Electronics Tomorrow 930040812 Rain Gauge Weather Centre (Receiver) User Manual
Electronics Tomorrow Ltd. Rain Gauge Weather Centre (Receiver)
User Manual
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Size: 145mm(W) x 210mm(H) P.1 P2 Rain gauge weather centre Instruction Manual Location of Controls Maln Unit Ease dailies 555? lllx 2 16 15— —17 t. PRESSURE UNlT 2 RAINFALL 3 SNOOZE/LIGHT 4 TlMEZONE 5. DST ON/OFF 6. HISTORY 7. MAX/MIN 8 CLEAR 9 + 10 SET 11. - 12. WAVE 13. RE-SVNC 14 ”01°F 15. SNOOZE/ALARM ONIOFF 16 ADAPTER JACK 17 DIMMER 1B RESET eraleul Temperature/Humldlty Sunlol (Transmlttar) Wireless Rain Gauge 1. Selectlmi 2. “Cl “F 3 RESET 1 RESET 2. Re-Sync 4 Me cenllowatlon pl yourclack may diller somewnar lrom that shown in me lllustlallcn 4 “AA“ or new slze battery ms clock may use more man one plece or onnery Please later to the engraved cattery marks inside tne battery companrnem lortne correct battery type LCD Readout Featum The Ram Gauge Weather Center wrtn Atomic Clock can be set to many dmelent modes The LCD shown is the normal operating mode The actual data shown will be diflerent, based on your local settings and condrtions Alarm Orr llldlcmnl 571m Orr lnfltculur I ---l- $5512:3HZEQL 5 W“ _ i ShnN——izs‘2f;:ii:l “M 655? lllx E 5‘s Sllx-—0uwwr~u-nrl “Mm" @ u liq osmotimunssm chulmn , restorer/suture. Warnings 'Do not expose the main unit to excessive lorce. shock. dust, extreme temperature. directly sun light or humidity. Any or these conditions may shorten the Itte of the unltl 'Avotd exposing the Wireless remote to extreme temperatures, water or severe shock 'Avold contact wlth any corrosive materials such as perlume, alcohol or cleaning agents. 'Do not tamper wlth any at the lnternal components or thls clock This will lnvalidate the warranty and may cause damage Accumulatin- Rarnlnll Amount) indium numlony 0mm rsmncralurs tan ZAvarl a. Pressure Grlprt Locatlon Precautlons The Clock receives a radio wave much llke a TV or radio. Be sure to place it near a window or some other location where IS optlmal Instda or near concrersl steel pulldinos m stmclules Instfla moi/inc xsnlclos laulomoblla train airplanes alcl Next or class to power stallan Close to or on ten ol metal sunsces l plates Too close in household appliances (Compulel rv Video/audio! lax machlnos speakersl Qulck Start Buttery Inlullutlon Clock IMaIn Unlt 1, Plug the main umt into the wall outlet usrng the included 7.5V adapter. 2. Insert 4 AAA batteries into the battery compartment on the bottom or the main unit ensuring proper po|aritles as indicated Note‘ When a law'battery companment icons appears In the indoor temperature and humldlty window on the LCD. replace the batteries. Near ondee wlth large steel l metal llamc wlreless Temperature! Humldhy Tranamltter 1. Remove the battery door 2 Insert 2 AA batteries already installed in the unit Note‘ When a Iow~banery oompanment icons appears In the outdoor temperature and humidity window on the LCD. replace the balterles. wlreless Ruln Gauge Transmitter 1 Detach the outer case of the rain gauge unit 2 Unscrew the battery door 3, Insert 2 AA hatterles 4. Screw the battery door Note. When a low-battery companment icons appears in the outdoor rain gauge window on the LCD. replaoe the batteries Battery Precautions Do not mix old and new battenes Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel Cadmium; batteries P.3 9.4 General Instructions This radio-controlled atomic clock is the most accurate timepiece in North America, It receives a time signal transmitted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which is regulated by3 atomic clocks and deviates less than one second within 3,000 years The NIST broadcasts time signal (WWVB, GOKHZ) continuously from Fort Collins, Colorado. This signal can be received anywhere in the continental USA that long wave (AM) radio reception l possible wlth a portable radio. it is expected that signal cover a distance oi over 2,000 miles lrom the transmitter. The clock wtll receive the Signal within the broadcast range anywhere an AM signal can be received Generally the signal cannot be received In massive metal and concrete structures unless near a window In addition. some environmental ertects may atlect the transmitting distance. (See Environmental Reception Eflects ) For more information please study the WWVE Web page or the NIST at . http.