Chaney Instrument 875TX Rain Gauge User Manual Users manual

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LIMITED oNE vEAR WARRANTV
chaney instrumeni Eompanywarrants ihat all products ii manurariures id tie or good material and warxmanship and to he iree or
defects ii properly installed and apeiaied tor a period uI one yearfmm daie or purchase. REMEDY FDR BREACH or THIS
WARRANTY is EXPRESSLY LIMITED To REPAIR on REPLACEMENT or aarecrivz ITEMS. Any product which. under normal use
and service. is proven tn breach the warranty contained herein within ONE YEAR from date or sale Will. upan examination in
Chaney, arid at iis sole option, be repaired ormplaced by chaney In all cases, iianspartaiipn costs and charges for returned
goods shall he paid Ior lay the purchaser Chaney hereey disclaims all responsipiiiiy for such transponaiion costs and charges
this warranty wlll not be breached, and Charley will give no credit ler products it manufactures which shall have received normal
wear and tear, been damaged. tampered, abused, improperly installed, damaged in shipping, or repaired or altered ey athersihaii
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vuu MAY Also nAvE omen RIGHTS wnich vAnv FROM sure to sure.
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Customer Care Deparlment ”1-22 1 252
chaney instrument company Hon-Fn term a.m. to ciao p.m. CST
was Wells street
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This device com lies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS—ZIO of IC rules
sublject to the to lowin two conditions;
1- his device may N0 cause harmful interference. and _
_2- This dewce must accept any interference received. including
interference that may cause undesrred operation.
Le present appareil esl cunfurme aux cue d‘lndustrie Canada applieahles aux apparerls
radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorise'e aux deux conditions suivantes:
Ill l'apparall ne doit pas produire de hmuillage, et
Izi l'utilisateur de l'appareil duit accepter toul hmulllage radioeleclrique surii meme si le
broulllage est susceptible d'en compromettre ie fonctlonnement.
WARNING: changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment
NOTEzThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class 5 digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential intallation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not Installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications
HowevenThere is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. if this
equipment does cause harmful 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 or relocate the receiving antenna.
0 Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. .
0 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver IS connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorize
modifications to this equipment Such modifications could void the user authority to operate the
equipment.
Patent numbers: 5,979,738; amen“; a.597,99u
ACURITE" is a registered trademark or the Chaney Instrument Co.
consul INST IIIIIO Lake Geneva, WI
Ruin Collector Features
Collector “PO" Casing
The Collector pper Cosmg encloses the
sensor/battery compartment component
and seals the collection tipping bucket from
wind and non-motored rciin drops. To
remove upper casing from lower casing,
press inward on side tabs and lift up
carefully.
Roin Collection Tipping Buckot
The Rain Collection lpping Bucket collects
o metered amount of rain and ti s to
automatically empty (self-emptying),
allowing for continuous ruin measurement.
Buttery l Electronics Box
The Battery Compartment & Electronics Box
component of the rain collector clicks into
place and oncosss the batteries and other
electronics components. To remove this
com orient, squeeze the two tubs and
ant y slide the box out. Toke coro thot the
ox is re—instolled in the correct manner
and that it clicks back into place securely to
prevent water intrusion.
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Collector Lowor Casing Dan
The Collector Lower Casing Bose supports
the entire roin gauge and also serves as a
mounting base. It is very important that the
boss be placed on o flot, level surface for
proper operation.
INSTALLATION NOTE:
THE COLLECTOR MUST BE PLACED AT LEAST 3 FEET ABOVE THE
GROUND FOR OPTIMAL WIRELESS COMMUNICATION.
Now that setup is complete, you_ must choose cl location to place the
Wireless roin collector and the displo console. The Wireless ruin
collector MUST be placed loss than (65 foot (50 meters) away from
the display console.
This wireless roirl ougo uses radio frequency for communication,
which is susceptib e to interference from other electronic-devtces and
large metallic items or thick wolls. Always place both units otl ost 3
fee away from pplianqos (TV, microwave, radios, etc. ) or a |oqts
largo metal sur oces, thick stone walls, etc. ) that may interfere With
he Wireless communication.
