User's Manual

Mounting
Base Station
With one foldable legs at the back of the unit, the base station can be placed onto any flat surface or wall
mounted at the desired location by the hanging holes at the back of the unit. It is important to check that
the radio signal can be received before permanently mounting any of the units
Remote Sensor
Place the rain gauge in an appropriate location. The rain gauge has a range of 100meters. Keep in mind
that 100 meters RF reception distance is for condition in open air with no obstructions, and rain gauge
transmitter sitting one meter above ground. Real-world transmission range will vary depending on what is
in the path of the signal. Each obstruction (roof, walls, floors, ceilings, thick trees, etc.) will effectively cut
signal range.
There is a NTC type temperature sensor inside the rain box,. Under direct sunshine condition, the
temperature reading can be 3-4 degrees higher than real outdoor temperature. In order to get real correct
outdoor temperature, it is recommended to install the sensor in north faced places or where there is no
long time exposing to direct sun light.
Program mode
The base station has two key for easy operation: RAIN key and SET key. And there are two program
modes available: Rain Mode and setting mode
The setting mode will return to normal display mode while key idle 30s.
RAIN Mode
While in normal mode, press RAIN key, 1hour rainfall record will be displayed. Press RAIN key again,
24hour rainfall record will be displayed. Press RAIN key the third time, week rainfall record will be
displayed. Press RAIN Key the fourth time, TOTAL rainfall record will be displayed.
Reset Rain Data
Press RAIN key for approx 2 seconds at 1hour rainfall mode, 1hour rainfall record will be reset to 0. Press
RAIN key for approx 2 seconds at 24hour rainfall mode, 1hour and 24hour rainfall record will be reset to 0.
Press RAIN key for approx 2 seconds at week rainfall mode, 1hour, 24hour and week rainfall record will be
reset to 0. Press RAIN key for approx 2 seconds at TOTAL rainfall mode, 1hour, 24hour, week and TOTAL
rainfall record will be reset to 0
Setting Mode
While in normal mode, press the SET key to select time or calendar display. Calendar date display mode
will be switched to time display after 10s when no key pressed.
While in normal mode, press the SET key for 2 seconds to enter the following setting modes in the
following order :
1. *DST on/off
2. Time Zone Setting
3. 12/24 hour format
4. Manual time setting (hours/minutes)
5. Calendar setting(in the order of year /month/ date) [after year setting, month and date position can be
selected before month and date value to be set]
6. Temperature display unit degree Celsius or Fahrenheit
7. Rainfall unit mm or inch
In the setting modes, press RAIN key to select the units or scrolls the value. Holding the RAIN key for 2
second will increase digits in great steps. Press the SET key to accept the change and advance to the next
setting mode. Continue to press the SET key to toggle through the setting mode until return to the normal
Mode