Installation Guide

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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.
3. Place the battery door back onto the compartment and twist it in place.
NOTE: 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 other end of the power adapter into a power outlet to turn on the console.
3. Flip the antenna on back of the console up.
4. Once the console is turned on, the segments on the HD display will light up.
NOTE: If nothing appears on the display after connecting the power adapter, then press the RESET
button using a pin.
POWERING UP THE CONSOLE
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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 conrm 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.
To mount the sensor, place a screw into the wall. Then, hang the sensor on the screw using the wall
mounting holder on back of the sensor.
POINTING THE WIRELESS 7-IN-1 OUTDOOR SENSOR TO SOUTH (OPTIONAL) MOUNT THE SENSOR TO A WALL
1. Remove the battery door of the sensor.
2. Use the channel slider to set the channel number for the sensor.
3. Insert two (2) AA batteries into the battery compartment. Then, place the battery door back on
the compartment. The transmission status LED will begin to ash every minute.
NOTES: The hygro-thermo sensor will enter synchronization mode and pair to the display
console within the next 30 – 60 minutes.
To reassign the sensor, use the channel slider to change the set channel number then press the
RESET button on the sensor.
SETTING UP THE WIRELESS INDOOR HYGRO-THERMO SENSOR
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
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INSTALL WIRELESS INDOOR SENSOR
1. Remove the battery door of the sensor.
2. Use the channel slide switch to set the channel number for the
sensor (e.g. Channel 1)
3. Insert 2 x AA size batteries into the battery compartment and close
the battery door according to the polarity information marked on the
battery compartment.
4. The sensor is in synchronization mode, and can be registered to the
console within the next few minutes. The transmission status LED
will begin to ash every 1 minute.
NOTE:
- If you need to re-assign the sensor channel, slide the channel slide switch to the new channel
position. For the new channel number to be effective, press [ RESET ] key on the sensor.
- Avoid placing the sensors in direct sunlight, rain or snow.
- To avoid the sensor/s and console pairing failure during new console setup, please power up
the sensor/s rst, and then press [ RESET ] key on the main unit (no need on sensors).
PLACING THE WIRELESS INDOOR SENSOR
Place a screw on the wall that you wish to hang the sensor on.
Hang the sensor onto the screw by the wall mounting holder. You
can also place the sensor on a table by itself.
SETUP THE CONSOLE
POWER UP THE CONSOLE
1. Plug the adapter provided to the power jack at the back of the console.
2. Once the console is turned on, all the segments of the LCD will be shown momentarily.
3. The console will automatically enters sensor synchronization mode and AP mode (refer to
SETUP WI-FI CONNECTION).
NOTE:
If no display appears on the LCD after you plug the adaptor, press [ RESET ] key by using a
pointed object.
SYNCHRONIZING WIRELESS 7-IN-1 SENSOR AND INDOOR SENSOR(S)
Immediately after power up, while still in Synchronization mode, the 7-in-1 sensor and Indoor
Sensor can be paired to the console automatically. Once your sensors are paired up, the
sensors' signal strength indicator and weather reading will appear on your console display.
BACKUP BATTERY
Backup batteries are used to keep time-sensitive information on the console’s memory during
power failure. These include:
- Time & Date, Alarm Time, Max/Min & Past 24 hours weather records, Alert setting values,
Sensor(s) channel history, and Units
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INSTALL WIRELESS INDOOR SENSOR
1. Remove the battery door of the sensor.
2. Use the channel slide switch to set the channel number for the
sensor (e.g. Channel 1)
3. Insert 2 x AA size batteries into the battery compartment and close
the battery door according to the polarity information marked on the
battery compartment.
4. The sensor is in synchronization mode, and can be registered to the
console within the next few minutes. The transmission status LED
will begin to ash every 1 minute.
NOTE:
- If you need to re-assign the sensor channel, slide the channel slide switch to the new channel
position. For the new channel number to be effective, press [ RESET ] key on the sensor.
- Avoid placing the sensors in direct sunlight, rain or snow.
- To avoid the sensor/s and console pairing failure during new console setup, please power up
the sensor/s rst, and then press [ RESET ] key on the main unit (no need on sensors).
PLACING THE WIRELESS INDOOR SENSOR
Place a screw on the wall that you wish to hang the sensor on.
Hang the sensor onto the screw by the wall mounting holder. You
can also place the sensor on a table by itself.
SETUP THE CONSOLE
POWER UP THE CONSOLE
1. Plug the adapter provided to the power jack at the back of the console.
2. Once the console is turned on, all the segments of the LCD will be shown momentarily.
3. The console will automatically enters sensor synchronization mode and AP mode (refer to
SETUP WI-FI CONNECTION).
NOTE:
If no display appears on the LCD after you plug the adaptor, press [ RESET ] key by using a
pointed object.
SYNCHRONIZING WIRELESS 7-IN-1 SENSOR AND INDOOR SENSOR(S)
Immediately after power up, while still in Synchronization mode, the 7-in-1 sensor and Indoor
Sensor can be paired to the console automatically. Once your sensors are paired up, the
sensors' signal strength indicator and weather reading will appear on your console display.
BACKUP BATTERY
Backup batteries are used to keep time-sensitive information on the console’s memory during
power failure. These include:
- Time & Date, Alarm Time, Max/Min & Past 24 hours weather records, Alert setting values,
Sensor(s) channel history, and Units