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71313 MICHABO
RADIO CONTROLLED
WEATHERSTATION
2007 All rights reserved.
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190 x 168.8 x 81.2 mm
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270g (0.54lbs) without battery
3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V batteries
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mb/hPa, inHg
1 mb (0.01 inHg)
and Snowy
INDOOR TEMPERATURE
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Memory
°C / °F
0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
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0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
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+/- 1°C (+/- 2.0°F)
Current, min and max.
INDOOR HUMIDITY
Range 20 to 90% Relative Humidity
Resolution
Humidity accuracy
Memory
1%
+/- 5%
Current, min and max.
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RC Clock update
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Weekday in 5 lang
Auto
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English, French, Germany, Italy
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DAILY ALARM
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Gift box dimensions:
(WxHxD)
325 x 395 x 128 mm
(12.80 x 15.55 x 5.04 inches)
Gross Weight
2.1 Kg (4.62 lbs)
(not included)
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Wind speed range
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Wind direction
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Wind chill tempearture record
Wind speed record transmission
152.0 x 417.6 x 213.56 mm
(6.06 x 12.4 x 8.4 inches)
0-160 KM/h (0-100mph)
kmh, mph, knots
16 Postions
See page 12 for details
See page 12 for details
Approx every 73 sec
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OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE (Transmission box)
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Operating range
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75.0 x 74.3 x 163.6 mm
(2.95 x 2.92 x 6.44 inches)
°C/°F
-20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
-20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
-20°C - 0°C +/-2°C (+/-4°F)
0°C - 40°C +/-1°C (+/-2°F)
40°C - 70°C +/-2°C (+/-4°F)
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Freeze Alert (Per Channel)
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Current, Min and Max Temp.
4°C or Below
2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V batteries
SENSOR UNIT 2:
REMOTE RAIN GAUGE
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Resolution of each count
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206g (0.3lbs) without battery
mm, inch
0-999.9mm (self emptying)
0.05mm
2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V batteries (
SENSOR UNIT 3:
REMOTE TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY (OPTIONAL)
Dimensions
(WxHxD)
Weight
Temperature Displayed Range
Operating Range
Accuracy
Humidity Displayed Range
Accuracy
Power
40 x 79.5 x 20mm
(1.57 x 3.13 x 0.79 inches)
60g (0.13 lbs) without battery
-20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
-20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
+/-1°C (+/-2°F)
20% to 90% Relative Humidity
+/- 5%
2 x AAA batteries (not included)
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RF TRANSMISSION
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433Mhz
40 meters with no obstructions
Approx. every 73 second
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CHANGING THE BATTERIES
It is recommended that you replace the batteries annually even if the weatherstation is still running.
Do not mix new and used batteries, different types of brands
We recommend you use “AA” 1.5V Alkaline batteries and if you are consistently experiencing temperatures
lower than –17°C / 1.4°F we recommend that you use lithium batteries as these will extend the battery life.
Please dispose of the batteries in a responsible manner.
WARNING: Batteries or batteries installed should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,
fire etc ...
MAINTENANCE
A soft cloth may be used to clean your clock. Do not use corrosive cleaner or chemical solution on the clock.
Keep the Main Unit clean and dry to avoid any problems.
YOUR GUARANTEE
Your clock is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of purchase against any faults arising from defective
materials or manufacture. Damage caused through careless handling, misuse or in transit is expressly
excluded. Should this clock fail within 12 months please return it in the first instance to your retailer.
Environmental Protection
Disposal of electrical & electronic equipment
Do not dispose of this product with household waste. For the proper treatment, recovery and
recycling please take this product to the appropriate collection point. If you are unsure of where
this is contact your local authority. Improper disposal may be harmful to the environment.
Safety Note:
Damage caused by failure to comply with this instruction manual will invalidate any warranty. The
manufacturer and supplier will not be held liable for any damages due to failure to comply.
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 reason of safety and operation, alteration to this device is strictly prohibited.
This product is not a toy. Keep out of the reach of children.
This is a home product and is not to be used for medical purposes or for public information.
Any modification or alteration to this product will invalidate the warranty and any liability.
ACC V.2.2.25.08
RADIO CONTROLLED WEATHERSTATION CLOCK
ABOUT THIS MANUAL:
manual will give you a full overview of the product and will guide you step-by-step through the system set-up,
testing and installation. We hope you will enjoy the benefits of the weather readings and the precise Radio
Controlled clock. Please read this instruction manual carefully and keep it in a safe place future reference.
Your weatherstation is manufactured with the latest sensor and wireless technology and has been carefully
designed using state of the art microprocessor electronic circuitry. The weather data readout is accurate to
the vicinity of your property and when properly installed it will give you an accurate and reliable service.
