Springfield Precision Instruments 91505-1 433MHz RF Rain Gauge Transmitter User Manual M095 M
Springfield Precision Instruments, Inc 433MHz RF Rain Gauge Transmitter M095 M
User Manual
WIRELESS DIGITAL RAIN GAUGE
WITH INDOOR / OUTDOOR THERMOMETER
Model No. 91505-1
Instruction Manual
Rain Collector/Remote SensorBase Unit
Size: 12cm x 12cm Total 12pages P.1 (Cover)
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
BASE UNIT:
• RF rainfall and temperature measurement
• Rainfall history tracking: last hour, last 24 hours, daily, weekly and monthly
• Bar chart display for rainfall history
• Daily Min. / Max. rainfall tracking with auto daily clearing
• Features Decline Principal Rain Measurement Technology*
• Indoor / RF outdoor temperature, auto scroll
• Indoor temperature range: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
• °C/°F selectable
• Memory function to recall Min./Max. temperature readings
• Temperature trend arrow indicates rising, falling or constant temperature
• Programmable, audible high / low temperature alert
• 12 or 24 hour selectable clock
• Calendar with day of the week display
• Low battery indicator for base station and rain collector
• Table top stand or wall mount
• Requires 2 AA batteries (not included)
RAIN COLLECTOR / REMOTE SENSOR:
• Self-emptying, waterproof with oversized collection area
• Wide base to minimize tip-over
• Transmission range: 100 ft. (range may be shorter based on interference present)
• Transmission frequency: 433MHz
• Outdoor temperature range: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
• Includes (2) stainless steel screws and (2) spikes for mounting to solid surface or
ground
• Requires 2 AA batteries (not included)
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Clock
Mode
( +)
In-Out Temp
Max/Min
Alert Re-sync
Re-sync
Reset
Reset
History
Clear
( - )
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BATTERY INSTALLATION AND ACTIVATION
Warning:
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon zinc), or rechargeable (nickel cadmium)
batteries.
• For maximum performance in normal conditions we recommend using good quality
alkaline batteries. When temperatures are below 32°F, alkaline batteries can lose
power resulting in a loss of remote transmission. If you reside in an area that
experiences frequent temperatures below freezing, we recommend using lithium
batteries to minimize the loss of transmission.
Battery installation of Base Unit
• Open the battery door at the back of the base unit and insert (2) AA batteries
according to the polarity markings. Replace the battery door.
• Insert the end of a paper clip into the hole in RESET and push the button.
• Set the clock and calendar as follows.
Setting the Calendar, Clock, °C / °F:
• When either the clock or calendar is being displayed, press and hold the MODE
button for 3-4 seconds until the year display is flashing
• Press + or – to set the year
• Press MODE to display the date
• Press + or – to set the month and day
• Press MODE to display time
• Press + or – to set the time
• Press MODE and the display will show 12 hr
• Press + or – to set your clock to 12 hr or 24 hr time format
• Press MODE and the temperature field will be flashing
• Press + or – to select °F or °C format
• Press MODE to lock in the settings
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Note: If you set the time and date after initial activation, the accuracy of the rainfall
history data may be affected. Reset the unit to clear the history by pressing the RESET
button then set your desired time and date.
•Press the RE-SYNC button.
•Position the Rain Collector/Remote Sensor close to the base unit.
Battery installation of Rain collector
•Press the hook and open the rain collector unit outer case and remove the inner cover
to access RESET/RE-SYNC buttons.
•Using a coin, unscrew the battery door at the bottom of the rain collector and insert
(2) AA batteries according to the polarity markings.
•Press the RESET button.
•Replace the battery door.
•Remove the tape from the pendulum inside to
allow it to move freely.
•Close the outer case.
Note : Make sure the battery door is closed
securely to prevent water leakage.
•When the OUT temperature is shown on the display of the base unit, synchronization
between the base unit and the remote sensor is complete.
POWER UP SYNCHRONIZATION
The base unit will search for the RF signal from the rain collector for 6 minutes after
reset or after batteries are inserted. When the temperature display on the main unit
shows the OUT temperature, synchronization between the base unit and remote unit is
complete.