//www bouldernist gov/timetreg/ Environmental Reception Enoch The radio-controlled clock receives an accurate time signal using wireless technology. As with all wireless devices, the reception ability may be aitccted by, but not limited to. the lollowing circumstances: Long transmission distance Nearby mountains and valleys Among tall buildings Near railways, high voltage cables, etc Near lreeways, airports, etc Near concrete buildings Near electrical appliances Near computers and televisions Bad Weather locally or electrical storms between you and Colorado inside moving vehicles. Nearby metallic structures. Operation Clock IMaln Unlt To ensure proper tunctioning ol your clock with indoor/outdoor temperature, humidny a rain gauge, please loilow below procedure 1 Insert new batteries in to the main unit lirst, tsee Battery Installation) 2 Then insert batteries into 2 remote units (Temperature/Humidity Transmitter and Ham Gauge Transmitter) . 3. Press Time Zone button on the main unit to your local time zone PST = Pacific Standard Time MS Mountain Standard Time CST = Central Standard Time PST = Pacific Standard Time 4. The clock is preset with DST (Daylight Savmg time) On. It you live in an area that does not recognize Daylight Saving Time (is Arizona 8. parts of Indiana], press DST button once and LCD shows DST Olt, 5 Do not touch any other buttons or settings on the clock It Will automatically receive the remote temperature/hum ty, rain gauge data and sets your clock to the exact time, day, date and indoor temperature/humidity. Remote Temperature I Humidity Transmitter 1 After installing the batteries (or pressing the RESET button). the temperature/humidity FIF (radio lrequericy) signal is immediately sent to the clock. The clock attempts to receive the RF temperature/humidity signal tor the first 5 minutes and retreshes the RFtemperature every 3 minutes. 2, To select Fahrenheit or Centlgrade temperature units, press FIC buttons on the remote unit, 3, II the HF temperature/humidity signal is not received within 5 times, ”---" appears in the outdoor temperature window of the clerk. In this case. press the RE-SYNC button ol the main unit, then press RESET button at the back ol the transmitter The clock then attempts outdoor temperature/humidity reception lor another 6 minutes 4 lithe clock does not display the outdoor temperature/humidity alter 6 minutes, relocate the clock or the transmitter until reception is succesle Remote Rain Gauge Transmitter 1, Switch to open the outer case or the rain gauge. 2 Remove the fiber tape lrom the bucket inside to let it movable 3 Batteries are already installed in the rain gauge Remove the Inner cover to acess RESET/RE-SVNC button. Pressing the Tgate 1m” in“ RESET button, the rain gauge RF (radio trequency) signal is own,“ m“ n immediately sent to the clock. The rain gauge window on main unit appear " 0" The reception is successlul 4 ii the rain gauge signal is not received within 5 times appears in the rain gauge Window of the clock. In this case. press the RE-SYNC button at the main unit, then press RE-SVNC buhon at the back oi the transmitter. The clock then attempts rainlall reception lor another 6 minutes. 5 lithe clock does not display the rain gauge data alter 6 minutes. relocate the clock or the transmitter until reception is successlul. 6 Mount the rain gauge on a level surlace. (use metal ring to adjust the leveling or the rain gauge) 7 Switch to close the outer case, The installation at rain gauge is completed L} Press bclh hooks and to open inner ccver Synchronization cr Remote Until a Main unit 1 Alter the batteries have been inserted in the main unit and in the remote transmitter unit, the LCD on the remote should show current temperature / humidity In a lew minutes, the remote temperature / humidity /rainla|l are shown in the outside temperature / humidity / rainlall lleld on the main unit It at least 10 mlnutos pass and the outside temperature 1 humldny I rainfall field displays "s >" instead ol the remote unit's temperature (humidity lrainlall, see the "Troubleshooting" section Be sure the main unit and the remote trensmrtter units are in sync and the outdoor temperature I humidity I rainiall are displayed on the main unit. 2 Alter a lew minutes, place the remote transmitter unit in the desired outdoor location Within 100 feet ot the main unit Place the main unit as close as possible to the outdoor remote unit. For best results, the remote unit should be placed wrthin sight of the main unit, such as outside the closest Window ll necessary. screw the included wall-mount bracket to a convenient outdoor