Froggit WH3000SE, Manual

Page 1: ...1 WH3000SE Manual WH3000SE WI FI Internet wireless weather station...

Page 2: ...and Site Survey 7 4 1 Pre Installation Checkout 7 4 2 Site Survey 8 5 Setting Started 9 5 1 Contents 9 5 2 Sensor Set Up 10 5 2 1 Install U bolts and mounting pole 11 5 2 2 Install wind vane 12 5 2 3...

Page 3: ...y 23 6 2 Initial Display Console Set Up 24 6 3 Key function 25 6 4 Setting mode 26 6 4 1 BEEP 27 6 4 2 MAX MIN Daily 27 6 4 3 DST daylight saving time 27 6 4 4 Time zone 28 6 4 5 Time Date 28 6 4 6 Pr...

Page 4: ...ister New Transmitter 39 6 8 3 Backlight Operation 39 6 8 4 Tendency indicators 40 6 8 5 Wireless Signal Strength Indicator 40 6 8 6 Weather forecast 41 6 8 7 Snooze 43 7 Specification 43 8 Live Inter...

Page 5: ...Wireless WiFi Weather Station The following user guide provides step by step instructions for installation operation and troubleshooting 2 Warnings and Cautions Warning Any metal object may attract a...

Page 6: ...rmation contained may be intuitive In addition the manual does not flow properly because the sections are organized by components The following Quick Start Guide provides only the necessary steps to i...

Page 7: ...console 6 4 10 Optional 7 Configure WiFi 8 1 8 Register and upload to Weather Server 9 4 Pre Installation Checkout and Site Survey 4 1 Pre Installation Checkout Before installing your weather station...

Page 8: ...est obstruction For example if the building is 20 tall and the mounting pole is 6 tall install 4 x 20 6 56 away 4 Wireless Range The radio communication between receiver and transmitter in an open fie...

Page 9: ...nts QTY Item 1 Display Console 1 Y shape outdoor sensor Thermo hygrometer Rain Gauge Wind Speed Sensor Transmitter 1 Wind Vane 1 5V DC Adapter 1 U bolt with mounting clamps 1 User manual 1 Zip bag for...

Page 10: ...2 Wind Speed Sensor 3 UV sensor Light sensor 4 Thermo hygro sensor 5 Rain collector 6 Bubble level 7 Solar panel 8 U Bolt 9 Battery compartment 10 Reset button 11 LED Indicator light on for 4s if the...

Page 11: ...lts will fit The plate itself is inserted in a groove on the bottom of the unit opposite side of solar panel Note that one side of the plate has a straight edge which goes into the groove the other si...

Page 12: ...e onto the shaft on the top of the sensor unitl it goes further as shown in figure 3 Tighten the set screw with a Philips screwdriver size PH0 until the wind van cannot be removed from the axle as sho...

Page 13: ...be adjusted so that the directions on the sensor are matching with your real location Permanent wind direction error will be introduced when the wind direction sensor is not positioned correctly duri...

Page 14: ...Batteries Insert 2XAA batteries in the battery compartment The LED indicator on the back of the transmitter will turn on for four seconds and normally flash once every 16 seconds the sensor transmissi...

Page 15: ...th the outdoor mounting detailed in this section you may want to skip to setup instructions in section Fehler Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden and onwards first while you keep the assembled...

Page 16: ...ass many cell phones have a compass application Once rotated in the correct orientation lightly tighten the bolts a little more use a wrench to prevent further rotation Figure 10 Finally place the sen...

Page 17: ...er LED In the event the sensor array is not transmitting reset the sensor array With an open ended paperclip press and hold the RESET BUTTON for three seconds to completely discharge the voltage Take...

Page 18: ...ng off these other devices for troubleshooting purposes You may need to relocate the transmitters or receivers to avoid intermittent communication 1 Line of Sight Rating This device is rated at 300 fe...

Page 19: ...the 5V AC adaptor into the back of the display console Note Place the outdoor sensor array about 5 to 10 feet from the display console and wait several minutes for the remote sensors to synchronize w...

