Manual

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CAUTION
y Unauthorised repairs, alterations or changes to the device are prohibited.
y Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures, vibrations or shocks.
Elements
Rain sensor (Fig.1)
Housing
Fig.1-A Funnel
Fig.1-B Locking tabs
Fig.1-C Base
Fig.1-D Battery compartment
Fig.1-E Rocker
Fig.1-F 4 Screw holes
for mounting
Getting started
Rain sensor
y Open the two tabs on each side of the rain sensor and lift off the funnel portion.
y Open the battery compartment and insert two new AA 1,5 V batteries. Make sure the
polarities are correct (see marking on the cover).
y Close the battery compartment.
y Remove the transport lock of the rocker.
y Close the housing cover and lock it.
y Take the base station into operation according to the instruction manual of the base station or
proceed according to “Add additional transmitters” in the Quick set-up guide.
Installation
Positioning of the rain sensor
y Place the rain sensor horizontally in an area where rain can fall directly into the container,
ideally 60 to 90 cm above the ground on a small platform.
y You can tighten the rain sensor in the desired position with four screws.
Care and maintenance
y Clean the device with a soft damp cloth. Do not use solvents or scouring agents.
y Check and clean the rain gauge periodically for optimum performance of the rainfall
measurement. The funnel should be routinely cleaned and freed from leaves and dirt.
y Remove the batteries if you do not use the device for a long period of time.
Battery replacement
y As soon as the corresponding battery symbol appears in the display of the weather station or
in the device information of the VIEW App, please change the batteries of the rain sensor.
Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
No display of the rainfall
quantity on the base
station or VIEW App
Ensure the batteries’ polarities are correct
Change the batteries
For further information see the instruction manual of
the base station
If your device fails to work despite these measures, please contact the retailer where you purchased
the product from for advice.
Specications
Rain sensor
Measuring range rainfall: 0 ... 9999 mm (0 ... 393,6 inch)
Power supply: 2 x 1,5V AA (not included).
We recommend Alkaline batteries.
Battery life: ca. 2 years (with Alkaline batteries)
Transmission frequency: 868 MHz
Maximum radio-frequency power: < 25mW
Transmission range: 100m (open field).
Dimensions: 180 x 120 x 134 mm
Weight: 218 g (device only)