If you have any difficulties or problems during installation, please call our Customer Helpline on 01908
220020 or Local 0845 1207208 Mon – Fri 9am-4.30pm. Email: or visit
MANUAL CONTENTS PAGE
PACKAGING CONTENTS FEATURES SYSTEM DESCRIPTION -
Main unit & LCD panel 4
LCD display 5
Anemometer 6
Battery box/outdoor temperature sensor 1 6
Rain catcher 6
ACTIVATION & TESTING –
Main unit 7
Anemometer/outdoor temperature, battery box - senor 1 7
Rain catcher sensor 2 7
INSTALLATION -
Positioning the main unit 8
Positioning the outdoor temperature battery box sensor – 1
Positioning the Anemometer
Anemometer horizontal surface mounting 8
Anemometer vertical surface mounting 9
Anemometer ground surface mounting 9
Anemometer mounting on existing pole 9
Positioning the rain catcher (sensor 2) 9
SYSTEM START –
Radio Controlled clock explained 10
Advantages of using Radio Controlled technology 10
To start the main unit 10
Remote sensor search 10
To select scale readout 11
To select a channel reading 11
Temperature trend 11
Freeze alert 11
The Anemometer/outdoor temperature – sensor 1 12
Rainfall counter/rain catcher sensor 2 12
To reset the rain counter 12
Weather forecast 13
Air pressure trend 14
Low/high air pressure 14
To read the pressure history 14
To read the / memory 14
To clear the memory 14
To set the alarm 15
To view the alarm time 1 & 2 15
To turn ON/OFF the alarm 1 & 2 15
To use the snooze function 16
Summer/Winter time changes 16
To set the foreign time zone 16
Trouble shooting 17
Problems & solutions 18
Problems & solutions 19
Changing the batteries 20
Maintenance 20
Your Guarantee 20
Environmental Protection 20
Safety note
Technical specifications 21
minimum maximum
minimum/maximum
Congratulations on selecting this personal weatherstation clock. The instruction
ACCTIM MICHABO
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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PACKAGE CONTENT
Before installing the weatherstation please check that you have all of the following items.
Main unit
Anemometer with
10 meter cable
Base
Weather Cover
Outdoor sensor 1
& battery box
Vertical/Horizontal
surface mounting
Anemometer
mounting base
Anemometer
mounting pole
(At bottom
of the crate)
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(X4)B(X4)C(X4)D(X4)E(X4)F(X4)G(X4)
10x50 8x25 M4x50
M4 Nuts #10
You will need 7 X AA 1.5V Alkaline batteries (not included), a Pozidrive screwdriver and a compass.
Washer
Rain catcher
(Sensor 2)
Concrete
M4 Spring
Anchors
Washer
Problem
Wind/Rain Sensor has frozen
Solution
The wind and rain sensors are designed to work above 0 degrees, please move them to a safe location to avoid
permanent damage to the unit.
Problem
The outdoor sensor 1 signal indicator is on the display, it is windy but there is no change in the Wind Speed reading.
Note: The wind measurement is accumulated by the average speed of the previous minute, so it will show the
average wind speed on the next transmission, if the average wind speed is below 1Km/hr, then there will not be a
record.
Solution
Press the 'Channel' button to force the main unit to search for the signal again
Check the batteries are correctly inserted into the sensors
Remove and reinsert the batteries into the sensor
Reset the main unit
Check the Anemometer is assembled correctly. Check the installation diagram on page6&7.
Check the location of the main unit - is it in too sheltered area
Check that the Anemometer is connected to the battery box.
Check the connecting 10meter cable
Unscrew the top of the anemometer and check the cable connection
Move the sensor closer to the main unit
Replace the batteries
Test the anemometer by manually spinning the cups – Now wait to see if the main unit receives the transmitted data.
Question
The wind gust & wind chill is displaying “- -“, is this correct?
Answer
If the wind speed is consistent there will be no wind gust reading and the main unit will display “ - -“. The main unit will
show a wind chill reading if the temperature is 10°C or below and the wind speed is above 5km/h. Please see page 12
for more information.
Problem
The outdoor temperature is not showing
Solution
Check to see if the main unit has received the outdoor senor 1 signal – the indicator should appear on the display
Press the “Channel” button to force the main unit to search for the signal again
Check the batteries are correctly inserted into the sensors
Remove and reinsert the batteries into the sensor
Reset the main unit
Check the distance between the sensors and the main unit. The transmission range should be 40meters from the
sensor to the main unit in line of sight, providing there are not any obstacles (note; brick walls etc. will reduce the
transmission.
Check to see if there are any obstacles that might reduce signal strength
Move the sensors or main unit so they are closer together
Replace all the batteries
Question
The outdoor humidity is displaying "- - ", is this correct ?
Answer & Solution.
In addition to the remote wind/temperature sensor 1 and rain catcher 2, the main unit can receive data from two
optional outdoor temperature sensor units. The optional sensor/s measures outdoor temperature & humidity.
The outdoor humidity function will not work and the LCD display will show "--"without the optional sensor.
To purchase the optional sensors, please contact customer services as listed on page 1.
Problem
The air pressure trend shows steady when the barometer reading has changed.
Answer
The main unit will compare the current reading to the average reading of the previous hour. The trend icon will
change if the current reading has increased/decreased 2mb or more - see page 14.
The normal function of the product may be disturbed by Strong Magnetic Interference. If so, simply reset the product
to resume normal operation by following the instruction manual. If the product cannot resume normal operation,
please move to another location.
