La Crosse Technology WS-7015 - Manual (Page 4)

South North
Solar Cell
Magnet
Mast
Mounting example of
Remote Wind Sensor to
a Mast
This addressing is only necessary if – within the sensor’s transmission range (up to 330 ft
(100 m)) – two Base Stations with respectively assigned Indoor Sensors need to be
operated (Base Station 1 showing the data of Indoor Sensor 1, Base Station 2 showing
the data of Indoor Sensor 2).
The Rain Volume Sensor as well as the Wind Sensor also have fixed addressing and
belong to this group since their measured values too have their fixed location in the
display.
The second group of sensors are the optionally obtainable types WS 7015-22, WS 7015-
27, WS 7015-28 as well as the Remote Outdoor Sensor (included with basic shipment).
These sensors transmit their data signal to be displayed in the outdoor section in the
upper right part of the LCD. It is possible to operate up to 8 sensors which can be
selected through the sensor selection in the display. It is thus necessary to assign a
respective address to each sensor determining their fixed location in the upper right
display section. Therefore please observe for these three types in the notes on
addressing.
Remote Indoor Sensor
The Remote Indoor Sensor included with the basic shipment requires two Type Mignon
AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V batteries for operation. It contains one respective sensor for
temperature, humidity and air pressure. The data of the Remote Indoor Sensor generally
appear in the indoor display section in the upper left part of the LCD. Besides indoor
temperature and indoor humidity it measures the air pressure prerequisite for the display
of air pressure, air pressure tendency, weather tendency and air pressure history.
Remote Wind Sensor
The Remote Wind Sensor simultaneously acquires wind direction and wind strength at its
mounting location. It is operated by a solar cell with a battery backup during darkness and
provides addressing which cannot be altered by the user.
Remote Rain Volume Sensor
The Remote Rain Volume Sensor also works with solar power supply and provides
addressing not alterable by the user. The funnel has a 5.12 in (130 mm) diameter, which
represents an area of 20.45 in
2 , the calculation base for the rain volume.The amount of
water flowing through the funnel initiates a number of pulses. These pulses are converted
to in or mm in the Base Station and then displayed.
Remote Outdoor Sensor
The Remote Outdoor Sensor included with the basic shipment allows the transmission of
the temperature and humidity values at its mounting location.
This sensor can be addressed freely for display within the outdoor display section in the
upper right part of the LCD (see Display Overview). By default all Remote Outdoor
Sensors are set to Sensor 1. Individual addressing is however possible.
7. Mounting
Base Station
The Base Station can be placed on any smooth surface (e.g. table, bookshelf, etc.) by
pulling out the foldable stand or wall mounted at any desired location by means of a
hanging hole at the back of the device.
Important Note!
It is recommended to check that the 433MHz signals are properly received before
permanently mounting the Professional Weather Station (drilling of holes, etc.).
Should the Weather Station not pick up signal from the desired location a slight
relocation will help in most any case. Once the signals are received, the system can
be mounted permanently.
Mounting is but a preparation for the setup. Just before the final setup of the Base
Station the magnets have to be placed into the sensors.
Recommendation!
In order to test all sensor functions at first setup the sensors can prior to mounting
be placed on a smooth surface (table, etc.) and put into operation (see Item 8
Setting Up).
Remote Wind Sensor
Mounting takes place either to a mast or at the upper rim of a wall. It is important to mount
the device in such a way that the solar cell in the sensor housing is pointing in a southerly
direction. It is further important to mount the device in a zone not prone to wind shadow,
i.e. the wind must be allowed to travel freely about the sensor from all directions.
Remove the transport protection from the sensor head and make sure that weather-vane
and wind wheel can move freely and easily. Put sensor head, holding tube and mast/wall
holder together and fix the components by use of the supplied screws. For basic
mounting the Wind Sensor must be pointing exactly in a southerly direction (solar cell to
the south) in order to provide an exact northerly reference point for the evaluation
electronics.
Note!
An exact southerly alignment of the sensor respectively its solar cell is very
important since this alignment will provide the reference point for the Wind
Direction Sensor.
In order to obtain correct measuring values exact perpendicular mounting of the
sensor to the mast must be observed. Axial stress to weather-vane and wind wheel
should be avoided.
Remote Indoor Sensor
Mount the sensor to its desired location. Keep in mind that the sensor is not designed to
operate outdoors or in rooms prone to excessive humidity. Data of the Indoor Sensor are