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Place the display console in a dry area free of dirt and dust. You may
place the displciy console on 0 table top or other flat surface.
Plocomont of Ruin Collector
The wireless rain collector MUST BE PLACED OUTDOORS to record
rain measurements and relay the information to the display console.
The wireless roin collector must be placed less than lo feet (50
meters) away from the disploy console and MUST be placed on 0
flat, level surface to allow for re or rain measurement. The collector
MUST BE PLACED AT LEAST FE ABOVE THE GROUND for
o Iimol wireless communication. Make certain the rain collector is not
p ocod in cl low spot thot may become flooded or in on area where
there are obstructions above.
DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT DO
PLACE IN WATER PLACE IN PLACE IN AN PLACE DN A LEVEL
OR IN UNEVEN OR AREAS WHERE AREA WITH SURFACE AT LEAST
LOW SPOTS THAT PLANT GROWTH OBSTRUCTIONS J FEET FROM THE
MAY BECOME CAN GROW INTO ABOVE GROUND WITH NO
FLOODED. CASE AND OBSTRUCT OBSTRUCTIONS
RAIN FLOW THROUGH ABOVE.
COLLECTOR
ACU>RITE.
DESIGNED TO WORK FOR VOU’
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Rain Gauge
model 00875TX
The Acurite® roin gauge with self emptying wireless roin collector
measures rainfall and sends the data via wireless signal to the
display console. This roin gouge has been designed to be easy to
install and use.
The sleek display console houses a liquid crystal display (LCD)
which will calculate and display all the roinfclll data received from
the wireless collector outside. The display console features built in
memory for record storage, as well as special features such as 0
rain alarm that will alert you when rainfall is recorded. The
Disploy Console is powered with three ”AA” alkaline batteries
(not included).
The wireless self emptying roin collector is completely wireless and
contains a mechanical tipping bucket for measuring rainfall. The
wireless outdoor collector is powered with two ”AA” alkaline or
lithium batteries (not included).
Please read through this manual to learn more about the Acurito®
Professional Weather Center. Keep this manual for future
reference.
Ports list model oos751x
1. Display console
2. Wireless rain collector
Installing Batteries - Ruin Collector
2 ”AA" Batteries Required (not included)
GENTLV SOUEEZE LOWER REMOVE THE BATTERY
TADS AND PULL UP ON THE IOX IV SOUEEZING THE
UPPER CASING TO SEPARATE TVlO LARGE TADS TOGETHER
SOUEEZE
IANOE
SDUEEZE
LARGE
TAIS
SOUEEZE TABS TO OPEN
INSTALL 2 FRESH ”AA" VITTH THE BATTERY IOX
BATTERIES AND RHNSTALL SECURE“ INSTALLED
THE BATTERY IOX III-ATTACH THE UPPER AND
’A\ LOVE! CASING
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Surface Mounting of Ruin Collector
It is recommended that the rain collector be mounted to a solid level
surface with limited gross growth such as o deck roilin or similar
surface. To mount the rain collector, first separate the Power cosin
boss from the upper casing. Next locate the two holes within the Tower
casing bose. Than, using only hand tools (power tools may slip durin
use, possibly domagin sensitive roin collector components), secure t a
lower cosing boss to t a chosen surface using the appropriate
hardware.
INSTALL 2 SCREWS USING
HAND TOOLS ONLY.
THEN RE-ATTACH UPPER CASING
SQUEEZE TABS TO OPEN
Cure Instructions for Ruin Collector
Dohris and Foreign Mottor
The Wireless Roin ollector was designed with materials suitable for
outdoor use. However, certain environmental conditions mo require
periodic cleaning of the collector components. If the funnel ecomes
extremely dirty, rain water may not flow correctly into the rain
collector. More extensive clearing out and cleaning of the funnel and
other components may be required in these cases. t is recommended
that the funnel be checked and cleaned periodically to ensure proper
operation of the rain gouge system.
Vlintor Climates
The Wireless Ruin Collector is designed to collect and record liquid
rciinfoll onl , it will not detect or record snowfall levels. It is
recommen ed that the min collector be brought indoors if you live in
on organ that has extreme cold weather, ice and snow during the winter
mont s.
