Acu-Rite 00614 User Manual

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Wireless Rain Gauge

#00614/00626SB

Instruction Manual

C. Collector Funnel

A. Main Unit

B. Wireless Rain Collector

Thank You for purchasing this ACURITE® product. The collector component of
this wireless rain gauge is self emptying with an extra large 6” collector for
enhanced accuracy. The main unit features a 24 hour total rainfall display or
accumulative rainfall total display, large number display in inches or millimeters
and customizable rain monitor alert. Please read this manual in it’s entirety to
fully enjoy the benefits and features of this product. Please keep this manual for
future reference.

Package Contents:
(1) Main Unit (A)
(1) Wireless Collector (B)
(1) Collector Funnel (C)
(1) Instruction Manual

What You Need:

• Philips Screwdriver

• (5) AA batteries

-see “Install Batteries”

on page 2

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.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized
modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user authority to operate the
equipment.

Patent numbers: 5,978,738; 6,076,044; 6,597,990

NOTE: Remove packing materials from inside of the rain collector. Also not that a
clear film is applied to the LCD at the factory that must be removed prior to using
this product. Locate the clear tab and simply peel to remove.

1 • OVERVIEW OF FEATURES - MAIN UNIT

Rain Monitor

Set Alert Quantity

Rain Quantity

( 24 hour total

currently shown )

Rain Collector

Reception Indicator

Rain Collector

Low Battery Indicator

Accumulative Total Mode

( Not Currently Selected )

24 Hour Total Mode
( Currently Selected )

Rain Monitor Button
( ON - set alert - OFF )

Inch/Millimeter Button
( In. or mm. display )

Mode Button (
( 24 hour total or
acumulative total )

Main Unit
Low Battery Indicator

HOLD TO RESET)

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2 • OVERVIEW OF FEATURES - RAIN COLLECTOR

Removable Debris Screen

The Debris Screen prevents leaves and sticks from
entering into the rain collector. Remove and clean
debris periodically to ensure collector accuracy.

Removable Rain Collector Funnel

The Funnel is specially designed with a large 6”
opening to maximize the rain collection area.
The funnel is removable for easy cleaning. To remove,
simply rotate the funnel in either direction and pull out.

Remove Packing Material

The Rain Collector and Rain Collector Tipping Bucket are
packaged with a protective material inserted to prevent
excessive movement during shipping. Carefully remove
all of these materials and discard them.

Collector Upper Casing

The Collector Upper Casing encloses the sensor/battery
compartment component and seals the collection
tipping bucket from wind and non-metered rain drops.
To remove upper casing from lower casing, press inward
on side tabs and lift up carefully.

Battery Compartment & Electronics Box

The Battery Compartment & Electronics Box component
of the rain collector slides into place on slots and
encases the batteries and other electronics components.
To remove this component, squeeze the two tabs and
gently slide the box out. Take care that the box is re-installed
in the correct manner (with the batter compartment cover
facing the outside of the Upper Casing) when slid back in.

3 • SETUP

Install Batteries

NOTE: Install all batteries in both
units within a 6 minute period to
ensure proper wireless functionality.

A. Rain Collector
Always install batteries
into the rain collector
FIRST to ensure proper

wireless synchronization
with the main unit.

1) Separate the upper and
lower casing of the rain
collector.

2) Remove the battery
compartment &
electronics box. Remove
the now loose battery
compartment cover and
install 2 fresh “AA”
batteries as shown here.

BATTERY

COVER

COMPARTMENT

A B C

Tapa del

compartimiento

de las baterías

Rain Collection Tipping Bucket

The Rain Collection Tipping Bucket collects a metered
amount of rain and tips to automatically empty, allowing for
continuous rain measurement.

Collector Lower Casing Base

The Collector Lower Casing Base supports the entire rain
gauge and also serves as a mounting base. It is very
important that the base be placed on a flat, level surface for
proper operation.

B. Main Unit

Remove the battery

INSTALL
3 “AA”
BATTERIES

compartment cover and
install 3 fresh “AA”
batteries as shown here.

PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY
SAFE WAY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

Dispose of used batteries properly. Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used. DO NOT incinerate used
batteries. DO NOT dispose of batteries in fire, as batteries may explode or leak. DO NOT mix old and new batteries or types of batteries
(alkaline/standard). DO NOT use rechargeable batteries. DO NOT recharge non-rechargeable batteries. DO NOT short-circuit the supply terminals.

BATTERY SAFETY: Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery compartment. Promptly remove dead batteries from the device.

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4 • PLACEMENT

Now that setup is complete, you must choose a location to place the wireless
rain collector and the main unit. The wireless rain collector MUST be placed less
than 100 feet away from the main unit.

This wireless rain gauge uses radio frequency for communication, which is
susceptible to interference from other electronic devices and large metallic
items or thick walls. Always place both units at least 3 feet away from
appliances ( TV, microwave, radios, etc. ) or objects ( large metal surfaces, thick
stone walls, etc. ) that may interfere with the wireless communication.

TV

3

Placement of Main Unit

Place the main unit in a dry area free of dirt and dust. You may place
the main unit on a table top or other flat surface.

Placement of Rain Collector

The wireless rain collector MUST BE PLACED OUTDOORS to observe
and record rain measurements and relay the information to the main
unit display. The wireless rain collector must be placed less than 100
feet from the main unit.

OK

DO NOT PLACE IN WATER

OR IN UNEVEN OR

LOW SPOTS THAT

MAY BECOME FLOODED.

DO NOT PLACE IN

AREAS WHERE PLANT

GROWTH CAN GROW INTO

CASE AND OBSTRUCT

RAINFLOW THROUGH

COLLECTOR

DO NOT PLACE IN AN

AREA WITH

OBSTRUCTIONS ABOVE

Surface Mounting of Rain Collector

It is recommended that the rain collector be mounted to a solid, level surface
with limited grass growth such as a deck railing or similar surface. To mount
the rain collector, first separate the lower casing base from the upper casing.
Next locate the four holes within the lower casing base. Then, using only hand
tools (power tools may slip during use, possibly damaging sensitive rain
collector components), secure the lower casing base to the chosen surface
using the appropriate hardware.

2. INSTALL 4 SCREWS USING
HAND TOOLS ONLY

DO PLACE ON A LEVEL

SURFACE WITH NO

OBSTRUCTIONS

ABOVE.

The wireless rain collector MUST be placed on a flat, level surface to
allow for proper rain measurement. Make certain the rain collector is
not placed in a low spot that may become flooded or in an are where
there are obstructions above it such as trees or other structures that
may block the rain from being collected properly.

It is strongly recommended that the rain collector be mounted to a
solid, flat surface such as a deck railing for best results.

1. SEPARATE LOWER CASING BASE

3. RE-ATTACH UPPER CASING

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Care Instructions for Rain Collector

5 • OPERATION

General Cleaning

Periodic cleaning of the rain collection funnel may be required to ensure
efficient water flow into the collector base. To clean the funnel, remove by
twisting 90º in any direction and pulling outward. Rinse out the funnel with
warm water and wipe clean with a soft cloth. Do not use coarse abrasive pads or
scrubbing materials.

Debris and Foreign Matter

The Wireless Rain Collector was designed with materials suitable for outdoor
use. However, certain environmental conditions may require periodic cleaning of
the collector components. If the funnel becomes extremely dirty, rain water may
not flow correctly into the rain collector. In most cases, removing and cleaning

off the debris screen will be sufficient. Certain locations may have an abundance
of plant matter or tree seeds, etc. that may obstruct water flow through the
collection funnel. More extensive clearing out and cleaning of the funnel and
other components may be required in these cases.

It is recommended that the funnel and be checked and cleaned periodically to
ensure proper operation of the rain gauge system.

Winter Climates

The Wireless Rain Collector is designed to collect and record liquid rainfall only,

it will not detect or record snowfall levels. It is recommended that the rain

collector be brought indoors if you live in an area that has extreme cold weather,

ice and snow during the winter months.

