La Crosse Technology Professional Remote Weather Station - Manual

1
Operation Manual
Professional Remote Weather Station
Table of Contents
Page
1. Introduction………………………………………………............. 2
2. Intended
use………………………………………… .................. 2
Weather Station…………… ..................................................... 2
System requirements for PC use…………. ............................. 3
Features of the base station…………...................................... 3
Features of the thermo-hygro sensor…………........................ 4
Features of the wind sensor…………...................................... 4
Features of the rain sensor...................................................... 4
3. Safety Notes ............................................................................ 4
4. Packaged contents .................................................................. 5
5. Setting up................................................................................. 6
6. Operation using cable connection or wireless 433MHz .......... 8
7. LCD overview ........................................................................ 10
8. Function test .......................................................................... 11
9. Mounting ................................................................................ 11
10. Resetting & factory settings................................................... 14
11.
Function description............................................................... 16
12. Operation keys....................................................................... 19
13. Basic programming modes.................................................... 21
14. MIN/MAX programming modes ............................................. 22
15. Alarm programming modes ................................................... 23
16. Auto-memory for stored values ............................................. 31
17. Accessories: extensions cables............................................. 32
18. Changing
batteries................................................................. 33
19. Problems and interference with operation............................. 34
20. Transmission range ............................................................... 35
21. Cleaning and maintenance.................................................... 35
22.
Specifications......................................................................... 36
23. Warranty Information ............................................................. 38
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.
2
1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Professional Remote Weather Station.
Designed for everyday use, the weather station will prove to be an
asset of great value for your personal use in the home or office.
Please read this instruction manual thoroughly to fully understand the
correct operation of your weather station and benefit from its unique
features.
2. Intended Use
Weather Station
The base station measures the indoor environment of its surrounding
area and receives weather data from the following three outdoor
sensors:
1) Thermo-Hygro
Sensor
2) Wind Sensor
3) Rain Sensor
The received data is continuously updated to bring you the latest
weather information on the base station’s LCD. The outdoor thermo-
hygro sensor is the main data communication unit since both the 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 330ft in open space) or by cable
connection.
Using the enclosed 6.5ft computer cable and CD-ROM, you can
install the Heavy Weather software to your PC and access the latest
weather information from your PC and upload up to 175 sets of
recorded weather data received by the base station. Recorded data
can be used to generate statistics and charts onto your spreadsheets
(175 sets of data is stored in the base even if the PC is switched
OFF). The software itself does not set any limits as to how many data
sets can be transferred to PC.
This weather station is designed to work easily with your PC, simply
connect and disconnect the PC cable at any time.
3
System Requirements for PC use:
The minimum system requirement for use of this “Heavy Weather”
software is:
Operating system: Windows 98 or above
Processor: Pentium 166 MHz or above
RAM: 32MB of RAM or above
Hard disk: 20MB free space
CD-ROM drive
For full details on operation and installation of the “Heavy Weather”
software refer to the PC manual in PDF format on the CD-ROM.
Features of the base station:
•
Receives and displays the WWVB radio controlled time and date
• Display of extensive weather data, in all cases with programmable
alarm functions for certain weather conditions as well as records of
all minimum and maximum values along with time and date of their
recordings
• Indoor and outdoor temperature displays in degrees Fahrenheit or
Celsius (user selectable)
• Indoor and outdoor relative humidity displays
• Air pressure reading in inHg or hPa, absolute or relative (user
selectable)
• Detailed display of rainfall data in 1 hour, 24 hours, total since last
reset (user selectable in mm or inch)
• Wind speed in mph, km/h, m/s, knots or Beaufort (user selectable)
• Wind direction display with LCD compass as well as numerical (e.g.
225°) and abbreviated characters (e.g. SW)
• Wind chill temperature display
• Dew point temperature display
• Weather forecast display by weather icons (sunny, cloudy, rainy)
• Weather tendency indicator
• Storm warning alarm
• E.L. back light
• Simultaneous display of all weather data with individual settings by
the user
• COM port for easy connection to your PC
• All the weather data from the base station and up to 175 sets of
weather history data with user adjustable measuring intervals can be
recorded and uploaded to your PC
4
Features of the Thermo-Hygro Sensor
The thermo-hygro sensor measures the outdoor temperature and relative
humidity. It also collects the readings from the rain and wind sensors
before transmitting the data to the base station by wireless 433MHz or by
the 32ft cable included in this set.
Features of Wind sensor
The wind sensor measures wind speed and wind direction 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 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 comply with this instruction manual will
invalidate any guarantee! The manufacturer and supplier will not be
held liable for damages due to failure to comply with this instruction
manual or from data inaccuracies that may occur with this product!
• In case of harm or damage to a person or property caused by
improper handling or failure to comply with this instruction manual,
the manufacturer and supplier cannot be held liable.
• For reasons of safety and operation, alterations to this device are
strictly prohibited.
• To operate the weather station, use only supplied adaptor and
batteries of the recommended type.
• Do not leave discharged batteries in the device as these may
corrode and release chemicals that may damage the unit.
• Inserting batteries in an incorrect polarity will cause damage to this
product.
• This product is not a toy kept out of the reach of children.
• Do not dispose of new or used batteries in a fire as they may
explosion or release dangerous chemicals.
• This product is not to be used for medical purposes or for public
information.
• Any modification or alteration to this product is strictly prohibited
without the manufacturer’s authorization and may prohibit the user’s
further use of this product.