location and place the remote unlt Inside the bracket. The remote/outdoor temperature I humidity / ralnlall will be Shown on the main urtit, Obstacles, walls, etc. reduce the range significantly The remote should be placed where it will not experience weather extremes such as rain, snow, direct sunlight, etc. This allows you to receive an accurate outside temperature (humidity / rainlall reading and weather forecast. Note“ For more details on synchronization, please reler to ”Wireless Flemote Temperature Transmission." Weather Forecast The local weather lore-cast and weather tendency are predicted using the rate of change in atmospheric pressure detemlined by a precisely caltbrated pressure sensor Alter turning the unit on for the first time, it takes 24 hours for the weather forecasting data to be calculated lor the lirst time After 24 hours, the unit calwlates the weather lor the next 6 hours, To ensure a reliable weather Calculation, do not relocate the unit during operation Weather tendency is indicated by an up or down lorecast arrow. (See table below.) 1, The up arrow mom-es)- indicates a significant increase in atmospheric pressure. This normally means the weather is going to improve 2, The down arrow ioon(=)— indicates a signillcant decrease in atmospheric pressure This means the weather is going in get worse. P5 P.6 a. The iorecast icon( mum) - Without an arrow indicates a steady/insignificant change at atmosphenc pressure. This means the weather will remain unchanged. Tendency - Up Tendency - Down Tendency - Steady TENDENCV - UP FuHEcAE'r TENDENCV - DOWN TENDENCY - STEADY FORECAST FORECAST Weather Conditions The current weather condition is displayed using one ol live animated icons Sunny, Partly cloudy, cloudy. Rainy or Stormy. (See table below) The Stormy icon only appears when a sudden and serious drop in atmospheric pressure is detected SUNNY PARTLV CLOUDY STORMV Barometric Graph 1. Bar graph shows the last days pressure changes. Start from 2nd day, the Earograph shows the pressure trend ol last day 2. The Tlme Axrs shows the time at last day E g 4 = 4:00 AM, a = 6:00 AM, 12 =12,00PM,16 : 4.00PM, 20 = 8:00PM and 24 =12‘00 AM 3 The program should store the pressure mean ol last day tram 12‘00AM lo tl'59PM 4. The bar chart should show the pressure ditlerence between the pressure at the time(4:00AM, B 00 AM, 12 00 PM, 4:00 PM, a 00 PM and 12 00 AM) and the mean pressure 5. If the Pressure dilference exceeds +/—6mb, then the Barograph shows the d- Smb, 6. The Bar graph would RESET ii there is Time Zone, DST and day set(Manual or RCC) . The Bar graph is reset it the clock set (Manual or RCCI deviation is larger then + or - hall hour CLOUDY C} Barometer 1 Current Show the current Pressure Reading, relresh every 4 seconds 2 Dally total Turn on "Mean" icon, and show the average pressure oi the Last day This reading is updated at everyday 12:00AM 3. Weekly Total: Turn on "Mean" icon, and show the average pressure at the last week (Sunday to Saturday). This reading is updated at Sunday 12.00AM 4 Monthly Total: Turn on "Mean" icon, and show the average pressure at last month (tstlo 31st) This readan is updated at the let ol each month 12'00AM 5 Season Total“ Turn on "Mean" Icon, and show the average pressure at last season (1st season‘ 1st Jan. 2nd season: 1st April, 3rd season. 1st July, 4th season: 1st Oct). This reading is updated at the Starting day 12.00AM ol each season 6. The Barometer would RESET it there is Time Zone, DST and day set(Menual or RCC) , The Barometer is reset ll the clock set (Manual or RCC) deviation is larger then + or . hall hour Outdoor Raimall Readout 1. Current It shows the current rainfall, 2 Daily Tolal’ the total rainlall ol last day It is updated at everyday 1200 AM 3 Weekly Total‘ the total rainfall of last week (Sunday to Saturday) It is updated at every Sunday 12'00AM 4. Monthly Total“ the total rainlall at last month list to 31 st), It is updated at the tst day 12200AM at each month. 5. Season Total. the total ralnlall of last season, it is updated at the 1st day 12.00AM of each season, (See Below Seasons Chart) souone narro- seosoh r January i through March at season 2 April i ihrough June at Season 3 July 1 through September at Season 4 October | inrough oeccmoaoi 6. The Rain Gauge would RESET il there is Time Zone, DST and day Set (Manual or ROG) , The Rain Gauge is reset it the clock set (Manual or RCC) devtatlon is larger then + or - hall hour. Check Data History at Barometer & Rain Gauge 1. Pressing the HISTORY button to see the daily record ol mean Barometer and total Ralnlall ior current daily, weekly monthly and quarterly (season). The sequence is: (Current) - daily - weekly - monthly - quarterly - (Current) 2. The display at mean Barometer and total Ralnlall WlII restore to display current Barometer and Flam rate altar 5 seconds. 