P3 International E9311, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ... Wireless Weather Station E9311 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 2: ...utdoor sensors temperature air humidity 6 4 3 Frost warning 6 4 4 Temperature alarm 6 5 Safety instructions 7 6 Battery and environment instructions 8 7 Preparation for operation commissioning 8 7 1 Commissioning the base station 9 8 Controls and indicators 10 9 Operations 12 9 1 Key functions 12 9 2 Selecting the sensors to display 12 9 2 1 Display panel A pool sensor 12 9 2 2 Display panel B ind...

Page 3: ...A 21 11 Miscellaneous functions and settings 23 11 1 Adding new sensors 23 11 2 Reseting to factory defaults 23 11 3 Receivinging status indicator 23 11 4 Frost warning 24 12 Changing batteries 24 12 1 Base station 24 12 2 Combination sensor outdoor sensors pool sensor 24 13 Troubleshooting 25 14 Range 27 15 Maintenance and cleaning 28 15 1 General 28 15 2 Cleaning base station 28 16 Handling 29 1...

Page 4: ...the base station with up to 9 sensors e g 1 x E9251 8 other sensors Additionally a temperature and air humidity sensor for measuring the indoor F 1 Introduction Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this product The product has been EMC tested and meets the current national requirements See also FCC Information Please observe these operating instructions in order to maintain this condition and en...

Page 5: ...or public safety purposes The components of this product are not toys Do not allow children to operate them The product is battery operated Any other use than that described above may lead to damage to the product or to other danger Please read these operating instructions carefully for important information on deploying using and operating the product 3 Terminology An exclamation mark in a triang...

Page 6: ...for temperature air humidity E9310 E9305 Optionally displays temperature or dewpoint Storage of minimum maximum temperature since last reset except E9310 which additionally stores the min max values for last day last week and last month Storage of minimum maximum air humidity since last reset Comfort zone indicator individual adjustable temperature comfort range for the E9310 4 3 Frost warning Aud...

Page 7: ...not use the unit if there is damage to the housing Do not subject the device to temperatures below 32 F 0 C or above 158 F 70 C For safety and licensing reasons FCC it is not permitted to convert or modify the product Do not leave the packaging material laying around Plastic foil and bags polystyrene parts etc are dangerous in the hands of children This product is not a toy It contains glass and s...

Page 8: ...orage please remove the inserted batteries rechargeable batteries in order to prevent damage caused by leaking batteries rechargeable batteries 7 Preparation for operation commissioning Please observe the following Commission your outdoor sensors first insert batteries then commission the base station If you do not follow this order the base station may not detect all your outdoor sensors We alway...

Page 9: ...ated sensor indoor temperature If one sensor is received Temperature reading for this sensor If more than one sensor is received Temperature reading for the sensor with address 8 this is the pool sensor E9310 in default setting or for the sensor with the lowest sensor address If you have changed the address of the pool sensor E9310 you will need to change display panel A to this address 1 8 see ch...

Page 10: ... MIN MAX Status indicator Low battery warning Display panel A Display panel B Temperature alarm Frost warning Reception status of the wireless sensor Unit of temperature Water symbol Trend indicator Comfort indicator Sensor address Dew point indicator Frost warning ...

Page 11: ...indicator In display panel A Comfort range only depends on temperature see chapter 10 In display panel B Comfort range depends on temperature and air humidity see chapter 17 Status indicator Label for current display functions Sensor address Shows number address of the displayed outdoor sensor Battery warning Low battery warning for the base station Dew point indicator Indicate the dew point as an...

Page 12: ...r less than 1 second ff short Long keypress Press for more than 3 seconds ff long If you don t press any key for 10 seconds during configuration see chapter 10 the unit will revert to normal mode but continue to display the last settings 9 2 Selecting the sensors to display For sensor address assignments and configuration please read the manual for the sensor The E9301 and E9251 combination sensor...

Page 13: ...sensor the sensor address 9 ap pears By choosing the indoor sensor no sensor address appears 9 2 2 Display panel B Indoor or outdoor sensor By default panel B shows the indoor temperature and the indoor air humidity If required you can allocate any sensor to this panel To select a sensor repeatedly press the SENSOR key short presses until the required sensor address and the data for this sensor ap...

Page 14: ... If you have selected Dewpoint for display panel B MIN MAX dewpoint values are displayed Repeatedly press the key MIN MAX Short press until the required display value appears Display sequence for display panels A and B Sequence for display panel A Pool sensor Sequence for display panel B 1 MIN value since reset MIN value since reset 2 MAX value since reset MAX value since reset 3 MIN value last da...

