eQ 3 WS300PCUS User Manual
Operating Manual
Weather Station
WS 300 PC-US
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Please read these operating manual completely and thoroughly before start up and save it for future reference.
Please hand-over the operating manual as well when you
hand-over the device to other persons for use.
The climate and weather data sensors mentioned in these
instructions are not included in the scope of delivery of the
weather station. These items are to be commissioned and
operated according to the respectively provided operating
manual.
Contents:
1. Introduction .................................................................................4
1.1. Intended usage ...........................................................................4
2. Scope of delivery .........................................................................5
3. Symbol description ......................................................................5
4. Features and functions ................................................................6
4.1. General function ..........................................................................6
4.2. Data logger, USB interface ..........................................................6
4.3. Internal sensors ...........................................................................6
4.4. Display .........................................................................................6
4.5. Software ......................................................................................6
5. Safety information .......................................................................7
6. Battery and environmental information .......................................8
7. Preparations for operation, start up ............................................8
7.1. Starting up the base station ........................................................9
8. Operating and display elements ................................................10
9. Operation/display on the device ................................................11
9.1. Assigning a measurement value to the display .........................11
9.2. Resetting the total rain quantity.................................................12
9.3. Weather forecast display ...........................................................12
9.4. Memory capacity display ...........................................................12
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10. Configuration, Display unit settings ...........................................13
11. Software installation .................................................................14
12. Firmware update ........................................................................15
13. Changing the batteries ..............................................................15
13.1. Base station ...............................................................................15
13.2. Combination sensor, external sensors, pool sensor .................16
14. Rectifying faults .........................................................................16
15. Transmission range ....................................................................18
16. Maintenance and cleaning.........................................................19
16.1. General ......................................................................................19
16.2. Cleaning the base station ..........................................................19
17. Operation ...................................................................................20
17.1. General ......................................................................................20
17.2. Base station ...............................................................................20
18. Disposal .....................................................................................21
18.1. General ......................................................................................21
19. Technical specifications .............................................................21
20. FCC information ........................................................................22
1. English Edition November 2006
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1. Introduction
Dear customer,
thank you for purchasing this product.
The product has been EMC-tested and meets the requirements of
the applicable national regulations. Read the respective FCC information as well.
In order to maintain this status and to ensure safe and long-term operation,
you as the user must know the information in these operating manual!
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All of the company names and product designations are trademarks
of the respective owners. All rights reserved.
At this time, we would like to bring your attention to the
correct sequence of the procedures for starting up the
product. Observe the installation information in these operating manual as well as the information on interferences to
the radio transmission between the sensors and the base
station as well.
1.1. Intended usage
The PC weather station WS 300 PC-US creates the interface between
the radio weather sensors that are received by this weather station and
a PC.
The following radio sensors can be used:
- Pool temperature sensor S 300PT-US (water temperature)
- Combination sensor KS 300-2US (temperature, humidity, wind velocity,
rain quantity)
- Combination sensor KS 200US (temperature, humidity, wind velocity)
- Temperature and humidity sensor ASH 2200-1US (temperature and
humidity)
A total of up to 9 of these sensors can be addressed on the base station
(e.g. 1 x KS 300-2US + 8 other sensors).
A temperature, humidity and barometric pressure sensor is also integrated
in the base station for measuring the inside temperature, humidity and the
barometric pressure.
The weather station stores all of the weather data that is recorded in
non-volatile memory.
Reading the data and configuring the WS 300 PC-US is done through
an integrated USB interface and a standard PC with operating system
Microsoft Windows® XP/2000.
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The weather station has its own display, on which the two selected measurement values, the weather forecast and the capacity of the memory in
the device are shown. The respective software reads the recorded data,
displays it in various, selected modes, permits the detailed evaluation and
the archiving of the weather data.
The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for incorrect displays or
measurement values or any results thereof.
The product is intended for private use; it is neither suitable for medical
purposes nor for public information.
The components of this product are not toys. Install all components out
of the reach of children.
