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Contents The FCC Wants You to Know ................................................................................................ 3 FCC Declaration of Conformity ......................................................................................... 3 Features .................................................................................................................................. 3 Preparation ....................................................................................................
The FCC Wants You to Know FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 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. Product: Model: Responsible Party: Phone: Wireless Weather Station This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules.
tion is ideal for anyone who relies on knowing local weather conditions, such as gardeners, farmers, or anyone who works outdoors.
store some or all of the weather data recorded by your weather station. Easy Data Access — lets you recall the stored data at any time, print it out in tables or graphs, and even compare it to normal and historical conditions for your area. Accu-Data — AccuWeather’s on-line service lets you view and download current and past weather information — color weather maps (including radar and satellite images), weather data, forecasts, warnings, and more — for your location or from around the world.
Rain Gauge Anemometer Base, Arm, and Vane Set Wind Vane Outdoor Thermo/Hygro Sensor Wind Cup AC Adapter Indoor Thermo/Hygro/Baro Sensor Mounting Hardware Solar Transmitter for Anemometer Number Provided Description 4 M3 × 17 Self-Tapping Screws 2 M3 × 12 Self-Tapping Screws 8 1 /4 inch U-Bolts 16 1 /4 inch Plain Washers 16 1 /4 inch Hex Nuts 2 Rubber screw covers Tools/Additional Supplies Needed for Installation Solar Transmitter for Rain Gauge/ Outdoor Thermo/Hygro Sensor (2) In
• level • two screws (if you plan to mount the monitor on a wall) • mast, 1–11/4 inches (2.54–3.18 cm) in diameter (to mount the anemometer) • batteries (not supplied): monitor: 4 AA Indoor thermo/hygro/baro sensor: 4 AAA backup power for solar transmitters (3): 2 AA (each) Notes: • For the best performance and longest life, we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries.
Icon/ Control Description Function MEMORY control Press the desired mode (such as outdoor temperature), then press MEMORY to view the saved high/low value. ALARM control Press the desired mode (such as outdoor temperature), then press ALARM to see the desired alarm condition(s). SET control Press to store a setting in memory. UNIT control Press to toggle among various units of measurement. alarm on/off Repeatedly press to turn the desired alarm condition on or off.
4. Install all components, then connect all related components. 5. Connect the anemometer, outdoor thermo/hygro sensor and rain gauge to their individual solar transmitters to receive the weather element data. Each solar transmitter needs two AA batteries (not supplied) for backup power. Notes: • Install the anemometer, outdoor thermo/ hygro sensor, and rain gauge outdoors in a location that provides the best measurement for the weather elements the instruments are designed for.
anemometer solar transmitter are both labeled with a red tag. • If you are unable to view the monitor while calibrating the wind vane, you can use the alignment marks on the T-bar and wind vane. When the red mark on the wind vane’s shaft is aligned with the mark on the outer edge of the shaft’s base, should appear next to %($5,1* on the monitor. 3. Install two AA batteries in the compartment according to the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside.
INSTALLING THE ANEMOMETER ter and wind cup point due south. Then hold the mounting bracket on the end of the bar against the place where you plan to attach it to the mast. Make sure the wind vane is above the wind cup.
INSTALLING THE RAIN GAUGE 3. Replace the cylinder on the base, align its screw holes, then reinsert and tighten the screws.
1. Hold the base of the rain gauge flat against the mounting surface then use a level to make sure the rain gauge (as it rests on the mounting surface) is horizontally level. 2. Use a pencil to trace the inside of the mounting holes on the base of the rain gauge to mark the screw locations. 3. Drill a small pilot hole (shallow and slightly smaller in diameter than the supplied M3 × 17 screws) in the center of each marked location to guide the screws. 4.
