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Operation Manual

Table of Contents

Professional Remote Weather Station

Page

1. Introduction………………………………………………..........

2. Intended

use……………………………………………………..

Weather Station…………… .................................................

System requirements for PC use…………...........................

Features of the base station………… ..................................

Features of the wind sensor………… ..................................

Features of the rain sensor ..................................................

3. Safety

Notes ........................................................................

4. Packaged

contents ..............................................................

5. Setting up.............................................................................

6. Operation

using

cable connection or

wireless 433MHz .................................................................

7. LCD

overview ......................................................................

8. Function test ........................................................................

9. Mounting ..............................................................................

WIRELESS

WEATHER STATION

10. Resetting & factory settings .................................................

11.

Function description.............................................................

12. Operation keys.....................................................................

13. Basic

programming modes ..................................................

14. MIN/MAX

programming modes............................................

15. Alarm

programming modes..................................................

16. Auto-memory

for stored values............................................

17. Accessories:

extensions cables ...........................................

18. Changing

batteries...............................................................

19.

Problems and interference with operation............................

20.

Transmission range .............................................................

21. Cleaning

and

maintenance ..................................................

22.

Specifications.......................................................................

This Operation Manual is part of this product and should be kept in a
safe place for future reference. It contains important notes on setup and
operation.

Please see www.heavyweather.info for a complete IM, FAQ and
downloads of the most current software.

Summary of Contents for WS-2310TWC

Page 1: ...N 10 Resetting factory settings 11 Function description 12 Operation keys 13 Basic programming modes 14 MIN MAX programming modes 15 Alarm programming modes 16 Auto memory for stored values 17 Accessories extensions cables 18 Changing batteries 19 Problems and interference with operation 20 Transmission range 21 Cleaning and maintenance 22 Specifications This Operation Manual is part of this produ...

Page 2: ...e wind and rain sensors are connected to the thermo hygro sensor for operating power and rely on it to communicate to the base station Weather data sent from the thermo hygro sensor can be done by wireless 433MHz transmission up to 100ft in open space or by cable connection Indoor and outdoor relative humidity displays Air pressure reading in inHg or hPa absolute or relative user selectable Detail...

Page 3: ... the data to the base station Operating power is taken from the thermo hygro sensor using a 32ft cable connection Features of Rain sensor The rain sensor measures the rainfall and sends the data to thermo hygro sensor which in turn transmits the data to the base station Operating power is taken from the thermo hygro sensor by a 32ft cable connection 3 Safety Notes Damage caused by failure to compl...

Page 4: ...three sockets for the wind sensor rain sensor and the base station 2 Connect the attached cables of wind and rain sensors to the corresponding sockets of the thermo hygro sensor by clicking them into place 3 Open the battery cover of the thermo hygro sensor located below the three sockets and insert 2 x AA IEC LR6 1 5V batteries and close the cover 4 Open the base station s battery cover located a...

Page 5: ...nection for power back up in case of AC power failure A loss of power would desynchronize the base station and the sensor and no weather data will be received To Synchronize the units so that the weather data can be received press and hold the PLUS key for 2 seconds However in general batteries that will not be used for long periods should be removed to avoid leakage Note for WWVB Radio Controlled...

Page 6: ... time intervals for the wind readings However the current wind speed or direction will be displayed once the time reading interval is reached For rainfall the interval readings may take up to 2 minutes before the data is displayed on the LCD 15 24h 1h or total hour display 16 Humidity display as RH 17 Rainfall units inch or mm 18 Temperature display units ºC or ºF 19 Outdoor temperature humidity d...

Page 7: ... signals are received the system can be affixed Also if you have selected to use cable connection ensure that distances can reach all desired locations before affixing any unit permanently Once the wind sensor is fixed onto the mast connect the cable to the corresponding thermo hygro sensor socket so that operating power supply can be received and data can be transmitted to the base station Mounti...

Page 8: ...ygro Sensor However if you wish to make a full reset of the base station and return to the original factory settings simultaneously press and hold the PRESSURE and WIND keys for about 5 seconds The base station will beep once and the entire LCD will light up for 5 seconds and go back to the original factory settings This process with clear all previous user defined values and all weather history r...

Page 9: ...be displayed in different sections on the LCD If this is not the case please observe the notes on Interferences below Sunny Rainy Cloudy Notes to hPa sensitivity setting for weather forecasting The hPa Hekto Pascal pressure sensitivity can be set to suit the user s requirement for weather forecasting from 6 inHg 9 inHg to 12 inHg see Basic Programming below For areas that experience frequent chang...