If you have any queries, problems or do not understand any part of these instructions please contact:
Customer Help Line 01908 220020 or Local 0845 1207208 Mon – Fri 9am-4.30pm
email for service: or visitservice@acctim.com www.acctim.com
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PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS
Problem
The clock will not receive Radio Controlled signal and will not set to the correct time.
Solution
Manually force Time Signal search
Reset the clock
Manual set & press and hold the wave button for 3 seconds.
Try to rotate the main unit through 90 degrees.
Move the clock to another location.
Do not place near a computer monitor, electric motors, TV, Telephones etc.
Check the batteries are new and in good condition.
Problem
The clock loses time/does not show the correct time
Solution
Manually force signal search
Reset the clock
Move clock to new location
Check the batteries are new and in good condition
Check to see if the clock is set to a different time zone see page 16 “To set foreign time zone”
Problem
What do I need to do when the clocks change for summer/winter time?
Solution
Nothing! The clock will automatically switch to the correct time when the signal is received.
Question
Do all the weather forecast icons flash apart from “Sunny”?
Answer
This is correct
Questions
Can I reset the barometer altitude level?
Answer
The Weatherstation is reading at a consistent altitude to provide more accurate readings and the altitude Level is
preset at sea altitude and cannot be adjusted manually.
Problem
The main unit will not pick up the signal for sensor1&2andthesignalindicatorsdisappear from the display.
Solution
Press the “Channel” button to force the main unit to search for the signals again
Check the distance between the sensors and the main unit. The transmission range should be 40meters from the
sensor to the main unit in line of sight, providing there are not any obstacles (note; brick walls etc. will reduce the
transmission.
Check the batteries are correctly inserted into the sensors
Move the sensors or main unit so they are closer together
Reset the main unit
Move the main unit to a new location
Replace all the batteries
Problem
The rain catchers signal indicator is permanently on, it is raining but there is no reading.
Note: The resolution of each count is 0.05mm if the catcher did not catch enough rain to trigger the sensor there will
be no reading and the display will show “- -“.
Solution
Press the 'Channel' button to force the main unit to search for the signal again
Check the batteries are correctly inserted into the sensors
Remove and reinsert the batteries into the sensor
Reset the main unit
Check the rain catcher is level
Check the rain catcher has not frozen
Check that the rain catcher is assembled correctly. Check the installation diagram on page 6 & 7
Replace all the batteries
Test the rain catcher by pouring water through the 'Dirt griddle' – check to see if you can hear the 'Auto drainer' is
tipping from side to side. Now wait to see if the main unit receives the transmitted data.
FEATURES
The data from the remote outdoor sensor/s is transmitted via. 433 MHz signal approximately every 73 seconds
over a range of 40 meters to bring you the latest weather information. The data is displayed on the LCD panel
on the main unit in both digital and analogue format.
The Anemometer calculates the wind speed/direction/gust & chill factor readings and is connected to the
battery box, which incorporates the outdoor temperature sensor 1. The rain catcher sensor 2, measures rain
rate and cumulative rainfall. In addition to the remote wind/temperature sensor 1 and rain catcher 2, the main
unit can receive data from two optional outdoor temperature sensor units. The optional sensor/s measures
outdoor temperature & humidity. To purchase the optional sensors, please contact customer services as listed
on page 1.
The outdoor humidity function will not work and the LCD display will show "- - " without the optional
Note:
sensor.
Your weathermaster is complete with the following features
:-
Time:
- Radio Controlled - fully automatic time set-up
- Automatically adjusts to Summer/Winter time changes
- Foreign time zones selectable (-12 to +12 hours)
- Calendar displays Month/Day/Date
- Weekdays in five languages, select between English, French, German, Italian & Spanish.
- 12/24 hour format
- Daily alarm (alarm 1 & 2)
- Snooze
- Summer time indicator
- Battery low indicator
Weather Features
- Electronic weather forecasting predicts the weather for the next 24 hours
- Animated weather Icons (Sunny, Partly Cloudy, Cloudy, Rain and Snow)
- Atmospheric pressure, switch between mb/hPa & InHg
- Air pressure history over 19 hours
- Indoor temperature display, switch between ºC & ºF
- Indoor Humidity display, showing RH%
- Outdoor temperature display, switch between ºC & ºF
Minimum & maximum indoor/outdoor humidity record
-
inimum aximum
- M & m temperature record with trends
- Measures & displays wind speed/gust in kmh, mph, or knots
- Wind chill temperature record
- Measures & displays cumulative rainfall counter in mm or inches.
- Animated icons displaying the rain status
- Ice warning alert for when the temperature is approaching freezing
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION –
Do not install the batteries until all the components are set-up and ready for testing.
MAIN RECEIVER UNIT
MAIN UNIT
Note: Remove
the grey static
label from the
display before
using.