Mounting the Outdoor Thermo/ Hygro Sensor • on or close to a surface that easily absorbs or reflects heat (such as a window or metal surface) 1. Hold the sensor’s mounting bracket flat against the mounting surface and trace the inside of the pilot holes with a pencil to mark the screw locations. 2. Drill a small pilot hole (shallow and slightly smaller in diameter than the supplied M3 × 12 screws) in the center of each marked location to guide the screws. 3.
INSTALLING THE MONITOR Selecting a Location You should set the monitor indoors on a flat surface (such as a desk or counter), or mount it on an indoor wall within 6 feet of where your PC is located and near an AC outlet. Caution: To avoid false indoor temperature and humidity readings, do not place the monitor where it will be: • outdoors • in direct or reflected sunlight • The monitor might display inaccurate data if it is using backup battery power and battery power becomes low. 1.
its plug must fit the monitor’s DC 12V jack. The supplied adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the monitor or the adapter. • Always connect the AC adapter to the monitor before you connect it to AC power. When you finish, disconnect the adapter from AC power before you disconnect it from the monitor.
= English, ) = French, ' = German, , = Italian, 6 = Spanish). 6. Press SET. The hour digit flashes. 7. Repeatedly press (or hold down) to set the hour digits. or 8. Press SET. The minute digits flash. 9. Repeatedly press (or hold down) to set the minute digits. 11. Repeatedly press (or hold down) or to toggle between the month/day and the day/month views. 12. Press SET to store the setting. or 14. Press SET to store the setting. The month digits flash. 15.
READING THE WEATHER FORECAST DISPLAY USING THE BAROMETRIC PRESSURE WINDOW Your weather station is designed to forecast the weather conditions, from 12–24 hours in advance, for an area within 20–30 miles of where you installed it. The weather station updates its forecast once every 15 minutes (based on the barometric pressure readings stored in its memory) and displays the forecast using easy-to-read symbols.
Setting the Sea Level Barometric Pressure No matter where you are, barometric pressure is measured using the current sea level barometric pressure. This way, meteorologists (and you!) can easily compare measurements from locations at different altitudes. Note: To obtain the current sea level barometric pressure in your area, contact the http:// nearest airport or go to www.nws.noaa.gov and select current weather conditions for the closest location to you in your state.
USING THE INDOOR TEMPERATURE WINDOW Using the HI/LOW Temperature Alarms The weather station samples the indoor air temperature about every 38 seconds. The monitor shows both the current indoor temperature and the dew point temperature in the indoor temperature window (on the monitor). You can set the monitor to sound an alarm when a set high or low indoor temperature is reached. You can display the temperature in degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F). TEMP.
Clearing a HI/LOW Temperature Alarm Setting 4. Repeatedly press (or hold down) or to set the dew point alarm condition. To clear the conditions for a high or low temperature alarm so the alarm does not sound, repeatedly press ALARM to select the high or low temperature condition, then repeatedly press until appears. 5. Press SET to store the setting.
the last memory reset), press OUT . Then repeatedly press 0(025<. 0$; or 0,1 appears when the monitor shows the maximum or minimum recorded temperature. The recorded times of the maximum or minimum temperatures and 67$03 also appear. To reset the temperature records in memory and record a new maximum or minimum temperature beginning with the current reading, hold down 0(025< until a beep sounds.
Each time the outdoor wind chill temperature changes and meets or drops below the set temperature, 287 and the current readings flash and the monitor sounds an alarm for about 1 minute. To silence the alarm sooner, press any key. Note: If you press a key to silence the alarm, the alarm stops sounding, but 287 and the current readings continue to flash until the alarm condition is no longer met. 1. Repeatedly press OUT :,1' &+,// appears. until '(: or 2. Press ALARM.