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The top, left of the base unit display will show the icon to indicate signal
transmission. If the OUT temperature does not show on the display within 6 minutes
after reset, press the RE-SYNC button and the main unit will search for the RF signal for
another 6 minutes. If the base unit still fails to show the out temperature, refer to the
LOSING SYNCHRONIZATION section.
Locating the Base Unit and Remote Sensor
• Choose a suitable place for the base unit and remote outdoor sensor, within the
transmission distance.
• Place the base unit near a window, but away from direct sunlight or sources of heat or
air conditioning to ensure accurate temperature readings.
• The location you choose is critical for maximizing the transmission range. The remote
sensor is designed to transmit unimpeded 80 to 100 ft. Transmitting through walls,
metal doors and metal framed windows may reduce the transmission range. To
optimize the transmission distance, the remote unit should be positioned in a location
that minimizes these obstructions. Other interference from electrical sources such as
home security systems, wireless doorbells and wireless home entertainment equipment
may interrupt the transmission signal temporarily.
Notes:
• The outdoor rain collector must be placed on a level, horizontal surface for accurate
rainfall measurement.
• Warning: Ice will affect the accuracy of rainfall readings and will damage the internal
mechanism of the rain collector. In temperatures below freezing the collector can
remain outdoors for temperature data transmission, but the unit must be placed in a
protected area to prevent ice damage.
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE
• The indoor temperature is shown after activation until the first outdoor temperature
signal is received. The display will then change to the outdoor temperature reading.
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•Press the IN-OUT TEMP button to toggle between indoor and outdoor temperature.
•To activate Auto Scroll mode, press and hold the IN-OUT TEMP button for 3-4
seconds. Double curved arrows will show at the top of the LCD display and the unit
will automatically toggle between indoor and outdoor temperature. Press and hold the
IN-OUT TEMP button for 3-4 seconds to de-activate Auto-Scroll mode.
•The temperature trend arrow which is located directly above the temperature reading
will indicate the trend of indoor and outdoor temperatures during the last three minutes.
TEMPERATURE ALERT
When either the indoor or outdoor temperature exceeds the upper or lower pre-set
limits, the alarm will sound for five seconds. It will be accompanied by a flashing alert
icon and flashing arrow to show that the temperature has reached the upper or lower
limit. The audible alert will sound for five seconds every minute.
Setting the Temperature Alert:
•When setting the alert temperatures, the display will change in increments of 1.8°F or
1.0°C.
•Press and hold the ALERT button until the alert icon, up arrow and IN icon are
shown on the display and the alert temperature is flashing
•Press + or - to set the desired indoor alert temperature upper limit
•Press ALERT and the down arrow will be displayed. Press + or - to set the desired
indoor alert temperature lower limit
•Press ALERT and the up arrow and OUT icon will be displayed. Press + or - to set the
desired outdoor alert temperature upper limit
•Press ALERT and the down arrow will be displayed. Press + or - to set the desired
outdoor alert temperature lower limit
•Press ALERT to confirm the settings and exit the alert temperature setting mode.
Activating the Temperature Alert:
•After you have entered all your temperature alert limits press ALERT and the system
will be activated. The alert icon will show on the display.
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De-activating the Temperature Alert:
•Press the ALERT button when either the indoor or outdoor temperature has exceeded
the limit. The audible alert will stop and the alert icon will stop flashing. The arrow
icon will continue to flash to indicate the out of range condition.
•The alert will sound again if the indoor or outdoor temperature falls back within the
upper or lower limit and then exceeds the upper or lower limit again.
•To turn off the alert permanently, press ALERT until the alert icon is no longer
displayed.
VIEWING CLOCK, CALENDAR, RAINFALL RATE AND TOTAL RAINFALL
•Press the MODE button to toggle the main display between time, date, rainfall rate
and total rainfall.
•The rainfall reading is accumulative data since the last press of either the RESET or
CLEAR button. To clear the rainfall reading, press the CLEAR button when the
rainfall reading is shown on the display.