BACK OF MAIN UNIT
LCD DISPLAY
A
B
A - Clock section
B - Weather forecast section
C - Rainfall counter section
D - Wind speed section
E - Indoor/outdoor temperature section
F - Indoor/outdoor humidity section (outdoor humidity function will not work
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without optional outdoor temperature sensor)
BASE
F
TROUBLE SHOOTING AND RADIO CONTROLLED TECHNOLOGY EXPLAINED
The Radio Controlled clock will start to search for the time signal When:
• The batteries are inserted into the main unit.
• The clock has been reset (reset clock).
• The WAVE button is pressed (manual Set).
Normal Status:
The weatherstation will search for the time signal at the first 10 minutes of each hour until the time signal is
received. The clock will then search for the time signal for the first 10 minutes of each hour 2,3,4, & 5am every
day. If the clock receives the time signal at 2am it will not need to search for the time signal at 3am or 4am.
If the time signal is received, the time signal antennae ( ) will remain on the display.
If the weatherstation does not receive the time signal during initial set-up or at the change of Summer/Winter
time you can manually set the time.
To manually set the clock
: The clock can only be set manually if the time signal is not received.
Note
In Normal Mode:
- Press and hold the SETbutton for 3 seconds and the hour digit will start to flash.
- Press the UP or DOWN button to select 12 or 24hour format.
Immediately:
- Press the SET button again and the hour will start to flash.
- Press the UP or DOWN button to set the desired hour.
- : In the 12hr format the “AM” & “PM” icons will display. The “AM” & “PM” will not display
Note
in the 24hr format.
- Press the SET button again and the minutes will start to flash.
- Press the UP or DOWN button to set the desired minute.
- Press the SET button again and the M & D icons will start to flash.
- Press the UP & DOWN button change the position of the month & date.
- Press the SET button again and the year will start to flash.
- PresstheUPorDOWNbuttontosettheyear.
- Press the SET button again and the month will start to flash.
- PresstheUPorDOWNbuttontosetthemonth.
- Press the SET button again and the date will start to flash.
- PresstheUPorDOWNbuttontosetthedate.
- Press the SET key again and the language of the week will start to flash.
- Press the UP or DOWN button to set the language for the day of the week.
e.g. EN = English, GE = German, FR = French, IT = Italian, and SP= Spanish.
- Press the SET button once again to exit.
- Press and hold the WAVE button for 3 seconds to manually force the clock to search for the
Time signal for 10 minutes.
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The clock will now automatically attempt to search for the time signal for the first 10 minutes at the following
times 2,3,4 & 5am…(the time signal antennae will flash). When successful, the received time will override the
Manual Set time.
To stop manual force time signal search,
- Press the WAVE button once again while the main unit is in search mode and the time
D
Like any radio receiver your clock needs a good signal to work properly. In some building types the signal may
be weak during the day so if possible try to set the clock in the evening or overnight.
: Electrical appliances, tall buildings etc; may interfere with the Clocks receiver.
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Note
: For more information on the MSF Transmitter and Radio Controlled time keeping please visit
Note
www.npl.co.uk/time/msf
Important Note
transmitted. For dates of the schedule maintenance visit
signal antenna will stop flashing.
: TheAnthorn Transmitter is periodically shut down for maintenance resulting in no signal being
www.npl.co.uk/time/msfoutages.html
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To use the snooze function
- When the alarm sounds. The alarm icon ( ) will flash.
- Press the SNOOZE button to stop the alarm and the snooze icon will flash.
The alarm will then sound again after 8 minutes. The snooze can be repeated over and over.
: If no button is pressed the alarm will sound for 60 seconds and then sound again at the same time the
Note
next day.
Summer Time icon
As your clock is Radio Controlled, it will automatically adjust to the Summer/Winter time changes. Summer time
starts on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October. The summer time icon (S) will
automatically appear on the display to indicate summer time.
LCD PANEL SECTION A:
Time signal icon
Summer
time icon
Low battery
indicator
12/24 Hr clock
Alarm1&2
Calender display
To set the foreign time zone
If you wish your clock to display a different time zone (e.g. your head office in America or relative in Australia), but to
maintain the Radio Controlled accuracy then use the foreign time zone setting below.
In normal mode:
- Find out how many hours ahead/behind the time zone is.
- Press SET button once to enter foreign time zone setting. The hour adjustment time indicated “0”, will start
to flash.
- Press the UP or DOWN button to adjust to the correct hour for the time zone.
- Press the SET button once to exit and the time zone is set.
- Press and hold the “WAVE” button for 3 seconds.
Press SET button
Press SET button
For information on Foreign Time Zones please visit
www.timeanddate.com/worldclock
To reset back to UK time
In normal mode
- Press SET button once to enter foreign time zone Setting. The hour adjustment time indicated, will start to
flash.
- Press the UP or DOWN button to adjust to “0”.
- PresstheSETbuttontoexitandthetimezoneisset.
- Press and hold the “WAVE” button for 3 seconds
The new time zone will not take effect until the Radio Controlled time signal is received.
Note:
The clock is designed and tuned to receive the UK Radio Controlled time signal only. This feature will not
Note:
work outside of the UK.
