Operation Manual Professional Remote Weather Station Table of Contents Page 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. Introduction………… .................................................................. 52 Intended use .............................................................................. 52 Weather Station ......................................................................... 52 System requirements for PC use .............................................
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.
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.
- 56- 7- You should see COM Ports listed with numbers after them Ex: Communications Port (COM 1), USB to Serial Bridge (COM 4). If you do not see a COM setting, your computer does not recognize your USB driver. If the USB adapter is not on COM port 1, 2, 3 or 4 you will need to change it. Double click the COM Port Ex: (COM 7) this will bring up a Communications Port Properties Box. Click the Port Settings Tab, Click Advanced. Click the Drop Down next to the COM port number and select Com 1, 2, 3, or 4.
• • • 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 Thermo-Hygro Sensor The thermo-hygro sensor measures the outdoor temperature and relative humidity.
• 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. • Inserting batteries in an incorrect polarity will cause damage to this product. • This product is not a toy kept out of the reach of children. • Do not depose new or used batteries to fire as they may explosion or release dangerous chemicals.
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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) 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 the
4) Open the base station’s battery cover located at the back of the unit and insert 3 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V batteries into the battery compartment and close the battery cover 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.
6. Operation using cable connection or wireless 433MHz Cable Connection: Using this method of operation will provide interference free transfer of the weather data from the sensors to the base station. The data sending interval from the sensors to the base station will also be more frequent compared to using 433MHz transmission and will result in higher power consumption. Therefore batteries will have a shorter life span for cable connection compared to using 433MHz.
Note: If no outdoor weather data is displayed or the signal to the sensors is lost during setting up, mounting, changing of batteries to the sensor or plugging or unplugging cables, simply press and hold the PLUS(+) key for 2 seconds and a short beep will sound to synchronize the base station to sensors. 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 19 21 13 14 20 15 22 16 24 17 23 18 25 27 26 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
8. Function test: Once the weather station is powered up, perform a function test by checking that the weather data is received.
• • Signals from the sensors can be received by the base station at points of mounting Radio controlled time signal can be received at the point of mounting Base Station With two foldable legs at the back of the unit, the base station can be placed onto any flat surface or wall mounted at the desired location by the hanging holes also at the back of the unit.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Unlock the mounting bracket from the remote wind speed sensor leaving the wire going through the bracket. Place the mounting bracket over the desired location. Through the two screw holes of the bracket, mark the mounting surface with a pencil. Screw the mounting bracket onto the mounting surface. Ensure that the screws are tight against the bracket. Slide the remote wind speed sensor onto the bracket making sure to lock it in place. MOUNTING WITH NYLON STRAPS Vertical mast Wind fan 1.
Mounting the Rain Sensor Funnel portion Base portion For best results, the rain sensor should be securely mounted onto a horizontal surface about 1 meter above the ground and in an open area away from trees or other coverings where rainfall may be reduced causing inaccurate readings. 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).
An ideal mounting place for the thermo-hygro sensor would be the outer wall beneath the extension of a roof, as this will protect the sensor from direct sunlight and other extreme weather conditions. To wall mount, use the 2 screws to affix the wall bracket to the desired wall, plug in the thermo-hygro sensor to the bracket and secure both parts by the use of the supplied screw and ensure that the cables from the wind and rain sensors are correctly plugged in otherwise data transmission errors could occur.
Factory default settings: The following table shows the factory default values of the weather station: Matter: Time Date Time zone Alarm time Relative air pressure Weather-picture threshold LCD contrast level Rainfall per impulse Storm alarm Relative air pressure alarm Indoor temperature 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 Default Setting: 0:00 01.01.
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.
to represent readings your their area (see Basic Programming Modes below). 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.
SW) as well as numerical wind speed display inside the compass circle. 12. Operation keys The base station has 8 keys for easy operation.
DISPLAY - key WIND - key ALARM - key MIN/MAX - key PLUS(+) – key - Toggle between the following current/ maximum/ minimum display modes: - Indoor temperature and humidity - Outdoor temperature and humidity - Outdoor wind chill - Outdoor dew point - Rainfall (24h, 1h, total) To toggle between the following settings: - 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: - Ti
MINUS(-) – key • 13.
11. Weather forecast sensitivity setting 2 hPa – 4 hPa (default 4 hPa) 12. Storm warning sensitivity setting 3 hPa - 9 hPa (default 5 hPa) 13. Acoustic storm alarm On/OFF (default ON) To change any of the above values, once your are in the setting mode, use the PLUS(+) or MINUS(-) keys to select the values followed by the SET key to enter the next setting.