RAIN FALL HISTORY
This unit has a large capacity memory that can store and display:
•Last hour rain fall
•Last 24 hours total rain fall
•Daily rain fall ( Up to last six days as well as current day)
•Weekly rain fall ( Up to last six weeks as well as current week )
•Monthly rain fall ( Up to last six months as well as current month )
The Daily Rainfall history bar chart is set as the default display after activation.
To view the rainfall history for other time periods:
•Press HISTORY once to display the weekly rainfall
•Press again to display monthly
•Press again to display last hour (will display for 5 seconds only)
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• Press again to display last 24 hours (will display for 5 seconds only)
• Press again to return to daily
More detailed daily, weekly and monthly history data are available. Press and hold the
HISTORY button when your desire corresponding history data are shown. The “0”
(Current) bar will show up and the precise data will be shown on the time display. Press
+ or – and you can scroll through the daily, weekly or monthly prior data.
Note: On the bar chart display, the “0” represents the current period. -1, -2, etc. indicate
the prior periods.
MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM RECORDS
Temperature Maximum and Minimum
The highest and lowest record of indoor temperature, outdoor temperature and rainfall
are stored automatically after you activate the base unit. You can recall the records at
any time by pressing the MAX/MIN button. With each press of the button, in sequence
the display will show; indoor maximum reached, indoor minimum reached, outdoor
maximum, outdoor minimum, rainfall maximum and rainfall minimum. The
corresponding MAX or MIN icon will be displayed each time. To clear any maximum or
minimum record, press the CLEAR button when the appropriate record is shown on the
display.
Rainfall Maximum and Minimum
The rainfall maximum and minimum record is a daily record which counts from 12:00am
to 11:59pm every day.
Aside from the automatic daily clear, the rainfall maximum or minimum record can be
cleared by pressing the CLEAR button when the appropriate record is shown on the
display.
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LOSING SYNCHRONIZATION
If the main unit displayed a proper OUT temperature and rainfall rate, but now displays
blanks “--.-C” or “--.—in”, the unit may have lost synchronization. If this occurs, press
the RE-SYNC button of the main unit and the RE-SYNC button on the rain collector.
The base unit will search for the RF signal for 6 minutes and will re-initialize
synchronization with the remote unit.
*DECLINE PRINCIPAL RAIN MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGY
One of the features that defines our wireless rain gauge as superior to competition is
Decline Principle Rainfall Technology.
Inside the collector housing there is a teeter bar that has a spoon shaped collector on
each end. When it rains, the rain drains into one of the spoons until the weight of the
rain causes the teeter bar to tip to one side. When the opposing spoon collects enough
rain it will cause the teeter bar to tip the other way. The rate of the rocking back and
forth of the teeter bar is translated into a measurement of rainfall and this data is
transmitted to the base station. The software of competitive units also measures the
rocking back and forth of this teeter motion but has a flaw. When rain is falling steadily
and then slows to a trickle it will give a reading based on the last tip of the teeter bar. It
will assume the same continued rate of rainfall from the last tip and does not recognize
the sudden change. Your Springfield rain gauge with Decline Principal Rainfall
Technology is superior in that it is programmed to account for this sudden difference in
rainfall rate. This translates to more accurate readings.
FCC STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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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.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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.
However, there 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.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• 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.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Springfield warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship or material
for a period of one year from the date of purchase. ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES
OF FITNESS AND MERCHANTABILITY ARE HEREBY LIMITED IN
DURATION TO A PERIOD ENDING ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF
PURCHASE. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, which vary, from state to state. During the warranty
period, such defects will be repaired or the defective instrument will be replaced at
our option. This warranty does not cover damages through accident or misuse. IN
ADDITION, SPRINGFIELD IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF
DEFECT. Repair or replacement will be made at our option without additional
charge if the instrument is returned postpaid with $4.00 for return postage and
handling to:
76 Passaic Street, Wood-Ridge, NJ 07075-1091
1-888-809-3284
Made in China
©2005 Springfield Precision Instruments, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
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