Mounting the sensors and placement of the wireless display:
IMPORTANT: Ensure that all of the sensor data can be received at the intended mounting locations before you drill mounting holes. The
outdoor sensors have a wireless range of
50 meters
. Keep in mind that the
50 meters
range equates to an open air scenario with no
obstructions. Each obstruction (roof, walls, floors, ceilings, etc.) will reduce the range.
The thermo-hygro sensor measures outdoor temperature & humidity and collects the data from the wind and the rain sensors and sends all
outdoor weather data to the wireless display, so the thermo-hygro sensor must be within the
100 meters
wireless range of the wireless
display. This allows the wind and rain sensors to be placed relative to the thermo-hygro sensor rather than the wireless display. See
Wireless Data Diagram above.
•
The wind and rain sensors must be mounted within the
50 meters
wireless range of the thermo-hygro sensor and on the same side of
the house.
•
The wireless display must be within the
25 meters
wireless range of the USB transceiver to send weather data to the PC.
If the sensor wireless icons drop from the display as you move them into their intended locations, the sensors may be too far from the
wireless display. Try moving the wireless display or the sensors closer and wait a few minutes to see if the wireless icons display again. If
the wireless icons are still not displayed after re-positioning the sensors or the wireless display, press and hold the UP ARROW (
▲
) key
for 2 seconds to re-synchronize the wireless display with the sensors.
Wind sensor
The wind sensor must be installed with the front of the sensor (the solar panel) facing true South, or the reported wind direction will not
be accurate. Mount within the
50 meters
wireless range of the thermo-hygro sensor and on the same side of the house. The roof may or
may not be an ideal mounting location. Secure the main unit to the shaft of the mast holder. Use the right-angle adaptor if the wind sensor
will be mounted on a horizontal mast or surface.
Fasten the wind sensor to a suitable mast using the two U-bolts, washers and nuts included. Note: Mount the wind sensor onto a mast so
the wind can reach the sensor unobstructed from all directions for an accurate reading. The ideal mast is between
15,75mm and 33mm
in
diameter. The wind sensor DOES NOT have replaceable batteries, it consumes solar power and charges the internal battery pack
automatically.
Rain sensor
The rain sensor should be mounted on a level surface in an open
and bright
area within the
50 meters
wireless range of the thermo-hygro
sensor and on the same side of the house. Mount the rain sensor at least
0.5 meter
off the ground level for optimum wireless transmission.
The rain sensor should be accessible to allow for period cleaning of debris or insects.
Thermo-Hygro Sensor
The thermo-hygro sensor is "weather resistant", but not "water proof". To ensure an extended life of your sensor, mount it in a semi-covered
place out of the elements. An ideal location for the thermo-hygro sensor is under the eaves on the North side of the house to avoid the
effects of sunlight. Mount the sensor
0.30 meter
down from the eaves to ensure optimum performance. This way the weather data collected
by the sensor will not be affected by the temperature of the air coming out of the attic.
To wall mount the thermo-hygro sensor, fix the wall holder onto the desired wall using the included screws, plug the sensor firmly into the
wall holder and replace the rain cover if it is not already in place. Note: After mounting the units, if the weather data is not received, press
and hold the UP ARROW (
▲
) key for 2 seconds to synchronize the wireless display to the sensors.
Heavy Weather PC Software
Use your PC to store and graph the latest weather data collected by the weather station. Download the Heavy Weather PC software from
www.lacrossetechnology.fr
. See the download page for installation instructions and computer requirements.
50 meters
(max.)
50 meters
(max.)
25 meters
(max.)
100 meters
(max.)
Wind Sensor
Solar Panels
Faces True South
Solar
Rain Sensor
* Wind and Rain Sensors should be located on
the same side of the house as the Thermo-
hygro Sensor to ensure the signal strength
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC
Summary of the Declaration of Conformity : We hereby declare that this wireless transmission
device does comply with the essential requirements of R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