Page 20: ...wer adapter it will the back light be continuously on 3 Keep both sensor and the display console together for 15 minutes to lock in the sensor signals 4 Spin the wind cups to simulate wind speed Take...

Page 21: ...ery to power up display console you must press LIGHT SNOOZE key to light up the LCD before press any other key 5 4 1 Vertical Desk Stand The console is best viewed above from a 20 to 30 degree angle I...

Page 22: ...22 Figure 14...

Page 23: ...n 6 1 Screen Display 1 Time 10 Rain fall 2 Moon phase 11 Outdoor temperature 3 Barometric Pressure 12 Outdoor humidity 4 Weather forecast 13 RF icon 5 UV index 14 Indoor humidity 6 Light 15 Indoor tem...

Page 24: ...e Set Up Connect the power adapter to power up the display console The unit will show software version number 2 seconds after power reset The unit will turn on all segments of the LCD for 3 seconds af...

Page 25: ...w Rain Rate event Rain Day Rain Week Rain Month and Rain total Press the RAIN key 2s to reset current display rain WIND Press this key to view wind gust and wind direction PRESSURE Press this key to v...

Page 26: ...rs all user settings to default 2 When power on press TEMP key to skip receive RF signal 3 In Setting mode pressing WIND or PRESSURE key select the unit or scrolls the value keeping press and holding...

Page 27: ...not want the beep sound to be heard select BEEP OFF 6 4 2 MAX MIN Daily Press the SET key twice to select the MAX MIN Daily section ON OFF section digits will start flashing press the WIND or PRESSURE...

Page 28: ...l start flashing press the WIND or PRESSURE key to select the value level 12 to 12 default 5 6 4 5 Time Date Press the SETkey fifth time to select the 12 24 hour format section default 24hr Press the...

Page 29: ...lative Pressure To switch between absolute and relative pressure press and hold the PRESSURE button for two seconds Absolute pressure is the measured atmospheric pressure and is a function of altitude...

Page 30: ...e 4 Relative Pressure Calibration Discussion To compare pressure conditions from one location to another meteorologists correct pressure to sea level conditions Because the air pressure decreases as y...

Page 31: ...cate an official reporting station near you the internet is the best source for real time barometer conditions such as Weather com or Wunderground com and set your weather station to match the officia...

Page 32: ...ed Press the SETkey 16th to select wind speed unit km h mph knots m s bft default km h In normal mode press and release the WIND key to view the wind gust and wind direction 6 4 10 Rain Press the SETk...

Page 33: ...rain event is over and value reset to 0 if last 24 hour rainfall less 1mm and the last 1 hour no rainfall Day defined by calendar day i e 0 00 24 00 with current date Week defined by calendar week i e...

Page 34: ...key again to display low alarm Note Press RAIN key to select display rate or day rain alarm data Press WIND key to select display wind or gust alarm data Press ALARM key third time or press LIGHT SNOO...

Page 35: ...d icon for low value will be flashing indicating alert is triggered Note press ALARM key third time back to normal mode or press LIGHT SNOOZE key back to normal mode 6 5 3 Alarm Setting Order 1 Time a...

Page 36: ...and release MAX MIN key to display MAX data Press TEMP key to view wind chill heat index and dew point max Press RAIN key to view rain rate rain day rain week and rain month max Press WIND to view wi...

Page 37: ...w pressure absolute and relative min Note press and hold 2s MAX MIN button to reset all max or min press MAX MIN key third time back to normal mode or press LIGHT SNOOZE key back to normal mode 6 7 Ca...

Page 38: ...tdoor temperature offset calibrated range 5 C default 0 degrees 4 Outdoor humidity offset calibrated range 10 5 Absolute pressure offset calibrated range 50hpa 6 Wind direction offset calibrated adjus...

Page 39: ...ster the wireless sensor 6 8 3 Backlight Operation 1 With AC adaptor The backlight can only be continuously on when the AC adapter is permanently on When the AC adapter is disconnected the backlight c...

