Radio Weather
Station WS 300US
Operating instructions
((New photo))
ELV Electronics Ltd. Hong Kong
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1st English edition January 2004
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Contents
1. General information and functioning ........................................................................................................ 4
2. Preparation for operation........................................................................................................................... 7
2.1. The outdoor sensors .....................................................................................................................................7
2.2. Base unit, installing batteries, erection ......................................................................................................... 8
3. Operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1. Basic settings, configuration ........................................................................................................................ 9
3.2. Operation .................................................................................................................................................... 15
3.3. Additional functions .................................................................................................................................... 17
Quick overview of the display fields on the main display ............................................................................. 6
Commissioning the KS 300US, installing batteries, erection ....................................................................... 7
Setting the date and time ........................................................................................................................... 10
Setting the degree of longitude and degree of latitude .............................................................................. 11
Setting the time zone .................................................................................................................................. 12
Entering the calibration value for the rain sensor ....................................................................................... 13
Setting the unit for rainfall measurement .................................................................................................... 13
Assigning the indicator path ....................................................................................................................... 14
Setting the unit for wind speed measurement ............................................................................................14
Leaving configuration mode ....................................................................................................................... 14
Selecting the indoor temperature display (temperature/dew point) ........................................................... 15
Selecting the outdoor temperature display (temperature/dew point/wind chill) ......................................... 15
Selecting the outdoor sensor ..................................................................................................................... 15
Selecting the rainfall display period ............................................................................................................ 15
Resetting the total rainfall quantity ............................................................................................................. 15
Calling up/deleting MIN/MAX values .......................................................................................................... 16
Moon phase display ................................................................................................................................... 17
Wiz Kid ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
Weather forecast......................................................................................................................................... 17
Wind symbol display (wind sock) ............................................................................................................... 17
Instant rain display ......................................................................................................................................18
Comfort indicator ........................................................................................................................................ 18
4. Changing batteries ................................................................................................................................... 18
5. Information on fault removal ................................................................................................................... 19
6. Range ......................................................................................................................................................... 20
7. Maintenance and servicing information ................................................................................................. 20
7.1. Cleaning the rain sensor ............................................................................................................................. 20
7.2. Calibrating the rain sensor .......................................................................................................................... 22
8. Technical data ........................................................................................................................................... 23
9. Explanation of terms ................................................................................................................................23
10. Intended usage, exclusion of liability, safety instructions .................................................................... 25
11. FCC Information ......................................................................................................................................... 25
Position table showing selected locations in the US ..................................................................................26
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1. General information and functioning
The WS 300US Radio Weather Station is a high-quality universal weather measuring system that processes a wide range of weather data and additional information and can display both current values and forecasts.
All relevant data are displayed simultaneously on the LCD display, while additional data can be called up at the press of a button as required.
The figure of the "Wiz Kid" is a special feature. Its clothes indicate the actual
temperature range of the outside temperature, its hair and scarf the current wind
speed range and an umbrella forecast precipitation and the beginning and
current precipitation.
The weather station is operated completely wireless by means of batteries; all
external sensors transmit their data by radio on the 433 MHz frequency (range up
to 100 m in the open).
The display and control possibilities of the WS 300US at a glance:
Display of the indoor temperature and humidity
- Temperature display in ˚F
- Can be switched over to display the dew point indoors
- Storage of the minimum and maximum temperature with the time/date of
occurrence
- Storage of the minimum and maximum humidity with the time/date of
occurrence
- Comfort zone indicator
- Graphic indicator path for the last 24 h
Display of one of max. 9 outdoor sensors (temperature and humidity)
- Optional display of temperature, dew point or wind chill temperature
- Storage of the minimum and maximum temperature with the time/date of
occurrence
- Storage of the minimum and maximum humidity with the time/date of
occurrence
- Graphic indicator path for the last 24 h
Display of the wind speed
- Selectable units: km/h, m/s, mph
- Storage of the maximum wind strength with time/date of occurrence
- Graphic additional display (wind sock) for light, moderate and strong wind
Display of the amount of rainfall in mm, l/m2 or inch for:
- Total quantity since the last reset / last hour / last 24 h
- Storage of the maximum amount per hour and per day
- Additional display for commencing rain (instant rain display)
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Display of the change / trend in air pressure:
- Graphic display of the changes in the last 24 h
- Display of the air pressure trend in 5 steps: rising steeply, rising, no change,
dropping, dropping steeply
Symbolic indication of the weather forecast: rainy, cloudy, fine, sunny
Indication of the time and date
- Integrated quartz clock
Indication of sunrise and sunset
- Based on the location data to be entered individually, can be calculated in the
range of the degrees of latitude -60 to +60˚ N
Moon phase display
- Display of the current moon phase: new moon, waxing moon, full moon, waning
moon
"Wiz Kid" weather display
Echoing the almost forgotten weather house, where in bad weather a person
would step out of the door with an umbrella and in good weather would be lightly
clothed, the WS 300US has its own "Wiz Kid".
The behaviour of this figure depends on several weather factors, enabling
someone to see at a glance what sort of clothing would be appropriate for
wearing outside in that weather. The current parameters for outdoor temperature,
humidity, wind and rain are not the only factors to be analysed. The weather
forecast also plays a major role here. Thus the "Weather Willie" can appear in a
variety of forms and clothing according to the weather situation.
Please refer to page 24 of these operating instructions for a detailed description of
the analytical criteria.