3. Pressing the Clear push button when displaying mean Barometer and total Rainfall will clear the all data in corresponding memory butter Unltl Setting 1 Barometer press PRESSURE UNIT button, the unit can select units at mb, ian, mmHg or hF'e 2. Flatnlall press RAINFALL UNIT button, the unn can select unlts ol ln/hr or mm/hr Indoor Ind Outdoor/Remote Temperature! Humldlty Readout 1. The indoor and outdoor temperatures can be displayed in either ”F or ”C. To desired display appears. The main unit converts the temperature it the remote transmitter unit is set to a dlllerent temperature display ii the temperature and/or humidity exceeds or falls below the unit's range, the LCD shows either "HI" or "L0" in place at the temperature and/or humidity. 2. To display the recorded minimum and maximum indoor and outdoor temperatures I humidity in suwession, press the MAX/MIN button on the main unit repeatedly. The temperature / humidity display returns to the current temperature alter 5 seconds or after hitting the MAX/MIN button three times. To clear the maximum and minimum temperature r humidity data, press the CLEAR button while the maximum and minimum temperature [humidity are shown on the LCD. wireless Remote Temperature! Humidity and Rllntall Transmission The Transmission frequency is 433MH1, The outdoor transmission range is 100 feet lrorn the maln unlt. Obstacles. walls, etc will reduce the transmission range Once the main unit is plugged in or the batteries have been installed, it will startle receive signals tor 10 minutes Once batteries are placed in the remote units. It will sian to transmit temperature 1 humidity and rainlall data to the main unit every 3 minutes. Upon successful reception, the remote/outdoor temperature r humidity and rainlall thI be shown in the remote temperature Ihumidity and iainlall field on the LCD. The main unit automatically updates the remote reading in 3-minute intervals. Receiver Signal Indicator Icons The lollowing icons indicaie the signal P" transmission status on the LCD : 1, no SIGNAL DETEcnoN SIGNAL DETECTION ”ll SUCCESSFUL RECEPTION P.7 P.8 n Troubleshooting 1. If the main unit does not receive signals within the first 10 minutes, a blank "-" appears in the OUT TEMPERATURE I HUMIDITY or RAINFALL window on the LCD If at any hme during operation a signal is not received after live consecutive intervals, blank appears It this happens, press the RE-SVNC button. The main unrt will receive Signals tor 10 minutes. 2. If the remote unit‘s batteries are running low, a low battery icon appears in the OUT TEMPERATURE! HUMiDlTv or RAINFALL field. Replace the batteries. 3 If the display unexpectedly goes blank, press the nE-stC button on the main unit to roroe the main unit to receive a signal. ll this does not work. check the tollowing: - The remote unit is Still in place. - The batteries in both the remote unit and the main unit are still good. Replace it necessary. - The remote transmitter is within range and the path is clear oi obstacles or other interference (See "Interference" section below.i Shorten the distance it necessary, Interterence Signals from other household devices such as garage-entry controls. doorbells and home security systems may intertere With the temperature-data transmission and may cause temporary reception tailure This is normal and does not attect the general performance or the unit The transmission and reception oi the temperature / humidity / rainiaii reading will resume once the interterence has stopped. Atomic Clock signal Reception Inltlnl reception alter power up 1 The main unit will search lor wwve signal and display the time automatically 2. It the initial reception tailed, the main unit will Search tor the signal every3 hours until it can receive the accurate time Automatic Time update The main unit will automatically update Its l time a day. Wave 0K dltploy The Wave 0K box will be displayed which indicates successtul reception during the last search tor WWVB signal. The Wave OK box may not be displayed daily due to lnterterence between your location and the transmitters, This is normal, Manual Time update Reception can be started