LCD PANEL SECTION B:
Weather
history
LCD PANEL SECTION C, D, E:
Indoor Humidity
readout
Indoor Temperature
readout
Min/Max temperature
readout indicator
Wind direction readout
Wind speed digital
readout
Speed measurement
indicator
Wind gust readout
Rain catcher low
battery indicator
Min/Max humidity
readout indicator
Rain catcher
signal indicator
(sensor 2)
Temperature
up/down trend
Rain status
indicator
Sunny, cloudy
indicator
Animated rain + snow
indicator
Air pressure
trend icon
Barometer air pressure
readout
Wind + outdoor
temperature sensor 1
signal indicator
Outdoor temperature
readout
Outdoor temperature
up/down trend
Min/Max temperature
readout indicator
Low battery indicator
Freeze alert icon
Wind chill readout
Rainfall
readout
or partly cloudy
Outdoor humidity
will not work without
the optional sensor/s.
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Wind Sensor: Anemometer body, pole & mounting base
Wind direction indicator
The "N" indicator marked on top
of the anemometer must
be fix to point at NORTH direction.
Connecting pole
Use 4 screw "A"
4 washers "E"
Mounting base
Outdoor temperature/anemometer battery box
Main Body
4 Screws "C"
4 Spring washers "G"
4 Nuts "D”
10 meter connecting
cable
Battery box/
outdoor
temperature
sensor 1
concrete/brick wall anchor “F”
Weather cover
To set the alarm
In normal mode:
- Press the alarm button once. The alarm 1 (AL) indicator and the alarm 1 time will show on the display
Immediately.
- Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds and the hour will start to flash.
- Press the UP or DOWN button to set the desired hour.
: The AM or PM indicator will appear on the display in 12-hour format only.
NOTE
- Press the SET button again. The minute will start to flash.
- Press the UP or DOWN button to set the desired minute.
- Press the SET button again to exit the alarm 1 setting mode. The alarm ON icon ( ) will appear on the
display.
- Press the alarm button again. The alarm 2 (AL) indicator and the alarm 2 time will appear on the display
Immediately.
- Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds and the hour will start to flash.
- Press the UP or DOWN button to set the desired hour.
: The AM or PM indicator will appear on the display for 12-hour format only.
NOTE
- Press the SET button again and the minute will start to flash
- Press the UP or DOWN button to set the desired minute.
- Press SET button again to exit the alarm 2 setting mode. The alarm ON icon ( ) will appear on the
display.
- Press the alarm button again to exit the alarm mode.
Rain catcher (Pluviometer)
sensor 2
Dirt grid
Auto drain
rain catcher
Main body
Option 1
Vertical
surface
mounting
Use 2 screw “B”
Use 2 screw “B”
for mounting on wood
Option 2
Horizontal surface
mounting
Colour triangle must
be on same side
(Metal pins) must
slot into grooves
Permanent
magnet
: At any stage during the alarm setting the clock will return to normal time display after 10 seconds if no
Note
button is pressed.
To View theAlarm time 1 & 2
In normal mode:
- Press the ALARM button once to display the (AL1) alarm 1 time OR
- Press the ALARM button twice to display the Alarm 2 (AL2) time.
To turn ON/OFF alarm 1 & 2
In normal Mode:
- Press the ALARM button once. The alarm 1 (AL) indicator and the alarm 1 time will show on the display.
- Press the SET button once again to turn ON the alarm 1 and the alarm ON icon ( ) will appear on the
display.
- Press the SET button again to turn OFF the alarm 1 and the alarm ON icon ( ) will disappear from the
display.
: When alarm 1 (AL) is showing, by pressing the SET button you can turn ON/OFF the alarm.
Note
- Press the ALARM button again. The alarm 2 (AL) indicator and the alarm 2 time will show on the display.
- Press the SET button once to turn ON the alarm 2. The alarm 2 ON icon ( ) will appear on the display.
: When alarm 2 (AL) is showing, by pressing the SET button you can turn ON/OFF the alarm.
Note
When the alarm is activated the alarm icon ( ) will flash and the alarm will sound for 60 seconds. Press any
button and the alarm will stop and sound again at the same time the next day. To turn OFF the alarm see section
“To turn ON/OFF alarm 1 & 2”.
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Air pressure
The air pressure trend icon is used to show the recent air pressure trends compared to the last hour.
Rising Steady Falling
ACTIVATION AND TESTING -
Before permanently mounting the weather station, it is important to make sure that the components work
correctly at their chosen mounting or standing locations (for examples of suitable mounting locations please
see the section “Installation” below). If there appears to be a problems with the 433MHz radio transmission
and the weather readouts are not received, then these can mostly be overcome by moving the mounting
locations or see section “Trouble shooting” for alternative actions.
Air pressure changes with the weather. In fact, it's one of the most important factors that determines what the
weather is like. High pressure is generally associated with good weather. Low pressure is generally associated
with bad weather.
The main unit will compare the current air pressure reading to average reading of the previous hour.
Note:
The trend icon will change if the current reading has increased/decreased 2mb or more
To read the pressure history
The pressure history will display the air pressure for each hour over the last 19 hours.
- Press the history button to read the air pressure reading from the last 19 hours.
