ClimeMET CM2026, Instruction Handbook Manual

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Page 2: ...wind direction rainfall and more at your location You ll be able to go back and view maximum and minimum historical records while you can also set various alarms to let you know if and when certain conditions are met The CM2026 is packed with numerous features that will enable you to bring the joy of the great outdoors into your home so please make sure to begin by reading through this manual in o...

Page 3: ... Installation Page 6 7 Sensor Assembly Pages 8 9 Choosing your Location Page 9 Console Setup Page 10 Programme Mode Page 11 Calibration Mode Page 11 12 History Mode Pages 13 Alarm Mode Page 13 14 Minimum Maximum Mode Page 15 Factory Pages 16 Maintenance Troubleshooting Pages 16 19 Weather Station Specifications Page 20 02 ...

Page 4: ...lso Need A suitable mounting pole such as the ClimeMET Installation Kit Phillips Screwdriver A compass to orient the sensor suite Please help in the preservation of the environment and return used batteries to an authorized depot All rights reserved This handbook must not be reproduced in any form even in excerpts or duplicated or processed using electronic mechanical or chemical procedures withou...

Page 5: ...ping mechanism to measure rainfall Anemometer A set of wind cups used to measure wind speed readings Wind Vane Rotating sensor used to measure wind direction Installation Bracket Used to attach mounting pole for easy installation Bubble Level To ensure that the sensor suite has been installed level For the sake of accuracy it s vital to ensure that the sensors have been installed evenly make sure ...

Page 6: ... Outdoor Temperature High Low Alarm Icon 18 Outdoor Temperature Reading 19 Sensor Suite Reception Signal 20 Outdoor Humidity Reading 21 Sensor Suite Low Battery Indicator 22 Outdoor Humidity High Low Alarm Icon 23 Rainfall Reading 24 Rainfall Display Selection 1 Hour 24 Hours Week Month or Total 25 Wind Speed Reading 26 Wind Speed Measurement Unit 27 Wind Speed Alarm Icon 28 Time The Display Conso...

Page 7: ...in Collector Turn the screw anti clockwise to loosen the metal latch which can be moved aside to gain access to the battery compartment 2 Carefully pull out the battery tray using the handle 3 Insert 2 x AA Alkaline batteries into the battery tray then firmly slide the tray back into the battery compartment Ensure that the station is powered up by making sure that the LED next to the battery tray i...

Page 8: ...has been received the time will automatically adjust and the RCC tower icon will be displayed on the console If no signal is detected during the initial setup phase or if the signal is lost for over 12 hours the transmitter will attempt to receive this signal at 2 hour intervals until it is picked up The best time to receive the RCC signal is during the night normally between 0 00 and 4 00 when th...

Page 9: ...tor and wind direction sensor will already be attached The only sensor that needs to be connected is the set of wind cups Attaching the Wind Cups 1 Push the wind cups firmly onto the steel shaft at the bottom of the anemometer unit directly underneath the wind vane Look closely at the shape of the shaft to be sure the cups are being attached securely 2 Using the Allen Key supplied tighten the set s...

Page 10: ...adings are of most interest Please consider the following Air Temperature is typically measured at 1 to 1 5 Metres above ground level The shield covering the temperature sensor ensures that the sensor itself is shaded and ventilated which will maintain the accuracy of the temperature readings A general rule for achieving the best accuracy is keeping the station at twice the distance of any nearby ...

Page 11: ...Setup menu at any time press the HISTORY key The different sections of the Setup menu are as follows LCD Screen Contrast Can be changed from 0 lighter to 8 darker Time Zone Setting Please note This console receives the DCF77 Radio Signal broadcast from Frankfurt Germany This means that the Time Zone values are one hour ahead of regular GMT time zones For example when the time zone is set to 0 it wi...

Page 12: ...old the HISTORY key for eight seconds You can then press the SET key to scroll through each menu and press the or MIN MAX keys to increase or decrease the values accordingly To exit the Calibration mode press the HISTORY key at any time Calibration options are as follows Wind Speed Calibration Default 1 0 adjustment range 0 75 to 1 25 Rainfall Data Calibration Default 1 0 adjustment range 0 75 to ...