Page 40: ...6 8 5 Wireless Signal Strength Indicator The wireless signal strength displays reception quality If no signal is lost the signal strength indicator will display 5 bars If the signal is lost once four...

Page 41: ...olor forecast icons use changing atmospheric pressure to predict weather conditions for the next 6 hours Please allow at least one month for the weather station to learn the barometric pressure over t...

Page 42: ...mitations In general if the rate of change of pressure increases the weather is generally improving sunny to partly cloudy If the rate of change of pressure decreases the weather is generally degradin...

Page 43: ...ather and The Weather Channel have many tools at their disposal to predict weather conditions including weather radar weather models and detailed mapping of ground conditions 6 8 7 Snooze When time al...

Page 44: ...f rain volume 1000mm Wind speed 0 50m s 0 100mph show if outside range Accuracy 1m s wind speed 5m s 10 wind speed 5m s Light 0 200k Lux Accuracy 15 Measuring interval outdoor sensor 16 s Indoor data...

Page 45: ...included The primary power source is the solar panel The batteries provide backup power when there is limited solar energy Transmission Power 1 83dBm 8 Live Internet Publishing Your console is capabl...

Page 46: ...s you must connect your console to the internet via Wi Fi The console can only operate using Wi Fi when the external power adapter is connected and plugged in Note If you are testing the setup with th...

Page 47: ...iguration is done using your mobile device either iOS or Android Start by downloading the WS View application from the Apple App Store or Google Play store as appropriate for your device 8 1 2 Connect...

Page 48: ...t in your WL will jump to screen sho The device EasyWea followed by characters 1 Select the device you have from the device list then press Next 2 Operate as per the information tick the box to confir...

Page 49: ...49 4 Press Scan and select you SSID from the list then enter your WiFi 5 Start to connect your phone to the weather...

Page 50: ...50 Upload Setting Your console is capable of sending your sensor data to select internet based weather services Wunderground com...

Page 51: ...and wow metoffice gov uk User need to register at the select website to get the station ID and password Note User can register Wunderground com directly through WS View APP other two registering thro...

Page 52: ...Key press Register at 2 Register at Wunderground com Enter your valid e mail address and password to obtain the Station ID Station Key from Wunderground com Enter the Station Name you want Press Curr...

Page 53: ...53 4 Select OK to fill in theStation ID and Station password key automatically PressSaveYour station ID will be added on the WU StationID Upload to Wunderground com Setting finish...

Page 54: ...54 b Upload your weat her data...

Page 55: ...eathercloud net Input Weathercloud ID Weathercloud Key pressSave then press Next ump to the screen about Upload your weather data to Weather Observation Website WOW 2 Register at Weathercloud net Visi...

Page 56: ...an email with instructions on how to login Now wait for the email to arrive and click the link in that email to confirm your email address 1 Upload your weather data to WOW Input Weathercloud ID Weath...

Page 57: ...er station Associated with the web site is two items you will need to allow uploading of data Site ID This is an arbitrary number that is used to distinguish your site from another This number appears...

Page 58: ...map You will also need to establish a unique 6 digits PIN code that you should keep secret It is the Authentication Key Setup this number by clicking on Edit Site Fehler Verweisquelle konnte nicht Yo...

Page 59: ...on Key with the WOW Authentication Key you created Press Save to finalize the configuration 8 1 2 2 iOs user Activate the application you have downloaded on your mobile device The main screen will ind...

Page 60: ...60 Configure Device Note If you own a dual band router 2 4 GHz and 5 0 GHz make sure you connect to the 2 4 GHz band otherwise it will fail to connect the weather station to WiFi...

Page 61: ...ct the device you have from the device list then press Next 3 Operate as per the information tick the box to confirm completed operation press Next 1 Tap on the settings icon and select Configure a Ne...

Page 62: ...sword and press Next select your WiFi network you want and return to WS Wiew App 5 Press button Select WiFi to go to Wi Fi Setting 6 Select device WiFi The device named EasyWeather WIFxxxxI and return...