Page 15: ...ly see a Dewpoint message 9 5 Frost warning The frost warning is always active This function warns you if the tem perature for the sensor displayed in the current display panel drops be low 39 2 F When the temperature first drops below 39 2 F the frost warning icon in the panel flashes for 30 seconds after this the frost warning icon stays on permanently F When you toggle the min max display for p...

Page 16: ...ccurs To disable the temperature alarm set the threshold to see Chapter 10 2 If required you can enable an audible warning with the temperature alarm see Chapter 10 3 The temperature alarm is only enabled for the sensors dis played in display panel A and B in other words if the tem perature of sensors not currently displayed exceeds one of these thresholds no alarm occurs 9 7 Switching off audible...

Page 17: ... disabled as a factory default no thresholds are set The configurable range is between 21 8 F and 175 8 F indepen dently of the sensor type Take the sensor s range into consideration when setting the alarm limits To set only a high or low threshold set the other threshold to disabled This is the setting that follows the value of 175 8 F The temperature alarm only applies to the active sensors that...

Page 18: ...peatedly pressing the SELECT key short press or by pressing the SELECT key for more than 3 seconds You can now proceed to configure the high temperature threshold Setting high temperature alarm threshold Press the keys SENSOR and MIN MAX together for approx 3 sec onds The lower temperature threshold for the sensor assigned to display panel A and the LO symbol appears If you wish adjust the thresho...

Page 19: ... by pressing the SELECT key for more than 3 seconds To return to normal mode press the SEN SOR key short press alternatively do not press any keys for approx 10 sec onds the device will automatically return to normal mode Disabling temperature alarm To disable an alarm threshold for a sensor set the threshold value for the sensor to this value follows 175 8 F F SENSOR Back to normal mode Set value...

Page 20: ...or all sensors together Enabling audible warning Press the keys SELECT and MIN MAX together for approx 3 seconds The display is cleared and an ON mes sage appears in both display panels next to the frost warning icons and the HI LO status message The device returns to normal mode after this Disabling audible warning Press the keys SELECT and MIN MAX together again for approx 3 seconds The display ...

Page 21: ... K Temperature is less than 3 6 F outside the comfort range L Temperature is more than 3 6 F outside the comfort range The factory default for the comfort range is 77 F to 82 4 F The adjustable range is from 41 F to 158 F independently of the sensor Take the sensor s measuring range into consider ation when defining the comfort range Press the keys SENSOR and SELECT together for approx 3 seconds T...

Page 22: ...hanges to HI Set the required value for the high tem perature threshold by repeatedly pressing the SELECT key short press or for more than 3 seconds Return to normal mode by repeated ly pressing the SENSOR key short press alternatively do not press any keys for approx 10 seconds the device will automatically return to normal mode ...

Page 23: ...splay panel B Indoor sensor No alarm thresholds set Comfort range on display panel A 77 F to 82 4 F Audible warning disabled Open the battery compartment remove the batteries and reinsert the batteries with the correct polarity This sets all user settings to the factory default All stored MIN MAX data is deleted The device boots as described in chapter 7 11 3 Reception status indicator The antenna...

Page 24: ...tteries of the same type by the same manufacturer Do not mix batteries with rechargeable batteries As already mentioned you can use rechargeable batteries however durability is appreciably lower than with batteries Follow the instructions in chapter 7 1 to change the batteries Please observe the following After replacing the batteries all data values stored in the base station e g settings min max...

Page 25: ...with the radio signal from the outdoor sensors This could be radio headphones radio loudspeakers or other similar devices Products of this kind are not typically operated 24x7 radio reception might be perfect the next day and this makes troubleshooting more difficult If possible set other devices to a different fre quency to eliminate weather station reception problems Outdoor sensors interfering ...

Page 26: ...To trigger a resync remove the batteries from the base station and outdoor sensors Then wait for at least 60 seconds before reinsert ing the batteries into the outdoor sensors and finally the base station make sure you follow this order insert batteries into all out door sensors first then into the base station Note that this deletes all values data stored on the base station e g min max values se...

Page 27: ...trees bushes earth rocks proximity to metal conductive objects e g radiators proximity to the human body broadband disturbances e g in residential area Cordless tele phones mobile phones radio headphones radio loudspeakers other radio weather stations baby monitors etc proximity to electric motors transformers switching power supplies or computers proximity to poorly shielded computers with open p...

Page 28: ...icing or repair work There are no user serviceable parts on the inside do not open the device Repairs may only be carried out by a specialist who is familiar with the associated hazards and relevant regulations applying to the device 15 2 Cleaning base station Dust can be removed very easily with a vacuum cleaner and a soft clean brush Hold the vacuum cleaner nozzle close to the base station avoid...