Page 10: ... chill Outdoor dew point Rainfall 24h Rainfall 1h Rainfall total Notes to Dewpoint and Windchill Air can at a certain temperature only carry a certain amount of water water vapor which also increases and decreases with temperature If the air temperature decreases below the dewpoint saturation point the excessive water vapor will condense and fall out in form of dew fog or rain At a temperature of ...

Page 11: ... current maximum minimum display modes Indoor temperature and humidity Outdoor temperature and humidity Outdoor wind chill Outdoor dew point Rainfall 24h 1h total WIND key To toggle between the following settings Wind speed Wind direction Wind direction display in degrees ALARM key In normal mode to enter the alarm programming mode In alarm programming mode to select the following setting modes Ti...

Page 12: ... the manually set time and date and no further reception is attempted until the following day The manual setting takes the user through the following modes 1 8 level LCD contrast setting default level 5 2 Manual time setting hours minutes 3 12 24h time display select default 12 hours 14 MIN MAX Programming Modes 4 Calendar setting year month date 5 Time zone setting from 0 to 12 hrs 1 2 3 AT 4 ET ...

Page 13: ... Setting Alarms For alarm setting press the ALARM key once while in normal operation mode to enter the normal alarm time and by further pressing the ALARM key will toggle through each of the alarm modes Resetting the MIN MAX records While in the minimum or maximum mode the time and dates are also displayed along with the recorded values If the MINUS key is pressed while any of these values are dis...

Page 14: ...u reach the indoor humidity high alarm set mode 3 Press and hold the SET key to enter the indoor humidity high setting values digits will start flashing and set the desired indoor humidity high by using the PLUS or MINUS keys 4 Press ALARM key to confirm and press the MIN MAX key to return to the normal display mode or press the ALARM once more to toggle to the indoor humidity low alarm set mode 5...

Page 15: ...l time alarm 2 Continue to press the ALARM key until you reach the rain 1 hour alarm set mode 3 Press and hold the SET key to enter the rain setting values digits will start flashing and set the desired rain values by using the PLUS or MINUS keys 4 Press ALARM key to confirm and press the MIN MAX key to return to the normal display mode or press the ALARM key once more to another alarm setting mod...

Page 16: ...r Alarm BUZZER OFF The time and all the weather alarms may have buzzer sound set to OFF by holding the MINUS key down for about 3 seconds in normal display mode and the BUZZER OFF icon appears on the bottom left of the LCD When the BUZZER OFF is displayed the time and all other weather alarms when activated will only flash but not sound regardless if that particular alarm has been set to the ON To...

Page 17: ...w 75 2 F with a pre set hysteresis of 1 8 F so that the alarm can be produced again Hysteresis values for the various weather data types are given in the following table For your convenience additional telephone cables to increase the connection distance between each of the units may be purchased from any reputable hardware store Simply add these to the current cables to extend your cable connecti...

Page 18: ...n the low battery indicator will light up on the LCD Please participate in the preservation of the environment by properly disposing of all used up batteries and accumulators at designated disposal points Never dispose of batteries in a fire as this may cause explosion risk of fire or leakage of dangerous chemicals and fumes 19 Interferences and problems with operation Problem cause Remedy Distanc...

Page 19: ...an the housing and screen of the base station only with a soft damp cloth Do not use abrasives or solvents Ensure that the rain sensor does not collect leaves or other dirt by checking the funnel for blockages every now and then Also clean the seesaw of the sensor with a damp cloth and check by lightly tapping with your finger that it can move freely from side to side Do not clean the funnel with ...

Page 20: ... of 30 000 ft is around 8 85 inHg Resolution 0 01 inHg Relative humidity checking interval every 30 seconds Alarm duration 2 minutes approx Power consumption Base Station Batteries 3 x AA IEC LR6 1 5V Alkaline recommended or AC power INPUT 120V AC 60HZ use the provided AC DC adapter only Thermo hygro sensor 2 x AA IEC LR6 1 5V or can draw power from the adapter if used Battery life using 433MHz ap...

Page 21: ...the exclusion of consequential or incidental damages therefore the above exclusion of limitation may not apply to you For warranty work technical support or information contact La Crosse Technology 1116 South Oak Street La Crescent MN 55947 Phone 507 895 7095 Fax 507 895 8000 e mail support lacrossetechnology com warranty work sales lacrossetechnology com information on other products Website www ...

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