Operation Manual Professional Remote Weather Station Table of Contents Page Introduction .............................................. 52 Intended use ............................................ 52 Weather Station ....................................... 52 System requirements for PC use.............. 53 Installation for the USB adapter driver .......... Features of the base station ..................... 53 Features of the thermo-hygro sensor........ 54 Features of the wind sensor ..................... 54 Features of the rain sensor....................... 54 Safety Notes ............................................ 54 Packaged contents................................... 55 Setting up................................................. 57 Operation using cable connection or wireless 433MHz ..................................... 59 LCD overview........................................... 61 Function test ............................................ 62 Mounting .................................................. 63 Resetting & factory settings...................... 66 Function description ................................. 68 Operation keys......................................... 71 Basic programming modes....................... 73 MIN/MAX programming modes ................ 74 Alarm programming modes ...................... 76 Auto-memory for stored values ................ 84 Accessories: extensions cables................ 85 Changing batteries ................................... 85 Problems and interference with operation 86 Transmission range.................................. 88 Cleaning and maintenance....................... 88 Specifications........................................... 89 Liability disclaimer .................................... 90 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 51 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 visit our web site www.heavyweather.info for downloads of complete instruction manuals and the most current version of the 'Heavy Weather' software. 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 features and functions so that you can enjoy the safe and correct operation of this unique product. 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 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 100 meters in open space) or by cable connection. Using the enclosed 2 meter computer cable and CD-ROM, you can install the Heavy Weather software to your PC and upload all the received weather data from the base station. 52 Access the latest weather information from your PC and upload up to 175 sets of recorded weather data by the base station and generate useful 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 that can be transferred to PC. This weather station is designed to work easily with your PC. There are no tedious requirements to turn your PC ON or OFF, simply connect and disconnect the PC cable at any time. System Requirements for PC use: The minimum system requirement for use of this "Heavy Weather" software is: Operating system: Windows 98, Windows 2000, XP Pro and Home Editions, and Vista Processor: Pentium 166 MHz or above RAM: 32MB of RAM or above Hard disk: 20MB free space CD-ROM drive Installation for the USB adapter driver 1- Find the Heavy Weather CD-ROM within the packaging. 2- Plug in the USB adapter to the computer. 3- Follow the Windows Installation steps to find the driver. Select " Install from a list of specific location (Advanced)" 4- Install the CD-ROM to CD drive. 5- From the list that appears select: E:\USB\ where E: is the location of the CD drive. Note: For the latest USB adapter driver, please visit: http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm For the detail installation instruction for the USB adaptor, please visit: http://www.ftdichip.com/Documents/InstallGuides.htm After installing the USB Adapter Driver check in Device Manager to confirm that Windows has recognized the adapter: To determine which COM Port your USB adapter is on: 1- Find MY COMPUTER and "right click" the icon. 2- Select MANAGE. 53 34- 56- 7- Click on DEVICE MANAGER. You should see COM Ports listed with numbers after them Ex: Communications Port (COM 1), USB serial port (COM 4). If you do not see a COM setting, your computer does not recognize your USB driver. If the USB adapter is not on COM port 1, 2, 3 or 4 you will need to change it. Double click the COM Port Ex: (COM 7) this will bring up a Communications Port Properties Box. Click the Port Settings Tab, Click Advanced. Click the Drop Down next to the COM port number and select Com 1, 2, 3, or 4. If they are IN USE see your computer person BEFORE changing. After configuring the adapter, connect the weather station and open the Heavy Weather software. Click SETUP button and select the proper COM Port. Data should begin to download within a minute or two. Features of the base station: · Receives and displays the DCF77 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 and relative humidity 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) 54 · · · · · · · · · Wind chill temperature display Dew point temperature display Weather forecast display by weather icons (sunny, cloudy, rainy) Weather tendency indicator Storm warning alarm LED 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 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 10 meter 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 10 meter 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 10 meter 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 actions due to failure to comply with this instruction manual or from data inaccuracies that may occur with this product! 55 · · · · · · · · 4. 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 used-up 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 depose new or used batteries to fire as they may explosion or release dangerous chemicals. This product is not to be used for medical purposes or for public information. Packaged Contents Before setting up, carefully unpack the contents onto a table or flat surface and check that the following are complete: Item: Base Station Consisting of: · Main unit Fittings: · AD/DC 230V power Adaptor optional use (included) Illustration: ThermoHygro Sensor · Main unit · Rain protection cover · 10 meter cable optional connection to the base station (included) · Wall mounting 56 screws · Plastic anchors for screws Wind Sensor · Main unit with wind vane · 10 meter cable (already attached to the main unit) · Mast holder · L-shaped extension · Main unit (base and funnel) · 10 meter cable (already attached to the main unit) CD-Rom format (English, German and French languages only) · 2 meter PC cable for PC connection optional use (included) · 1 x U-bolts for mast holder · 2 x Washers · 2 x Nuts · 2 x Plastic cable ties Rain Sensor Heavy weather PC software 57 5. Setting up Firstly, choose to use the adaptor (included in this set) or batteries for operation. Both these methods allow for operation of using wireless 433MHz transmission or cable connection between the base station and the sensors and setting up for both methods is as follows: Base Station: Socket for Adaptor Battery compartment PC COM Port Socket for sensor 58 Setting up using batteries: Thermo-Hygro Sensor Sensor sockets Battery Cover Battery Compartment Sensor sockets Important: 1) To avoid operating problems, please take note of battery polarity if inserting any batteries 2) 3) 4) Pull away the rain cover of the thermo-hygro sensor to reveal the three sockets (for the wind sensor, rain sensor and the base station) Connect the attached cables of wind and rain sensors to the corresponding sockets of the thermo-hygro sensor by clicking them into place Open the battery cover of the thermo-hygro sensor located below the three sockets and insert 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V batteries and close the cover Open the base station's battery cover located at the back of the unit and insert 3 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V batteries into the battery compartment and close the battery cover 59 Setting up using the AC adaptor: 1) Power up all the sensors as described in setting up using batteries above 2) Using the AC adaptor (included), plug it into the mains outlet and power up the base station by inserting the adaptor jack into the 6.0V DC socket located on the side of the base station Every time the thermo-hygro sensor is powered up (for example after a change of batteries), a random security code is transmitted and this code must be synchronized with the base station to receive weather data. When the base station is powered up, a short beep will sound and all LCD segments will light up for about 5 seconds before it enters into a 15 minute learning mode to learn the sensors security code. After the learning mode (or by pressing the MIN/MAX key at anytime), the base station will start the DCF77 radio controlled time reception. Note for DCF77 Radio Controlled Time: The time and date display is based on the signal provided by a highly accurate Caesium atomic clock operated by the Physikalisch Technische Bundesamt in Braunschweig (Germany). This radio-controlled clock does not only provide for the weather station's time and date display but also functions as the time source for all of this weather station's memory and history values using time and date information. LED backlight: When using the power adaptor or under battery operation, the LED backlight will switch on for 15 seconds when any key is pressed. 6. Operation using cable connection or wireless 433MHz Cable Connection: Using this method of operation will provide interference free transfer of the weather data from the sensors to the base station. The data sending interval from the sensors ...