To view the current high or low indoor or outdoor relative humidity alarm conditions, %RH, then repeatedly press the desired press ALARM until +, $/$50 or /2 $/$50 and the alarm condition appear. until the desired alarm setting (+, $/$50 or /2 $/$50) appears, then repeatedly press until appears. Note: When no humidity alarm condition is set, appears. The weather station’s rain gauge measures rain as it falls and automatically calculates the rate of rainfall per hour.
was last reset and 6,1&( appear simultaneously. • Yesterday’s rainfall amount is calculated from 12:00 AM of one day to 12:00 AM on the next day. • If no rainfall is detected for two consecutive hours, appears on the monitor. Resetting the Total Rainfall Record 1. Press RAIN. 2. Repeatedly press ALARM until $/$50 +, appears. 3. Hold down SET for about 2 seconds until the monitor beeps. The last set alarm condition (in inches/hour or mm/hour) flashes. 4.
Viewing and Resetting the Max Wind Speed Record Setting the High Wind Speed Alarm To view the maximum wind speed recorded since the last memory reset, press MEMORY. 0$; appears. The time the wind speed was recorded in memory, the direction the wind was blowing, and 67$03 appear simultaneously. To reset the maximum wind speed in memory and record a new high wind speed and direction beginning with the current conditions, hold down MEMORY for about 2 seconds until the monitor beeps.
Special Features Note: If the recorded conditions are out of the operating range listed in the specifications, +++ or /// appears on the monitor. DISCONNECTED SIGNALS If the signal from a sensor was disconnected, appears on the monitor. If this happens, hold down CHANNEL. The weather station searches for the most current signal. (You do not need to reset the clock.) If appears on the monitor often, try the following methods to correct it: monitor, see the software’s separate Owner’s Manual.
wise sense (north to northwest to west, for example). dew point falls below freezing, it is called the frost point. barometer — an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure. The two most common barometers are the mercury barometer and the aneroid barometer. downburst — a severe localized downdraft that can be experienced beneath a severe thunderstorm. blizzard — a severe weather condition characterized by low temperatures and strong winds (greater than 32 mph) bearing a great amount of snow.
short the growing season, it is a killing freeze. determine an apparent temperature — how hot it actually feels. freezing rain/drizzle — rain or drizzle that falls in liquid form and then freezes upon striking the ground or objects that are at 32°F (0°C) or colder. humidity — a general term that refers to the air’s water vapor content. front — the transition zone between two distinct air masses.
millibar (mb) — a unit for expressing atmospheric pressure. Sea level pressure is normally close to 1013 mb. shower — intermittent precipitation from a cumuli form cloud, usually of short duration but often heavy. northeaster — a name given to a strong, steady northeast wind that is accompanied by rain and inclement weather. It often develops when a storm system moves northwesterly along the coast of North America. sleet — a type of precipitation consisting of transparent pellets of ice .
average speed or kinetic energy of the atoms and molecules in a substance. thermograph — an instrument that measures and records air temperature. thermometer — an instrument for measuring temperature. thunder — the sound created by rapidly expanding gases along the channel of a lightning discharge. thunderstorm — a local storm produced by cumulonimbus clouds and is always accompanied by lightning and thunder.
Cloud Classification Chart Clouds can float from a few feet above the earth (fog) all the way up to 40,000 feet and higher. There are 11 different classes of clouds. As the following chart illustrates, you can distinguish clouds based on their altitude and shape.
Care RESETTING THE MONITOR Keep the weather station’s indoor components dry; if they get wet, wipe them dry immediately. Use and store the weather station’s indoor components only in normal temperature environments. Handle the weather station carefully; do not drop it. Keep the weather station away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Caution: Resetting the monitor also clears all data stored in the monitor’s memory.
Relative Humidity Operating Measurement ............................................................................................................ 25–90% RH Accuracy: Indoor Range: 40–80% ..................................................................................................................... ±5% Outdoor Range: 25–90% .................................................................................................................. ±7% Resolution (Indoor and Outdoor) ...........................
Accuracy and Range: 2–56 m/s .............................................................................................. ±16°F (±8°C) Resolution ..................................................................................................................................... 2°F (1°C) Rainfall Daily and Cumulative Measurement Display Range ................................................ 0–394 in (0–9999 mm) Rainfall Rate Measurement Display Range ....................................................
Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.