Press the history button
: After 5 seconds if no other buttons are pressed the unit will display the current air pressure data.
Note
To read minimum/maximum memory
To view the memory for Indoor/outdoor temperature and wind speed readings.
- Press the MIN/MAX button once to display the
The maximum in/outdoor temperature.
The maximum wind speed data.
- Press the MIN/MAX button again to display the
The minimum in/outdoor temperature.
The minimum wind speed data.
- Press the MIN/MAX button again to return to the normal mode.
- The unit will return to normal display after 5 seconds if no other button is pressed
To clear minimum & maximum memory
- Press the MIN/MAX button once the maximum memory will show on the display.
- Press and hold the MIN/MAX button for 2 seconds to clear the maximum memory data. The display
will show “ ---“ under In/outdoor temp, wind speed for 2 seconds.
- Press the MIN/MAX button again. The minimum memory will show on the display.
- Press and hold the MIN/MAX button for 2 seconds to clear the minimum memory data. The display
will show “ ---“ under in/outdoor temp, wind speed for 2 seconds and then return to the normal
display.
- Press the MIN/MAX button again to return to the normal mode or the unit will return to the normal
mode after 10 seconds if no other button is pressed.
1
Remove grey static
label from the LCD screen
& insert 3 x AA batteries
4
Install 2 X AA
batteries
2
Push a pin into the reset hole to reset all
electronic circuits in the main unit.
Activating reset can solve many
electronic problems. Reset the main unit
every time after changing batteries.
3
connect anemometer
to battery box
Three consecutive
beeps plus one
single beep
Install 2 X AA
batteries
All three antennae icons continue to flash
The antennaeicon under the outdoor
temperature will flash for 5 minutes,
searching forthe outdoor temperature
and windreading from sensor 1. When
the signal is received the outdoor
temperature will show a reading
Note: There will be no wind reading as
the anemometer is not running.
The antennaeicon under the
rainfall counter will flash for
5 minutes. When the signal is
received theicon will stop flashing
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INSTALLATION -
Note
: Once you have verified that all of the components of the
weatherstation are working, they can be installed in their permanent
locations.
Positioning the main unit
Place the main unit indoors and away from any electrical equipment
i.e. TV or computer.
ANEMOMETER/ BATTERY BOX – SENSOR 1
Choose a suitable location to mount the Anemometer, 10meter cable
and battery box. The Anemometer is attached to the battery box –
sensor 1. Via a 10meter cable.
Positioning the Anemometer
- Position theAnemometer at the most exposed location in your property e.g. above the roofline, between
two houses or in back/front garden.
- There are several ways of mounting the Anemometer please refer to the examples below
surface & Vertical surface mounting”
Note
: When choosing a suitable location, take in to consideration the length of the connecting cable (10meters)
.
“Horizontal
to the battery box – sensor 1 and the effective transmission range of the sensor -1 to the main unit (maximum 40
meters).
IMPORTANT
WIND DIRECTION
- For an accurate reading, the anemometer must be mounted
pointing NORTH (as indicated on the top surface of the
anemometer), if the anemometer is not pointing NORTH then
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the reading will not be correct.Use a compass to locate North
and mount the sensor accordingly.
Weather forecast
A barometer is the devise that measures the pressure of air pushing on it; this measurement is called the barometric
pressure. The electronic weather forecast is based solely upon the change of air pressure over time and will predict the
weather for the next 12 – 24hours and may not necessary reflect the current situation.
Measuring range of the barometer is 800 - 1050mb/hPa
940mb/hPa - would point to very stormy weather
1050mb/hPa - would point to very dry weather
Weather forecast icons below:
Sunny
Cloudy
Positioning the outdoor temperature battery box – sensor 1
- The battery box must be positioned in an area that is shaded all year round
and within easy reach for changing the batteries (approximately 3-4 feet off
the ground).
- The box can be mounted on a vertical or horizontal surface as Illustrated, it
must however stand upright so that the cover can protect the sensor from
rain.
Note
: When choosing a suitable position for the battery box – sensor 1, take in to
consideration the length of the connecting cable (10meters) to the Anemometer and
the
effective transmission range of 40meters from the main unit (providing there are not
any Obstacles. e.g. walls).
Anemometer horizontal surface mounting -
As in diagram option 1
- Thread the 10meter cable back through the Anemometer body.
M4 Screws ( C )
+M4nuts(D)
+ Spring Washer (G)
- Thread the cable through the pole and mounting base.
- Push the pole into the mounting base and Anemometer body, until it stops and align the
holes.
- Insert 2 screws (C) with the spring washers (G) through the holes in the mounting
base/pole.
- Insert 2 screws (C) with the spring washers (G) through the holes in the Anemometer
body/pole.
- Place the nut (D) at the end of each screw and tighten the screw using a screwdriver.
- Position the Anemometer at the chosen mounting location on a flat surface and secure into
place using 4 screw (A), 4 anchors (F) & 4 washers (E) provided.