Page 13: ...rature readings to another nearby station is also not generally recommended due to discrepancies in timing height location and surrounding objects as well as potential calibration errors residing in the other system If you need to calibrate the temperature place the ClimeMET CM2026 in a shaded controlled environment next to a fluid thermometer and allow the sensor to stabilize for 48 hours You can ...

Page 14: ...ply press the HISTORY key or do not press any key for 30 seconds Alarm Mode While on the Home Screen press the ALARM key to enter the High Alarm Mode and press the ALARM key again to enter Low Alarm Mode Pressing the ALARM key for a third time will return the display console to normal mode In the High Alarm Mode press the SET key to select the following alarms 1 Time Alarm 2 Wind Speed High Alarm ...

Page 15: ... alarm is active the speaker icon will be displayed on the LCD screen to confirm this Press the SET key to scroll through the different parameters as shown above until you return back to the Home Screen To leave the Alarm Mode and return to the normal display simply press the HISTORY key at any time or leave the display console for 30 seconds without pressing anything Cancelling an alarm while sound...

Page 16: ...aximum 3 1 Hour Rainfall Maximum 4 24 Hour Rainfall Maximum 5 Weekly Rainfall Maximum 6 Monthly Rainfall Maximum 7 Outdoor Humidity Maximum 8 Outdoor Temperature Maximum 9 Wind Chill Temperature Maximum 10 Dew Point Temperature Maximum 11 Indoor Humidity Maximum 12 Indoor Temperature Maximum While in the minimum records mode press the key to display the following minimum values along with the time...

Page 17: ...ies to power the outdoor sensor suite it will depend on the quality of the batteries used but we d normally expect these to last for around 12 months At the same time you access the station to change the batteries you may want to clean the sensors and carry out some brief checks If it appears that any problems are occurring with your weather station please see the below guide for further informati...

Page 18: ... temperatures in a similar manner Dew Point Dew Point figure appears to be incorrect Dew point measurements depend upon the outdoor temperature and humidity figures so it s vital to make sure that these readings are correct in order to calculate the dew point reading Each of these measurements can be calibrated if required Wind Wind readings appear to be lower than expected Wind readings can be sign...

Page 19: ...fully If your rainfall readings remain at zero or appear to be significantly lower than expected it s worth clearing around the rain gauge and cleaning the internal tipping mechanism to ensure that nothing is preventing it from operating as it should CM2026 Home Weather Station Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning your Wind Sensors It s also a good idea to keep your wind sensors clean in order ...

Page 20: ...it s a good idea to carefully clean around the mechanism itself as well as making sure the slits found at the base are clear in order to allow the water to empty out Once all appears to be correct simply fit the cover back into place and insert the screws to securely re attach the rain gauge To access the mechanism firstly locate the three holes on the underside of the rain collector as shown Inside...

Page 21: ...peed Measuring Range 0 180 km h 0 110 mph Wind Speed Accuracy 1 m s if wind speed 10 m s 10 if wind speed 10 m s Transmission Range 100m Measured in an open field Transmission Frequency 868 MHz Measuring Interval 48 Seconds Waterproof Level IPX3 Indoor Data Temperature Measuring Range 9 9 C 60 C 14 F 140 F Temperature Resolution 0 1 C Humidity Measuring Range 1 99 Humidity Resolution 1 Measuring In...

Page 22: ... drifts in the wind 2 5 9 Light breeze Leaves rustle 3 10 15 Gentle breeze Leaves and small twigs move constantly Small flags extended 4 15 25 Moderate wind Wind raises dust and loose paper 5 21 35 Fresh Wind Small trees sway 6 28 45 Strong wind Large branches move Whistling in phone wires Difficult to use umbrellas 7 35 56 Very strong wind Whole trees in motion 8 43 68 Gale Twigs break off trees Diffic...

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