Instructions / Assembly
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INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
1. Remove the battery door on back of the console.
2. Insert a CR2032 battery (included) into the compartment. Screw the battery door back onto the
compartment.
3. Place the battery door back onto the compartment and screw it in place.
NOTE: If nothing appears on the display after inserting the battery, then press the RESET button using a pin.
Remove the battery if you plan to store the display console for a long period of time.
SETTING UP THE DISPLAY CONSOLE
1. Connect the power adapter to the integrated power cord of the console.
2. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet to turn on the console.
3. Once the console is turned on, the segments on the LCD display will light up.
POWERING UP THE CONSOLE
The joint of the solar cell is labeled with dierent degrees (0, 15, 30 45, and 60). To place the solar cell in
the right position for your location, set the solar cell to the angle that is closest to your latitude. View chart
below to get an idea how you should angle your solar cell.
NOTE: The weather station cannot tell you what the latitude of your location is. You will have to
research your latitude before you can properly adjust the solar cell.
Latitude Proximity Solar Cell Angle Selection
45°
60°
30°
15°
0°
If your location is close to 60° 60°
If your location is close to 45° 45°
If your location is close to 30° 30°
If your location is close to 15° 15°
If your location is close to 0° 0°
MOUNTING THE SENSOR ON A POLE
1. Stick the rubber pads on the inside of the mounting clamp and mounting base of the sensor.
2. Insert two (2) screws into the mounting base and clamp. Then, loosely tighten the screws using
included nuts.
3. Place the mounting xture over a pole (not included).
4. Tighten all the screws so the sensor sits rmly and securely on the pole.
NOTE: Place the mounting base and clamp on a steel pole or post with a 1.2″ – 1.6″ (30 – 40 mm)
diameter and is a minimum of 6.6' (2 m) o the ground.
When setting up the outdoor sensor, make sure the rain collector side is facing north.
When placing the outdoor sensor, make sure it is within 492’ (150 m) of the display console.
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INSTALLATION AND SETUP
Your console can pair up with one wireless 7-in-1 outdoor sensor and up to 7 wireless indoor
sensors. (1pc wireless indoor sensor included)
INSTALL WIRELESS 7-IN-1 SENSOR
Your wireless 7-IN-1 sensor measures wind-speed, wind-direction, rainfall, UV, light intensity,
temperature and humidity for you. It’s assembled and calibrated for your easy installation.
INSTALL RAIN COLLECTOR
Rain Collector Installation
1 Align
Lock grooves
2 Lock
INSTALL BATTERIES
Unscrew the battery door at bottom of unit and insert the batteries
according to the +/- polarity indicated. Screw the battery door
compartment on tightly.
NOTE:
Screw
location
3 x AA
batteries
MOUNTING POLE AND DIRECTION ALIGNMENT
Install the wireless 7-IN-1 sensor in an open
location with no obstructions above and around the
sensor for accurate rain and wind measurement.
Install the sensor with the smaller end facing the
North to properly orient the wind direction vane.
Secure the mounting stand and bracket (included)
to a 35 ~ 40mm diameter steel post or pole, and
allow minimum 2m off the ground.
Point to
SOUTH
Point to
NORTH
2 meters
off the
ground
mounting pole
and stand not
included
Add rubber
pad before
mounting on
pole or post
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3.3 RECOMMENDATION FOR BEST WIRELESS COMMUNICATION
Effective wireless communication is susceptible to noise interference in the environment, and
distance and barriers between the sensor transmitter and the display console.
1. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) – these may be generated by machinery, appliances,
lighting, dimmers and computers, etc. So please keep your display console 1 or 2 meters
away from these items.
2. Radio-frequency interference (RFI) – if you have other devices operating on 868 / 915 / 917
MHz, you might experience communication intermittent. Please re-located your transmitter or
display console to avoid signal intermittent problem.
3. Distance. Path loss occurs naturally with distance. This device is rated to 150m (450 feet)
by line of sight (in interference free environment and without barriers). However, typically
you will get 30m (100 feet) maximum in real life installation, which includes passing through
barriers.
4. Barriers. Radio signal are blocked by metal barriers such as aluminum cladding. Please align
the sensor array and display console to get them in clear line of sight through window if you
have metal cladding.
The table below show a typical level of reduction in signal strength each time the signal passed
through these building materials
Materials Signal strength reduction
Glass (untreated) 10 ~ 20%
Wood 10 ~ 30%
Plasterboard / drywall 20 ~ 40%
Brick 30 ~ 50%
Foil insulation 60 ~ 70%
Concrete wall 80 ~ 90%
Aluminum siding 100%
Metal wall 100%
Remarks: RF signal reduction for reference
3.4 SETUP THE CONSOLE
Follow the procedure to setup the console connection with sensor(s) and WI-FI.
3.4.1 POWER UP THE DISPLAY CONSOLE
1. Install the back-up CR2032 battery
2. Connect the display console power jack to AC power with the adaptor included.
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3.3 RECOMMENDATION FOR BEST WIRELESS COMMUNICATION
Effective wireless communication is susceptible to noise interference in the environment, and
distance and barriers between the sensor transmitter and the display console.
1. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) – these may be generated by machinery, appliances,
lighting, dimmers and computers, etc. So please keep your display console 1 or 2 meters
away from these items.
2. Radio-frequency interference (RFI) – if you have other devices operating on 868 / 915 / 917
MHz, you might experience communication intermittent. Please re-located your transmitter or
display console to avoid signal intermittent problem.
3. Distance. Path loss occurs naturally with distance. This device is rated to 150m (450 feet)
by line of sight (in interference free environment and without barriers). However, typically
you will get 30m (100 feet) maximum in real life installation, which includes passing through
barriers.
4. Barriers. Radio signal are blocked by metal barriers such as aluminum cladding. Please align
the sensor array and display console to get them in clear line of sight through window if you
have metal cladding.
The table below show a typical level of reduction in signal strength each time the signal passed
through these building materials
Materials Signal strength reduction
Glass (untreated) 10 ~ 20%
Wood 10 ~ 30%
Plasterboard / drywall 20 ~ 40%
Brick 30 ~ 50%
Foil insulation 60 ~ 70%
Concrete wall 80 ~ 90%
Aluminum siding 100%
Metal wall 100%
Remarks: RF signal reduction for reference
3.4 SETUP THE CONSOLE
Follow the procedure to setup the console connection with sensor(s) and WI-FI.
3.4.1 POWER UP THE DISPLAY CONSOLE
1. Install the back-up CR2032 battery
2. Connect the display console power jack to AC power with the adaptor included.
The outdoor wireless weather sensor is calibrated to be pointed north for maximum accuracy. However,
for your convenience, if you are a user located in the Southern Hemisphere, you can use the sensor with
the wind vane pointing south.
1. Mount and install the wireless weather sensor with the wind meter end pointed South, instead of
North. (Please refer to Mounting Sensor on Pole for mounting instructions.)
2. Select “S’ in hemisphere section of the setup UI setup page. (Please refer to Setting Up Weather
Server Connection section for setup details)
3. Press the APPLY icon to conrm and exit.
NOTES: Changing the hemisphere setting will automatically switch the direction of the moon
phases on the display.
Pointing the wireless weather sensor toward the south will allow maximum sunlight on the solar
panel, especially during the winter season in the Southern Hemisphere.
POINTING THE WIRELESS 7-IN-1 OUTDOOR SENSOR TO SOUTH (OPTIONAL)