anytime by pressing the "WAVE" button (Remarks : when the unit is in reception mode, press "WAVE" button will stop the reception) Caution The main unit is set to show the Pacllic Standard Time (PST) wrth Daylight Saving Time as a lactury Setting. Please adiust these swrtches tor the location where the Clock is used. In some unusual occasions, the main unit may be atfected by noise and respond abnormally. In such conditions, press the RESET button to resume normal operation, important It is recommended to put the main unit near a window facing Fort Collins, Colorado Please move the main unit to another location it diftlculty in signal reception is encountered Manual Clock Setting 1. Press and hold SET button 2 Sec until a beep sound to stan clock setting. The year will display in llashlng on the clock time position or the LCD. 2. Press ~t /- buttons to adjust the year between 2004 and 2099 3 Press SET button consecutively to proceed to MonthADate setting; Hour~Minute setting: 124Hourr124A Hour time: Display. 4. Press and hold either t I - tor Vast setting Setting the Alarm Press + I- Button once tor a beep sound, press + / - button again to the alarm time. Press and hold * I ~ tor last setting After setting, release + I - button, the alarm time is set. Alarm On The beeping alarm wakes you to one minute of beeping until the alarm is turned art. 1 To select the alarm on, slide the ALM OFF/ALM DN/SNOOZE switch to ALM ON 2 To turn art the alarm once it has sounded, press the ALARM STOP/LIGHT button. Snoole Alarm On with Snooze The beeping alarm wrth snooze wakes you to one minute at beeping that repeats every five minutes until the alarm is turned oft 1. To select the beeping alarm with snoole. slide the ALM OFFIALM ONISNOOZE switch to SNOOZE 2. To activate the snooze function alter the alarm has sounded, you may either wait tor the alarm to turn cit alter one minute or you may press the ALARM STOP/ LIGHT button. In both instances the alarm repeats every rive minutes until It is turned on Alarm 0" To turn 0" the snooze alarm, slide the ALM OFF/ALM ON/SNOOZE switch to ALM OFF. Backllght A Dimmer switch 1. The unit is built in with always~on backlight. plug the main unit into a wall outlet using the included adapter 2. To activate Ihe automatic backlight while the unit is running on battery power. press the ALARMSTOF‘I LIGHT button. The backili LCD turns on tor 3 seconds 3. Dimmer switch on the base or the unit allow you to adjust the brightness or the backllt to your desired level ‘C I 'F Button Press the “C I °F button to select Centigrade or Fahrenheit display. Rout Button Press the RESET button when either the main unit or remote transmitter unit is not operating properly Specifications Temperature Measure Range ‘ Indoor IOmdoor 1,1 9°C to 70°C) I (r2 2"F to 158°F) Resolution : Indoor 0,5’0 I 1°F (MAIN UNIT) Outdoor 0.1”0 I 02°F (OUTDOOR TRANSMITTER} 101°C“? 2"F Relative Humidity Measure Range ' Indoor 20V, to 95% Outdoor 10% In 90% Resolution : Indoor lOutdoor 1°/e Rain Gauge Measure Range ‘ 0 02 inch/hour to 10 inch/hour (Rain rate less than 0.02 inch/hour show 0.00 inch/hour) Resolution : 0.01 inch/hour Barometric Pressure Measure Range ' mom to 1050mb (23 4&an to 31 01ian) Resolution : 1mb loosinng) Moro Warning: Ohangee or modifications to this unit'not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and tound to comply with the limits tor a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 01 the FCC Fiulee These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harrmul inierterence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio lrequency engery and. it not installed and used In accordance with the instructions, may cause harmtul intertersnce id radio communlcatlons. However, there is no guarantee mat interlerence will not occur in a particular installation It this equipment does cause nermlul interlerence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turnlng the equipment 011 and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interterence by one oi more at the tollcwing measures: Reorlent or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separatlon between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuh diflsrem trom that to which the receiver Is connected Consult the dealer or and experienced radio/TV technician tor help Under the environment with radio lreqrency interterence, the sample may maltunctlon and remire user to reset the sample.
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