. The Heavy Rain Icon will appear if more than 10 counts (0.2”) have been registered over the past 10 minutes. Low Battery Indicators (RX & TX) • RX: Indicates the receiver battery is low.
Positioning the Rain Gauge Position the connected rain gauge outdoor to collect rainfall data. Ensure that the rain gauge is placed in a secure and flat location where it can properly collect properly rain quantity without obstruction. Ensure also that the rain gauge is securely mounted at the appropriate location otherwise it may not transmit accurate rainfall data. The rain gauge must be level to transmit correct readings. It is recommended to mount the rain gauge 3 feet or higher off of the ground.
solvents or scouring agents as they may mark the casing and LCD. 9 Do not submerge the Wireless Rain Gauge in water. 9 Immediately remove all low powered batteries to avoid leakage and damage. Replace only with new batteries of the recommended type. 9 Please do not make any attempt to make any repairs to the units. Return them to their original point of purchase for repair by qualified personnel. Opening and tampering with the units will invalidate the warranty.
• • • • This product is designed for strict home use as an indication of rain quantities and is not 100% accurate. Readouts given by this product should be taken only as an indication and not as being totally accurate. The specifications of this product may change without prior notice. This product is not a toy. Keep out of the reach of children. No part of this manual may be reproduced without written consent of the manufacturer.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights specific to your State. Some States do no allow the exclusion of consequential or incidental damages therefore the above exclusion of limitation may not apply to you. For warranty work, technical support, or information contact: La Crosse Technology, Ltd 2809 Losey Blvd. S. La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: 608.782.1610 Fax: 608.796.1020 e-mail: support@lacrossetechnology.com (warranty work) sales@lacrossetechnology.