Use 4 screw “A”, #10X50mm
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+ 4washer “E”, +4 concrete anchors "F"
Vertical
suface
mounting
Horizontal
surface
mounting
option 1
Battery box
Sensor 1
Rain
Snow
: Except for Sunny all the other weather forecast icon are animated
NOTE
Partly cloudy
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The Anemometer/outdoor thermometer battery box sensor 1
Outdoor thermometer specifications
- Outdoor temperature measuring range at -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
- The remote sensor 1 transmits the updated outdoor temperature every 73 seconds via 433MHz signal.
- Transmission range is up to 40 meters from the Main unit.
- Outdoor temperature operating range = -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
Anemometer specifications
- The Anemometer calculates wind/gust speed unit in kmh, mph or knot.
- Measures the wind direction
- The remote sensor 1 transmits the data every 73 seconds via 433MHz signal.
- Transmission range is up to 40 meters from the main unit.
- Wind/gust speed range 0-160 KM/h (0-100mph)
Wind speed
- This wind speed is an average speed calculated for the last minute.
Wind gust
- Wind gust is a sudden brief increase in wind speed in the last minute.
- If the wind speed is consistent there will be no wind gust reading and the main unit will show “ - -“.
- The main unit will display the wind gust reading, If the wind speed is at least 18mph or above and the
variation in wind speed between the peaks and lulls is at least 10mph.
Wind Chill
- The wind chill temperature is how cold people and animals feel when outside. Wind chill is based on the rate
of heat loss from exposed skin caused by wind and cold. As the wind increases, it draws heat from the body,
driving down skin temperature and eventually the internal body temperature.
- The main unit will show a wind chill reading if the temperature is 10°C or below and the wind speed is above
5km/h i.e. If the wind speed is 5km/h and the temperature is 10°C the main unit will display “- - “.
Wind direction
- The main unit will display the wind direction, for an acurate reading the anemomter must point NORTH see
page 8.
Note: For maximum wind speed record see section “To read minimum or maximum temperature memory”.
Rainfall counter – rain catcher sensor 2. specifications.
The rain catcher sensor 2 transmits data up to 40 meters from the main unit. The remote sensor 2 will record and transmit
data every 73 seconds via 433MHz signal. The rain sensor measures rain rate and cumulative rainfall in mm & inches.
The rainfall is measured cumulatively and the measuring range is from 0 to 999.9mm. When the measured rainfall unit
reaches 999.9mm “Err” will appear on the display. Press and hold the history button for 2 seconds to reset the counter to
zero.
Note
: If you wish to measure the average daily/weekly rainfall you will need to record and reset the rain counter each
day/week.
The following icons show the rain status:
Anemometer vertical surface mounting -
As in diagram option 2
- Thread the 10meter cable back through the Anemometer body.
- Thread the cable through the pole and mounting base.
- Push the pole into the mounting base and Anemometer body, until it stops and align the holes.
- Insert 2 screws (C) with the spring washers (G) through the holes in the mounting base/pole.
- Insert 2 screws (C) with the spring washers (G) through the holes in the anemometer body/pole.
- Place the nut (D) at the end of each screw and tighten the screw using a screwdriver.
- Position the Anemometer at the chosen mounting location on a flat surface and secure into place using 4
screw (A), 4 anchors (F)&4washers(E)provided.
option 2
Anemometer ground mounting -
M4 Screws( C ) + M4 nuts (D) + Spring Washer (G)
- You will need to buy the longest available length of ID grey water pipe i.e. 0.8" (inches) or 22mm diameter.
Please note
mounting base you can use a suitable pipe adaptor or alternatively see section
below
- You will need to drill new holes at each end of the new pole identical to the
- To do this use the holes in the mounting base and Anemometer body as a
- Drill through the holes on one side and then turn over to drill the other side.
- Prepare the Anemometer the same as the horizontal mounting see page 8
- Push the pole into the mounting base and Anemometer body, until it stops and
- Insert 2 screws (C) with the spring washers (G) through the holes in the
- Insert 2 screws (C) with the spring washers (G) through the holes in the
- Place the nut (D) at the end of each screw and tighten the screw using a
- Use a peg (the longest peg available for soft ground) to peg the base to the
- Tie the pole to the ground with rope and pegs (please refer to diagram.). If the
Anemometer mounting on an existing pole -
- Prepare the Anemometer body the same as the Vertical surface mounting see
page 8.
- You will need 2 U-clamps (6.3 x 31.7 x 76.2mm).
-Usethe2xu-claps to tighten the mounting base to the pole as shown in diagram.
Note:
the Anemometer body as high as possible. The Anemometer mounting base should
be bolted or nailed into the ground and for extra security the pole can be tied to the
ground on three sides with rope and pegs as in diagram (please refer to diagram
"ground mounting" above). If a larger diameter pole is used push the end at least
6”/150mm into the ground.
: If the diameter of the pole is larger than the anemometer and
“Mounting on an existing pole”.
holes in the existing pole (take care to use correct drill size when drilling new
holes).
guide, push the pole as far into the anemometer body & base as possible.
align the holes.
mounting base/pole.
anemometer body/pole.
screwdriver.
ground.
pole is very long tie it down at more than one section of the pole.
