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Chaney Technical Support
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ThTs devlce com lles WTth part ‘l5 of the FCC rules. Operatlon ls
sulyect to the fo lowm two condltlons:
‘l- his devlce may NO cause harmful interference, and
_Z— This devTce must accept any Tnterference received, including
lnterference that may cause undeslred operatlon.
NOTE.ThTs equlpment has been tested and found to comply with TTrnTts for a Class B dlgltal devlce,
pursuantto Part 15 ofthe EEC rules.These lelts are deslgned to provlde reasonable protection
against harmful interference Tn a residentlal Tmallatlon Thls equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency eneTgy and, if not Tnstalled and used in acconance with the TnstTuctTons,
may cause harmful lntelference to radlo commurllcatlons.
However,There is no guarantee that interference wlII not occur in a particular lnstallatlon lfthls
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception,whlch can be determlned
bytumlng the equipment offend on,the user is encouraged why to correctthe Tnterference by one
or more ofthe followlrlg measures:
- Reorlent or relocate the receiving antenna. .
- increase the separatlon between the equlpment and the recelver.
- Connect the equlpment lnto an outlet on a cTrcuTt dlfferent from that to whlch the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NOTEvThe manufacture
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equrpmem ulpment Such mudlflcallons could yon the userauthorlty to operate the
Patent numbers: 5,978,738; 6,076.0“; 6,5?7,9?0
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ACLJWQITE. Wireless Rain Gauge
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Instruction Manual
52 51115109
A. ereless Collector
B. Maln UnTt
What You Need
. Phlllps Screwdrlver
- [5] AA batterTes
Package Contents
[i] ereless Collector [A]
[T] MaTrT UnTl [B]
Thank You for purchasing this ACURITE® product. Please read this manual in its
entirety to fully enjoy the benefits and features of this product. Please keep this
manual for future reference.
NOTE: REMOVE PACKING MATERIALS FROM INSIDE OF THE RAIN COLLECTOR.
Also note that a clear film is applied to the LCD at the factory that must be removed
priorto using this product. Locate the cleartab and simply peel to remove.
|SECTION1~ OVERVIEW OF FEATURES ]
MAIN UNIT
Current Made
Rain value 1ntal
Flood watch
TOTAL 8 gztltou'l'l
clnr Button Rain Alarm
cleag current nn/o"
rrlo e va ue
total Button
Set Buttons
History Button to set time & date
browse backthrough
history of current mode Collector Wireless
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Button
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|SECTION1- OVERVIEW OF FEATURES ]
RAIN COLLECTOR
Collector Upper Casing
The Collector Upper Casing encloses the
sensor/battery compartment component and
seals the collection tipping bucket from wind and
non—metered rain drops. To remove upper casing
from lower casing, press inward on side tabs and
lift up carefully.
Rain Collection Tipping Bucket
The Rain Collection Tipping Bucket collects a
metered amount of rain and tips to automatically
empty. allowing for continuous rain
measurement.
Battery & Electronics Box
The Battery Compartment & Electronics Box
component of the rain collector clicks into place
and encases the batteries and other electronics
components. To remove this component. squeeze
the two tabs and gently slide the box out. Take
care that the box is re—installed in the correct
manner and that it clicks back into place
securely to prevent water intrusion.
Collector Lower Casing Base
The Collector Lower Casing Base supports the
entire rain gauge and also serves as a mounting
base. It is very important that the base be placed
on a flat. level surface for proper operation.
A/B/C Wireless Selection
To allow for more than one main unit and wireless collector network to be used
in close proximity, the main unit and the wireless collector have a small switch
labeled "A B C" within the battery compartments. This switch selects one of 3
wireless modes to use, and both switches MUST be set in matching positions
(either A. B, or C) for wireless communication to take place successfully.
nstall Batteries
FIRST.
