Operation Manual Professional Remote Weather Station Table of Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. Page Introduction ................................................52 Intended use ..............................................52 Weather Station .........................................52 System requirements for PC use...............53 Features of the base station ......................53 Features of the thermo-hygro sensor ........
Please visit our web site www.heavyweather.info for downloads of complete instruction manuals and the most current version of the 'Heavy Weather' software. 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Professional Remote Weather Station. Designed for everyday use, the weather station will prove to be an asset of great value for your personal use in the home or office.
spreadsheets (175 sets of data is stored in the base even if the PC is switched OFF). The software itself does not set any limits as to how many data sets that can be transferred to PC. This weather station is designed to work easily with your PC. There are no tedious requirements to turn your PC ON or OFF, simply connect and disconnect the PC cable at any time.
• • • • • • • • • Wind chill temperature display Dew point temperature display Weather forecast display by weather icons (sunny, cloudy, rainy) Weather tendency indicator Storm warning alarm LED back light Simultaneous display of all weather data with individual settings by the user COM port for easy connection to your PC All the weather data from the base station and up to 175 sets of weather history data with user adjustable measuring intervals can be recorded and uploaded to your PC Features of the The
• In case of harm or damage to a person or property caused by improper handling or failure to comply with this instruction manual, the manufacturer and supplier cannot be held liable. For reasons of safety and operation, alterations to this device are strictly prohibited. To operate the weather station, use only supplied adaptor and batteries of the recommended type. Do not leave used-up batteries in the device as these may corrode and release chemicals that may damage the unit.
anchors for screws Wind Sensor • Main unit with wind vane • 10 meter cable (already attached to the main unit) • Mast holder Rain Sensor • Main unit (base and funnel) • 10 meter cable (already attached to the main unit) Heavy weather PC software CD-Rom format (English, German and French languages only) • 2 x U-bolts for mast holder • 4 x Washers • 4 x Nuts • 1 x screw (to fix main unit to the mast holder • 2 meter PC cable for PC connection optional use (included) 56
5. Setting up Firstly, choose to use the adaptor (included in this set) or batteries for operation.
Setting up using batteries: Thermo-Hygro Sensor Sensor sockets Battery Cover Battery Compartment Sensor sockets Important: 1) 2) 3) 4) To avoid operating problems, please take note of battery polarity if inserting any batteries Pull away the rain cover of the thermo-hygro sensor to reveal the three sockets (for the wind sensor, rain sensor and the base station) Connect the attached cables of wind and rain sensors to the corresponding sockets of the thermo-hygro sensor by clicking them into place Open
Setting up using the AC adaptor: 1) Power up all the sensors as described in setting up using batteries above 2) Using the AC adaptor (included), plug it into the mains outlet and power up the base station by inserting the adaptor jack into the 6.0V DC socket located on the side of the base station Every time the thermo-hygro sensor is powered up (for example after a change of batteries), a random security code is transmitted and this code must be synchronized with the base station to receive weather data.
433MHz transmission and will result in higher power consumption. Therefore batteries will have a shorter life span for cable connection compared to using 433MHz. To operate using cable connection, simply use the enclosed 10 meter cable and connect the thermo-hygro sensor to the base station. Once the connection is detected, the base station will automatically continue reading the data from the sensor.
Without being synchronized, weather data will not be received. 7. LCD Overview The following illustration shows the full segments of the LCD for description purposes only and will not appear like this during normal operation and use.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 8. Low battery indicator DCF77 radio controlled time icon Date display Time zone display Date, seconds, alarm time and time zone Alarm icon Weather forecast icons Weather tendency indicator Pressure alarm display hPa/inHg air pressure unit Pressure units (relative or absolute) 433MHz reception icon Rainfall display Indoor, outdoor, humidity, dew point, wind chill, rainfall alarm icon 24h, 1h or total hour display Humidity display as RH% 17.
base station to the sensors otherwise no weather data will be received. Some weather readings such as wind speed and direction may not appear immediately on the LCD if the wind-fan or vane of the wind sensor is moved. This is due to the set reading time intervals for the wind readings. However the current wind speed or direction will be displayed once the time reading interval is reached. For rainfall, the interval readings may take up to 2 minutes before the data is displayed on the LCD. 9.
Mounting the Wind Sensor onto a mast Wind-vane Mast Wind-fan Firstly, check that the wind-fan and the wind-vane can rotate freely before fixing the unit. For correct and accurate readings it is important to mount the sensor so that the front (marked E) is pointing in East-West direction. The wind sensor should now be mounted using the screw provided onto a mast to allow the wind to travel around the sensor unhindered from all directions (ideal mast size should be from Ø16mm – Ø33mm).