Please read these instructions carefully from start to finish befor e initial startup to avoid functional breakdown and faulty operation. Keep the instructions
available for future reference.
Pay particular attention to the installation and calibration instructions for the
instruments for recording the measured values.
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Quick overview of the display fields on the main display
INDOOR
OUTDOOR
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16
SENSOR
°F
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14
13
1
HUMIDITY
2
°F
HUMIDITY
%%
3
RAIN WIND
HISTORY
total
inch
mph
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5
6
12
11
7
16 020
24 1284
SUNRISE SUNSET
AM
8
TIME
AM
DATE
PM
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1. Current temperature, indoor sensor
2. Current humidity, indoor sensor
3. Comfort zone indicator for the display of pleasant/unpleasant climate
4. Display for the onset of rain
5. Display of the rainfall, in this case in the last 24 h
6. Tendency display for air pressure: rising steeply, rising, constant, falling,
falling steeply
7. History display, in each case relative to the value chosen in the configuration; in this
case the air pressure
8. Display of sunrise and sunset
9. Time and date display
10. Animated "Wiz Kid" multi-weather display
11. Wind speed display
12. Wind speed display (light, moderate, strong)
13. Display of the current chosen outdoor sensor; no display if combi-sensor is chosen
14. Current humidity of the selected outdoor sensor
15. Current temperature of the selected outdoor sensor
16. Moon phase display
17. Weather forecast display (sunny, bright, cloudy, rainy)
The respective units of measurement are assigned via the weather station configuration (see
further instructions).
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2. Preparation for operation
Start up all outdoor sensors first, then the base station.
2.1. The outdoor sensors
The following outdoor sensors are available for the weather station:
- KS 300US combi-sensor: This is a permanently addressed combination sensor
consisting of rain sensor, instant rain detection sensor, wind speed sensor, outdoor
temperature/humidity sensor and integrated transmitter unit. Operation is by means
of three Mignon batteries.
- ASH 2200US outdoor temperature/humidity sensor: Addressable sensor, battery-
operated (2 LR6/Mignon/AA batteries). Up to 8 sensors of this type can be used for
operation on the WS 300US.
Commissioning
KS 300US
The KS 300US is commissioned according to the following procedure:
- Assemble the plug mast of the sensor by screwing the individual tubes together
using the threaded adapters, insert the earth spike at the base and screw the
sensor holder on at the top.
- Open the housing of the sensor by turning the housing anticlockwise and pulling
from underneath (see picture bottom left).
- Insert three Mignon batteries into the battery compartment as indicated by the
pole markings in the compartment.
To detach:
Turn to the left,
remove from
underneath
To attach:
Attach,
turn to the right
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Bottom
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The sensor will now be in synchronisation mode for about 5 minutes, during which
one data packet will be sent every 4 seconds.
- Close the housing again by pushing it up and turning it clockwise until it engages.
- Erect the now fully assembled sensor within the possible transmission radius (up to
100 m in the open, but make allowances for the attenuating effects of walls etc.)
so that it stands alone in such a way that both precipitation can fall directly into
the rain sensor and that the wind measurement is not distorted by nearby buildings, trees etc.
A sunny spot is possible, since the temperature sensor is located in a shaded and
ventilated area of the housing.
- Push the earth spike far enough into the soil for the sensor to stand securely and
the devices to be about 2 m above ground level.
ASH 2200US
For the installation, addressing and commissioning of this sensor, please refer to
the operating instructions supplied with the unit.
2.2. Base unit
The weather station is operated with 4 x 1.5 V LR6/Mignon/AA (alkaline) batteries.
- If the stand of the weather station is already assembled, detach it by folding back the station on the
table.
- Open the battery compartment on the rear of the
station by lifting it up and insert four Mignon batteries according to the poling marked in the compartment.
- Close the battery compartment again.
- After a display test phase in which the display shows
all the available segments, the weather station goes
into a synchronisation phase for 15 minutes. During
this time all the received radio weather sensors will
be displayed immediately one after the other. If all
the sensors you installed have already been received,
you can end synchronisation mode early by pressing
any key, provided that the KS 300US has also left its synchronisation mode.
- After synchronisation all weather data are displayed as normal as shown in page
6. Only sunrise and sunset and the moon phase are not yet displayed, because
the clock and calendar have yet to be set.
- Configure the base unit as described under 3.1.
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Bottom
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Setting up/Wall mounting
Depending on requirements, the weather station can be hung on a vertical surface
(wall) by means of the attachment eye or set up on a horizontal surface using the
fold-out desk stand.
- The desk stand is erected as illustrated in the following pictures. It is important
that the short claws of the desk stand are first inserted into the brackets on the
rear of the unit.
- The desk stand is then tilted forward until the long claws engage in the snap-in
brackets on the bottom side of the station.
3. Operation
After the installation of the radio sensors and the subsequent commissioning of the
base unit, the transmitted and converted data appear in the appropriate fields of
the display. If the display does not appear you will find information on troubleshooting in section 6 ("Faults").
3.1. Basic settings, configuration
The weather station is delivered in such a way that it is operational in its basic
functions (apart from moon phase, sunrise and sunset display, date and time)
immediately after commissioning.
However, further configuration is required in order to make use of the additional
time-related functions.
The following settings are required:
- Year, date, time
- Status of the daylight saving time (On/Off)
- Input of the longitude and latitude of the location
- Time zone input
Expanded settings:
- Rain sensor calibration
- Unit of rain quantity
- Assignment of the indicator path (air pressure, inside and outside temperature)
- Unit of wind strength
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