Page 29: ... or heat direct sunlight dust or flammable gases vapors or solvents heavy vibration strong magnetic fields such as for example in the vicinity of ma chines or speakers Never use the product immediately if it has been taken from a cold area to a warm area This causes condensation which could destroy the device under certain circumstances Wait until the base station has reached room temperature This...

Page 30: ...clearly delimited areas which are defined as comfortable or uncomfortable climates For example you might consider humidity of under 30 to be too dry at a temperature of 77 F e g dry air due to central heating and humidity of over approx 60 to be to sticky The comfort indicator on display panel A is driven by the defined comfort temperature range see chapter 10 4 For sensors which do not transmit a...

Page 31: ...erval of the outdoor sensors approx 3 minutes Transmission frequency 433 92 MHz Free field range up to 300 ft see chapter 14 Dewpoint display for sensors with temperature and air humidity Frost warning automatic at temperatures 39 2 F 4 C Temperature alarm freely configurable for every sensor Comfort indicator separately for both display panels freely configurable for pool sensor or other with add...

Page 32: ...r television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the...

Page 33: ...f unauthorized alterations or repairs to the product This warranty is void if the serial number if any has been removed altered or defaced This warranty is in lieu of all warranties expressed or implied including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose which are expressly excluded or disclaimed P3 shall not be responsible for consequential incidental or other...

Page 34: ...erience difficulty in the operation of your unit or if your unit requires repair please contact P3 INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION TECHNICAL SUPPORT Tel 212 741 7289 Fax 212 741 2288 Email techsupport p3international com ...

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Page 39: ...structions 5 5 Preparing for operation 6 5 1 Open the housing 6 5 2 Inserting batteries 6 5 3 Setting address and measuring unit 7 6 Operation 8 7 Range 8 8 Maintenance 9 8 1 Changing the batteries 9 8 2 Cleaning 9 9 Disposal 9 9 1 General 9 9 2 Disposing of used batteries 9 10 Technical Data 10 11 FCC Information 11 ...

Page 40: ...ey do with other remote temperature sensors in the series To use the E9310 Pool Thermometer with the above products it must be configured with an address Please refer to this manual as well as the manual included with your weather station to complete this step 2 Intended usage This product is intended for household consumer use It is not suitable for medical purposes or commercial applications Thi...

Page 41: ...in the hands of children This product is not a toy It contains glass and small parts Children can be injured by swallowing them Use the unit out of the reach of children This product is not a toy for pets It contains glass and small parts Pets can be harmed if they or play with the unit Batteries do not belong in the hands of children Observe the right polarity when inserting the batteries Do not ...

Page 42: ...attery holder with right polarity as shown in the battery holder If you want to make settings addresses or measuring unit go to the next chapter Finally close the housing Be sure the temperature sensor is placed in the correct position in the housing and most importantly that the neopre ne seal ring is aligned properly before you close the housing and tighten the screws Tighten the screws carefull...

Page 43: ... units ºF or ºC The default values set at the factory are address 8 and degrees Fahrenheit ºF If you plan on using this unit in conjunction with a compatible receiver choose an unused address in your set Check the addressing diagram below Choose the measuring units as per the diagram below Close the housing carefully as described in chapter 5 2 6 Operation ON 1 2 3 4 ON 1 2 3 4 F C Addressing 1 2 ...

Page 44: ... line of sight contact between the transmitter and the receiver is 300 ft under optimum conditions Walls and even reinforced concrete can be penetrated which does however reduce the range A reduced range can occur due to the following rea sons High frequency interference of all kinds Built structures and vegetation of all types The distance of the transmitter or receiver from conductive surfaces o...

Page 45: ...hange all 3 batteries and use only high quality alkaline cells 8 2 Cleaning Clean the unit using only a soft cloth Do not use cleaners containing solvents Make sure that no moisture enters the interior of the unit Do not exert any pressure on the display 9 Disposal 9 1 General Dispose of the unusable product according to valid legal regulations 9 2 Dispose of exhausted batteries properly Lo Bat ...

Page 46: ... 70 C Resolution 0 1 F C Accuracy 1 8 F 1 C Display updating every 5 sec Data transmission interval about 3 min Transmission frequency 433 92 MHz Free field range max 300 ft Voltage supply 3 x 1 5 V AA battery Battery service life 2 3 years Dim H x ø 88 x 84 mm ...

Page 47: ...nterference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter ference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver i...

Page 48: ...if any has been removed altered or defaced This warranty is in lieu of all warranties expressed or implied including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose which are expressly excluded or disclaimed P3 shall not be responsible for consequential incidental or other damages and P3 expressly excludes and disclaims liability for any damages resulting from the us...