When securing into place, check that rain excess will not collect and store at the base of the unit but can flow out between the base and the mounting surface (test by pouring clean water). After mounting the rain sensor, connect the cable to the thermo-hygro sensor at the corresponding socket so power supply can be received and data be transmitted to the base station The rain sensor is now operable. For testing purposes, very slowly pour a small amount of clean water into the rain sensor funnel.
10. Resetting & factory settings: As previously mentioned, in the event of a power reset to the sensor (for example a change of batteries), the base station has to synchronize to the sensor again otherwise no weather data will be received. To do this, simply press and hold the PLUS(+) key for 2 seconds and a short beep will sound to synchronize the base station to the sensor. When the units are synchronized, the data will be received again and the base station will return to normal operation mode.
alarm Outdoor temperature alarm Indoor humidity alarm Outdoor humidity alarm Wind chill alarm Dew point alarm Rainfall 24h alarm Rainfall 1h alarm Wind Speed Wind direction alarm None set 0.0ºC (low) 40.0ºC (high) 35%RH (low) 65%RH (high) 45%RH (low) 70%RH (high) 10.0ºC (low) 0.0ºC (low) 50.0mm 1.0mm 1km/h (low) 30.0ºC (high) 30.0ºC (high) 100km/h (high) Note: All alarm default values are deactivated at the start up and any alarm must be activated by the user otherwise it will not sound.
11. Function Description of the Weather Station After setting up, the following data will be displayed in different sections on the LCD. If this is not the case please observe the notes on “Interferences” below.
Sunny Cloudy Rainy Notes to hPa sensitivity setting for weather forecasting: The hPa (Hekto-Pascal) pressure sensitivity can be set to suit the user’s requirement for weather forecasting from 2 hPa to 4 hPa (see Basic Programming below). For areas that experience frequent changes in air pressure (which does not necessarily reflect a change in the weather) requires a higher hPa setting compared to an area where the air pressure is stagnant.
Weather Data (LCD Section 2) Indoor temperature and humidity are displayed simultaneously in this section. Use the DISPLAY key to toggle through the displays for other weather information: - Outdoor temperature/humidity - Outdoor wind chill - Outdoor dew point - Rainfall 24h - Rainfall 1h - Rainfall total. Notes to Dewpoint and Windchill: Air can at a certain temperature only carry a certain amount of water (water vapor), which also increases and decreases with temperature.
12. Operation keys The base station has 8 keys for easy operation.
ALARM key - - MIN/MAX key - PLUS(+) – key - - MINUS(-) – key - - Wind speed Wind direction Wind direction display in degrees In normal mode to enter the alarm programming mode In alarm programming mode to select the following setting modes: Time alarm setting Indoor temperature alarm (high & low) Outdoor temperature alarm (high & low) Indoor humidity alarm (high & low) Outdoor humidity alarm (high & low) Outdoor wind chill alarm (high & low) Outdoor dew point alarm (high & low) Rainfall alarm (24
- In basic programming mode acoustic storm alarm ON/OFF - To turn the alarms off 24 hours when the alarm is sounding - In MIN/MAX modes to resets recorded values and recorded dates and times * Press any key to activate the LED Backlight 13. Basic Programming Modes Manual Setting modes The manual setting mode allows the user to change several basic settings, which is done by accessing one mode after the other simply by pressing the SET key.
Continue to press the SET key to toggle through the setting mode until the LCD returns to the normal display mode or press the MIN/MAX key at any time to exit. Note! Keeping the PLUS(+) or MINUS(-) key depressed when setting certain units in the manual setting mode will increase/decrease digits in greater steps. Manual time setting The base station will continue to scan for the radio controlled time signal from 2am-6 am each day (winter time) or from 3am-6am (summer time) despite it being manually set.
• • • • • • Outdoor temperature (max or min with time and date) Outdoor humidity (max or min with time and date) Outdoor wind chill (max or min with time and date) Outdoor dew point (max or min with time and date) Rainfall 24 hours (max or min with time and date) Rainfall 1 hour (max or min with time and date) • Rainfall total (max only with time and date) When in any of the above modes, press the MIN/MAX key to toggle between the maximum or minimum values of those records and their respective time and dat
15. Alarm Programming Modes Alarm Modes As well as the normal time alarm, this feature will allow users to set a range of specific alarms to meet specific weather and temperature conditions set by the user. The weather station allows for the following 13 alarms modes to be set: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
4) Press ALARM key to confirm followed by the MIN/MAX key to return to the normal display mode.
6) Press ALARM key to confirm and press the MIN/MAX key to return the normal display mode or press the ALARM once more to toggle to another alarm setting mode.
6) Press ALARM key to confirm and press the MIN/MAX key to return the normal display mode or press the ALARM once more to toggle to the to enter another alarm setting mode.