If you are going to mount the Anemometer on to the ground it is best to position
LIGHT RAINNO RAIN
To reset the rainfall counter:
- Press and hold the History button for 2 seconds, the counter is reset to zero.
Press and hold
history button
HEAVY RAIN
Positioning the rain catcher (sensor 2)
- Mount the rain catcher (sensor 2) in an open area e.g. top of a fence.
- It must stand vertical and the grill top should be at least 18 inches above
surface level.
- Place rain catcher onto the mounting surface and secure into place using 2
of the screws (B). These screws are suitable for hard wood, metal plate and
plywood.
Important note
damage. When choosing a suitable location, take in to consideration the effective
transmission range of the rain catcher - sensor 2 to the main unit.
: The sensor must be brought indoors during winter to avoid freeze
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SYSTEM START
Radio Controlled Clock -
The Radio Controlled mechanism fitted to your clock has a built in receiver, which is tuned to the National Physical
Laboratory MSF Transmitter based in Anthorn. The time signal received is controlled by a cesium clock and is accurate to
within one second every 1000 years.
The Advantages of using this technology are:
- Automatically adjusts the clock for Summer / Winter time changes.
- Atomic precision – accurate to within one second every 1000 years.
- Fully Automatic set-up. Simply insert the batteries.
To start the main unit -
- Open the battery compartment cover at the back of the clock and insert 3 X AA batteries (included) into the
battery compartment.
- All segments of the display will light up briefly and the clock will sound 3 consecutive beeps followed by one
single beep.
- Replace the battery cover.
- All three antennae icons will start to flash.
To select scale readout
When the main unit has received the weather reading from the remote sensors you can set the LCD display to
show you the desired unit of measurement for each device.
Barometer unit:
Measuring range
Indoor/outdoor temperature unit:
Select between inHg & mb/hpa
= 800 – 1050mb/hPa
Select between °C & °F
Indoor temperature:
Measure range =
0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Outdoor temperature:
Measure range =
Wind speed unit:
Measuring range:
-20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
Select between km/h, mph & knots
0-160KM/h (0-100mph)
Searching clock signal
Signal received
semi circle signal on
Signal not found
no semi circle signal icon
- The clock will search for the time signal and the Time Signal icon “ ” will start to flash.
- At the same time the main unit will search for the transmission from the Remote sensors1&2andtheAntennae
Icon " " & " " under the outdoor temperature & rain counter will start to flash.
- If the clock receives the time signal it will set automatically to the correct time within 10 minutes. The Time
Signal icon “ ” will remain on the display.
: If the time signal is not received the clock can be manually set see “Trouble shooting section”.
Note
- If the clock receives the signal from sensors 1 & 2 the clock will display the weather readings within 5 minutes.
The antennae icons under the outdoor temperature & rain counter will remain on the display.
- If the main unit does not register the reading from the sensors and the weather data is not displayed, you can
manually force the main unit to search for the signal again, to do this see “ remote sensor search” or see “Trouble
Shooting”.
Remote sensor search
To manually force the main unit to search for sensor weather readings.
- Press and hold the channel button for 3 seconds.
- The antennae icons under outdoor temperature and rain counter will start to flash.
- If the clock receives the signal from sensors 1 & 2 the clock will display the reading within 5 minutes.
- The antennae icons will remain on the display.
- If the weather readings are not registered after 5 minutes see section Trouble Shooting”.
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Rainfall counter unit:
Measuring range:
Select between inch & mm
0-999.9mm (self emptying)
- Press the SCALE button once & the barometer unit icon will start to flash.
- Press the UP/DOWN button to select between Hg, mb/hpa.
- Press the button again and the temperature unit will start to flash.
SCALE
- Press the UP/DOWN button to select between °C or °F.
- Press the SCALE button again and the wind speed/gust unit will start to flash.
- Press the UP/DOWN button to select between km/h, mph and knots.
- Press the SCALE button again and the rainfall counter will start to flash.
- Press the UP/DOWN button to select between inch and mm.
- Press the SCALE button again to exit.
To select a channel reading:
If you have more than one outdoor “temperature” sensor set-up you can select between the outdoor temperature
reading from each sensor, on the LCD display.
Note: This function will not work when there is only one external temperature sensor.
- Press the CHANNEL button to select between displaying channels 1->2-> 3.
- Press the CHANNEL button once to display the temperature from channel 2.
- Press the CHANNEL button again to display the temperature data from channel 3.
- Press the CHANNEL button again to display the temperature channels in auto scrolling mode.
- The auto scrolling mode icon will appear and the temperature from each sensor will display for 10
seconds.
(only applicable with the optional outdoor temperature sensors)
Temperature trend
The temperature trend icon is used to show the recent temperature trends compared to the last few reading from
the previous hour.
Rising Steady Falling
: We recommend that you use lithium batteries if in your area you are consistently experiencing
Note
temperatures lower than –17°C / 1.4°F. The low temperature range with a lithium battery (–20°C / -4°F) will
extend to the battery life.
Freeze alert
The Freeze Alert icon “ ” will appear when the outdoor temperature is 4°C or below. (measured by
outdoor sensor).
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