NOTE. install all batteries in both units within a 6 minute period to ensure proper
wireless functionality. Always install batteries into the wireless rain collector
Qain Collector f 2 "AA" Batteries Required Irotincluoed]
GENTLV SQUEEZE LOWER
TABS AND PULL UP ON THE
UPPER CASING T0 SEPARATE
SQUEEZE TABS TO OPEN
BOX BY SOUEEZING THE
TWO LARGE TABS TOGETHER
o REMOVE THE BATTERY
SGUEEZE
LARGE
TAB
o INSTALL z FRESH "AA"
BATTERIES AND RE-INSTALL
THE BATTERY aox
NDYE AiBi‘CSWi LECHUNMUST
MATCH MAW mm C SELEETWN
WITH THE BATTERY BOX
SECURELV INSTALLEDI
RE-ATTACH THE UPPER AND
LOWER CASING
ain Unit — 3 "AA” Batteries Required [riotincluded]
REMOVE THE BATTERY
COMPARTMENT COVER
BV SLIDING IT OFF
INSTALL J FRESH "'AA'
BATTERIES
NOTE AIR/CSWWEHSELEchUNMUSY
MATCH caLLEcmn Ai‘E/C SELECTTDN
Set Time/Date/Units
This wireless rain gauge is equipped with a history function and alarms. which
rely on the proper date settings to function properly. It is very important that you
set the date and time before placing the collector outside to record rainfall
amounts.
To set the timeldate/units: Press and hold the ”SET" button to enter into setting
mode. NOTE the "SET" icon and the flashing hour indicates you are in set time
and date mode.
Press the "+" button to adjust the selected value up [press and hold the "+"
button for FAST setting]
Press the ”SET" button again to confirm your adjustment and move on to setting
the next value.
The set order - as lollows:
HOUR [note the "AM" and "PM" indicators]
MINUTE
MONTH
DATE
YEAR
iNCH or MILLIMETER display mode
Now that setup is complete, you must choose a location to place the Wireless
rain collector and the main unit. The Wireless rain collector MUST be placed less
than 100 feet awayfrom the main unit.
This wireless rain gauge uses radio frequency for communication. which is
susceptible to interference from other electronic devices and large metallic
items or thick walls. Always place both units at least 3 feet away from
appliances 1 TV, microwave, radios. etc ] or obiects 1 large metal surfaces, thick
stone walls. etc. ] that may interfere with the wireless communication.
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Placement of Main Unit
Place the main unit in a dry area free of dirt and dust. You may place
the main unit on a table top or otherflat surface.
Placement of Rain Collector
The Wireless rain collector MUST BE PLACED OUTDOORS to observe
and record rain measurements and relay the information to the main
— unit display. The Wireless rain collector must be placed less than TOO
feet awayfrom the main unit and MUST be placed on a flat. level
surface to allow for proper rain measurement. Make certain the rain
collector is not placed in a low spot that may become flooded or in an
area where there are obstructions above it such as trees.
DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT D0
PLACE iN WATER PLACEIN PLACE iN AN PLACE ONALEVEL
OR IN UNEVEN OR AREAS WHERE AREAWITH SURFACE WiTH NO
LOW SPOTS THAT PLANT GROWTH OBSTRUCTIONS OBSTRUCTIONS
MAV BECOME CAN GROW INTO ABOVE ABOVE.
FLOODED CASE AND OBSTRUCT
RAiNFLOW THROUGH
COLLECTOR
Surface Mounting of Rain Collector
It is recommended that the rain collector be mounted to a solid, level surface
with limited grass growth such as a deck railing or similar surface. To mount
the rain collector, first separate the lower casing base from the upper casing.
Next locate the two holes Within the lower casing base. Then, using only hand
tools [power tools may slip during use, possibly damaging sensitive rain
collector components]. secure the lower casing base to the chosen surface
using the appropriate hardware.
INSTALL 2 SCREWS USING
HAND TOOLS ONLY.
THEN RE—ATTACH UPPER CASING
SQUEEZE TABS TO OPEN
Care Instructions for Rain Collector
Debris and Foreign Matter
The Wireless Rain Collector was designed with materials suitable for outdoor
use. However, certain environmental conditions may require periodic cleaning of
the collector components. If the funnel becomes 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.
It is recommended that the funnel and be checked and cleaned periodically to
ensure proper operation of the rain gauge system.
