La Crosse Technology WS-7015 - Manual (Page 6)

Important Note!
In order to unambiguously assign the sensor data the Base Station should only be
put into operation after all sensors have been operating for at least 10 minutes.
This point is important since all sensors will at first work in a test mode for up to 10
minutes after the supply power has been applied (insertion of magnets into the Outdoor
Sensors and insertion of batteries into the Indoor Sensor). During this test phase the data
transmission takes place at a 4 second (approx.) pace rather than the 3 minute scan
applying lateron.
As with the Remote Outdoor Sensor the magnet for activation of the system must be
inserted into an opening provided for at the back of the unit. The magnet must tightly be
pressed into the opening and will stick out by appr. 4 mm.
The activation of the Remote Wind Sensor also takes place by inserting a small magnet
into the opening provided for. In this case the magnet holder is placed above the holder
tube mounting (opposite the solar cell).
In order to insert the magnet into the Remote Rain Volume Sensor the upper part has first
to be removed by pressing and turning the upper part in a clockwise direction with regard
to the lower part. In the center of the electronics casing there is a holder for the bar
magnet activating the electronics. Insert the color marked magnet according to its correct
polarity into the holder (also see Page 34).
After pressing the magnets into their holders the sensors will take up data transmission.
The Remote Indoor Sensor needs two Mignon AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V batteries for operation.
To insert the batteries the battery compartment needs to be opened. Insert the batteries
observing the correct polarity in accordance to the engraved polarity marking in the
battery compartment. Replace the cover of the battery compartment.
Approximately 12 minutes after activating the last sensor, insert four Mignon AA, IEC
LR6, 1.5V batteries into the Base Station observing the correct polarity.
Upon inserting the batteries into the Base Station a short initializing phase takes place
during which all segments of the LCD will shortly be displayed. Following this segment
test the Base Station will automatically switch into a so called test mode during which
each data reception is shown on the display and acknowledged by the sound of a signal
tone. For better distinction there generally is only the display of the sensor received last
while the data of all previously received sensors are being erased. The perfect reception
of all sensor data can thus be checked quickly and easily.
Note!
Under critical reception conditions this test mode also helps to find the best
possible location for good reception. To do this the respective sensor simply must
also be set to its test mode in order to transmit a data telegram every 4 seconds.
In order to activate this test mode the batteries from the Remote Indoor Sensor and
the magnets from the Outdoor Sensors have to be removed and re-inserted after a
waiting period of at least 60 seconds.
After approximately 30 minutes the Base Station will automatically terminate this test
mode and switch over to its normal reception mode. By pressing any function key the test
mode can be terminated earlier at any time.
Important Note!
For unambigious assignment of the sensor data, the test mode at the Base Station
should generally not be terminated as long as there is any sensor still in test mode.
After the test mode has finished (up to twenty minutes), it is necessary to set the time and
date. Press the two arrow keys (←
← ← ← ) and (→ → → → ) and the "Calibr.“ Key at the same time;
"0000 inHg“ will be displayed. Press the left arrow key twice to enter the time and date
mode. Press the "-“ key to advance the hour (please note the AM/PM setting), press the
"+“ key to advance the minutes, press the "Unit“ key to advance the month, and press the
"Sensor“ key to advance the day. It is important to set the time and date after set up of
the sensors to avoid problems.
For easy setup the Base Station can also be carried close to the mounting locations of the
sensors. This way the correct data transmission of the sensors can be checked.
The data of mounted sensors will after the test phase be transmitted at an approximate 3
minute pace and will be displayed in the various display sections of the LCD.
After all sensors have been received, their function can be tested as follows:
Indoor and Outdoor Temperature Sensors can be slightly warmed or cooled. A change of
temperature and humidity will be seen on the base station. This however may take up to 3
minutes.
The wind wheel of the Remote Wind Sensor should be turned at a moderate speed for
one to two minutes. The weather-vane of the sensor should be pivoted. The changes will
also become visible on the LCD.
To test the Remote Rain Volume Sensor at first the "Rain" key can be pressed several
times to get "Total“ rain display in case other rain records are being displayed. The
display "Total“ will appear. Now press the "Reset" key for about 3 seconds until a beep
tone sounds. Very slowly pour a small amount of water into the funnel, observing that
there is no slack water in the funnel at any time (this test should preferrably be performed
in kitchen or bath to avoid inconvenient splashes). Latest after 3 minutes the display of
the rain volume will be updated.