This product is operated with batteries. All external sensors transmit their
data to the base station via radio signals in the 433-MHz band (range of
up to 300 ft with no obstacles).
Using the unit for any other purpose than that described
above can lead to damaging the product and other hazards
are also possible.
Read these operating manual carefully and thoroughly, they
contain much important information for setting up, defining
and operating the product.
2. Scope of delivery
• Weather station WS 300 PC-US
• Plastic stand
• USB cable
• CD-ROM with driver and software "Weather Prof 2007"
• Operating Manual
• 3 x 1.5 V AA cells
3. Symbol descriptions
An exclamation mark in a triangle indicates an important
notice in these operating manual, which demands your
attention.
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The "Hand" symbol is found next to an operational tip or
note on operation.
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4. Features and functions
4.1. General function
The PC weather station WS 300 PC-US creates the interface between
the radio weather sensors that are received by this weather station
(see chapter 2) and a PC.
4.2. Data logger, USB interface
The weather station receives the data of the radio weather sensors
and stores up to 3200 data records in non-volatile memory (data
logger).
• The memory interval can be adjusted with a resolution of 1 min. in
a range from 5 min. to 60 min.
• Reading the data as well as configuring the WS 300 PC-US is done
through the integrated USB interface.
• A firmware update can be done through the USB interface as
well.
4.3. Internal sensors
The WS 300 PC-US is equipped with internal sensors for temperature,
relative humidity and barometric pressure, which means that no additional inside sensors are required for this weather station.
4.4. Display
The weather station has its own display, on which
• two selected measurement values,
• the weather forecast and
• the capacity of the data memory in the device
are displayed. This selection of the measurement value can be done
with three buttons on the unit, without the PC.
4.5. Software
The respective software reads the recorded data, displays it in various,
selected modes, permits the detailed evaluation and the archiving of
the weather data.
The software description is not included in these oper-
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ating manual, this description is found on the provided
software CD.
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Safety information
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If there are damages that have been caused by non-observance of the information in these operating manual,
the guarantee is void. We do not assume any liability for
resulting damage!
We will assume no liability for personal injuries or damage to property caused by improper handling according
to the guidelines in these operating manual or the nonobservance of the safety information. The guarantee is
void in such cases!
Dear customer, the following safety and hazard information does not only
serve as protection for your health, but for protecting the device as well.
Please read
the following points carefully:
• The weather station is only suitable for dry, inside rooms. Do not place
the unit in direct sunlight, next to heat sources, cold, humidity or wet
areas.
• For reasons of safety and certification (CE), the product is not to be
modified, rebuilt or changed in any way.
• Do not leave the packaging material unattended. Plastic bags/ sheets
can become a dangerous toy in the hands of children.
• Handle the product carefully - any force, impact or dropping the
product from any height may damage it.
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6. Battery and environmental information
• Batteries do not belong in the hands of children.
• Make sure that the battery in inserted the right way.
• Do not leave batteries laying around, they have been known to be
swallowed by children and pets. If a battery is swallowed, visit your
Doctor immediately.
• Contact with batteries that are dead or damaged can cause skin irrita-
tion.
Use protective gloves in this case.
• Ensure that batteries do not short-circuit or get thrown in the fire.
There is a danger of explosion!
• Never take a battery apart!
• Never attempt to charge normal batteries.
There is a danger of explosion!
• If not used for any length of time (e.g. when in storage), remove the
batteries to avoid damages caused by leaking, etc.
7.Preparations for operation, start up
Please note:
Always make sure all external sensors are up and runing
(batteries inserted) and then the base station.
If you do not stick that sequence, the base station may not
be able to recognize the external sensors!
Basically, we recommend that you try out the external sensors in a
room before installing them outside. The distance between the base
station and the external sensors should be at least 2 m to avoid interference. If you determine that e.g. one of the external sensors is not
being received after the installation, it is not possible to be absolutely
sure that the radio reception is insufficient (and the external sensor
is not faulty).
By performing a functionality test first, you will save yourself the extra
time and effort of troubleshooting.
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