Winter Climates
The Wireless Rain Collector is designed to collect and record liquid rainfall only,
itwill not detect or record snowfall levels It is recommended that the rain
collector be brought indoors if you live in an area that has extreme cold Weather.
ice and snow during the Winter months.
[A - OPERATION
Wireless Reception
The main unit has a Wireless signal reception
icon in the right display area. If there are a low
number of "bars” present, you may experience
no communication [flashing tower] or
inaccuracy. In either case, you may need to
relocate one or both of the units. If most or all I»
of the bars are present, wireless reception is
good and no action is required.
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Display Mode A
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0 Display Mode
Pressing the "MODE" button changes the rain amount display mode. While in
the selected mode, the history and clear buttons refer to the currently
selected mode only.
"EVENT" MODE:
The Event display mode shows the current or most recent rain event total.
Events are periods of rain associated with a weather system Events may be
a brief drizzle, ora multi—day storm The rain event ends when no rainfall
has been recorded for at least 8 hours After that, any new rainfall Will be
automatically recorded as the next newest event
CALENDAR DISPLAV MODES:
‘I DAY: One calendar day rain total
WEEK= ‘I calendar week rain total (week: SUN through SAT]
TOTAL A: All—time rain total A [clear to reset counter]
TOTAL B: All-time rain total B [clear to re-set counter]
C Flood Watch Alarm
D Rain Alarm
History
Button 5
03 History Mode
Pressing the "HISTORY' button Will enter into history mode for the currently
selected DISPLAY MODE Each additional time you press the history button, you
Will step backward in time and see the historical rainfall amounts and the
time/date they were recorded. If there is no button activity within a 30 second
period, the display Will return to current display mode.
VIEWING 81 CLEARING “EVENT" HISTORY:
EVENT MODE: Pressing the "HISTORY" button While in EVENT mode steps
backward through the last 7 rain event rain totals, one event per "HISTORY"
button push. The display Will showthe time/date of each past recorded event. To
clear any event from memory, press and hold the "CLEAR" button. Clearing any
data from the EVENT mode will not affect any of the CALENDAR based rain totals
VIEWING & CLEARING CALENDAR HISTORY:
I DAY MODE: Pressing the "HISTORY" button While in I DAY mode steps backward
through the last 7 DAYS rain totals , one day per ‘HISTORY" button push. The
display will show the time/date of each past DAYs rain totals To clear any days‘
rain totalfrom memory, press and hold the "CLEAR" button. Clearing a days rain
Will also subtract that same amount from the WEEK, and also TOTAL A 8( B
WEEK MODE: Pressing the "HISTORY" button while in WEEK mode steps
backward through the last 7 WEEKS rain totals , one WEEK per ‘HISTORY' button
push. The display will show the start time/date of each past WEEK rain totals. To
clear any WEEK rain total from memory, press and hold the "CLEAR" button.
Clearing a weeks rain Will also subtract that same amount from TOTALA & B, also
With the corresponding DAYs rain
TOTAL A/B MODE: Pressing the "HISTORY" button while in TOTAL A/B mode
simply displays the total A/B start time/date. These two modes are similar to a
cars trip odometer, it keeps counting up until you clear and reset it. To reset the
TOTAL A or TOTAL B counters, press and hold the "CLEAR" button while the total
is being displayed.
6 Flood Watch Alarm
Pushing the "FLOOD WATCH" button activates the flood watch alarm. The flood
Watch alarm Icon and text Will be displayed indicating that the alarm is "ON.” The
alarm will sound if the main unit receives rain data that would indicate any of the
flood and saturation conditions, as listed below:
> 3‘ n the last 7 days and then >U.7" in the last two hours or >‘I' n the last 24 hours
> 2. n the last A days and then >D.7" in the last two hours or >‘I" in the last 2A hours
> i.5' in the last 2 days and then >U.7' in the last two hours or >i" In the last 2A hours
> T. 'in the last two hours
> I. n the last eight hours
> 1.8' in the last 2A hours
If these conditions occur. the alarm will sound for one minute or untilany button is
pushed, silencing the alarm. If no buttons are pushed, the audible alarm toneWill stop
sounding after one minute, but the display icon Will continue to flash and the will sound
three tones on the hourforthe next 8 hours.