Installing Batteries - Display Console
2 ”AA” Batteries Required (not included)
REMOVE THE IATTERV “sun, 2 “ESII "AA"
COMPARTMENT COVER
IV SLIDING IT OFF BATTERIES
Display Console Features
Current Mode
Rain Mode Rain Value Total
EVENT
1 DAY Flood Watch
WEEK onlott
TOTAL A Button
TOTAL B
Clear Button \ Ram Alarm
clear current 3
mode value ' i \ '
total
Rain Mode Select
History Button .
browse back throug h Button Collector Wireless
history of current mode Time 1 on, RGCGPUOII Indicator
onlott
\ Button
Set Buttons
7 to set time & date
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
To receive product updates
and information,
Log on to
www.choneyinstrumont.com
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Set Time & Date
This wireless ruin gouge is equipped with a history function and alarms,
which rely on accurate data settings to function properly. It is very
importont that you set the dots and time before placing the collector
outside to record roinfoll amounts.
To set the time, dots, and units ress and hold the "SET” button to enter
into setting mode. NOTE the " T" icon and the flushing hour indicates
you are in setting mode.
Press the "+" button to odvonce the currently selected (flushing) value
(press and hold the ”+" button for FAST setting).
Press the "SET" button again to confirm your udiustment and move on to
setting the next value.
The set order is as follows:
HOUR note the "AM” and ”PM” indicators)
MINUT
MONTH
DATE
YEAR
INCH or MILLIMETER display mode
The display console hos a wireless signol
reception icon in the right display area. If
there are a low number of ”bars” present,
you may experience no communication (
lashing tower) or inaccuracy. In either
case, you may need to relocate one or
both 0 the units. If most or all A of the bars
are present, wireless reception is good and
no action is required.
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o Display Mode
Prassingvthe ”MODE” button changes the rain omount display
mode. hile in the selected mode the history and clear buttons
refer to the currently selected mode only.
"Evont" Mock:
The Event display mode shows the current or most recent roin event
totol. Events are eriods of rain associated with 0 weather system.
Events may be a rief drizzle, or a multi—doy storm. The rain event
ends when no roinfoll has been recorded for at least 8 hours. After
that, any new roinfoll will be automatically recorded as the next
newest event.
Calendar Display Modes:
I DAY= One calendar day rain total
WEEK= 1 calendar week rain total (wsok= SUN through SAT)
TOTAL A= All-time roin totcil A (clear to re—set counter)
TOTAL B= All-time rain total B (clear to re-set counter)
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Display ModeoN \
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Clear Button—T: IE 35 5 U5 [IE 1 . 1i
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Pushing the "FLOOD WATCH” button activates the flood watch alarm.
The alarm will sound if the display console receives ruin data that would
indicate any of the flood and saturation conditions, as listed below:
> 3” in the lost 7 do 3 and then >0.7” in the lost two hours or >l” in the lost 24 hours
> 2.3” in the lost 4 oys and than >0.7” in the last two hours or >I” in the lost 24 hours
> 1.5” in the lost 2 days and than >0.7” in the lost two hours or >'I" in the lost 24 hours
> 1.4” in the lost two hours
> 1.6” in the last at lit hours
> 1.8” in the lost 21? liaiirs
If these conditions occur, the alarm will sound for one minute or until ony
button is pushed, silencing the alarm. If no buttons are pushed, the
audible ulorm tone will stop soundin after one minute, but the display
icon will continue to flash and the WI sound three tones on the hour for
the next 8 hours.
If no buttons ore pressed to silence the flood alarm, the flood olcirm
feature will automatically be active at the start of the next event.
NOTE: The display console will actively monitor the rain and saturation
conditions, even when the flood alarm is off. If the flood alarm is
activated, and the audible alert sounds immediately, the conditions for
flooding to be possible have already taken place.
0 Rain Alarm
Pushing the ”RAIN ALARM" button activates the rain alarm. The rain
ulorm will sound if the display console receives any ruin data.
The alarm will sound for up to o 1 minute or until any button is ushed,
silencing the alarm. If no buttons are pushed the alarm tone wil stop
sounding but the display icon will continue to flash for up to 30 minutes.