Page 63: ...station ID and password Note User can register Wunderground com directly through WS View APP other two registering through the web browser a Upload your weather data to Wunderground com 8 It may have...

Page 64: ...r valid e mail address and password to obtain the Station ID Station Key from Wunderground com Enter the Station Name you want Press Current GPS Location to get the device current location of Latitude...

Page 65: ...t ump to the screen about Upload your weather data to WeatherObservation Website WOW If you don t have Weathercloud ID and Key press Register at Weathercloud net to open your web browser to activating...

Page 66: ...ud Key press Save Then press Finish ump to the Device List home screen If you don t have WOW ID and Key press Register at WeatherObservationWebsite to open your web browser to activating the Register...

Page 67: ...ole through the Device List menu option Tapping on your console s entry in the device list will bring you to the page where you can change WU registration information If you want to stop your console...

Page 68: ...68 Mobile application Device List Android Mobile application Device List iOS...

Page 69: ...mobile application tap Menuchoose WU Dashboardand you will be presented with a page listing current conditions for that station If you have added multiple WU IDs tap on the WU Station ID to switch to...

Page 70: ...tapping on the settings icon select Delete your console from the list and confirm you wish to delete the station The Station ID will delete from WU Station ID list and will not have the data informati...

Page 71: ...71 Mobile application Remove or Add WU ID Android...

Page 72: ...ation Set Units You may want to change the units in which sensor values are reported To do so click on the Configure Units menu after tapping on the settings icon Next tap on the sensor type you wish...

Page 73: ...73 Mobile application Change units Android...

Page 74: ...4 Mobile application Change units iOs 9 Registering WeatherUnderground com through the PC or Mac 1 Visit Wunderground com and select the Join link at the top of the page Select the Free sign up option...

Page 75: ...More Register Your PWS 3 Click Send Validation Email Respond to the validation email from Wunderground it may take a few minutes 4 Select More Register Your PWS again and enter all of the information...

Page 76: ...on make a note of the following Station ID Station Key Password Enter the Station ID ID Station Key Password and Station Number StationNum into the WS View Below figure is an example and your station...

Page 77: ...n that city In the example above KAZPHOEN424 is in the USA K State of Arizona AZ City of Phoenix PHOEN and 424 Viewing your Data on Wunderground com There are several ways to view your data on Wunderg...

Page 78: ...78 WunderStation iPad App Visit http www WunderStation com to download the WunderStation iPad app...

Page 79: ...79 Mobile Apps Visit http www wunderground com download index asp for a complete list of Mobile apps for iOS and Android Alternately you can find your data on your mobile device s web browser...

Page 80: ...and clean with a damp cloth Remove any dirt debris and insects If bug infestation is an issue spray the array lightly with insecticide Rotate the funnel clockwise and lift to expose the rain gauge mec...

Page 81: ...nges In harsh environments inspect the batteries every 3 months when cleaning the solar panel 4 When replacing the batteries apply a corrosion preventive compound on the battery terminals available at...

Page 82: ...r 3 seconds to completely discharge the voltage Take out the batteries and wait one minute while covering the solar panel to drain the voltage Put batteries back in and resync the console with the sen...

Page 83: ...elated to interference or other location factors or the batteries may have been changed in the sensor array and the console has not been reset The solution may be as simple aspowering down and up the...

Page 84: ...o an official local weather station Reference Section 6 4 6 for details Rain gauge reports rain when it is not raining An unstable mounting solution sway in the mounting pole may result in the tipping...

Page 85: ...data via Port 80 No WiFi connection 1 Check for WiFi symbol on the display If wireless connectivity is successful the WiFi icon will be displayed in the time field 2 Make sure your modem WiFi settings...

Page 86: ...se of all batteries as required by law disposal in domestic waste is expressly prohibited Batteries and rechargeable batteries can be dispensed free of charge at municipal collection points or in the...

Page 87: ...on in this manual is regularly reviewed and corrections made in the next issue We accept no liability for technical errors or printing errors and their consequences All trademarks and copyrights are a...

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