If no buttons are pressed to silence the flood alarm, the flood alarm feature Will
automatically be active at the start of the next event.
NOTE: The main unitWill actively monitorthe rain and saturation conditions, even
when the flood alarm is off It the flood alarm is activated, and the audible alert
sounds immediately, the conditions forflooding to be possible have already taken
place.
QRain Alarm
Pushing the "RAIN ALARM" button activates the rain alarm. The rain alarm Icon
and text Will be displayed indicating that the alarm is "ON. ' The rain alarm Will
sound ifthe main unit receives any rain data
The alarm Will sound for up to a T minute or until any button is pushed. silencing
the alarm If no buttons are pushed the alarm tone Will 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.
CAUTION: This device is intended to be a weather monitoring device for personal
use only The FLOOD WATCH and RAIN ALARM alerts are for convenience and
monitoring use This device is NOT a safety device or a Weather hazard warning
device.
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Solution
Relocate the main UITIT and/or the Wireless
‘alri collector Bozh units must be Within loo
Bad ieet [30 m] ironi each other Make sure both
Wireless units are placed at least 3 feet I in iii] lrom
other electronic appliances and devices that
Reception may intcrIcrc With the Wireless communica—
tion [such as ivs microwaves computers
etc] NDTE it rnaytake up to 20 minutestor
T no bars the main unit to re—synchronize With the
collectorwhcn batteries are replaced Use
lithium batteries in sensor when
temperature is below -I.“F (-20°C].
No Wireless Sensor Data
Inc communication]
no bars and Hashing
antenna icon
it Wireless recept on is had [no bars], see
"Bad Reeeption" section above The Wireless
ID selling on each uni: must match foral
units to communicate property See Set
Wireless ID on the previous page
Main Unit
Display Not Working
Make certain that the batteries are insialled
coi rectly and that they are contacting The
terminals Make certain all contacts are clean
The batteries may need replacing.
Set Wireless ID
In the event that you have
reception problems due to
interference. both the main
unit and the Wireless rain
collector have a selectable
wireless ID The ID switches
are located Within the
battery compartments of
the main unit and the
wireless rain collector.
You may choose A, B or C;
but both the main units and
the wireless rain collectors
IDs must match ior
successful synchronization
Please DO NOT return product to the retail store.
.—. For technical assistance and product return information, please call
& CustomerCare: 877-221-1252 Mon , rri 8:00AM to 4:45 P.M.ICSTI
www.chaneyinstrument.c
both wireless D's
must match
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Calibration & Adjustment
To test the unit, slowly drip 1 cup [or
8 oz.] of water through the collector
tunnel. For best results the water
should drip through the unit at a
very slow rate, similar to how the
rain falls. Poking a pin hole in a
small container or cup works well to
simulate rain fall. The display
should read 1.68 inches
If you need to make adjustments
based on the results of the test: 2 CALIBRATION SCREWS
One HALF turn I+/-I of the screws To adIUSt or calibrate the unit,
will adiust the unit by approximately turn both calibration screws in
“H 0.08 inches equal amounts, according to the
followtng table:
One FULL turn [+/-] of the screws Tummg both mews Change +/.
will adiust the unit by approximately 1fu|| turn 10%
l+/—i 0.15 inches 3/4 mm 7.5%
1/2 turn 5%
1/4 turn 2.5%
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Measurement Range
Rainfall
Accumulative Ra nrall Range 0 to 99 99 inehes l D to 2540 mm]
Specifications
Rain Gauge General Specifications
Rainlall Rcsolution llUi inches
Rainfall Units Inches [in] and millimeters [mm]
Wireless Rain Collector automatic seli emptying, continuous rainrall nieasur rig
Power Requirements
Ma n Unit 3 x AA alkaline or lithium batteries
Wireless Rain Collector 2x ”AA” almliric or lithium batteries
Wireless Communication
Radio Frequency A33 mhz
Transm ssion intervals every 50 seconds
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