If no buttons are pressed to silence the alarm, the unit will automatically
be reset to come on at the start of the next event.
Flood Watch Alarm
Rain Alarm
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem P055ible Solution
Relocate tho displo console and/or
the wireless rain co lector. Both units
Bad must be within 165 feet (50 m) from
Wireless each other. Make sure both units are
R t' placed at least 3 feet (.91 m) from
SEEP ion other electronic 0 plicinces and
devices that may interfere with the
wireless communication (such as
T no bars TV’s, microwaves, computers etc).
The batteries may need replacing
"D bars ”d NOTE: It may take up to 20 minutes
”35mm for the display console to
amen“ m0” re-synchronize with the collector
when batteries ore replaced.
Make certain that the batteries are
installed correctly and that they are
contuctin the terminals. Make
Display Not Working certain 0 contacts are clean.
The batteries may need replocing.
Main Unil
Please DO NOT return product to the retail store.
H Fortechnical assistance and product return information, please call
a Customer Care: 877-221-1252 Mon. - rri. arm AM. to a: 0 PM. [CST]
, www aneyinstrument.com
CAUTION: This device is intended to be cl weather monitoring
device for personal use only. The FLOOD VIATCH and RAIN ALARM
olorto or. for convonionco and monitoring uu. This dovico is NOT a
safety device or a weather hozclrd warning device.
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CALIBRATION
To test the unit, slowly drip 8 oz. (236.588ml) of water through the
collector funnel. For est results the water should drip through the
unit of u very slow rate, similar to how the rain folls. Poking o in
hole in a small container or cup works well to simulate rain fol . The
display should read 2.20 inches
If you need to make od'ustments based on the results of the test, see
the adiustment chart be ow.
To odiust or calibrate the unit,
turn both calibration screws in
e uol amounts, according to the
fdllowing table:
Turning both screws Change +/—
1 full turn
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Z CALIBRATION SCREWS
PRODUCT REGISTRATION Q
To receive product updates . an”...
and information, 2
Log on to
www.chunoyinstrumont.com
CATIONS
0 History Mode
Press g the "HISTORY" button will enter into history mode for the
current selected DISPLAY MODE. Each additional time you press the
history button, you will step backward in time and see the historical
roinfo l amounts and the time/dole they were recorded. If there is no
button activity within 0 30 second period, the display will return to
current display mode.
Viowing l. Clouring ”Evont" History:
EVENT MODE: Pressing the ”HISTORY" button while in EVENT mode
ste s backward throng the lost 7 rain event rain totols, one event per
”H STORY” button push. The display will show the time/date of each
post recorded event. To clear any event from memoryhpress and hold
the ”CLEAR" button. Cleoring any data from the EVE mode will not
affect any of the CALENDAR based rain totals.
Viewing It Clearing Calendar History:
1 DAY MODE: Pressin the "HISTORY" button while in I DAY mode
ate 5 bockword throu the lost 7 DAYS’ roin totals , one day or
”H STORY” button us . The display will show the time/dole 0 each
post DAY= rain toto 5. To clear any doys' rain total from memory, press
and hold the ”CLEAR” button. CIeorin 0 do 5 rain will also su troct
that some amount from the WEEK, on also OTAL A & B
WEEK MODE: Prossin the ”HISTORY” button while in WEEK mode
ate 5 backward throug the lost 7 WEEKS’ rain totals , one WEEK per
”H STORY” button push. The display will show the start time/dole of
each post WEEK roin lotols. To clear any WEEK rain total from memory,
press and hold the ”CLEAR” button. Clearing to weeks rain will also
subtract that some amount from TOTAL A & .
TOTAL A/B MODE: Pressing the "HISTORY" button while in TOTAL A/B
mode simply disploys the total A/B storl time/dole. These two modes
are similar to 0 cars trip odometer, it koe s counting up until you clear
and reset it. To reset the TOTAL A or T0 Al B counters, press and hold
the "CLEAR" button while the total is being displayed.
SPECIFICATIONS
Product Facts
Batteries: 4 x ”AA" (not included)
Measurement Ranges
Rainfall : up to 99.99 inches
Mreless Range: 165ft/50 rn MAX
Depending on home constmction materials
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