Wireless Reception

The main unit has a wireless signal reception
icon in the lower left display area. If there are a
low number of “bars” present, you may
experience no communication ( “--” ) or
inaccuracy. In either case, you may need to
relocate one or both of the units. If most or all 4
of the bars are present, wireless reception is
good and no action is required.

no reception great reception

Rain Monitor

Display Mode

A

Rain Monitor

The rain monitor feature will sound an audible alert every time the set amount of rainfall is recorded.
For example, for every .50 inches (10 mm if in mm mode) of rain that is recorded- the alert will sound
briefly. To turn this function on, press the “rain monitor” button ( ). The rain monitor and default set
quantity of .50 in. will appear. You may then press the button again to raise the rain monitor value in
.50 increments up to 5.00 inches. Press the “rain monitor” button once more after you reach 5.00
inches and the rain monitor feature will turn off. When the alert is sounding, you may press any button
to silence the alert.

rain monitor OFF rain monitor ON maximum value (5.00)

A A

B

collector signal reception

B

Press to
turn ON

B

Display Mode

This feature allows you to view recorded rain quantity for either the last 24 hours, or the accumulative
total amount of rain ( up to 99.99 inches ) recorded since both units were powered on. You may switch
between both modes at any time by pressing the “mode” button. You may reset the entire rain count
by pressing and holding the “mode” button.

Press

repeatedly

to raise alert

in .50 in. increments

( up to 5.00 inches )

After 5.00 in.

is reached,

Press to

turn OFF

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Bad Rain Collector

Reception

no bars

Suspected Rain

Measurement

Inaccuracy

Possible Solution

Relocate the main unit and/or the wireless
rain collector closer together. Both units must
be within 100 feet from each other. Make sure
both units are placed at least 3 feet from other
electronic appliances and devices that may
interfere with the wireless communication
(such as TV’s, microwaves, computers etc.).
NOTE: It may take up to 20 minutes for the
main unit to re-synchronize with the sensor
when batteries are replaced.

If you suspect the rainfall measurement is
not accurate, make certain the rain collector
batteries are fresh.

Check that the collector is mounted to a
level surface and that no foreign debris or
plant matter is preventing the flow of rainfall
into the collector. See “Care Instructions.”

Set Wireless ID

This wireless rain gauge
uses long range 433mhz
radio frequency for
communication.

In the event that you have
reception problems due to
interference, both the main
unit and the wireless rain
collector have a selectable
wireless ID. The ID switches
are located within the
battery compartments of
the main unit and the
wireless rain collector.

You may choose A, B or C;
but both the main units’ and
the wireless rain collectors’
IDs must match for
successful synchronization.

A B C

Compartment

A B C A B C

both wireless ID’s

must match

Battery

Cover

Make certain that the internal tipping bucket
is allowed to move freely and is not obstructed
by any foreign objects or debris.

If wireless reception is bad (no bars), see

No Rain Data

Recorded On Main Unit

(no communication)

Main Unit

Display Not Working

“Bad Reception” section above. The wireless
ID setting on each unit must match for both
units to communicate properly. See “Set
Wireless ID” on the next page.

Make certain that the batteries are installed
correctly. The batteries may need replacing.

Product Registration

To receive product information, register
your product online. It’s quick and easy!

Log on to http://www.chaneyinstrument.com/product_reg.htm

6 • PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Measurement Ranges

Rainfall

Accumulative Rainfall Range: 0 to 99.99 inches ( 0 to 2540 mm )

Specifications

Rain Gauge General Specifications

Rainfall Resolution: 0.02 inches
Rainfall Units: Inches (in) and millimeters (mm)
Wireless Rain Collector: automatic self emptying, continuous rainfall measuring

Power Requirements

Main Unit: 3 x “AA” alkaline or lithium batteries
Wireless Rain Collector: 2 x “AA” alkaline or lithium batteries

Wireless Communication

Radio Frequency: 433 mhz
Transmission Intervals: every 16 seconds

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