Rainfall 24h alarm setting 1) Press the ALARM key to enter the normal time alarm 2) Continue to press the ALARM key until you reach the rain 24 hour alarm set mode 3) Press and hold the SET key to enter the rain setting values (digits will start flashing) and set the desired rain values by using the PLUS(+) or MINUS (-) keys 4) Press ALARM key to confirm and press the MIN/MAX key to return to the normal display mode or press the ALARM key once more to toggle to another alarm setting mode.
Wind speed high alarm and low alarm setting 1) Press the ALARM key to enter the normal time alarm 2) Continue to press the ALARM key until you reach the wind speed high alarm set mode 3) Press and hold the SET key to enter the wind speed setting values (digits will start flashing) and set the desired wind speed high by using the PLUS(+) or MINUS (-) keys 4) Press ALARM key to confirm and press the MIN/MAX key to return to the normal display mode or press the ALARM key once more to toggle to the wind speed l
4) Press the MIN/MAX key to confirm and return to the normal display. Storm warning alarm ON/OFF After storm warning alarm setting, the next mode to appear after pressing the SET key is the storm warning ON/OFF. Use the PLUS(+) or MINUS(-) key to change the status to AON or AOFF. Default setting is ON: Should the air pressure drop equal or below the pre-set hPa value within the last 6 hour period, then the downward tendency arrow will flash as an indication of possible storm.
through each alarm mode until it returns to the normal display mode or press the MIN/MAX key at any time to exit the alarm setting modes. When a set weather alarm condition has been activated, that particular alarm will sound and flash for approximately 2 minutes but will continue to flash until weather conditions have become more steady. Weather Alarms The weather alarms are settable for when certain weather conditions are met according to the users requirements.
example, if the high temperature alarm is set to +25°C and the current value moves to +25°C, the alarm will be activated (if it has been enabled). Now when the temperature drops to +24.9°C or below and thereafter again increases to beyond +25°C, the data will be blinking, but no alarm will be activated. It has to drop to below +24°C (with a pre-set hysteresis of 1°C) so that the alarm can be produced again.
17. Accessories: adding cable extensions For your convenience, additional telephone cables to increase the connection distance between each of the units may be purchased from any reputable hardware store. Simply add these to the current cables to extend your cable connection distance.
Once the sensor is powered up, press and hold the PLUS(+) key for approx. 2 seconds in the normal display mode, the base station will sound a short beep and synchronize to the sensor otherwise no weather data will be received. Battery change only in the base station: 1. Connect power adaptor to base station and power outlet. 2. Open the battery cover located at the back of the base station. 3.
High shielding materials between the units (thick walls, steel, concrete, isolating aluminum foil and etc.) Interference from other sources (e.g. wireless radio, headset, speaker, etc. operating on the same frequency) No Reception after adding extension cables Reception then no reception - loss of transmission signal from the sensor to the base station Poor contrast LCD or no reception or low batteries in sensors or receiver. Find a different location for sensors and/or receiver.
20. Transmission Range The transmission distance from the thermo-hygro sensor to the base station in open space under optimum conditions is 100 meters. Although the signal transmission may travel though solid surfaces or objects, the following points should be avoided if possible: High frequency interferences of any kind. Constructions of any kind or trees.
22. Specifications Outdoor data Transmission Distance in Open Field: 100 meters max. Temperature Range : -29.9°C to +69.9°C (show “OFL” if outside range) Resolution : 0.1°C Measuring Range Rel. Humidity : 1% to 99% Rain Volume Display : 0 to 999.9mm (1h and 24h rainfall) 0 to 2499.9mm (Total rainfall) Resolution : 0.1mm Wind Speed : 0 to 180 km/h or 0 to 50 m/s Resolution : 0.1m/s Wind Direction : Graphic Resolution 22.
altitude of 9,100 meters is around 300 hPa) 0.1 hPa 2 minutes (approx.) Resolution Alarm duration : : Power consumption Base Station Batteries : Dimensions (L x W x H): Base Station : Thermo-hygro sensor : Rain sensor : Wind sensor : 118 x 30.5 x 178 mm 71.5 x 73 x 136 mm 140 x 70 x 137 mm 291 x 60 x 197 mm 3 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V (Alkaline recommended) or AC power : INPUT 230V C 50HZ (use the provided AC/DC adapter only) Thermo-hygro sensor : 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.
• • • • • • • • This product must however not be thrown in general rubbish collection points. As stated on the gift box and labeled on the product, reading the “User manual” is highly recommended for the benefit of the user. The manufacturer and supplier cannot accept any responsibility for any incorrect readings and any consequences that occur should an inaccurate reading take place. This product is not to be used for medical purposes or for public information.