Entering each MIN/MAX mode In the normal display mode for e.g. the indoor temperature and humidity, press MIN/MAX key to toggle the display between the maximum, minimum and current records. While the maximum or minimum values are shown press the DISPLAY key once to show the time and date that value was received. Now press the MIN/MAX key to toggle from the minimum and maximum readings and the time and dates the records were received are also shown.
minimum or maximum record will be reset to current reading together with the current time and date with the exception of the following: The first case is Rainfall Total, which has neither maximum nor minimum records since it will show only the total rainfall. Pressing the MINUS(-) key, will reset the rainfall total value to zero and the time recording to current time. The second case is Rainfall 24h or 1h, which records maximum rain count only for these respective times.
Note: The alarm icon will automatically appear upon pressing the SET key to tell the user the alarm is activated. Further pressing the SET key will deactivate/reactivate the alarm.
2) Continue to press the ALARM key until you reach the outdoor temperature high alarm set mode 3) Press and hold the SET key to enter the outdoor temperature high setting values (temperature digits will start flashing) and set the desired outdoor temperature 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 once more to toggle to the outdoor temperature low alarm set mode.
3) Press and hold the SET key to enter the outdoor humidity high setting values (digits will start flashing) and set the desired outdoor humidity 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 outdoor humidity low alarm set mode.
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 dew point low alarm set mode. 5) Press and hold the SET key to enter the dew point low setting values (digits will start flashing) and set the desired dew point low by using the PLUS(+) or MINUS(-) keys 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.
3) Press and hold the SET key to enter the pressure setting values (digits will start flashing) and set the desired pressure 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 pressure low alarm set mode.
4) Using the PLUS(+) or MINUS (-) keys select the desired wind direction and use the SET key to confirm or cancel each direction input 5) 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.
not sound regardless if that particular alarm has been set to the ON. To deactivate the BUZZER OFF, press the MINUS(-) key once more. General Alarm Icon The general alarm icon on the bottom right corner of the LCD will appear when any weather alarm is activated to show the user that a set weather condition has been reached. The activated alarm can be determined by checking the set alarm values against the MIN/MAX values reached. To deactivate the general weather alarm icon, press the ALARM key.
Alarm setting Storm threshold Air Pressure Outdoor Temperature Minimum 3 hPa 920.0 hPa -30.0°C Maximum 9 hPa 1080.0 hPa +69.9°C Indoor Temperature -9.9°C. No alarm will sound if the minimum indoor temperature alarm is set below -9.9ºC. +59.9°C Humidity (all) Rainfall 24h Rainfall 1h Wind 1% RH 0.0 mm 0.0 mm 0.0 m/s 99% RH 1000 mm. 1000 mm 50.
16. Auto memory for stored values The base station has a memory back up system, which is used to memorize user-defined settings for when the batteries are changed or if a power failure occurs. User defined units are automatically updated each time these are changed.
reception difficulties. Interference levels will greatly depend on the surrounding area for example setting up on or near metal piping may considerably reduce reception. For best results, do not to add more than 10 meters of extension cable from item to item onto the existing cable lengths as this may reduce reception levels. Again, reception and interference levels will greatly depend on the surrounding environment at your point of mounting.
Note: When batteries require replacement for the base station, the low battery indicator will light up on the LCD. Please participate in the preservation of the environment by properly disposing of all used-up batteries and accumulators at designated disposal points. Never dispose of batteries in a fire as this may cause explosion, risk of fire or leakage of dangerous chemicals and fumes 19. Interferences and problems with operation Problem & cause Distance between transmitters and receiver too long.
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. Press and hold the PLUS(+) key for 2 seconds to synchronize the base station to the sensors for weather data reception. If still no signal, then change the sensor batteries and synchronize the units again.
- 21. - - - 22. Devices working close by (example a neighbor’s house) may also influence reception. Poorly shielded PCs can cause interferences that will reduce or in some cases stop reception Cleaning and Maintenance Clean the housing and screen of the base station only with a soft damp cloth. Do not use abrasives or solvents. Ensure that the rain sensor does not collect leaves or other dirt by checking the funnel for blockages every now and then.
Wind Speed : Resolution Wind Direction : : 433MHz data transmission: Measuring interval thermo-hygro sensor : 32 sec (if wind factor>10m/s) or 128sec (if wind factor<10m/s) 10 minutes (if the base station fails to receive any data after 5 attempts in a row; all outdoor data readings will display “---“, except for the rain value) With wire data transmission: Measuring interval thermo-hygro sensor : 8 seconds Indoor data Pressure/ temperature Indoor Temperature Range : : Resolution : 4 times per
Power consumption Base Station Batteries : or AC power : Thermo-hygro sensor Battery life using 433MHz: : : Battery life using cable connection : Dimensions (L x W x H): Base Station Thermo-hygro sensor Rain sensor Wind sensor : : : : 23. • • • • • 3 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V (Alkaline recommended) INPUT 230V C 50HZ (use the provided AC/DC adapter only) 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.
• • • • • • • 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. This product is only designed to be used in the home as indication of the future weather and is not 100% accurate.
