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RainWise MK-III Users Guide 

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 by RainWise, Inc. 

All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced in any form except by written 
permission of the publisher. All rights of translation are reserved. 

RainWise MK-III is a trademark of RainWise, Inc. 

FCC DISCLAIMER 

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy, and if not installed properly in strict 
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio and television 
reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B computing 
device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are 
designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in residential installation.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this 
equipment does cause interference 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 interference by one 
or more of the following measures: 

Reorient the receiving antenna

Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the one the receiver is
connected to

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 

Summary of Contents for MK-III LR

Page 1: ...MK III Weather Stations User s Guide Rev Date 8 5 16...

Page 2: ...hich are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If...

Page 3: ...ing Installation 6 3 4 Installation Steps 6 3 5 Adjusting Solar Panel 7 4 Maintenance 8 5 Troubleshooting 9 5 1 Interference from Nearby RainWise Weather Stations 9 5 11 418Mhz Weather Station 9 5 12...

Page 4: ...You are unpacking the ultimate in fine weather watching equipment RainWise has been setting industry standards in precision environmental monitoring instrumentation since 1974 The MK series weather st...

Page 5: ...post or drilled and through bolted to a surface Regardless of how you mount the system the bottom of the electronics enclosure should not extend more than 12 or less than 7 above the support of the mo...

Page 6: ...MK III LR series station can transmit up to 1 mile with a clear line of sight between the weather station and the Oracle display or other RainWise receiving unit The 418Mhz model can transmit up to 40...

Page 7: ...e your optimum angle 4 Turn the system on by pulling the switch toward the solar panel The system is now transmitting 3 5 Adjusting Solar Panel Rotate weather station for panel to face True North in S...

Page 8: ...the cotter pin holding the plastic screen in place Straighten the cotter pin legs to remove it along with the plastic screen 4 Clear debris from the screen collector drain and white dipper assembly 5...

Page 9: ...ps to physically swap out with your existing firmware chips in the outside sensor assembly and display receiving devices The IP 100 and CC3000 must be sent to RainWise for reprogramming 5 12 LR Weathe...

Page 10: ...wire I I f N oz 10 RainWise MK III Users Guide 2016 Revision 5 13 Dip Switch Chart The DIP switch is used to select the mode of your device Station Coding Station Coding 2 4 GHz Everywhere Except Euro...

Page 11: ...rature Range Accuracy Resolution Barometric Pressure Operational Temperature Range Accuracy Resolution Anemometer Reed Switch Operational Temperature Anemometer Extension 0 100 Condensing 55 85 C 67 1...

Page 12: ...65 m s 1 45 mph 6 2 LR Model 2 4GHz Operational Temperature Outdoor Line of Sight Range Transmitter Output Power Operating Frequency Update Rate 40 85 C 67 185 F Up to 1600 m 1 mi Up to 750 m 2500 ft...

Page 13: ...htning strike or power surge RainWise will not reimburse for takedown or reinstallation charges RainWise will not pay for any warranty service performed by a non authorized repair service No responsib...

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